About this item OPEN YOUR EARS TO THE WORLD: Hear all of what’s around you while enjoying rich, private sound; the wireless earbuds’ open ear design says, “I can still hear you” while OpenAudio technology provides you with high-quality, private sound BE IN THE MUSIC, ANYWHERE EVERYWHERE: With Bose Immersive Audio spatialized sound, these Bluetooth earbuds feel, look good, and bring you closer to your music, so you’re not only listening, you’re in it FEELS GOOD, STAYS PUT: The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light-as-air-grip, simply hook it gently around the back of your ear and you’ll stay open to the world around you with these comfortable earbuds WATER RESISTANCE WITH IPX4: Get splashed on, dripped on, sprayed on. No worries here. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can handle it. Acoustic mesh keeps out moisture and debris, so you can keep on listening NEVER MISS A BEAT: With up to 7.5 hours of play time (up to 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio)*, up to 48 hours of standby***, and up to an additional 19.5 hours with the included charging case**, you’re equipped with long-lasting battery life PRESS, PLAY, ENJOY: Simple button controls on these earbuds with microphone make it easy to switch between stereo and immersive modes, giving you instant command; with just a press, effortlessly control your music and answer calls PLAYS NICELY WITH OTHER BOSE PRODUCTS: Thanks to Bose SimpleSync technology, you can pair your wireless earbuds with Bose smart soundbars and speakers for a personal TV listening experience with independent volume control
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How do I setup my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
Download and install the free Bose Music app from your mobile device’s app store. The Bose Music app lets you set up and control your product from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
How do I connect my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds to my Bluetooth device?
1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device
2. With the case open, and both earbuds inside, press and hold on the button on the back of the case until the light slowly blinks blue
3. Select the earbuds from the list of available devices
How do I update the firmware/software of my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
Updating the earbuds: When an update is available, the Bose Music app automatically downloads it. Tap Install Update.
Updating the case: Go to btu.bose.com and connect with the USB-C cable.
How do I reset my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
Place both earbuds in the charging case.
With the charging case open, press and hold the button on the back of the case for 20 seconds until the earbud status light blinks white 2 times, slowly blink blue, and then turn off.
How do I clear the Bluetooth pairing list?
Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds until you hear “Bluetooth device list cleared.” Once cleared, your earbuds are ready to connect a new device. Then delete the earbuds from Bluetooth list on your device.
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Product Dimensions 1.04 x 2.56 x 1.65 inches
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Best Sellers Rank #565 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #6 in Open-Ear Headphones
Date First Available February 15, 2024
Manufacturer Bose
Country of Origin China
Charging Time 1 Hours
Item Weight 1.99 ounces
Number Of Items 1
About this item OPEN YOUR EARS TO THE WORLD: Hear all of what’s around you while enjoying rich, private sound; the wireless earbuds’ open ear design says, “I can still hear you” while OpenAudio technology provides you with high-quality, private sound BE IN THE MUSIC, ANYWHERE EVERYWHERE: With Bose Immersive Audio spatialized sound, these Bluetooth earbuds feel, look good, and bring you closer to your music, so you’re not only listening, you’re in it FEELS GOOD, STAYS PUT: The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light-as-air-grip, simply hook it gently around the back of your ear and you’ll stay open to the world around you with these comfortable earbuds WATER RESISTANCE WITH IPX4: Get splashed on, dripped on, sprayed on. No worries here. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can handle it. Acoustic mesh keeps out moisture and debris, so you can keep on listening NEVER MISS A BEAT: With up to 7.5 hours of play time (up to 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio)*, up to 48 hours of standby***, and up to an additional 19.5 hours with the included charging case**, you’re equipped with long-lasting battery life PRESS, PLAY, ENJOY: Simple button controls on these earbuds with microphone make it easy to switch between stereo and immersive modes, giving you instant command; with just a press, effortlessly control your music and answer calls PLAYS NICELY WITH OTHER BOSE PRODUCTS: Thanks to Bose SimpleSync technology, you can pair your wireless earbuds with Bose smart soundbars and speakers for a personal TV listening experience with independent volume control
