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Jan 23, 2026 6:30 AM

(Refurb) Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones

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Woot! has Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones (Certified Refurbished) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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Note: These headphones were professionally refurbished by the experts at Bose and are in pristine condition. They will arrive in a new white box that still works perfectly for gifting, but NOT the original retail packaging. All original Bose accessories are included and the headphones come with a 1 Year Bose Manufacturer Warranty.

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Woot! has Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones (Certified Refurbished) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: These headphones were professionally refurbished by the experts at Bose and are in pristine condition. They will arrive in a new white box that still works perfectly for gifting, but NOT the original retail packaging. All original Bose accessories are included and the headphones come with a 1 Year Bose Manufacturer Warranty.

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Written by citan359 | Staff
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These Bose QuietComfort refurbs are mainly praised for strong noise cancelling, light comfort, and a more balanced sound than older Bose models. The physical buttons, deep ear cups, and app EQ add to the appeal for music, podcasts, desk use, and long flights. The main cautions are that the ANC is not as strong as the Ultra version or some Sony rivals, and the model can be confused with the Ultra. There are also concerns about missing accessories and whether the advertised Bose warranty is actually honored through Woot, making this a solid midrange ANC option with some buyer diligence needed.

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  • The Bose ANC is described as very strong and among the best for real-world use, but some comparisons put Sony WH-1000XM5 and even AirPods Pro 2/3 ahead in attenuation tests. For most listeners it is still excellent, especially at this price range.

  • No. This listing is for the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, not the Ultra version. The Ultra is the higher-end model and is the one that would make this price a standout deal.

  • They are not ideal for workouts because the headphones can move around and the leather ear cups get worse with sweat. They are better for music and long listening sessions, but phone calls can pick up surrounding noise.

  • A refurbished unit bought from Woot reportedly arrived without the official Bose carrying case, and Bose reportedly would not honor the advertised 1-year manufacturer warranty because Woot was not treated as an authorized seller. That makes the included warranty less certain than the listing suggests.

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Jan 23, 2026 5:19 PM
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stacks3000Jan 23, 2026 5:19 PM
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Quote from blahbooboo2 View quoted comment :
Mediocre review for this modelhttps://www.soundguys.com/bose-qu...iew-99695/
It should be noted that the guy reviewed them at 330$ and that his primary con was the price.
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Jan 23, 2026 5:24 PM
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blahbooboo2Jan 23, 2026 5:24 PM
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Quote from stacks3000 View quoted comment :
It should be noted that the guy reviewed them at 330$ and that his primary con was the price.
My read was focused on the ANC section which was pretty mediocre. Even the Airpod Pro 2 or 3 have more sound attenuation according to their tests...

Get what you pay for sometimes...
Jan 23, 2026 6:05 PM
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SociableWren1282Jan 23, 2026 6:05 PM
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Quote from blahbooboo2 View quoted comment :

My read was focused on the ANC section which was pretty mediocre. Even the Airpod Pro 2 or 3 have more sound attenuation according to their tests...

Get what you pay for sometimes...
I have to agree. I literally went to a B&M store yesterday evening and tried on the Bose QuietComfort, Ultra, and Sony WH-1000MX5. Bose felt nice on my head, but both the audio fidelity (namely bass) and the ANC were inferior to the Sony brand. I bought the Sony at retail.
It's a good deal for ANC in the $1xx range, but I was looking for more out of my headphones. I want ones that will last me 5 years instead of just 1-2.
RE: the faux leather coming off after repeated use - you can buy slipcovers for your headphones that will prevent those plastic bits from getting on you. My wife sews her own slipcovers for her headphones. Makes them last longer.
Jan 23, 2026 6:35 PM
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caveman017Jan 23, 2026 6:35 PM
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Quote from blahbooboo2 View quoted comment :
My read was focused on the ANC section which was pretty mediocre. Even the Airpod Pro 2 or 3 have more sound attenuation according to their tests...

Get what you pay for sometimes...
Devil's advocate here: Once you get to this level, the differences in ANC for real-world usage are probably going to be minimal when actually playing music / watching a movie etc. All of these do an excellent job compared to what was considered to be the high end of a decade back.

