If you are looking for the best Bose headphones to get this Black Friday 2023, we have compiled a list of the latest Bose headphones that are available this Black Friday and are worth getting. These headphones include the latest Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphone released on 14 September 2023 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling earbuds which provide some of the strongest noise cancelling performance with deep bass. They also come with improved battery life and comfort and come highly recommended for those who want to listen to high-fidelity sound with deep bass performance. Here are our top picks for the best Bose headphones to get this Black Friday 2023.
Best Bose Headphones Black Friday 2023
#1 Best Overall: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones is the latest iteration of Bose’s noise cancelling headphones released on 14 September 2023. This headphone provides even better active noise cancellation and 3D spatial audio sound, making them great for listening to music or for watching movies on the go. They also come with enhanced battery life and can now deliver up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, making them great for long hours of listening or for travelling.
The standout feature of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones is its superb active noise cancellation that rivals the latest Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. In terms of active noise cancellation, we would say that the QuietComfort Ultra and the WF-1000XM5 are almost on par, but the Bose headphones provides more active noise cancelling modes including Quiet Mode, Aware Mode and Immersion Mode (this mode combines full active noise cancellation with Bose Immersive audio) for enhanced music listening.
When we tested out the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, we felt that these headphones have some of the strongest active noise cancellation we have ever tested and can effectively block up to 98% of ambient background noise. With the fully immersive mode turned on, the headphones essentially plunge you into a different world where you can only hear your music; everything else is effectively cancelled out and very quiet. These headphones work extremely well on the plane on long-haul flights, and can effectively cancel out engine noise or the sounds of babies crying on the plane and provide a superb listening experience.
We loved the fact that the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra headphones are extremely comfortable to wear – they come with luxurious soft ear cushions which provide a very snug fit, and the headband does not exert too much clamping force and distributes pressure evenly on your head. You can also take crystal clear calls on this headphone and the microphone will also filter out background noise for really clear calls – this is extremely useful if you need a set of headphones for business use while travelling.
Furthermore, these headphones come with the latest advanced Bluetooth 5.3 codec and provide consistent and clean connection for up to 30 feet to your device without any lag or drop-offs. You can also use the SimpleSync function which allows you to sync these headphones with a Bose smart soundbar for TV listening. The headphone also comes with an improved 24 hour battery life with quick charging; a 15-minute charge provides up to 2.5 hours of playtime. There are also touch controls on each ear-cup which allow you to change volume, skip soundtracks, answer calls and change noise cancelling modes, which make them extremely comfortable and convenient to use.
Overall, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise cancelling headphones are a solid pair of headphones to get this Black Friday 2023 and we highly recommend them.
#2 Best Value: New Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
The New Bose QuietComfort headphones are superb noise cancelling headphones that deliver good value for money. These headphones offer very powerful noise cancelling with an extremely comfortable over-ear design and up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. While the New Bose QuietComfort headphones do not come with three active noise cancelling modes as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, they are still formidable headphones that can effectively block out up to 95% of ambient background noise. These headphones also feature Quiet and Aware Modes that allow you to toggle between full noise cancelling or full awareness, and the Quiet mode essentially blocks out all surrounding sounds with Bose’s signature noise cancelling technology (do note that the New QuietComfort only offers 2 modes while the QuietComfort Ultra offers 3).
The New Bose QuietComfort headphones are designed for premium comfort and you can wear these headphones for 4-6 hours at a stretch and not feel ear fatigued. These headphones come with plush earcup cushions and a secure padded headband which distributes the weight evenly over your head. We liked the fact that the Bose QuietComfort headphones are designed for high-fidelity audio with adjustable EQ – you can tune the bass, midrange and treble ranges to personalize your listening experience. With the active noise cancellation switched on, these headphones sound crystal clear with superb bass. The bass feels tight and punchy and really elevates EDM, rock and hip-hop music genres, while vocals sound generally crisp and the treble ranges are well-articulated. Having said that, we felt that the soundstage on these headphones was not as spacious as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones with full immersive mode switched on.
The New Bose QuietComfort provides up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, and like the QuietComfort Ultra, supports quick charging where a 15 minute charge will give you up to 2.5 hours of additional playtime. The headphone also comes with a microphone cord so that you can use these headphones even without Bluetooth connectivity or when the battery is depleted. These headphones support multi-point toggling which allow you to switch between your favorite devices without disconnected and reconnecting each time.
