We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If youve ever wanted to wear earbuds that dont actually go in your ears, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds might be the oddball pick youve been looking for. These open-style earbuds clip on and hook around your ear instead of sitting inside it, letting ambient noise in by design. That makes them great for runs, walks, or commutingbasically, situations where you want to hear your music but also that car barreling around the corner. And for the next six days or until it sells out, Woots offering refurbished models of these earbuds, in black, moonstone blue, and white smoke for $179much cheaper than Amazons current $261.99 price. Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $179.00 at Woot $299.00 Save $120.00 Get Deal Get Deal $179.00 at Woot $299.00 Save $120.00 Since these are refurbished, they might show a bit of wear, but theyve been tested and cleared to function properly. You also get a 90-day Woot limited warranty, which is shorter than Boses standard, but fair for the price cut, and if youre an Amazon Prime member, shipping is free (otherwise its $6). Just a heads-up: Woot ships only within the 48 contiguous states.Bose doesnt skimp on audio quality here: Despite the open design, they deliver solid sound with real punch and clarity. The bass wont rumble like in-ear buds, but you still get that signature Bose balance. They also have Immersive Audio support, which adds spatial depththough it's a little inconsistent depending on what youre listening to and can feel gimmicky, according to this PCMag review. They also support Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive and work especially well with podcasts and mellow playlists. That said, the biggest downside is that they dont have any noise cancellation, which, again, is kind of the point, but still worth noting if youre used to ANC earbuds. Battery life clocks in around 7.5 hours on a single charge (with Immersive Audio off), and the charging case gives you almost two full charges, which is decent enough. If youre someone who prioritizes awareness and comfort over total sound isolationand doesnt mind a pre-loved gadgetthis deal makes a pretty compelling case. If youre more of a noise-canceling, zone-out-on-the-plane kind of listener, these probably won't cut it for you.