As of March 31, Amazon is offering a $100 discount on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, reducing the price to $329 from the original list price of $429. This 23% reduction is part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which concludes today.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are part of the renowned QuietComfort line, which has been highly praised for its comfort. These headphones have been recognized as the most comfortable by three separate reporters from the Mashable shopping team. Until the end of the Big Spring Sale, Amazon has further decreased their price to $329, following an $80 reduction noted earlier in the sale.
A personal review by a Mashable reporter highlights that the Bose QC Ultra headphones were tested in fall 2023 after their market release. The evaluation included assessing their comfort by wearing them throughout workdays, with earrings, and during a cross-country flight with glasses. The headphones were noted for their cushioning and sturdy feel, while being lightweight. Lead Shopping Reporter Dylan Haas remarked that “A lot of headphones advertise ‘all-day comfort’ as a feature, but rarely is that literally true,” confirming that the headphones could be worn all day without discomfort.
Despite these advantages, the headphones are not without shortcomings. According to Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino, while the noise cancelling is effective, particularly against low-pitched noises, it struggles to completely block high-pitched sounds without increasing the volume to potentially harmful levels. She also commented that their sound quality did not significantly outperform other premium options.
The headphones’ multipoint pairing was noted to be occasionally inconsistent, a common issue with Bose products. Although this can be annoying, such problems are easier to overlook when the headphones are available at a discounted price. However, those interested in the lowest possible price might consider waiting, as the headphones have been previously discounted to $299.