Overall, the New Bose QuietComfort headphones deliver superb sound quality and comfort, and are ideal headphones for those who are travelling or want extra powerful noise cancelling for quiet listening. They deliver really good sound quality with good bass and crystal clear highs, and are some of the most comfortable headphones that we have tested from Bose. Be sure to check them out this Black Friday 2023.
#3 Best Budget: Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise Cancelling Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort 45 are really good headphones for those on a budget who want active noise cancelling and a comfortable over-ear design. These headphones were released on 23 September 2021 and are an older version of the Bose QuietComfort headphones, but still deliver really nice sound quality and good noise cancellation with the ability to personalize your listening experience. If you are looking for a good quality Bose headphone that is budget-friendly, we highly recommend the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.
We really liked the sound quality of the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones. These headphones use TriPort acoustic architecture which provides more depth and fullness to the sound performance, and come with volume-optimized active EQ which maintains a balanced sound performance at any volume level. This means that you can push up the volume on the Bose QuietComfort 45 and still get virtually no distortion. The bass on these headphones punches very deep and was thoroughly enjoyed listening to EDM music while using these headphones.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones have superb active noise cancellation and can block up to 95% of ambient background noise. While they do not have the fully immersive mode that the QuietComfort Ultra headphone has, the noise cancellation is still pretty effective at removing ambient background noise. They also work great during flights and can block out engine rumbling noise or conversational noise for a good rest.
Compared to New Bose QuietComfort headphones, the QuietComfort 45 only has 22 hours of battery life (rather than 24 hours), but also supports quick charging where a quick 15 minute charge provides 3 hours of playtime on the go. One of the things that we liked about the Bose QuietComfort 45 is the adjustable EQ which allows you to set the bass, mid-ranges and treble levels to your personal preferences; you can also select one of the several preset options such as bass boost if you want more bass with these headphones.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 supports SimpleSync which pairs the headphones seamlessly to any Bose smart soundbar or personal TV for a quiet listening experience. You can pair these headphones to your smartphone or MacBook via Bluetooth, or use the 3.5mm audio cable.
#4 Most Customizable: Bose 700 Noise Cancelling Headphone
Until September 2023, the Bose 700 noise cancelling headphone was the most advanced noise cancelling headphone from Bose that comes with customizable noise cancellation and superb sound performance. The Bose 700 was just recently replaced by the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones as the most advanced ANC headphone that Bose has to offer; however, it still remains a really powerful headphone that delivers great sound and a fully customizable active noise cancellation experience that is only unique to the Bose 700.
One of the standout features of the Bose 700 is its 11 levels of active noise cancellation which allow you to fine tune the ANC to your exact preference. This allows you to enjoy your music, podcasts or movies without any distractions, and they work especially well on the plane or in the library where you need to concentrate. In terms of sound performance, the Bose 700 delivers really superb sound quality and they have exceptionally clear vocals and highs. These headphones are capable of delivering full-bodied bass that punches deep and feels tight, and the sound quality feels balanced and consistent at every volume level.
These headphones are also great for conference calls and comes with a microphone system that automatically adapts to noisy and windy environments for crystal clear calls. It also has voice assistant support so that you can access Google Assistant for music, navigation and the weather, for example. We also liked the intuitive touch controls on the earcups which allow you to adjust the soundtracks and pair automatically with your Bluetooth smartphone.
The Bose 700 headphones are some of the most comfortable Bose headphones that we have tried and they come with a lightweight stainless steel headband and earcups which are tilted for an ideal fit. The earcups are very comfortable and rest nicely over the ears without exerting too much clamping force. These headphones also come with a built-in battery that provides up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge. We also liked the one-touch feature to listen to Spotify that allows you to listen to your last Spotify session by tapping and holding the right ear-cup, which is pretty convenient. Like the Bose QuietComfort 45, the Bose 700 headphones also feature SimpleSync which pairs the headphones with Bose soundbars for a personalized TV listening experience.
