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Don't get the new Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen — Gen 1 is currently just $169 for Prime Day

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Don't get the new Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen — Gen 1 is currently just $169 for Prime Day

Does newer mean better? No, not really. Audio technology hasn't developed enough in the last three years, in my opinion. I personally use AirPods Pro 2 more than the AirPods Pro 3 — and they sound almost indistinguishable.

The same can be said for the new Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen. Although the new Bluetooth cans came out just a month ago, I'd still buy Gen 1 for myself. Especially seeing as Gen 1 is currently just $169 at Amazon for Prime Day — a huge 53% off.

Of course, the two generations have a few differences — which I'll get into below — but here's the TL;DR: I would buy Gen 1 for myself.

No, that's not a typo — you can save $190 on the Bose QuietComfort Headphones right now. This deal is almost certainly because the second generation came out a few weeks ago, but I really don't think the updated version is worth the extra $190. Gen 1 has the same bass-forward sound, industry-leading ANC, and super lightweight feel. View Deal

So, there aren't major differences between the two models. Both have Bose's signature comfort and ANC — our reviewer, Kate Kozuch, notes the 2nd Gen "absolutely nails the comfort and ANC, providing 10 levels of highly effective noise isolation and plush padding that makes wearing them for hours a breeze".

On top of that, the headphones use the same audio hardware: the same 40mm dynamic drivers with Bose's bass-forward tuning. If you're the kind of listener who loves details and a neutral soundscape, I'd recommend checking out the Sony WH-1000XM6 instead.


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