The Bose QuietComfort Headphones Are on Sale for $199

Bose is a recognized name in audio and has been making capable active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones since 2016, when the company launched the QuietComfort line of devices. Right now, you can pick up Bose’s entry level QuietComforts for $199, $159 off the original price. This is the lowest price they’ve reached, according to price-tracking tools, making them a good bet if you’re looking to get a high-performance pair of ANC headphones without spending a fortune.

Bose headphones are often found at the top of any roundup of the best headphones on the market and have been consistently praised for years. The QuietComfort line in particular excels in comfort (hence the name) and ANC. If those are features you’re after, these headphones are worth considering, especially at this price point.

Keep in mind that this is the entry level model in the current QuietComfort line; Bose released both these and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra in 2023. The Ultras are more high-end and include extra functionality, but they retail for more and aren’t necessarily the best bet for every user—if you don’t care about Bluetooth 5.3 versus 5.1, immersion mode (which allows you to hear the audio as if it is coming from different directions), or other extraneous features, you can save yourself some money and go with the basic Bose QuietComfort.

These headphones can connect to multiple devices at once, so you can seamlessly transition from one device to the next. They also offer a transparency mode that lets you hear your surroundings while wearing them, a customizable EQ so you can listen to your music how you like it to sound, and an impressive 24 hours of battery life, according to PCMag’s “excellent” review. Also worth noting: They have physical buttons rather than touch controls, which will be a plus or a minus, depending on your preferences.