To the music lovers with a playlist for every mood and moment, meet your new obsession. Bose reinvented earbuds with OpenAudio technology that combines complete awareness of your surroundings with rich, private sound only you can hear. And with Bose Immersive Audio, the Bluetooth earbuds with microphone don’t just feel good and look good, they bring you closer to your music. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes music so you’re not only listening to the music. You’re in it. Designed for all-day wear you’ll never want to take off these comfortable earbuds. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light-as-air-grip; you’ll forget you’re even wearing them. With up to 7.5 hours of play time (up to 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio)* or up to 48 hours of standby***, you’re equipped with the power of long-lasting battery life. Plus, the included charging case provides up to an extra 19.5 hours of play time, making it perfect for on-the-go charging**. Simple button controls make it easy to manage your music and switch between stereo and immersive modes. Get splashed on, dripped on, sprayed on. No worries here. With an IPX4 environmental rating for water resistance, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can handle it. Acoustic mesh keeps out moisture and debris, so you can keep on listening. Thanks to Bose SimpleSync technology, you can pair your wireless open ear headphones with Bose soundbars and speakers for personal TV listening with independent volume control.
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| Product Dimensions | 1.04 x 2.56 x 1.65 inches |
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| Item Weight | 1.99 ounces |
| ASIN | B0CPFV77W4 |
| Item model number | 881046-0010 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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| Date First Available | February 15, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Bose |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Charging Time | 1 Hours |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
PamelaPamela –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bose has set the bar SO high!
I thought I was only going to be able to use wired earbuds since I’ve always struggled to find ones that don’t fall out, don’t hurt, are comfortable, and fit just right, but Bose came out with the most innovative earbuds I’ve ever seen on the market!Not only do they allow you to hear the noise in the background without it being overpowering, but you can move around and not worry about them falling out. They’re so comfortable that you forget you have them on.Plus, their OpenAudio technology allows you to immerse yourself in what you’re listening to; the sound is just right. The app enables you to customize the audio, a truly great and unique feature that was so easy to set up and pair with my phone. I love the design, the small charging case so you don’t have to plug them in to charge again, and the battery life itself is incredible. I’ve used them for 6+ hours with no need to charge them.You can truly see how much thought they’ve put into it, and it’s refreshing to see someone stepping out of the box and delivering an A+ product—simply a 10/10!I cannot recommend them enough, they’re worth the price!
Dylan Martin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The buds I’ve been waiting for
I feel like I’ve been waiting for someone to make an earbud like this ever since earbuds became popular 15-odd years ago. I have always found earbuds uncomfortable and never particularly cared for completely shutting out the world while listening to music. If I did want to do that, even today over the ear headphones are vastly superior to any buds regarding noise cancelling (though some buds have gotten really good at it).These buds feel like MAGIC. Wearing them, it truly feels like there is simply a bubble of high quality music going on around you that, somehow, no one else is able to hear. And while you can feel them on you at first, after a while it becomes easy to forget that you’re wearing earbuds at all. I was in the grocery store wondering why they were suddenly playing Dua Lipa, completely having forgotten for a second that it was MY music I was hearing and only me. You really feel like you’re still in the world. You can have full on conversations just like you would with them off. There is ZERO fishbowl effect. It really feels like your ears are completely unobstructed. And besides all that, I think they look pretty cool too! Though that part is obviously subjective.Are they perfect? No. Are they by far the best attempt yet at this form factor? Yes. I really hope Bose and other manufacturers keep trying to perfect this form factor because I absolutely love them and find it to be a total game changer. Being able to still interact with the world AND listen to your music at the same time is truly wonderful. Please keep making these, Bose!
