Bose refreshed its best ANC headphones late last year, making a great audio product even better with the launch of the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones. They're perfect for travel, with a compact fold-flat design and included protective carrying case. You have plenty of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, USB-C audio, and a 2.5mm audio jack. Of course, Bose's active noise-canceling chops and immersive audio modes are great for listening in noisy environments.
I've taken the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones on multiple international trips, and they've replaced the AirPods Max as my go-to cans for long flights. At a $449 retail price, Bose's flagship ANC headphones aren't the most expensive, but aren't exactly cheap either. Luckily, if you're in the market for a headphone upgrade, Amazon is taking $50 off the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones in a can't-miss Big Spring Sale deal.
✅ Recommended if: you want great-sounding headphones with hi-res audio support; you need wired USB-C and 2.5mm audio connections; you want a compact and comfortable pair of headphones that fold easily for travel.
❌ Skip this deal if: you need a 3.5mm audio jack; you don't have an aptX Adaptive device; you need to use the onboard microphones in wired mode.
Two things about the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 stand out to make them an incredible pair of headphones — their design and weight. I struggle to wear heavier headphones for long periods, and models that don't fold flat take up too much space in my bag while traveling. The QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones weigh just 264 grams and neatly fold up inside an included charging case when you're not wearing them, addressing both of those common gripes.
I also like how versatile the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones are in terms of music listening. If you have a phone with Snapdragon Sound, you can use Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive codec for wireless lossless audio. Or, you can get lossless audio using the USB-C port or 2.5mm audio jack. Do I wish there was a standard 3.5mm headphone jack here instead of the rarer 2.5mm one? Yes, but Bose includes a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable in the box, so it really isn't an issue unless you lose it.
The comfortable ear cushions create a great seal with the side of my head for excellent ANC performance. That isn't a given, since I wear glasses and hats often. Between the 10-microphone array, versatile ANC modes, and 3-band equalizer, you can tune the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones to sound how you'd like and block out as much sound as you need.
Headphones in this class aren't cheap, but this deal does let you keep $50 in your pocket and score a great pair for under $400.