Quote from SociableWren1282 View quoted comment :
I have to agree. I literally went to a B&M store yesterday evening and tried on the Bose QuietComfort, Ultra, and Sony WH-1000MX5. Bose felt nice on my head, but both the audio fidelity (namely bass) and the ANC were inferior to the Sony brand. I bought the Sony at retail.
It's a good deal for ANC in the $1xx range, but I was looking for more out of my headphones. I want ones that will last me 5 years instead of just 1-2.
RE: the faux leather coming off after repeated use - you can buy slipcovers for your headphones that will prevent those plastic bits from getting on you. My wife sews her own slipcovers for her headphones. Makes them last longer.
There is a basic EQ within the app that helps with sound quality.

XM5 may be better in some ways, but has a huge durability issue with the hinges that make them a non-starter for me. I can't say I've heard many of the Bose QC headphones with broken hinges and they've used the same basic design for a decade or more on this model.
Jan 24, 2026 12:04 AM
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deee5Jan 24, 2026 12:04 AM
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big eared people buy these
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Jan 24, 2026 12:50 AM
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EhcuodJan 24, 2026 12:50 AM
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costco had these new for $169. Just curious whats the better deal? this or when costco had it on sale
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Jan 24, 2026 4:55 AM
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Jan 24, 2026 4:55 AM
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These can be had on sale pretty regularly for $30-40 more. If these were $100 or less I could see pulling the trigger.

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Jan 24, 2026 6:37 AM
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Discounter2020Jan 24, 2026 6:37 AM
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This model had a major sound tune up from all previous versions , Bose sound in the past used to be known as LIVE performance balanced, focused mostly on the mids - I hated it, it was impossible to crank up the highs and the lows even with the custom EQ. With this model it was a big change for the better, they sound much more balanced out the box and can sound great with some tune ups. Bose ANC technology is some of the best in the industry, Im still at awe what it is able to do. They are extremely light weight , great for all day wear at the desk, but not great for work outs, it moves around too much and leather ear cups with sweat makes it worse. Def not the best choice for any type of work out. Fits big heads and big ears no problem.
Jan 24, 2026 1:27 PM
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rafbdfJan 24, 2026 1:27 PM
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Nice deal. Bose has the best sounding systems i've had. Pricey but the sound is worth it.
Jan 24, 2026 1:54 PM
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Hussar86Jan 24, 2026 1:54 PM
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These headphones are great for listening to music. Not so much when having a conversation on the phone. They capture all the surrounding noise. Just an observation.
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Jan 24, 2026 1:56 PM
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Hussar86Jan 24, 2026 1:56 PM
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Quote from Slick_Drone View quoted comment :
These can be had on sale pretty regularly for $30-40 more. If these were $100 or less I could see pulling the trigger.
I would not recommend them at this price point.
Jan 24, 2026 4:07 PM
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pPjkmFsYUqtJan 24, 2026 4:07 PM
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Great deal. I have these on right now and I love them and use them for hours every day.
Jan 24, 2026 6:43 PM
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buzzking00Jan 24, 2026 6:43 PM
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Got mine, like new
Jan 24, 2026 9:25 PM
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PrayingMantisJan 24, 2026 9:25 PM
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Quote from Ehcuod View quoted comment :
costco had these new for $169. Just curious whats the better deal? this or when costco had it on sale
Is it a good price considering a 3-year-old model and refurbished?

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Jan 24, 2026 10:59 PM
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kevknJan 24, 2026 10:59 PM
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Quote from VictorB6150 View quoted comment :
This one or wait to pay a bit more on ultra? Never had a bose before, want to use gym and plane
Sound on this one is very good, if a little base forward which makes it great for the gym. It's also very comfortable and has deep ear cups which make it great for long plane trips too.
The Ultra is obviously going to have higher fidelity, which you might notice more with the treble, but for most listeners, the difference won't be obvious. I'd say noise cancelling is also similarly a small step down but still very, very good - think 82% as opposed to 87% effectivity.
One thing that this version has over the Ultra is the physical buttons. The Ultra's touch buttons are 1st gen and it feels that way. It can be a pain in the rear just trying to make small adjustments to the volume.
Overall, if you're an audiophile and need the absolute best-in-class noice cancelling, then go with the Ultra. If you're more of the average user and are looking for still very good, base forward listening and still excellent ANC, then go with these. Personally, I went with these.

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