"Although Bose's QuietComfort headphones, retailing at $359, aren't the cheapest midrange headphones out there, their performance justifies the price -- when they're on sale. During Amazon's October Prime Day sale, the QuietComfort headphones are at their lowest price of $199, or $160 off. Not every color is discounted to that low price, but staples like Black, Sandstone, and Moonstone Grey are on sale at Amazon."
"I've always been a fan of Bose's midrange QuietComfort line, as I was incredibly loyal to my QuietComfort 45 headphones for many years. Bose revamped this model in 2023. I tested them earlier this year, and they're still as wonderful as ever. The new QuietComfort headphones aren't much different from their predecessor, offering almost identical design elements, controls, and overall user experience."
"Their sound is bass-forward with an emphasis on the treble, and unfortunately, Bose is known for its limited in-app equalizer. Compared to their more premium -- and expensive -- QuietComfort Ultra sibling, the QuietComfort headphones lack Bose's Immersive Audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and USB-C audio support."
Bose QuietComfort headphones balance strong noise cancellation and comfort with a bass-forward, treble-emphasized sound signature and limited in-app equalizer. The 2023 refresh preserves design, controls, and user experience from the QuietComfort 45 while lacking premium features found in the QuietComfort Ultra such as Immersive Audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and USB-C audio support. At full retail of $359 they sit in the midrange, but steep discounts—like Amazon Prime Day pricing near $199—make them a justified purchase. Battery life is rated at 24 hours, modest versus some competitors, but overall performance and comfort remain compelling.
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