Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones deal: Save $159 on the limited-edition plum color

SAVE $159: As of Dec. 24, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale for just $269.99 at Amazon in the limited-edition deep plum shade. That's 37% in savings and their best price ever.

Bose dropped the second iteration of its legendary noise-cancelling headphones, the QuietComfort Ultras, in October, and they came with an even steeper price tag. But here's the thing: They're really not that much better than their predecessors. If you've had your eye on Bose headphones, but don't want to drop $449 on the latest pair, we recommend snagging the OG QuietComfort Ultras while they're on sale for their best price ever.

As of Dec. 24, you can pick up the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones in the limited-edition deep plum shade for only $269.99 at Amazon. That's 37% or $159 off their list price and even cheaper than on Black Friday.

The OG Ultras are the most comfortable headphones on the market for most people. Two of Mashable's shopping reporters tested them and noted that they can easily be worn all day without earaches, even while wearing glasses and jewelry. The battery life even accompanies that all-day comfort; with noise cancellation turned on, the QuietComfort Ultras headphones will last from 18 to 24 hours per charge.

These headphones also deliver pretty good noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, foldable earcups, and plenty of color options. Of course, if you want the best deal, you'll have to settle for the deep plum.

The newer version basically follows the same design, but adds wired lossless playback, reliable detection, and an even better battery life. They're currently on sale for $399, so we'll leave it up to you if you think those features are worth an extra $129.