Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): $199 at Amazon on Oct 30
9to5Toys reported $199 against a $359 list at Amazon on October 30, 2026, and called the Dewdrop Mint colour an Amazon all-time low. White Smoke was $219. This is a different, cheaper model than the QC Ultra.
What is the lowest total you would pay for Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) today?
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The dated prices for Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
- $199 on October 30, 2026, $160 off a $359 list, at Amazon, for Dewdrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green and Hazelnut Taupe, per 9to5Toys. White Smoke was $219.
- 9to5Toys called the Dewdrop Mint “a new all-time low” and an “Amazon all-time low”. It did not make that claim for the other colours.
- In the same article: the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) were $369 against $449, and the QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) were $229 against $299, both at Amazon. We cover the Ultra headphones on their own page.
- The article gives no end date.
What the numbers tell us
44.6% off in three colours. $199 against $359 is $160 off, or 44.6%. White Smoke at $219 is $140 off, or 39%. The $20 difference is the colour.
Only one colour is called a low. 9to5Toys labels the Dewdrop Mint an “Amazon all-time low”. It does not make that claim for Eucalyptus Green, Hazelnut Taupe or White Smoke, which sit at the same or a higher price.
$170 below the Ultra. In the same article the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) were $369, which is $170 more than the $199 QC Headphones. The Ultra was 17.8% off $449, and the Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) were $229 against $299, or 23.4% off.
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Check before you buy: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Check the title says “QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)”, not Ultra.
- Choose the colour. Dewdrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green and Hazelnut Taupe were $199, and White Smoke was $219.
- Check the page says sold by Amazon.
- Compare with the QC Ultra only if you need its extra features. We have not tested either.
- Keep the receipt. See the price adjustment rules if the price falls after you buy.
Buy now or wait?
✓ Buying makes sense if
- Your colour is at $199–$219 and sold by Amazon.
- You wanted the 2nd-gen QC and do not need the Ultra.
- You have read independent reviews of the sound and noise cancelling.
✗ Waiting makes sense if
- Your colour shows a higher price than the reported $199–$219.
- You are choosing between this and the Ultra and have not compared the features.
- The listing is a different generation.
This is a checklist, not a forecast. We can’t predict what the price will do.
Check the exact version
- QC Headphones vs QC Ultra. The 2nd-gen QuietComfort Headphones ($199–$219) are not the QC Ultra Headphones ($369). Check the exact name.
- Colour. Only the Dewdrop Mint was called a low. White Smoke was $20 higher.
- Generation. There are older Bose models with similar names. Check “2nd Gen” in the title.
- Seller. Amazon is named. Check that it is not a third-party seller.
Compare before you decide
Check before buying: The exact version and seller.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today’s prices. Different models, sizes and sellers are priced differently.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Bose QC Headphones (2nd Gen) | $199 (White Smoke $219), list $359 (Amazon) | 9to5Toys | Find cheaper → |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | $369, list $449 (Amazon) | 9to5Toys | Find cheaper → |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) | $229, list $299 (Amazon) | 9to5Toys | Find cheaper → |
What we can and can’t tell you
We haven’t tested the product. We can tell you the dated prices, which variants they apply to, and what to check. For how it performs, read independent reviews.
What we couldn’t verify
- 9to5Toys gives no end date.
- Only the Dewdrop Mint is called an Amazon low.
- We have not tested the headphones.
- We have no earlier dated price for this model.
Frequently asked questions
How much are the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)?
9to5Toys reported $199 against a $359 list at Amazon on October 30, 2026, with White Smoke at $219. Check the live listing.
How much cheaper are they than the QC Ultra?
In the same article the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) were $369, so $170 more than the $199 QC Headphones.
Is $199 the lowest price?
9to5Toys called the Dewdrop Mint colour an Amazon all-time low. It did not say that for the other colours.
Which colour is cheapest?
In that report three colours were $199 and White Smoke was $219.
Are the QC Headphones and QC Ultra the same?
No. They are different models at different prices. We cover the Ultra on its own page.
9to5Toys reported $160 below the $359 list
9to5Toys reported $160 below the $359 list. Check the history and let Pro watch it for you.
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