Save $100 on Our Top-Rated Noise-Canceling Headphones
▼ Summary
– Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are currently discounted to $329 at Amazon and Best Buy, with limited-time offers ending in under 24 hours.
– These headphones deliver excellent sound quality with clear detail, wide soundstage, and adjustable bass through EQ settings.
– They feature top-tier noise-canceling performance that competes closely with Sony, effectively blocking environmental noises.
– Additional features like spatial audio and head-tracking are considered gimmicky and reduce the already moderate 24-hour battery life.
– Despite being an older model, they remain a highly recommended option, and the discount addresses their previously high price point.
Right now, you can grab Bose’s premium QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphones for just $329, a full $100 off their usual price. Both Amazon and Best Buy are running this limited-time deal, but you’ll want to act quickly, each site shows a countdown timer with under 24 hours remaining.
These headphones consistently rank among the best noise-canceling models available, praised for their outstanding audio quality and impressive clarity. Our reviewer highlighted the “fabulous instrumental separation” and “wide, spacious soundstage” that make music feel immersive and detailed. While the bass can be a bit heavy straight out of the box, a simple adjustment in the equalizer settings easily balances it out. Even without tweaking, the low end remains clear and punchy. They also perform exceptionally well for calls, so you can take important conversations without background distractions.
Noise cancellation is where the QuietComfort Ultra truly excels, placing Bose in a tight race with Sony for the industry lead. Both brands produce flagship headphones that effectively block out everything from airplane engines to chatty coworkers. Performance is so neck-and-neck that we’ve created a dedicated guide comparing the two. A reliable transparency mode is also included, letting you stay aware of your surroundings without pausing your music.
A couple of features don’t quite hit the mark. The spatial audio mode attempts to give stereo tracks a more three-dimensional feel, which works nicely on some songs but feels less natural with heavily produced tracks or video content. Optional head-tracking aims to anchor sound sources as you move your head, but both features come across as slightly gimmicky. They also don’t help the headphone’s already modest 24-hour battery life, which falls short of some competing models.
Even though Bose has released a newer version of these popular headphones, the upgrades are relatively minor. That makes the current QuietComfort Ultra an excellent value, especially at this discounted price. One of the main drawbacks had been its premium cost compared to rivals, so saving $100 makes a significant difference for anyone deciding between top-tier noise-canceling options.
(Source: Wired)
