Is $249 an all-time low? Not across every U.S. sale: Amazon’s $249 promotions were reported in December 2025 and September 2026, but a separate report recorded the black earbuds at $199.99 in November 2025. The September promotion had passed by October 4, 2026, so $249 should be treated as a dated price—not a confirmed live offer.
How the reported prices compare
| Market and retailer | Reported price | Date and qualification |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Amazon | $199.99 | 9to5Toys reported this price for the black finish on November 15, 2025, calling it a new all-time low; the promotion is marked expired. 9to5Toys |
| United States, Amazon | $249 | HotHardware reported $249, $50 below a stated $299 regular price, on December 15, 2025, and called it an all-time low at that time. HotHardware |
| United States, Amazon | $249 | Gizmodo reported a $50-off Labor Day deal on September 7, 2026. Its article is evidence of that dated promotion, not of availability on October 4. Gizmodo |
| United Kingdom, John Lewis | £249 | What Hi-Fi? reported the offer on March 10, 2026, limited to Midnight Violet and £50 below its stated launch price. This is a UK offer and not comparable to U.S. dollar prices. What Hi-Fi? |
| United Kingdom, Amazon UK | £249 | A separate What Hi-Fi? report called £249 the product’s lowest-ever price there and specified the black finish. It documents a dated UK promotion, not a current U.S. offer. What Hi-Fi? |
| Canada, Amazon Canada listing | CA$379 listed; CA$286 tracked low | RiverPrice lists these Canadian-market figures for its listing. They are separate from U.S. pricing history. RiverPrice |
The price history makes “all-time low” dependent on the market, finish, retailer and period being considered. The reported $199.99 U.S. price for black is lower than $249, so the latter cannot accurately be described as the lowest price ever across all U.S. promotions. The U.S., UK and Canadian figures also should not be merged into one price record.
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Is the $249 offer available now?
Availability on October 4, 2026 is not established by the dated deal articles. Bose’s U.S. product page showed $249 alongside a $50-off offer deadline of September 13, 2026; that deadline has passed. Check the retailer’s current listing for the price, finish, stock and seller before buying. Bose’s U.S. product page
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Bose’s page also describes a price-match or refund policy for qualifying Bose.com purchases when a lower price is found at Bose.com or a select authorized Bose dealer within 14 days. The policy and its eligibility terms can change; check the current terms rather than assuming a historic promotion qualifies.
#1 Best Overall
- WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: The best noise cancellation of any Bose wireless earbuds is now even better than before. ActiveSense technology smooths spikes in surrounding sound, so even in Aware Mode distractions won’t get in the way.
- CUSTOMTUNE TECHNOLOGY: CustomTune technology analyses your ears and adapts your in-ear headphones to their shape. The result? World-class noise cancellation and custom sound for bigger chills every time you press play.
- NOISE CONTROL: Quickly adjust the level of noise cancellation without using Modes, including turning it off completely to conserve battery.
- IMMERSIVE AUDIO: Bose Immersive Audio spatialises what you’re hearing by taking it out of your head and placing it beyond your Bluetooth earbuds. It’s like listening from the acoustic sweet spot, where songs sound like the artist intended.
- SECURE FIT AND STABILITY: Choose from nine combos of eartips and stability bands to find the snuggest fit for comfortable earbuds. The soft, umbrella-shaped tips seal the opening of your ear to reduce outside noises while stability bands hug them.
What you get with these earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are premium true-wireless in-ear earbuds, not Bose’s over-ear QuietComfort Ultra headphones. Bose lists active noise cancellation, Bluetooth multipoint, Immersive Audio spatial processing, SpeechClarity voice pickup and a wireless charging case. Bose describes them as “Our quietest in-ear noise cancelling”; that is the company’s product claim, not an independent comparative result. Bose
The charging case is included, and Bose says it provides up to three full additional charges. The claimed battery life is up to six hours of playback with Immersive Audio off, or up to four hours with it on. Bose’s tests, conducted in February 2025 with production-representative earbuds and case, used Bluetooth A2DP streaming, 75 dB playback loudness, EQ set to zero and Quiet mode. Bose says battery life varies with settings and use; these are manufacturer test claims, not guaranteed listening times.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- SPATIAL AUDIO EARBUDS: Tap into a deeply immersive listening experience that places the audio directly in front of you and makes your music feel more real than ever before
- WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: CustomTune technology analyzes each ear and adapts sound so the active noise cancelling earbuds offer a premium listening experience that’s custom tailored just for you
- CUSTOMIZABLE FIT FOR ALL DAY COMFORT: Swap between nine soft eartips and stability bands to find the perfect fit that feels snug and comfortable for those extra-long listening sessions
- 3 LISTENING MODES: Focus with world-class noise cancellation in Quiet Mode, hear your surroundings in Aware Mode, and engage in full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio using Immersion Mode
- LONG-LASTING BATTERY: These Bluetooth noise cancelling earbuds give you up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 4 with Immersive Audio), and a 20-minute charge gives you up to 2 hours of additional play time
Rank #3
- WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: The best noise cancellation of any Bose wireless earbuds is now even better than before. ActiveSense technology smooths spikes in surrounding sound, so even in Aware Mode distractions won’t get in the way.
- CUSTOMTUNE TECHNOLOGY: CustomTune technology analyses your ears and adapts your in-ear headphones to their shape. The result? World-class noise cancellation and custom sound for bigger chills every time you press play.
- NOISE CONTROL: Quickly adjust the level of noise cancellation without using Modes, including turning it off completely to conserve battery.
- IMMERSIVE AUDIO: Bose Immersive Audio spatialises what you’re hearing by taking it out of your head and placing it beyond your Bluetooth earbuds. It’s like listening from the acoustic sweet spot, where songs sound like the artist intended.
- SECURE FIT AND STABILITY: Choose from nine combos of eartips and stability bands to find the snuggest fit for comfortable earbuds. The soft, umbrella-shaped tips seal the opening of your ear to reduce outside noises while stability bands hug them.
Rank #2
- WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: The best noise cancellation of any Bose wireless earbuds is now even better than before. ActiveSense technology smooths spikes in surrounding sound, so even in Aware Mode distractions won’t get in the way.
- CUSTOMTUNE TECHNOLOGY: CustomTune technology analyses your ears and adapts your in-ear headphones to their shape. The result? World-class noise cancellation and custom sound for bigger chills every time you press play.
- NOISE CONTROL: Quickly adjust the level of noise cancellation without using Modes, including turning it off completely to conserve battery.
- IMMERSIVE AUDIO: Bose Immersive Audio spatialises what you’re hearing by taking it out of your head and placing it beyond your Bluetooth earbuds. It’s like listening from the acoustic sweet spot, where songs sound like the artist intended.
- SECURE FIT AND STABILITY: Choose from nine combos of eartips and stability bands to find the snuggest fit for comfortable earbuds. The soft, umbrella-shaped tips seal the opening of your ear to reduce outside noises while stability bands hug them.
How to judge a deal before buying
- Compare like with like. Confirm that the listing is for QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), then check the finish, retailer, seller and included items.
- Use local pricing. A U.S. dollar offer, a UK pound deal and a Canadian dollar tracker entry describe different markets and promotions.
- Check the live terms. Confirm the checkout price, stock and whether the retailer’s listing is for the finish you want; do not rely on an expired deal story.
- Consider your listening settings. Bose’s stated playback figure is lower with Immersive Audio enabled, so weigh that trade-off against whether you expect to use the feature.
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