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Nov 4, 2025 8:39 PM

Open Box - Excellent: Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds (Lunar Blue)

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Best Buy has Open Box - Excellent Condition: Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds (Lunar Blue, 881046-0600) on sale for $123.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal

Note: Product will be an open box/excellent condition units and availability may vary. Other open box conditions may be available in limited quantities at select locations.

Product Details:
  • Open-ear design says, "I can still hear you" while OpenAudio technology provides you with high-quality, private sound.
  • Bose Immersive Audio spatializes music so you're not only listening to the music.
  • Designed for comfortable all-day wear, you'll put these on and never want to take them off.
  • Up to 7 hours of play time (up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio) or up to 48 hours of standby, you're equipped with the power of long-lasting battery life.
  • The included charging case provides up to an extra 19.5 hours of power, making it perfect for on-the-go charging.
  • Effortlessly control your music and answer calls.
  • Water resistance with IPX4.
  • Plays nicely with other Bose products.
  • Seamless connection with advanced Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Control everything through the Bose app.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Pricing available only in the Lunar Blue colorway.
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last.
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars rating based on 1,375+ customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by N3RD_01
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Best Buy has Open Box - Excellent Condition: Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds (Lunar Blue, 881046-0600) on sale for $123.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal

Note: Product will be an open box/excellent condition units and availability may vary. Other open box conditions may be available in limited quantities at select locations.

Product Details:
  • Open-ear design says, "I can still hear you" while OpenAudio technology provides you with high-quality, private sound.
  • Bose Immersive Audio spatializes music so you're not only listening to the music.
  • Designed for comfortable all-day wear, you'll put these on and never want to take them off.
  • Up to 7 hours of play time (up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio) or up to 48 hours of standby, you're equipped with the power of long-lasting battery life.
  • The included charging case provides up to an extra 19.5 hours of power, making it perfect for on-the-go charging.
  • Effortlessly control your music and answer calls.
  • Water resistance with IPX4.
  • Plays nicely with other Bose products.
  • Seamless connection with advanced Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Control everything through the Bose app.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Pricing available only in the Lunar Blue colorway.
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
    • Offer valid while pricing/supplies last.
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars rating based on 1,375+ customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by N3RD_01

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds stand out for open ear listening with strong sound, a secure clip on fit, and enough comfort for workouts, runs, chores, and hearing your surroundings. The light design stays put during movement, and the updated firmware helps the microphone enough for basic calls in some settings. The main knocks are call quality complaints on some units, awkward on bud controls, and fit that can feel too tight or odd for long wear. Open box condition and fake unit concerns also come up, so this is best when sound and awareness matter more than call use.

  • The open-ear design helps keep awareness of surroundings while listening to music outdoors.

  • The earbuds can stay comfortable and secure during workouts without popping out of the ears.

  • The sound quality is reported to be better than in-ear Samsung buds for everyday listening.

  • Firmware updates can improve microphone performance enough for office calls without audible complaints.

  • Open-box units may be missing the original case and cable, which can prevent charging or syncing.

  • Microphone quality can be unusable for phone calls, even when the earbuds are used for work.

  • Comfort can require readjusting during long wear, and some users find the ear feeling annoying.

  • Fake pairs can fail to connect to the Bose app and may feel too tight, making them uncomfortable.

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Nov 5, 2025 10:07 PM
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HenBoogie123Nov 5, 2025 10:07 PM
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Quote from wendal View quoted comment :
I posted this last time they showed up: there are fakes of these everywhere in a ton of colors. It's nuts how many fakes are out there; just go look on eBay. I ended up with two fake pairs from eBay. The seller was like you can keep it and I'll refund you down to $45 for each and I accepted. They work but the microphone is terrible on the fakes.What doesn't work on the fake ones is that it won't connect to the Bose app. The buttons do different things, the lights are different and the magnet/hinge is much weaker on the fakes. They do show up with the same name in Bluetooth settings as the real pair. I bought my real ones directly from Bose and returned them, despite the fact that I don't like returning things, in general. The biggest problem with the fake ones as they are way too tight. The flexible silicone is stronger despite being the same size as the fake pair. They are very uncomfortable to wear that tightly. The fake ones stay in my ear no problem whatsoever without being nearly as tight. They do sound better, but I only wear them as background music when I'm working so audio quality isn't my priority. I hope Bose releases a bigger one or something with looser silicone similar to the fake ones.I would caution that these might be returns of fake units, so make sure you can connect to the Bose app. I would imagine that a lot of the reviews about the bad microphone quality are people who didn't even know they had fake units because mine were fine.One other difference was that I had to peel one of those strips to open the original pair. The fake ones come with a very similar looking sleeve and packaging but they came shrink wrapped. Open box originals should have the leftover from that peel strip, it's like perforated thin cardboard.
Microphones on the real ones suck too. I have a pair. These are great for the gym and running, that's about imo.
Nov 5, 2025 10:34 PM
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Joined Jan 2013
C_locoNov 5, 2025 10:34 PM
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How do these compare to the Samsung Buds Live
Nov 5, 2025 11:52 PM
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Joined Feb 2014
112102Nov 5, 2025 11:52 PM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
VERY good deal. IMO better audio than the shokz openrun pro 2's. I bought/returned these and kept the pro 2's though as I just wasn't a fan of the earing feeling with them and just long term comfort. The Pro 2's I can easily wear 10+ hours. These, if I had an itch on my ear or something I'd have to take off and then put back on and it was just a tad annoying.
How is the Call quality are these better than Shozk OpenDots?
Nov 6, 2025 12:37 AM
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Joined Jul 2019
tengtengvnNov 6, 2025 12:37 AM
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Quote from enzopolis View quoted comment :
Yes!!!! Absolutely. I almost cannot use these for calls. Horrendous microphone.
With the updated firmware? What was the environment when you made those calls? I used them in the office, talking outside and I haven't had anyone complain to me that I'm not audible. I'm aware that these clip on buds don't have the downward stem so I speak a bit louder than when using my other earbuds.
Nov 6, 2025 12:54 AM
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razmanNov 6, 2025 12:54 AM
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Open box? Gross
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Nov 6, 2025 1:20 AM
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Joined Jun 2018
UberAlecNov 6, 2025 1:20 AM
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One of my favorite audio purchases. I use these 75% of the time now. Being able to hear around you while listening to stuff is amazing. I've never not been pleased with all the Bose products I've had.
Nov 6, 2025 1:56 AM
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Joined Nov 2015
Hazed_PhantomNov 6, 2025 1:56 AM
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I ended up getting the Shokz OpenFit 2 from best buy for $81. I have to resort to open ear style because anything touching the inside of my ear immediately flares up my eczema. The Shokz sound good and if I would've seen these first, I think I would've preferred the Bose. I am happy with the Shokz though and I am starting to forget when they are in my ear

