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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones Drops Below $200 for Back to School
Bose's flagship QuietComfort Ultra noise-cancelling headphones have dropped to under $200 in a limited-time deal ahead of the back-to-school shopping season. Bose is selling certified refurbished units directly through its official eBay store, offering a substantial discount on headphones that normally retail much higher, making its top-tier noise-cancelling model unusually accessible for shoppers seeking premium audio at a budget price.
The refurbished units are priced at $188 with free shipping, down 56% from $429, and come with an extended two-year Allstate warranty. This is the first-generation QuietComfort Ultra, which features spatial audio, improved passive noise isolation via redesigned ear cushions, Bluetooth 5.3 with SnapDragon Sound support, an "Aware" ambient listening mode, a foldable dual-hinge design, up to 24 hours of battery life, USB-C charging and Bluetooth multipoint pairing — positioning it as a rival to the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Apple AirPods Max.
In short
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones now $188 refurbished, down from $429
- Sold via Bose's official eBay store with two-year warranty
- Gen-1 model rivals Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max
Explained simply
Bose is an American audio company known for headphones and speakers. Its QuietComfort range is designed to reduce background noise, which can help people listen while travelling, studying or working in busy places.
Noise-cancelling headphones use microphones and electronics to lessen sounds around the wearer; ambient modes let some outside sound through. The QuietComfort Ultra is a premium wireless model, with features such as Bluetooth connections and spatial audio, which aims to make listening feel more immersive.
The first-generation Ultra sits in a market that includes high-end models from Sony and Apple. Refurbished products have been checked and prepared for resale, and their condition and warranty terms can differ from new products, so those details matter when comparing prices.