‘Ecstasy for your ears’: These long-lasting, noise-busting Bose headphones are $100 off in a rare sale

Certain songs deserve your undivided attention — but that can be hard to give when a dozen other sounds are jamming their way into your ears. Enter Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones, over-ear headphones that block out all sound and provide up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. Right now, they’re a cool $100 off.

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With 24 hours of battery life, comfortable foam ear cups and multiple listening modes, these headphones are the ultimate escape from a noisy environment. 

$249 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal? 💰

Ask any Bose owner how they feel about these headphones and they’ll tell you: They’re worth it. That’s doubly true when you consider that these primo cans are currently 30% off. They don’t go on sale often, and you probably won’t find a better price until around Prime Day.

Why do I need these? 🤔

When the world around you is too noisy for you to focus, these headphones will shut everything out — we mean everything. The Quiet Mode blocks nearly all sound, while the Aware Mode allows sound in but dampens it so that it’s not overwhelming. This is perfect for when you need to stay focused on a project, but you also need to keep an ear open for someone knocking at the door.

The audio quality is nothing to sneeze at either. The EQ (equalization) control granted by the Bose app makes it possible to fine-tune your listening experience, whether that means solid bass or crystal-clear treble. You can also expect up to 24 hours of listening time on a single charge. Forget to plug them in? No worries — a quick 15-minute charge will get you an additional 2.5 hours of playback time.

Bose QuietComfort headphones can also pair with more than one device at a time. All you have to do is toggle between the connections to easily switch from your phone to your laptop and back again.

What reviewers say 💬

These headphones have proved their worth day in and day out for over 1,700 satisfied fans.

Pros 👍

“I’m very impressed with not only the quality of the headphones but the weight,” raved one fan. “I enjoy running, and these headphones make it easier to go the extra mile. They’re light and easy to take on runs. The audio quality is amazing. You can truly hear the sound quality while listening to different genres. The design is also sleek and easy to pack away. One of my major concerns was battery life. I’ve only found myself charging them every five days while having heavy usage!”

Another user wrote, “I love the lightness of these headphones. The heavier ones give me a headache after a while, but I can wear these all day! I love the Bluetooth toggle, I can reconnect to devices instantly. And you can be connected to multiple devices at the same time! I listen to my music from my phone and when I get a work call my music mutes and I can answer the call. 10/10 recommend!”

“Ecstasy for your ears,” shared one shopper. “I’m no audiophile but I can definitely say these are the best Bose headphones I’ve ever had. The sound is rich and superb across multiple genres of music. Aesthetically, they are pleasing to the eye and comfortable to wear.”

Cons 👎

Do you wear glasses? Listen up: “These headphones are great for most purposes. If you wear glasses, however, you may want to reconsider,” warned one five-star shopper. “The noise leakage when wearing glasses completely overcomes the [noise-cancellation] feature. They are five stars in all categories except while wearing glasses, which may not be relevant for many people.”

Also, if you like AirPods’ ability to automatically pause when you remove them, these might not be for you. “I like that they have a physical on switch and sound buttons; this makes switching between devices far easier and is a great added convenience. One downside is the lack of automatic pausing when you take them off,” said a fan.

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Clear, cool, comfy cans for your listening pleasure. The black, white and this deep, gorgeous green are all on sale.

$249 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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