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Nov 6, 2025 3:34 AM
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yougogreenNov 6, 2025 3:34 AM
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Free earwax!
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Nov 6, 2025 4:35 AM
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Joined Oct 2014
ToddH8481Nov 6, 2025 4:35 AM
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just bought a pair from target but hated them. returned immediately. pita to adjust the vol. terribly hard to control anything from the actual buds. also they feel really odd ...like they are barely on. really just never gonna be my cup of tea.
Nov 6, 2025 1:20 PM
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Hazed_PhantomNov 6, 2025 1:20 PM
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Quote from enzopolis View quoted comment :
I have these and like them. But I would pass on these for the deal right now with the Shokz Open Ear 2 on slickdealz.

This is my review on the Shokz.
"Have these and the first gen. Love them. The 2nd Gen has a great upgrade with the touch button. Battery life is great, sound is amazing, mic sounds clear according to the people I talk to. Charge is very fast and gives you hours with a 5 minute charge if you need to extend the conversation. They are light and can barely notice them on. They are open so you are aware of your surroundings. Case is magnetic so they align quick and no guessing. They connect to Bluetooth very fast, almost pair before you take it out of the case and on one ear.

I also have the Bose open ear type that wrap around your ear and the these beat the Bose almost in every category. Same with any airpods, I have 1st, 2nd Gen air pods and the pros and Shokz beat them all.

I have to say these are probably the best wireless bud type on the market by far. Don't know what they will do with a 3rd gen and how they will top it. In the open ear category these are Alpha, no one beats them.

Great price for used, would jump on these without hesitation."

So altho the Bose are great, the Shokz are vast superior. Hope this helps.
I ended up getting the open box Shokz Open Ear 2's for $81 last week and thought that was a great deal. I almost got the gen 1's but I'm glad I found the low price on the 2's at best buy. I use the physical buttons all the time I can't imagine not having that. And it truly looked like a brand new returned item.

I think if I saw these Bose at this price, I would have considered it. But The Shokz were still cheaper, and this is their space along with the bone conduction headphones they offer. I have heard that the sound quality of the Bose is fantastic. I wouldn't expect anything less. It's the software and firmware that have always plagued Bose earbuds. And I still think the price is far too much.
Nov 6, 2025 6:26 PM
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ezd03s1tNov 6, 2025 6:26 PM
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Quote from MaroonFruit6888 View quoted comment :
Funny I was just looking to buy this and was looking at the Amazon and saw one of color was 200. I came to SD and saw this post and my next door BB had one excellent in stock for 124. I went there and picked up and listening music now. While they didn't have original case and cable so it wasn't really excellent condition so I was thinking of returning. But after listening music for one hour I decided to keep it. Man this ear buds are really comfortable and not hurting my ear at all! Sound is way better then my in ear samsung buds and can't say enough how comfortable they are. It is life changing experience. thanks a lot OP.
What do you mean it didn't come with the original case? You can't charge or sync it without one
Nov 6, 2025 6:29 PM
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ezd03s1tNov 6, 2025 6:29 PM
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Quote from TheOldinOut View quoted comment :
Saw many reviews of poor call quality on phone calls and meetings? Any truth to this?
I've got mine day one and the mic is absolute trash. Nobody has ever been able to hear me on a phonecall. I mainly use them for work and bike riding so that i can listen to music and still hear my surroundings outdoors. I hate sticking things in my ear canal and no amount of ambient sound can fix that. Don't buy these if you intend to use then for calls/voice chat
Nov 6, 2025 7:21 PM
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Joined Mar 2021
MaroonFruit6888Nov 6, 2025 7:21 PM
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Quote from ezd03s1t View quoted comment :
What do you mean it didn't come with the original case? You can't charge or sync it without one
I meant for package. Sorry for the confusion.
Nov 8, 2025 2:01 AM
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kazdalNov 8, 2025 2:01 AM
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My order was cancelled and refunded🤷🏽

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Nov 8, 2025 7:21 PM
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tengtengvnNov 8, 2025 7:21 PM
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Quote from kazdal View quoted comment :
My order was cancelled and refunded🤷🏽
Also unavailable at the store near me. Same as the Shokz OpenDots. Looks like people are grabbing them.

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