Bose headphones and earbuds return to all-time lows for Black Friday
TL;DR
Bose headphones and earbuds are at all-time low prices for Black Friday, with discounts up to $160. Deals include QuietComfort Earbuds at $129 and QuietComfort Headphones at $199, available at major retailers.
Key Takeaways
- •Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are on sale for $129, offering excellent noise cancellation and up to 8 hours of battery life.
- •Bose QuietComfort Headphones are discounted to $199, featuring ANC, 24-hour battery, and multipoint connectivity.
- •Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are available for $329, praised for comfort and travel-friendly design.
- •Additional deals include Lego sets, OnePlus Watch 3, and Xbox controllers at reduced prices.
It’s almost November, and to celebrate, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are dropping early Black Friday deals on everything from Apple devices to smartphones and video games. We’re also seeing some great deals on Bose headphones and earbuds, with many of the discounts matching previous all-time lows. Take, for instance, the latest Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, which are currently down to $129 ($50 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (second-gen)
Where to Buy:
The wireless earbuds deliver excellent active noise cancellation, over eight hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and support for multipoint connectivity, making it possible to pair them with two devices simultaneously. While they don’t sound quite as good as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, the QC Earbuds allow you to customize the audio to get the exact sound you want. The earbuds offer some unique software tricks, too, like a feature that turns the earbuds into a remote shutter for your phone’s camera.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Where to Buy:
If you prefer over-ear headphones, you can grab the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 ($160 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. That’s over 40 percent off and matches a previous all-time low. The QC Headphones feature ANC, up to 24 hours of battery life, and multipoint connectivity. While we haven’t reviewed this specific model, the upgraded QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are our favorite noise-canceling headphones for travel, and we’re generally fans of the line’s comfortable earcup cushions.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Where to Buy:
Speaking of the QC Ultra Headphones, the first-generation model is currently down to $329 ($100 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, matching the drop we saw during Prime Big Deal Days. In his review, former senior reviewer Chris Welch said the noise-canceling headphones are light and comfortable, even for long stretches, and can be folded to make them easier to travel with. They also offer up to 24 hours of battery life and support the aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec for improved sound quality on Android devices. Unfortunately, the second-generation QC Ultra Headphones aren’t on sale (yet), so you’ll have to drop $449 if you want the latest model.
Other spooky deals
- Lego’s Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock Subway Train Scene recreates the legendary fight between the two foes in Spider-Man 2, and it’s currently down to an all-time low of $43.99 ($11 off) at Amazon and Target. The 393-piece set features a buildable subway train — complete with a removable roof — and comes with four minifigures, including Doc Ock with his four jointed tentacles. The Spider-Man minifigure comes with interchangeable masked and unmasked heads, so you can replay the iconic moment when the New York City passengers first learn his identity.
- The OnePlus Watch 3 in the 43mm configuration is back down to one of its lowest prices of $269.99 ($30 off) at OnePlus’ online storefront with code SPOOKY. The wearable retains everything we loved about its predecessor, like dual-frequency GPS and long battery life, but improves the experience with a rotating crown that scrolls and fun video watch faces. It can also provide a quick snapshot of your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep quality, and more. You can nab the 46mm OnePlus Watch 3 for $319 ($30 off) with code SPOOKY if you want a larger display. Read our impressions.
- The Xbox Wireless Controller is back down to $39.99 ($25 off) at Amazon (white and black), Best Buy (white and black) and Target (white and black). While it lacks more advanced features like customizable buttons and sensitivity adjustments, it remains our favorite Xbox controller thanks to its simple, ergonomic design, which sets the standard for how a controller should look, feel, and work. It also takes AA batteries instead of featuring a built-in rechargeable cell, which may seem like a downgrade, but it means you won’t have to deal with a degraded battery down the road.