Amazon Goes Hard on Bose's Iconic QuietComfort, Now Nearly 3x Cheaper Than New AirPods Max

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. AirPods Max costs $549. The Bose QuietComfort is one of the most respected over-ear noise cancelling headphones in the world, and Amazon currently has it at $229, down from its regular $349, which puts it at roughly a third of the price Apple charges for its flagship headphones. At $229, the QuietComfort is not a budget alternative to AirPods Max. It is a better choice for most people at a fraction of the cost. Bose built the active noise cancellation category for consumer headphones, and the QuietComfort combines that institutional knowledge with passive isolation from the plush over-ear cushions to shut out the world more completely than most competitors manage with active cancellation alone. The two listening modes cover the full range: Quiet Mode for total isolation during focus and travel, and Aware Mode for transparent pass-through when you need to stay alert to your surroundings without removing the headphones. Toggling between them is a single press, which makes the switch seamless during commuting and eve