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Update (04/15 10am ET): Manufacturer refurbished models of the Bose QuietComfort 35 II appear to have sold out at Bose.com and Bose’s eBay store since this article’s publication, though the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 deal is still live as of this writing. Our original post is below.

Original post: Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a nifty couple of deals on Bose noise-cancelling headphones—provided you're willing to buy refurbished. Factory-renewed models of the popular Bose QuietComfort 35 II and the newer Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are both discounted at Bose.com and Bose's official eBay storefront, with the former down to $200 and the latter down to $280.

We generally don't recommend buying refurbished tech unless the used products come directly from a trusted manufacturer, and fortunately, that's the case here. Bose itself has inspected and tested the re-sold gear, not a random third-party seller, and the refurbished headphones come with the same one-year limited warranty as new models. Bose says its refurbished gear "may occasionally have minor, nearly imperceptible blemishes," so there is some risk involved, but the obvious benefit is that the cost of entry is far lower. A new pair of QuietComfort 35 IIs usually run between $300-350, while a new set of Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 range between $350-400. Beyond that, this QuietComfort 35 II deal is about $40 cheaper than the typical cost of a refurbished pair on Amazon.

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Between the two, we'd say the QuietComfort 35 II is the better value here. That's not to say the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are bad—their metal headband gives them a more premium feel, they have a USB-C port for charging, and their noise-cancelling is not only borderline best-in-class but adjustable on a more granular level through Bose's companion app. They also have better built-in microphones, which allow for clearer call quality. Still, the QuietComfort 35 II's active noise-cancellation is just as powerful, its physical playback buttons are more consistent than the 700's sometimes-finicky touch controls, and its lighter design clamps with less force, which generally makes them more comfortable for longer sessions.

In terms of sound quality, neither is what we'd call exceptional, but both are decidedly solid for the money: the QuietComfort 35 II have a more balanced and pleasant profile, while the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 put a bit more emphasis on bass, which makes them preferable for those who prefer an energetic sound to a neutral one. All told, we still like Sony's WH-1000XM3 as the best overall package among noise-cancelling cans, but if either of these Bose pairs better suit your needs, they're still commendable at these prices.

If you don't need a new pair of headphones, though, we also have deals on Google Home and Amazon Echo smart speakers, Google Pixel phones, another drop to $50 for Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet, and more. Have a look for yourself below.

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