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Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are more than half off
Publication: The Verge
Author: Sheena Vasani
Source published: 04/11/2026, 21:13:11 UTC
Briefing created: 04/11/2026, 22:36:56 UTC
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Briefings
Bose QuietComfort Headphones are currently on sale for $169.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose, matching their best price to date. The second-generation model is priced at $199, just $20 shy of the all-time low. John Higgins, a reviewer, rates the default sound profile of the first-gen as the best heard from Bose, noting it is more comfortable than the Ultra due to lack of 'ear drum suck'.
Key points
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones Gen 1 are available at $169.99, matching their best price to date.
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones Gen 2 are available at $199, just $20 shy of the all-time low price.
Context
The article reports on current pricing for Bose QuietComfort Headphones, highlighting that the first-gen model is on sale for $169.99 at major retailers, while the second-gen is priced at $199. Reviewer John Higgins rates the first-gen's sound profile as the best heard from Bose, noting comfort advantages over the Ultra model.
Limitations
Evidence covers only current pricing and one reviewer's opinion on sound profile and comfort. No data on historical price comparisons beyond the 'all-time low' reference, no information on competitor pricing, no details on specific color variants for Gen 2, and no data on sales velocity or stock availability.
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