These Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Are Nearly $200 Off Right Now

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Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones have been easy to recommend since their late 2023 launch, but the price held them back. That changes with this open-box deal. Right now, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in sandstone are down to $242.49 on Woot, compared to about $329 for a new pair on Amazon. Price trackers show earlier dips closer to $279, so this undercuts previous lows. The catch is the “open box” label—these units may have been returned, tested, or repackaged (but they’re cleared to work like new). Shipping is free for Prime members, while others pay $6. The deal is expected to last six days or until stock runs out.

Bose has long focused on cutting down low-frequency noise, and these headphones do a good job muting things like traffic, airplane hum, or AC rumble. Mid-range noise gets reduced well, too, though sharper, high-pitched sounds can still come through, notes this PCMag review. That’s normal for ANC, but it’s worth noting if you expect total silence. Compared to older rivals like the Apple AirPods Max and the Sony WH-1000XM5, Bose still holds its ground. Newer models like Sony’s XM6 push ahead, but they also cost more. Outside of ANC, the transparency mode works reliably for letting in voices and street sounds, and the Bose app gives you a clean, easy EQ to tweak audio to your liking.

As for its battery life, it's solid but not class-leading. You’ll get around 24 hours on a full charge, or closer to 18 hours with ANC turned on. That’s enough for long flights or a few days of regular use, though some competitors stretch further. Comfort remains a strong point, with a lightweight design that works well for long listening sessions. The main tradeoff here is the open-box condition. If you’re fine with that, this price makes the QuietComfort Ultra far easier to justify.