Whether you're looking for true wireless earbuds or trusty over-ear headphones, the Bose QuietComfort line crops up in our favourites picks time and time again, and there are plenty of discounts across the models too.
When it comes to noise cancelling, no one does it quite like Bose. Some rivals might boast superior sound and cosier comfort, but historically, Bose's QuietComfort range has consistently delivered some of the best ANC (active noise cancelling) on the market.
While they may be among the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy, the QuietComfort models are also among the priciest, so looking out for a deal is never a bad idea. Check out the very best below.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds deals
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Bose's latest and greatest earbuds offer superb comfort and sound quality, and of course, the noise cancelling is on point.
The Earbuds Ultra's arrival took us by surprise. Their predecessors – the QuietComfort Earbuds II (below) – were barely a year old, and they had earned five stars plus a What Hi-Fi? Award. So we thought they had plenty of life in them yet.
Bose disagrees, and who are we to argue? They look very similar to their predecessors, albeit with a new metallic treatment and a notch that lets you line up the stability bands more easily. Once in place, they are supremely comfortable, as is usually the case with Bose's earbuds.
But the biggest change from the QuietComfort Earbuds II is the Ultra model includes spatial audio (known as Bose Immersive Audio). Like other incarnations of the tech, this aims to make songs sound more like they're coming from a pair of speakers than headphones, with a more airy, spacious feel. We found this hit-and-miss during testing, but the most important thing about these headphones is they deliver excellent ANC and fantastic sound quality.
They are a little pricier than the QuietComfort Earbuds II (which you'd expect given the relative ages of both pairs) and they still lack multipoint Bluetooth and wireless charging, but we regularly see deals on their launch price of £300 / $299 / AU$450.
Read our full Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones deals
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
These flagship over-ears replace the excellent Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, and land themselves a matching five-star review in the process.
Their RRP is punchy but they look and feel suitably premium, plus they're one of the few pairs at this level to swivel and hinge for travel. They're comfortable to wear, exert just the right amount of pressure, and deliver 24-hour battery life which is okay, but not class-leading when compared to rivals like the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.
As their five-star review would suggest, we think they sound great – and take things up a notch from their predecessors. They have a richer character than the Sony WH-1000XM5, but are still refined and detailed. They're not short on a bit of energy either, while timing and dynamics are spot on.
Like the Ultra Earbuds, they boast Bose Immersive Audio (i.e. spatial audio), which is still a bit hit and miss for those who might make use of it. However, noise cancelling is, as ever, the best you'll find, and doesn't ruin the character of the headphones when it's engaged.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones launched at £449 / $429 / AU$649 – check for any deals below.
Read our Bose QuietComfort Ultra review
Bose QuietComfort Headphones deals
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
This particular model replaces the QuietComfort 45 which launched in 2021. As well as all the features of the QC45, they add the ability to adjust levels of ANC and set custom noise-cancelling modes. There’s also multipoint Bluetooth and up to 24 hours of battery life.
They are available in Black and White Smoke and a limited edition Cypress Green colourway for £350 / $349 / AU$550. We haven't tested them yet – we'll update this once we have, but see how they stack up against the QuietComfort Ultras in our versus feature.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II deals
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Bose's older ANC buds might have been surpassed by their newer, Ultra siblings, but they still have plenty going for them. In fact, their combination of awesome noise cancelling, comfy fit and beautifully balanced sound earned them a 2022 What Hi-Fi? Award. They're only just over a year old now, having launched in September 2022, so their tech isn't exactly old hat.
To our ears, they're a little more comfortable than the Sony XM5, but like their successors there's no multipoint or wireless charging. aptX HD support is also conspicuous by its absence.
The noise cancelling is next level, proving more effective than many over-ear headphones. And the Aware transparency mode comes into its own when you need a quick chat without taking the earbuds out.
Sound quality is very good indeed, though we do prefer the Sony XM5 for clarity and detail. The QuietComfort Earbuds II bring textures and subtle nuances to life, and they boast impressive speed and agility. In a very competitive market, these are still up there with the best.
They launched at £280 / $299 / AU$429, but can now be picked up cheaper.
Read our full Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review
Bose QuietComfort 45 deals
Bose QuietComfort 45
Before all these came the QuietComfort 45. These over-ears scored four out of five when they launched back in 2021.
They're very capable headphones, with Bose's trademark excellent noise-cancelling tech. The design hasn't moved on much from their predecessors, the QC35 II, but is still perfectly functional. Bluetooth multipoint is onboard, though any form of aptX is lacking.
Noise cancellation is typically excellent, if a little more basic than Bose's more recent models. But as a one-size-fits-all noise-cancelling solution, it works well.
Sonically, they're not quite as good as the competition, particularly the newer rivals that have hit the scene since the QC45's launch. That's mostly down to the QC45's timing, which can be a little off. Otherwise, they're a very capable set of headphones which you can regularly find discounted.
Read our full Bose QuietComfort 45 review
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