What’s the Black Friday deal?
You can find the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones for $199 at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. This is the lowest price these headphones have ever seen, so you’ll want to take advantage of this rare deal.
Why this deal is ZDNET recommended
The QuietComfort 45 headphones have been a fan favorite for years, as they’ve held their value very well. Even compared to more recent releases, the QuietComfort 45 headphones still deliver top-tier noise cancellation and all-day comfort, making them the perfect headphones for studying, working, commuting, or traveling.
I normally wear headphones when I’m working, meaning they’re on for at least 6-7 hours of my day. Even after that, I like to keep them on through the evening when I’m destressing with music or taking a deep dive into my YouTube recommendations.
There are a few requirements that I have when it comes to buying over-ear headphones, though. 1) $300 or less is the sweet spot for me. 2) They should be comfortable to wear for hours, and I mean hours. 3) The audio output should be immersive yet clear-sounding.
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In my never-ending quest to find a pair that checks all my boxes, I’ve landed on the Bose QuietComfort 45, and they are definitely my favorite pair of headphones. So, let me explain why I love them so much.
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The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones offer top-tier sound, comfort, and portability.
To start, the Bose QC45 headphones come with a carrying case that folds open like a book, and inside is a 3.5mm to 2.5mm audio cable, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and of course, the glorious headphones.
Straight out of the box with factory settings, the QC45 headphones delivered a full-bodied sound that was surprisingly balanced. They sounded good, but I wanted them to sound great. After downloading the Bose Music app, which lets you adjust the EQ settings of the wearable, I was much more impressed with the tailored audio.
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