13 people found this helpful
puttidham –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unique earbuds with Amazing sound
I’ve owned several bluetooth earbuds and this one is the most unique of all. I was able to pair it to my Samsung Galaxy S22 fairly easily. And then jumped to play music on Spotify.. I’m super impressed on the sound quality. It sounds crystal clear as if I’m in a love concert with lots of artists playing instruments. I just love it. I could wear it comfortably for long hours. 4 stars because i felt like the buds will fall off my ears, though it did not. Somehow a strange feeling.. Battery so far is holding up nicely. The case is sleek and fits in my pocket easily. Overall love it and definitely recommend it.
AraceliAraceli –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
These earbuds are not only super comfortable but they have amazing sound. I like that I’m able to wear them around the house and still be able to have a conversation with my family and be aware of what’s going on while still listening to my podcast/music. The charging case is the perfect size to carry in your pocket. It comes with a USB-C cable to charge it. I’ve only charged it once since I got it and I still have battery leftafter several days of use! The app is super easy and helpful to connect your earbuds to your phone and costumize different audio modes for different day scenarios.
Riker –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I’m Impressed!
I’ve purchased two other open style earbuds and I was not impressed with either. While I knew they were not going to be like the in- ear buds for sound quality, I really hated the sound. But I took a chance on these buds because they’re Bose. And in good Bose fashion, they do not disappoint. First, the comfort is excellent. I’m so glad I don’t have to drive these into my ear canal. You can really wear them all day and forget you’re wearing them. Second, the sound quality is phenomenal for open style buds. Good base (minus the low sub base rumble), great mids and highs, for a really nice balance. I’m impressed with the sound quality from them. I only received them today, but I’ve listened to a variety of music with Spotify and watched a number of YouTube videos. And I can tell you I’m going to get a lot of good use out of these buds. Quality build and quality sound. Would definitely recommend them.
8 people found this helpful
Geoff Plourd –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unique Product, Average Execution
I was very excited to try these out. It’s a unique idea for earphones.When I got them I immediately tried them on. I have fairly large ears and could not get these to sit comfortably. They weren’t uncomfortable, don’t get me wrong, but it just didn’t seem right. I fidgeted with them for 5-10 minutes until I just left them to where they were the most acceptable.Upon powering them on I went through the very straightforward setup on the app. Great job Bose on making that user friendly. I went through the spatial setup as well which was easy too.Upon playing music I was pretty let down. The volume level is to be desired, there is a lack of low end and TONS of bleed. Obviously these are not noise cancelling, as they are open to the outside. That’s not the problem. People sitting next to me could hear these playing music. It’s not for a quiet room. The idea of being able to hear your surroundings is nice but I just can’t get past the audio quality and bleed to others.I do have to say, the battery life is pretty good on these. I got just short of 5 hours on a single charge. The case delightfully charges them in less than an hour too, so I was able to quickly get back to working with these after the charge ran down.My partner seems to like them a lot, however I am not sold. I am glad someone will be getting use out of them, but it’s not me.
One person found this helpful
sherry hill –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bose quality.
They take a bit of getting used to but I would say you really need smaller ears for these to work really well. Great battery life and sound. They are nice and I wouldn’t send them back but I have to say I like my over the ear ones better than these.
Rambo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great light weight ear buds with excellent sound
I recently just received the Bose ultra open earbuds and these baby’s sound great..these units are replacing my old ear buds I paid alot of money for and these sound so much better..the treble sounds 100x better and the form fit is way more comfortable. These things get a A in my book. I got through a 6hr car ride with these things so battery life is great. I also love the app so many option for audio adjustment. You have to check these out you won’t regret it.Read less
megha megha –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unique good quality earbuds with a high price tag!
