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Bose warranty for headphones & earbuds

31/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 7 of 19 brands
The short version

Bose covers headphones & earbuds in full for 1 year, then keeps passive loudspeakers covered to 5 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 19 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Bose's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearPartial: to 5 years
  • Full coverageWhole product1 year
  • Partial coveragePassive loudspeakers5 years
  • Partial coverageReplacement parts3 months
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Batteries
  • Scratches, dents and looks
  • Water damage
Good to know before you buy
  • Buy from Bose or an authorized store; marketplace sellers may not count.
  • Covers the original buyer or the person who got it as a gift.
  • Batteries that simply wear out over time are not covered.
  • Bose may repair, replace or refund, and may charge for shipping.

How other brands compare for headphones & earbuds

Compare all 19 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for headphones & earbuds.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  3. Kohl'sMost items90 days
  4. Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
  5. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  6. CrutchfieldMost items60 days
Show all 22 stores
  1. Guitar CenterMost items45 days
  2. B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
  3. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
  4. TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
  5. VerizonMost items30 days
  6. WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
  7. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
  8. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  9. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  10. RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
  11. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
  12. GameStopMost items15 days
  13. CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
  14. StaplesOpened headphones, headsets and earbudsNo returns
  15. SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns
  16. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesGaming consoles, gaming PCs, drones; opened headphones, Apple, Bose and Sonos productsNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for headphones & earbuds where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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