Bose's new mid-range headphones are cheaper than the first-gen model, despite better ANC, wired USB-C audio and a limited edition Shrek-y colorway
They bring a range of upgrades over the original pair and, most importantly, a lower price. That's right: 2026, aka the year of price hikes, has just thrown us a bone.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: We know the Bose QC Headphones (2nd Gen) will cost £299 (which converts to around $400, AU$600, though I'd expect the actual prices to be a little lower). For context, the first-gen model cost $349 / £349.95 / AU$549.95, so the discount isn't just mere pennies.The new headphones will go on sale on August 13, and we'll start testing them soon to see how they stack up in a congested market.
- ▪They bring a range of upgrades over the original pair and, most importantly, a lower price.
- ▪That's right: 2026, aka the year of price hikes, has just thrown us a bone.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: We know the Bose QC Headphones (2nd Gen) will cost £299 (which converts to around $400, AU$600, though I'd expect t
- ▪For context, the first-gen model cost $349 / £349.95 / AU$549.95, so the discount isn't just mere pennies.The new headphones will go on sale on August 13, and we'll start testing them soon to see how they stack up in a congested market.
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Audio Headphones Wireless Headphones Bose's new mid-range headphones are cheaper than the first-gen model, despite better ANC, wired USB-C audio and a limited edition Shrek-y colorway News By Tom Bedford Published 6 August 2026 Ogres are like Bose headphones… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Bose) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Bose has just unveiled second-generation QuietComfort HeadphonesIntroduces two-way USB-C audio, better ANC, Bose Immersive Audio and moreCosts less than 2023 model, brings not one but two Shrek-y color optionsIt's…
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