A great pair of noise-canceling headphones can be a game changer for productivity. Be it a noisy office, long flights or just cutting out the din to focus on your favorite playlist -- a pair of noise-canceling headphones are a modern-day essential.

I personally tested the Bose QC Ultra headphones in the fall of 2023, shortly after they hit the market. I put them through the ringer in testing their comfort — I left them on

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Equipped with state-of-the-art active noise cancellation and spatial audio technologies among others, the over-ear Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a must-buy right now for a lot of audiophiles at a rare $100 discount.

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