Model: Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Wireless Black Noise Cancelling Headphones
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Sd'ers thinking this was not a price mistake and Bose experimenting different price points will soon realize it was actually a price mistake when we see bf deals.
This is their new flagship and there is no way they would consider these prices until a new product is on horizon.
This ended up being my top 5 slickest deal all times.
Thanks op
I want white
Also my QC35 II are 5 years old and just won't die. Gotta resist for now even though I'd like to finally destroy all my MicroUSB cables.
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Anyone know of a way to swap the black for the white color? Only the black was on sale so I didn't try.
Although, not sure if I'm keeping in general. It was definitely one of those buy now, think later deals since it didn't last long.
My QC 35 II are more comfortable and sound 90% as good. Also the battery is still extremely strong which still surprises me.
Only upgrades I can see on the Ultra are USB-C, better looking, more bass, and the extra features if you value them (I don't care about immersive sound or pause when taking them off).
Take them to your local Walmart and ask to exchange color. Probably would work if you're willing to deal with Walmart in-store customer service.
Take them to your local Walmart and ask to exchange color. Probably would work if you're willing to deal with Walmart in-store customer service.
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Take them to your local Walmart and ask to exchange color. Probably would work if you're willing to deal with Walmart in-store customer service.
Depends on area but none of the stores around me have them. They probably know that these are going to be a waste of shelf space without steep discounts. Even at $270, the only reason I got them was because the build quality seems decent. If I see a good enough discount on the Momentum 4's or XM5's (used only to get the Allstate warranty) I'm returning them.
Fantastic deal, woke up hella early and saw this deal, jumped on it and picked them up mid day at a local Walmart. Told a friend and the price was already back to retail. Used them on a zoom call today and they were flawless.
Curious to hear why you think they're better than the Ultra. I'm normally not a Bose person, but this is only for use on flights so anc is my top priority.
Curious to hear why you think they're better than the Ultra. I'm normally not a Bose person, but this is only for use on flights so anc is my top priority.
A quick rundown from someone who has done too much research on anc headphones:
XM5: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 30 hour battery life, infamous build quality (as with the 4's, the plastic hinges are known to snap and are not covered by the Sony warranty)
QC Ultra: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 24 hour battery life, metal hinges so presumably good build quality
If you're not putting them through their paces you might get your money's worth from the 5's, particularly at $160-$185 used. That said, you'd probably be best off going for the Ultra's-if only because they are significantly smaller when stored in the case. Also, the collapsible case of the XM5's provides less protection than the hard-shell case of the Ultra's.
A quick rundown from someone who has done too much research on anc headphones:
XM5: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 30 hour battery life, infamous build quality (as with the 4's, the plastic hinges are known to snap and are not covered by the Sony warranty)
QC Ultra: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 24 hour battery life, metal hinges so presumably good build quality
If you're not putting them through their paces you might get your money's worth from the 5's, particularly at $160-$185 used. That said, you'd probably be best off going for the Ultra's-if only because they are significantly smaller when stored in the case. Also, the collapsible case of the XM5's provides less protection than the hard-shell case of the Ultra's.
Thanks for the detailed response! Have both sets sitting here, along with my wife's xm4, will be testing everything out this week to see which one I'm bringing on my looooong flight this weekend.
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This is their new flagship and there is no way they would consider these prices until a new product is on horizon.
This ended up being my top 5 slickest deal all times.
Thanks op
Also my QC35 II are 5 years old and just won't die. Gotta resist for now even though I'd like to finally destroy all my MicroUSB cables.
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Although, not sure if I'm keeping in general. It was definitely one of those buy now, think later deals since it didn't last long.
My QC 35 II are more comfortable and sound 90% as good. Also the battery is still extremely strong which still surprises me.
Only upgrades I can see on the Ultra are USB-C, better looking, more bass, and the extra features if you value them (I don't care about immersive sound or pause when taking them off).
Source: QC45, QC Ultra & XM5 owner
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Source: QC45, QC Ultra & XM5 owner
- XM5: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 30 hour battery life, infamous build quality (as with the 4's, the plastic hinges are known to snap and are not covered by the Sony warranty)
- QC Ultra: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 24 hour battery life, metal hinges so presumably good build quality
If you're not putting them through their paces you might get your money's worth from the 5's, particularly at $160-$185 used. That said, you'd probably be best off going for the Ultra's-if only because they are significantly smaller when stored in the case. Also, the collapsible case of the XM5's provides less protection than the hard-shell case of the Ultra's.I'm doing the same.
- XM5: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 30 hour battery life, infamous build quality (as with the 4's, the plastic hinges are known to snap and are not covered by the Sony warranty)
- QC Ultra: acceptable sound, excellent anc, 24 hour battery life, metal hinges so presumably good build quality
If you're not putting them through their paces you might get your money's worth from the 5's, particularly at $160-$185 used. That said, you'd probably be best off going for the Ultra's-if only because they are significantly smaller when stored in the case. Also, the collapsible case of the XM5's provides less protection than the hard-shell case of the Ultra's.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.