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forum threadCoralGalley8511 posted Apr 26, 2026 02:21 AM
forum threadCoralGalley8511 posted Apr 26, 2026 02:21 AM

YMMV Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 for $317 after trade-in of old Bose headphones 🎧

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Bose is offering trading value of $150 for any of the following headphones 🎧. I was able to purchase the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd generation for $317. You can send a non functional headphone. You can buy any of the below for around $20 on Ebay and use it. Be mindful that once you receive the new headphones, you cannot return them. They are final sale. This process takes 3 weeks since they must receive the trade In first before they send you the new one. I also strongly advise you to get the serial number of the trade in device so you test it on Bose website in before you complete the transaction.

Eligible headphones include

QuietComfort 2, QuietComfort 3, QuietComfort 15, QuietComfort 25, QuietComfort 35, QuietComfort 35 II, QuietComfort 45, Noise Cancelling 700, SoundLink Around Ear, SoundLink Around Ear II, SoundLink On Ear

https://www.bose.com/trade-in?srs...dDknqJR236
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Bose is offering trading value of $150 for any of the following headphones 🎧. I was able to purchase the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd generation for $317. You can send a non functional headphone. You can buy any of the below for around $20 on Ebay and use it. Be mindful that once you receive the new headphones, you cannot return them. They are final sale. This process takes 3 weeks since they must receive the trade In first before they send you the new one. I also strongly advise you to get the serial number of the trade in device so you test it on Bose website in before you complete the transaction.

Eligible headphones include

QuietComfort 2, QuietComfort 3, QuietComfort 15, QuietComfort 25, QuietComfort 35, QuietComfort 35 II, QuietComfort 45, Noise Cancelling 700, SoundLink Around Ear, SoundLink Around Ear II, SoundLink On Ear

https://www.bose.com/trade-in?srs...dDknqJR236

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Apr 26, 2026 04:44 AM
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Esaul562Apr 26, 2026 04:44 AM
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Are these a noticable upgrade from the first gen?
Apr 26, 2026 04:47 AM
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urover365Apr 26, 2026 04:47 AM
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I tried the Gen1 and did NOT enjoy the auto off feature, the creaky head band, and the stupid buttonless experience. Went back to my QC 35II.
If gen2 are like the gen1 then I'll have to look beyond Bose for my next set of headphones.
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Apr 26, 2026 10:50 AM
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CoralGalley8511Apr 26, 2026 10:50 AM
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Quote from Esaul562 :
Are these a noticable upgrade from the first gen?
What I read is yes. NC is a lot better, fit and features as well. Haven't personally tried Gen2 yet. Got 1 last time through trade-in for a family member. He's in love with it.
Apr 30, 2026 12:38 AM
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NeatTable721Apr 30, 2026 12:38 AM
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I got the gen 1's like a week or two ago and they kept turning themselves off (despite me turning off the auto off feature) and then refusing to turn back on for a few minutes. I ended up returning them. Anyone know if gen 2's also have that issue?
Apr 30, 2026 05:44 AM
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zoharmodifierApr 30, 2026 05:44 AM
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Thanks, I was able to get this with my old QC35.
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May 01, 2026 12:26 AM
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CoralGalley8511May 01, 2026 12:26 AM
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Quote from zoharmodifier :
Thanks, I was able to get this with my old QC35.
Great 👍 congratulations. Glad I was able to help.
May 01, 2026 01:57 AM
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IboonMay 01, 2026 01:57 AM
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Still using my qc35 gen1 from 8 years ago. Love it for traveling

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May 01, 2026 03:44 AM
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PrayingMantisMay 01, 2026 03:44 AM
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Yeah, I have been looking at this trade-in offer for a couple of months now. If they are offering $50 off on Ultra Gen2, your trade-in products get $100, otherwise, $150. I was always waiting to see if it gets any better than $300+tax. Until then, I will continue using my SoundLink AE2, which I purchased in 2017.
May 02, 2026 12:55 AM
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Bondgamer02May 02, 2026 12:55 AM
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Quote from Esaul562 :
Are these a noticable upgrade from the first gen?
Its not worth it. I have it . Same sound just the connectivity has gone a tad better
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May 02, 2026 02:34 AM
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CoralGalley8511May 02, 2026 02:34 AM
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Quote from PrayingMantis :
Yeah, I have been looking at this trade-in offer for a couple of months now. If they are offering $50 off on Ultra Gen2, your trade-in products get $100, otherwise, $150. I was always waiting to see if it gets any better than $300+tax. Until then, I will continue using my SoundLink AE2, which I purchased in 2017.
I paid $317 taxes included after trade-in. TBH great price. Happy with what I paid overall.

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