Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Drops to $369 During October Prime Day
The second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are $80 off at Amazon during October Prime Day, reaching their lowest recorded price.
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is underway, and the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are down to $369 from $449, their lowest price to date, according to price trackers. That $80 discount makes Bose’s combination of excellent noise cancellation, long-wearing comfort, and immersive spatial audio easier to justify, particularly with stronger competition this year from models such as Sony’s WH-1000XM6.
What Changed in the Second Generation
Bose hasn’t changed the formula much in this second generation - you still get an over-ear design with plush padding and a firm but comfortable clamp for a secure fit. The only noticeable tweak is that the frame now uses a glossy metal finish instead of a matte one, which gives it a slightly more premium feel without changing how it wears.
Features and Connectivity
The feature set is broad and mostly well-executed - these headphones support Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint pairing, so you can stay connected to a laptop and phone at the same time without juggling settings. There is also a USB-C connection for wired listening, which unlocks lossless audio, something many competitors still skip.
They power on automatically when you put them on and slip into a low-power mode when left flat, which is a small quality-of-life upgrade you notice quickly in daily use. Battery life is rated at 30 hours with active noise cancellation turned on, which is in line with most premium options. Bose also lets you charge and listen through USB-C at the same time, a practical addition for long work sessions.
Noise Cancellation and Sound
Performance-wise, noise cancellation holds up well across different environments, taking the edge off airplane rumble, muting bus engines, and pushing most cafe chatter into the background, so you don’t have to keep adjusting volume just to stay immersed, notes a PCMag review.
As for the sound, these headphones deliver a rich, bass-forward profile while keeping vocals and detail intact. Tracks with heavy low-end, like electronic or hip-hop, come through with depth and punch without overwhelming the mix, and vocals sound full, though the slightly recessed midrange means guitars and some instruments don’t cut through as sharply. While you do get presets and noise control modes in the companion app, its simple three-band EQ does not give you much room to fine-tune the sound.
Current Sale Price
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) - $369.00 at Amazon (list price $449.00, saving $80.00). Pricing and availability are subject to change.