Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st‑Gen) $100 Off for Prime Day — Is It Still Worth It?

Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra (first generation) is currently $100 off for Prime Day, dropping to $329. These remain among the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy: excellent ANC, comfortable fit and very good sound. If you want the latest hardware, Bose’s newly announced 2nd‑gen model brings improved battery life, better ANC/audio performance and wired lossless audio over USB‑C, but it launches at $449.

Quick summary

• Deal: QuietComfort Ultra (1st‑gen) — $329 (Prime Day, $100 off)
• New 2nd‑gen: Launch price $449, adds improved battery, ANC and lossless wired audio
• Why buy the 1st‑gen: Proven top-tier ANC, comfort, substantial $100 savings
• Why consider 2nd‑gen: Better battery and lossless wired support if those matter to you

For most buyers who don’t need the absolute newest model, the first-gen QuietComfort Ultra will be more than enough. Bose’s “Immersive Audio” spatial feature can be hit-or-miss, but it can be great with supported content.

Find the headphones on Amazon (affiliate): Bose QuietComfort Ultra on Amazon

Originally reported by Engadget.

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