Bose makes some of the best wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, especially when it comes to noise cancellation. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (1st Gen) are a great example: They are excellent earbuds and they’re 43% off right now, which will save you $130. They’ve been replaced by a new version (2nd Gen), so this might be the last time they go on sale.
Deal of the Day
These are some of the best earbuds for noise cancellation I’ve tested. They totally eliminate the hum of a plane, rattling train cars, water cooler talk and other background noises. They also have detailed audio quality when listening to music or enjoying a TV show. They get up to six hours of battery life, and are compatible with both Apple and Android devices.
These are the first generation versions, which were replaced by the second generation model in 2025, so I don’t expect to see this sale continue for very long (supply for older, discontinued models like this is usually limited).
Why this deal is worth it
- $169 vs. $299
- Compatible with both iOS and Android phones
- Some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy
- On sale in two colors
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