Overall, the Bose 700 headphones provide exceptional clarity and customizable levels of noise cancellation which you cannot find in the Bose QuietComfort Ultra or New QuietComfort versions, and they are definitely worth checking out this Black Friday 2023.
#5 Best Sound Quality: New Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
The New Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are the latest earbuds released by Bose in September 2023 together with the Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones. These earbuds provide some of the best active noise cancellation we have heard from a pair of earbuds, and they also support 3D spatial audio with crystal clear sound performance. They are the latest and most advanced earbuds currently available from Bose and we highly recommend them this Black Friday 2023.
The New Bose QuietComfort earbuds feature spatial audio that provides an improved listening experience that places audio directly in front of your and makes music feel much more immersive and realistic. We’ve tried out these earbuds and were thoroughly impressed by their soundstage – they provide really nice separation and you get a good sense of where each sound is coming from, especially for live jazz and instrumental music performances.
These earbuds also come with upgraded active noise cancellation with Bose’s CustomTune technology which analyses each ear and adapts the sound with the active noise cancellation to provide a customized listening experience. One thing that we really liked is that these earbuds do not feel as bulky as the previous QuietComfort earbuds and they also come with nine soft ear-tips to choose from to provide a good seal over the ears and a stable fit. You can practically listen to these earbuds for hours on end without feeling any ear fatigue.
Like the New Bose QuietComfort headphones, the New QuietComfort earbuds feature 3 customizable listening modes including Quiet Mode, Aware mode (which allows you to hear your surroundings) and Immersive mode which makes full use of the active noise cancellation and Bose immersive audio for full-range sound performance. The new headphone also provides up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 4 hours with immersive audio) and supports quick charging where a 20 minute charge will provide up to 20 hours of additional play time.
You can also take crystal clear calls with these earbuds and it is equipped with noise-rejecting microphones that filter out background noise for clearer calls. There are also intuitive touch controls that allow you to easily change the volume, skip songs, switch modes and answer calls on the go which is really convenient. The New Bose QuietComfort earbuds also allow you to answer calls or play music through both or a single earbud, which works well if you only want to listen through a single earbud while handling other tasks.
The New Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are definitely worth checking out this Black Friday 2023 and are the latest iteration of the QuietComfort earbuds with more advanced features.
#6 Best Performance: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are some of the most advanced wireless earbuds from Bose that provide Bose active noise cancellation with personalized sound performance. These earbuds are designed to intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance on the fly, allowing you to get a really immersive listening experience with crystal clear highs and midranges. They are also very comfortable to wear, and come with three pairs of ear tips and three pairs of custom stability bands to provide a secure fit. These earbuds standout for their active noise cancellation and can effectively block out up to 95% of ambient background sounds and conversational noise, making them great for travel or focus.
We really liked the advanced noise cancelling feature of the QuietComfort earbuds II. Compared with the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds, we felt that the QuietComfort Earbuds II provides better noise cancellation and effectively blocks out all the noise from your surroundings. Once you turn on the active noise cancellation and switch it up to its maximum setting, these earbuds effectively block out background noise and allow you to focus on the music. These earbuds handle a wide variety of music gernes such as instrumental, jazz and EDM music really well, and provides pretty deep bass performance with crystal clear highs. They produce uncolored vocals with smooth treble ranges that provide a good level of sparkle in them.
The QuietComfort Earbuds II are very easy to use and come with a simple touch interface which allows you to control the soundtracks, volume and take calls. You can also tap the earbuds to adjust the noise cancellation level which is very useful if you need to turn up the noise cancellation while in the plane or while travelling. These earbuds provide up to 6 hours of music playtime and support quick charging where a 20 minute charge will provide 2 hours of playtime. These earbuds also provide voice prompts to let you know when the battery is running low which is a nice added touch.
The QuietComfort Earbuds II uses the latest Bluetooth 5.3 capability that provides consistently clear connectivity within a 30 feet range; these earbuds also keep track of the last seven paired devices and allow you to easily swap between them without reconnecting your smartphone. We liked that you can use the Bose music app to access your preferences and listening profile, and just noise cancellation levels on the go which makes it very convenient to use.
Overall, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are some of the best noise cancelling earbuds from Bose that delivers customizable noise cancelling with superb sound quality and we highly recommend checking them out this Black Friday 2023.