This earbuds are unique in design unlike other AirPods or earbuds. Sound quality is decent indoors and outdoors. However, it looks like it doesn’t have a noise cancellation feature as the other person on a call can hear some background noise. Also, it’s not very easy to wear it because of its design.Charging case : The earbuds snap securely into place with magnets, and the lid closes with a satisfying click. The case uses a USB-C charging port, which is the current standard and convenient for finding a compatible cable. Overall, the charging case is functional and well-designed. Battery life : With immersive audio on, battery life drops to 4.5 hours, which is still decent but something to consider if you’re a heavy user of the feature. Bose App: The Bose app allows you to customize the sound of your earbuds using a five-band equalizer. There are also presets for different listening experiences, such as bass boost and treble boost. The app also lets you adjust the level of Bose’s Active EQ, which automatically adjusts the sound profile based on the volume. I found the app to be user-friendly and helpful in tailoring the sound to my preferences. However, today I noticed that there’s frequently call drop off and lower bass while talking to a friend for an hour and it was annoying on the other side. Also, the product should be cheaper than what it is currently priced at.
One person found this helpful
FBCFBC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love them
I’ve always had problems with in-ear earbuds hurting my left ear. All,of them and I’ve tried a lot of them. These are perfect for me because they are extremely comfortable and I can wear them when I’m wearing glasses. Of course there’s no noise canceling feature because I’m assuming that is impossible since they don’t enter the ear canal but the sound quality is great for me. I’m hoping that soon they will update firmware so I can pair more easily with multiple devices.
HWynn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear Sound, Lightweight, Love it!
I ordered these open earbuds and had it delivered on the same day! This review is written based on the first 24 hours of usage.Overall, 5 stars for a/ ease of installation and pairing to my Samsung Android and Apple iPad b/ truly lightweight on my ears with seven hours and they stick really well to my ears without pressure c/ sound quality including immersive mode lives up to Bose standard so there is nothing to dispute here. d/ Unnoticeable sound leak: even at higher volume, my folks who stand next to me they say it’s not noticeable at all.In the updated review, I’d like to share my experience on how it works with apps such as MS Teams.2/18/24 Update – after two days of usage. My rating still remains at 5 stars.Pro: in addition to the above, it’s so lightweight and comfortable that I keep forgetting that I’ve been wearing them. Battery life is as advertised. Works well with MS Teams on my phone.Cons: a/ Hello Bose!!! why no wireless charging!!! the case w/ that capability is sold separately!!! b/ other users complained about flickering sounds at the beginning and it happened to me as well. It turned out that Bose delivered firmware update and it interferes with the operation of the headsets. After firmware updates, everything has been working just fine.2/28/24 Update – overall, my rating is now 4.9Pros: after one week of travel airports to airports and outdoor running in warm weather, I keep forgetting that I have the headsets on. Super comfortable.Cons: there is a one second lag of sound at the beginning of every turn instruction from Google Map app.
50 people found this helpful
Jill-L –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good overall but can be a wrong fit for some people.
Pros:1. Weight. It’s so light that I doubted there was anything in the box when it came. The earbuds feel like nothing on my ears. The only worry that I have is the case being a bit too plastic and flimsy.2. Music quality. Sooooo good!3. So comfortable to wear and they don’t come off very easily. It’d be perfect to wear when exercising.Cons:1. The price. I think in terms of features, it’s an overpriced product tbh.2. No noise cancellation. I guess that’s expected from open earbuds, but you can’t really hear anything from them in a noisy environment. Avoid if that’s what you need.3. The button controls on the earbuds are a bit hard to use honestly. You can customize them on your phone app once connected, but still hard to press or hold for just the right amount, especially when adjusting the volume.4. The size/range. For those that don’t have small ears or earlobes or usually wear huge earrings, this is NOT the right earphone for you!!!Overall I think it’s a good choice for small-ear people who want comfortable earbuds and normally wear them in quiet environments, and don’t care about this money I guess. 😂
46 people found this helpful
Dee –
3.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like them but the price
Usually I say they are good for what it’s worth. In this case, for what I paid for them, they are not worth it.Pro’s: the ear clip/cuff design is different and good, the fit is pretty secure and won’t fall off, comfortable, immersive sound is a plus, turning off the immersive sound and they last longer between charges. When running I hardly noticed I had them on my ears. The sound was good when I was running. I noticed as I was running that the music got louder. I think it was because they settled onto my ear lobes and also I turned the automatic volume control.Cons: too expensive, can’t adjust to being closer to ear canal, left me wanting and expecting more from the ear cuff buds. They seem limited when turning them up to 7 or 8 on the flat setting. Should be priced around the sound core and shokz open fit buds price, maybe even pricing them lower like $125-$150 on the high end. For $300 they should have wireless charging, multi point connectivity. Most of all a larger and louder volume level. I’m returning them. My aftershockz aeropex bone conduction headphones do a better job and lasts my whole 10 hour workday without needing to be charged.Maybe another software update with automatic multipoint switching, adjust the eq curve to have more low end and not cap the bass when playing at a higher volume, and drop the price and they would an awesome product.
