Sales season is in full swing and I'm finding some great Bose Black Friday deals on noise-canceling headphones, wireless earbuds, soundbars and speakers. Bose has its own holiday sale on with some of the best deals right now, while online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Crutchfield and Best Buy are also offering massive discounts in spectacular Black Friday deals right now.
The best Bose headphones, soundbars and speakers manage to stand out among even the most high-quality audio products, so if you want your next audio product to come with a serious pedigree and a great saving, you arguably don’t need to look any further.
I've been testing audio products for 30 years, and several Bose products listed here are winners of our coveted Editor's Choice award. Most rank among the best noise-cancelling headphones and best Dolby Atmos soundbars I've tested thanks to their slick usability, sound quality, and value for money at the full MSRP, meaning they're even better value at these discounted prices.
Keep scrolling to find the best Bose deals you can buy right now, and remember to follow our Black Friday deals coverage for more outstanding early deals to shop.
Bose Black Friday deals — Quick links
- Bose SoundLink Micro: was $119 now $89 @ Best Buy
- Bose Companion 2 Series III desktop speaker: was $149 now $99 @ Amazon
- Bose Frames Tempo: was $249 now $124 @ Bose
- Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones: was $329 now $199 @ Amazon
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: was $299 now $199 @ Amazon
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones: was $349 now $249 @ Amazon
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: was $299 now $249 @ Amazon
- Bose 700: was $379 now $259 @ Amazon
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: was $429 now $379 @ Amazon
- Bose Smart Soundbar 600: was $499 now $399 @ Amazon
- Bose Smart Soundbar 900: was $899 now $599 @ Amazon
- Bose Bass Module 700: was $849 now $699 at Amazon
- Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar: was $899 now $799 @ Amazon
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How to choose the best Bose soundbar for you
As with selecting any soundbar, it is important to consider a number of factors when deciding which particular model is right for you.
Get the right size: Size will likely be prohibitive for many customers — you obviously need a soundbar that will fit neatly with your TV in terms of screen size and available space, and that looks right as the centerpiece of your home theater setup. Some of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars in this guide are particularly wide (the Sony measures around 51-inches), which is how they manage to achieve such an immersive soundstage that appears extend far beyond the width of your TV screen.
It is also important to consider in the size of the room you're dealing with, and the distance viewers would typically be sitting from the TV. If you have a large space, it's probably best to target soundbars that come with or where you can add a subwoofer — we think you'll appreciate the extra bass this will bring.
Connectivity: This is crucial too, both in terms of wired and wireless access. You're going to want HDMI with eARC/ARC to set up your soundbar with a single physical cable, and your going to want to make sure the latest wireless connectivity is available with Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth support.
Content: For Dolby Atmos features, you're going to want to consider how you access this kind of content — support for the audio format is growing but it's not available everywhere yet. You may need to subscribe to a particular plan to get access to Dolby Atmos content, so check what your particular plan offers.
Price: A Dolby Atmos soundbar generally costs a bit more, but prices are getting more competitive, and in many cases could even form the basis of a much more ambitious surround sound setup, incorporating dedicated wireless surround speakers and a wired or wireless subwoofer, for example.
How to choose the best Bose headphones for you
Battery life: Noise-cancelling headphones have a reputation for sucking up lots of power, so you’ll want a pair that holds a charge long enough to get you through a long business flight or weekly commutes. Thanks to the arrival of Sennheiser's Momentum 4 over-ear headphones battery life standards have increased up to 60 hours, although more typical figures are anywhere between 15 to 30 hours. Noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are usually rated for 4.5 to 8 hours.
Sound quality: ANC technology can compress sound and reduce dynamics, which may affect audio performance when turned on. In some cases, you’ll notice a background hiss when listening to music. However, there are noise-cancelling headphones out there that limit these disruptions to deliver full, crisp sound.
Design: The look, build and feel of a pair of headphones is massively important when selecting the best noise-cancelling headphones, so consider how it looks and feels and whether the style is right for you. The type of headphone is also important when it comes to the most effective noise cancelling models. Over-ear headphones tend to give the best noise cancellation, though some of the more recent wireless on-ear and in-ear models are proving to be just as effective.
Pricing considerations: Obviously, price is a big consideration when looking for the best noise-cancelling headphones. Although there are always exceptions, big-name brands will typically command a bit extra, but generally speaking, the less you spend on a pair of headphones the greater the chance that sound and features will be compromised. Going for a budget option isn't always the best choice, as any money you save on your purchase won't do you much good if you're constantly needing to recharge your audio gear, or the sound quality is poor.
As the saying goes: timing is everything; and right now there are plenty of holiday season sales with many of our favorite models discounted at online retailers, meaning you can bag a bargain for even less. Bookmark our best headphone deals pages to keep on top of the latest bargains.
