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Updated · 9to5Toys · Jun 5
Amazon Cuts Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to Record-Low $149
Updated
Updated · 9to5Toys · Jun 5

Amazon Cuts Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to Record-Low $149

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Toys · Jun 5

Summary

  • $149 gets shoppers the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on Amazon in the Soapstone colorway, marking a new all-time low shipped price.
  • The earbuds originally sold for $300, later hovered near $279, and had more recently traded between $199 and $229 before this latest drop.
  • Bose's older model still includes active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3, three ear-tip pairs and three stability-band pairs, making the discount the main draw over newer features.
  • The deal undercuts Bose's newer QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, which still run nearly $300 or about $249 on sale, positioning the Earbuds II as a cheaper entry into the brand's ANC lineup.

Insights

With AI now defining new earbuds, is this deep discount on older Bose tech a smart buy or a soon-to-be-obsolete trap?
As budget brands gain premium features, is Bose's 50% price cut a sign of surrender or a clever play for market dominance?