Amazon has been stealthily rolling out Black Friday deals all week, but it's pretty hard to top its 43% off discount on the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. This pair of noise-cancelling wireless headphones typically sells for $349, but today you can grab a pair for just $199. Choose between black, blue dusk, chilled lilac, cypress green, moonstone blue, sandstone, and white to find the perfect accessory for your jamming-out sessions.
Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones for $199 ($349)
Earlier this year, we ranked the best Bose headphones in 2024, and the QuietComfort headphones ranked second on the list for their competitive battery life in comparison to previous models, elite noise cancellation capability and prolific sound quality. Snagging first place on our list of contenders were the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which offer similar features in a more compact package — though, if you're in the market for new earbuds, these are also on sale at Amazon for $70 off their standard retail price.
Noise Cancellation
Tune out the world with Bose QuietComfort headphones, which combine active and passive noise reduction technologies so users can manipulate exactly how much external sound sneaks through. You can toggle between Quiet mode, which eliminates distractions like strong winds or large crowds with the highest level of noise cancellation, or Aware mode, which lets you hear your surroundings while listening to audio. Or, customize your own noise control settings based on whatever environment you find yourself in — the perfect way to drown out outside distractions on a work call while still being able to hear your own voice.
Battery Life
In our previous ranking list, the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones stood out for their 24-hour battery life, which is a major step up from past iterations of Bose headphones. Using active noise cancellation might make the battery bleed a little bit faster, but these headphones will still last you all day before needing a charge. Plus, just 15 minutes of charging will give you another 2.5 hours of play time. Once the headphones are dead, users can plug in to their computer or phone with a provided audio cable to continue listening even when the battery is depleted.
Sound Quality
High-fidelity audio and adjustable EQ cements these headphones as the superior choice for users looking to get the most out of their listening settings by manipulating the bass, mid-range and treble. Transport yourself to a club in Ibiza with bass-boosted EDM music or let the lyrics shine through on your favorite tracks with increased treble. All of these controls are adjustable on the headset itself or through the Bose app.
Connectivity
Convenience is at an all-time high with the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones, which allow users to switch between a Bluetooth connection across all of their devices within 10 meters without having to disconnect and reconnect each time. You can jam to some tunes on your laptop and then keep the party going on your phone with the touch of a single button.
Comfortability
It's literally in the name. These over-the-ear headphones offer a cushy listening experience with memory foam earcups that prioritize comfort as much as they do audio quality, making them the optimal pick for all-day use. A secure steel band keeps the headphones in place while running on the treadmill or running errands.
More Black Friday Deals
If you're exploring other options for headphones this Black Friday, there's plenty to choose from, between Walmart's JBuds Lux ANC Headphones from JLab for under $30 or Amazon's 54% off discount on Beats Studio Pro Headphones. For other Black Friday deals on gaming headsets, AirPods, and soundbars, IGN has put together the top deals that are both high quality and low budget.
Katie Reul is a freelance journalist whose entertainment reporting has been featured in IGN and Variety.
