QuietComfort

Christina Darby/ZDNETIf you've read a headphone or earbud review from ZDNET within the past couple of years, you know how much we love Bose audio products. There are a few reasons: they offer stellar sound, great noise cancellation, and are easy to wear all day. And with every upgrade, Bose offers up meaningful updates to its headphones and earbuds. But if you're not interested in getting the most recent model of earbuds from Bose but still want to reap the benefits of the brand, an older model -- like these Bose…

In addition to top-notch noise cancellation, the wireless earbuds sound great with a new immersive audio component. Bose also improved voice call performance, so you should have no problem making calls from cafes, while the transparency mode remains crystal clear. The buds are now designed to fit even more securely in your ears while retaining perks like IPX4 water resistance, so you don’t have to worry while wearing them commuting or working out. All in all, they’re an excellent pair of buds that’ll guarantee you some…

Christina Darby/ZDNETIf you've read a headphone or earbud review from ZDNET within the past couple of years, you know how much we love Bose audio products. There are a few reasons: they offer stellar sound, great noise cancellation, and are easy to wear all day. And with every upgrade, Bose offers up meaningful updates to its headphones and earbuds. But if you're not interested in getting the most recent model of earbuds from Bose but still want to reap the benefits of the brand, an older model, like these Bose…

Beyond the sound's quality, we want two things when it comes to headphones: a lightweight design and noise canceling. Bose's aptly named QuietComfort wireless headphones make a case for both and, right now, do so at a record-low price. The 2023 QuietComfort headphones are currently available for $249, down from $349 — a 29 percent discount. The sale applies to all colors: Cypress Green, Moonstone Blue, Black and White.BoseThe newest iteration of the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones improves on the QuietComfort 45.…

There are no better earbuds for muting the world than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which remain our pick for the best noise-canceling earbuds. While there aren’t enough meaningful changes for QuietComfort Earbuds II owners to upgrade, the $249 price ($50 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose makes them easier to recommend for newcomers or those whose QC II buds have failing batteries. Coincidentally, the original QuietComfort Earbuds II are also discounted by $80, bringing them down to $199 at Amazon, Best Buy, and…

For instance, you can still snag the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target starting at $249 ($50 off), which remains the best price we’ve seen on the wireless earbuds since they made their debut earlier in the fall. They’re not all that different from last year’s QC Earbuds II in fit and finish, yet they add a new immersive audio component and improved fins that allow for better stability. Then there’s the noise cancellation, which, despite fierce competition from the likes of Sony,…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A funny thing happened with Bluetooth earbuds over the last few years: thanks to long battery lives, stellar noise cancellation, and a more customized fit, they started to give over-ear headphones a run for their money. Case in point: Bose’s QuietComfort Ultras, the brand’s newest noise-cancelling buds that the music lover on your shopping list will use non-stop.…

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Jada Jones/ZDNETI normally wear headphones when I'm working, meaning they're on for at least 6-7 hours of my day. Even after that, I like to keep them on through the evening when I'm destressing with music or taking a deep dive into my YouTube recommendations.There are a few requirements that I have when it comes to buying over-ear headphones, though. 1) $300 or less is the sweet spot for me. 2) They should be comfortable to wear for hours, and I mean hours. 3) The audio output should be immersive yet…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As far as noise-canceling headphones go, music lovers simply can’t go wrong with a pair of Bose headphones. The reason: They’re comfortable, they produce stellar sound quality, and they often boast a long-lasting battery life, no matter which model you’re eyeing. Good news: Now’s your chance to pick up one of the highest-rated Bose cans on the market for a steep discount…