As of Oct. 4, get the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for just $249 at Amazon. That's $50 off their normal price of $299 and a discount of 17%. That's the lowest price we've seen as well, though the price cut only applies to the Black, Moonstone Blue, and White colorways right now.

Both sets of earbuds promise premium features at a more affordable price point than their pricier flagship siblings, with plenty to potentially win you over ... but Bose's case is slightly bulkier. The Bose earbuds also come with three sizes of ear tips ...

Bose's new, more affordable QC Earbuds feature a very good fit, strong sound quality and active noise canceling, as well as some features not found in the flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Are they a good deal?