Bose QuietComfort Headphones Are $160 Off Ahead of Black Friday.
The second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones in Dupka Mint, Eucalyptus Green, and Walnut Beige are currently marked down from $359 to $199 ahead ofBlack Friday , a savings of $160 and the lowest price to date, according to price-tracking sites . Weighing approximately 8.1 ounces (approximately 227 grams), the headphones are among the lightest premium noise-canceling headphones available. They feature soft ear cushions and a padded headband that distributes pressure without squeezing your head too much, making them comfortable for extended wear. They’re also easy to travel with, as the ear cups fold and swivel for storage in the included hard case. The removable ear pads are another nice touch, as they can be replaced as they wear out without having to replace the entire pair of headphones.
Beyond comfort, noise cancellation is another strong point of these headphones , particularly effective at suppressing low-frequency rumble and background noise, although, as noted in the PCMag review , some high-frequency vocals can still leak through. As for their sound profile, it leans toward warm and bassy with deep lows suitable for bass-heavy genres, and the companion app adds Bose Immersive Audio technology for spatial sound and allows you to create custom listening profiles. However, the three-band equalizer is rather basic, so those who enjoy fine-tuning their sound may find the adjustment options limited.
Connectivity has also received a number of useful improvements over the previous generation, including Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing for two devices, Google Fast Pair, and lossless audio streaming via USB-C. The same USB-C port allows you to charge the headphones while listening, and the included USB-C to 3.5mm cable fits standard headphone jacks, including those for in-flight entertainment systems. However, battery life is less impressive, peaking at 24 hours with active noise cancellation enabled, although a 15-minute charge adds about 2.5 hours of playback. Wireless audio is also limited to standard AAC and SBC codecs, without support for the higher-quality aptX Adaptive—a feature available on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones .