Bose just discounted these 5 top headphones and earbuds by up to $130 at Amazon

Bose just announced its second-generation version of the iconic QuietComfort Headphones, and as if to celebrate, it’s just discounted the majority of its existing headphones and earbuds. Are these deals any good, or should you just go with the new model? Let’s dig in and find out.

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The closest point of comparison we have to the new model is the previous version, and you can now pick up the original Bose QuietComfort Headphones at Amazon for $229 (was $359). This is the standard sale price outside of a major event, and is a considerable $50 more than the previous record-low price that I spotted during Prime Day in June.

However, this is considerably cheaper than the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), which have a launch price of $359. A good but not great saving, then, and definitely one that’s going to be bested during Black Friday in November, if you’re willing to wait that long.

Elsewhere, the five-star-rated Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are down to $249 (was $299). That’s a return to the lowest price this year, so a good chance to pick them up for less if you’ve missed previous offers. Again, these have been $50 cheaper during last year’s Black Friday, so I’d expect a similar offer to return in a few months, but such a big discount like that is rare for these buds.

So, it’s a mixed bag of offers. I’m not surprised that many of the record-low prices aren’t making an appearance in this current Bose sale, but there are still some strong savings on several of the manufacturer’s top headphones and earbuds that I’d snap up if you don’t have the patience to wait until November.