The QuietComfort SC gives you the Bose formula most people actually want: strong active noise cancellation, lightweight comfort, and easy everyday tuning without overcomplicating things.

At 189 GBP versus an older 289 GBP price, this is the sort of deal that makes premium ANC much easier to justify. If you want over-ear comfort for long flights or workdays, this is a very sensible buy.

Alternatives: Sony WH-1000XM5 has a richer feature set, while Nothing Headphone is cheaper if you want style-first value.