Bose's second-generation QuietComfort Headphones are on sale for $199, down $160 from their regular price of $359. This matches their lowest price on record, according to price trackers. The headphones are available in Dewdrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green, and Hazelnut Taupe.
At 8.1 ounces, they rank among the lightest premium noise-canceling headphones. The earcups and headband are padded for comfort during extended wear. The earcups fold and swivel to fit in the included hard-shell carrying case. Removable earpads let you replace them as they wear without replacing the entire headphone.
Noise cancellation handles lower-frequency rumble and background chatter well, though some higher-pitched voices can come through, according to a PCMag review. The sound profile is warm and bass-forward, suited for bass-heavy genres. The companion app offers Bose Immersive Audio for spatial sound and customized listening profiles. The three-band EQ is basic, which may limit fine-tuning options for some users.
The headphones support Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing for two devices, Google Fast Pair, and lossless audio over USB-C. You can charge them via USB-C while listening. An included USB-C-to-3.5mm cable works with standard headphone jacks, including those on in-flight entertainment systems.
Battery life reaches 24 hours with active noise cancellation enabled. A 15-minute charge adds around 2.5 hours of playback. Wireless audio is limited to AAC and SBC codecs, without support for the higher-quality aptX Adaptive codec found on Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.