GET FREE EARBUDS: Through Jan. 8 (or while supplies last), you can get a pair of refurbished Bose Ultra Open earbuds for free ($249 value) at Bose.com when you purchase the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds.

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+ Get free Bose Ultra Open earbuds (refurbished)

Open earbuds are having a moment — just look at the many announcements at CES 2026 from JBL, Anker Soundcore, and more. But even with all the new kids on the block, we still hold a special place in our hearts for the Bose Ultra Open earbuds. They've earned a top spot on our list of the best open earbuds for a reason. If you're still too skeptical to dish out the money on a pair, Bose is giving away refurbished pairs for free. Let's dive in.

Through Jan. 8, you can get a pair of free Bose Ultra Open earbuds (refurbished) when you buy the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds (Mashable's favorite noise-cancelling earbuds) at Bose.com. The second-generation QuietComfort Ultra earbuds cost $299, while the refurbished Ultra Open earbuds are a $249 value. That means you'll get two pairs of earbuds valued at $548 total for just $299.

In order to snag the deal, just add a pair of QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) earbuds to your cart at the Bose website. Once they're in your cart, you'll have the option to select a pair of free Bose Ultra Open earbuds (refurbished) in black, white smoke, or lunar blue. And that's all, folks — easy peasy.

Choose from black, white smoke, or lunar blue colorways. Credit: Bose

The QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) are a worthy investment for anyone who values noise cancellation above all else. "With spatial audio and some of the best ANC we've encountered, these earbuds deliver immersive sound that envelopes you in your music," Mashable's shopping reporter Bethany Allard writes in her review.

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While the Ultra Open earbuds obviously won't compare to the QuietComfort Ultras in terms of blocking out noise, they're the best sounding open-ear headphones on the market. "Though we were skeptical at first, these buds are extremely comfortable and score top marks for battery life, spatial audio, and sound quality," Mashable's reviewer writes.

If you're a noise-cancelling headphones kind of person looking to test the waters of open earbuds, this is a premium opportunity. Just be sure to lock in the deal by Jan. 8 (or sooner).