Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Are Down to Their Lowest Price to Date: Save $150

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If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, a good pair of noise-canceling headphones goes a long way. And when it comes to noise canceling, Bose is still one of the best brands. The QuietComfort Ultra headphones were long our favorite ANC headphones (until the second-generation version dethroned them).

Right now, the first-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale for as low as $279, the lowest price they’ve ever been. The original version still delivers the same great noise-canceling performance and sound quality, but sacrifices a few creature comforts, like the auto-sleep feature and longer battery life. The one catch is that the best deal applies to the deep plum and sandstone colorway. Other colors, like black and white smoke, are discounted to $299.

The non-ultra version of the QuietComfort headphones are discounted, too, dropping the price to $199. Best of all, these option should arrive before Christmas, as of this writing.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$279.00 $429.00 35% off

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones feature a more luxe design than the cheaper QuietComfort model, with better ANC and features like wear detection. You can read our full breakdown of the two models here.

Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones

$199.00 $349.00 43% off

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The QuietComfort headphones are available in a range of colors and can be used wired or wireless.

While the QuietComfort Ultra headphones have a higher-end design and better performance overall, the lower-priced QuietComfort has its advantages. It can be used passively, so you can plug them in without turning them on, and its lightweight build may be more comfortable for long-term use. Plus, the tactile controls may be more intuitive for some.

The QC Ultra, on the other hand, offers better noise-canceling performance, a higher-end build, and features like wear detection, which automatically pauses and plays music when you take them off. On both models, you can adjust the EQ in the Bose app to fine-tune it to your preferences and set customized ANC modes.

In addition to Bose’s top-of-the-line headphones, you can save on the brand’s earbuds, including the QuietComfort earbuds and the Ultra Open earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

$129.00 $179.00 28% off

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Bose’s new QuietComfort headphones lack features like immersive audio and customizable ANC modes, but it still has great audio and noise-cancelling in a more affordable package.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

$199.00 $299.00 33% off

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Despite being best known for making noise-canceling headphones, Bose switched things up with its Open Earbuds — these feature an innovative design that clips to the outside of the ear, leaving the ear canal open for greater awareness. Select colorways are available for $200 on Bose’s site.