Save $164: The original Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are now priced at $265 at Best Buy, reflecting a 38% reduction from the regular $429 price. This limited-time offer is only valid on Dec. 15 and is available solely for the lunar blue variant.

What’s better than one fantastic post-Black Friday offer on Bose headphones? Two offers.

As of Dec. 15, that’s exactly the situation as the original Bose QuietComfort Ultra are being sold for a historic low of $265. This deal reduces $164 off the $429 retail price, but it’s only available for a short period — as a flash deal at Best Buy, it’s exclusively on Dec. 15, and exclusively for the lunar blue variant.

The second-generation QC Ultra headphones have recently become our top pick among Bose headphones, yet the original headphones still hold substantial value. In my side-by-side comparison of the two, I did notice enhancements in comfort, swift connectivity, and audio quality (though none of the variations are overly pronounced).

Nonetheless, I suggested that for those seeking the best value, opting for the older headphones might prove to be the most prudent decision, particularly if you’re operating within a budget. After all, the first-gen headphones established a high standard for noise-cancelling technology, and they continue to excel in terms of comfort and noise suppression.

At the time of writing, the second-generation QC Ultras are priced at $399, making the first-generation headphones a noteworthy $134 less expensive. Regarding first-gen models outside of Best Buy, the next best price you can find is $279, followed by $299.