One person found this helpful
John WilliamsonJohn Williamson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Super comfortable, but super pricey.
It took a second to figure out how to get them attached to my ears, but once I got them on they are SUPER comfortable. I had no ear fatigue. It is a bit odd that they don’t rest inside of my ear canal. The sound quality to me was great, but they aren’t 100% noise cancelling. Others could hear my music, when it was on the higher side. Halfway, or less they couldn’t hear anything.I am enjoying the ease of use and connectivity so far. My biggest drawback is the price. I think they lack value, nothing more than others you can get for 1/3 the price.
5 people found this helpful
Kevin Guinn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommended!
I’ve been intrigued by the idea of open buds like these since Sony released the link buds. Unfortunately the link buds were way too uncomfortable for me and it turned me off of the idea.These new Bose are fantastic. They fit great, are very comfortable, and the sound is great. I’m blown away by the level and clarity of bass that comes from these. Way better than expected.I’ve seen a lot of comments online from people who can’t understand why people would want these. These are for people who don’t like having buds jammed into our ears. In ear noise canceling buds are too uncomfortable and claustrophobic for me. Plus I tend to use buds when walking outdoors where I appreciate being more aware of my surroundings. These also allow me to keep them on while working to go from listening to music, taking calls, or just having them off and interacting with my surroundings without thinking about them too much.
54 people found this helpful
April PuApril Pu –
2.0 out of 5 stars
I wish it works 🙁
So I am a person who always needed a pair of decent earbuds. And one for all the advertisement, I instantly fall in love with that. I don’t see any of the brand made such an aesthetic look for an earbuds. I don’t have much requirement for the noise reduction I love the three different stages of sound when listen to music, however, what I hate the most in the just make me want to return this product is every time when we call or receive a call there is Bluetooth connection issues and I have to unlock my phone go to the phone call press the Bluetooth to connect again to be able to talk or hear from the other side.I feel like maybe after a few years when they have an upgraded version I will definitely try it again but for 299 bucks. I don’t think worth it.
Techguy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome sound and comfort
Once again Bose has made an impressive earbud. These are open ear style so no noise canceling but the sound is great and very comfortable to wear all day and still hear coworkers at the same time. Well worth the money in my opinion.I did try some other brands of the open ear clip on style similar to these Bose but the other brands just didn’t have the sound quality and music range of the Bose.
niko carbonell –
1.0 out of 5 stars
White noise ruins everything
Great fit and super comfortable but like another review said, the noise floor is insanely high. You can hear the static in phone calls and it’s terrible. Will wait for the US release of Huawei’s version
4 people found this helpful
ScottScott –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hearing is definitely believing!!!
When I first saw a picture of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, I thought a piece was missing and would be included in the packaging once you received it. I thought, surely these don’t fit into your ear, how could they, they don’t come with any additional fittings?! On the contrary, what you see is what you get. Unlike other earbuds you’ve owned, these don’t settle directly into your ear canal. Instead, they sit just outside of it, along your ear lobe. The beauty of them is that not only do you get a deep, rich sound but you are also fully aware of your surroundings at all times.I am a cancer patient and receive IV therapy treatments three times a week at my local hospital. I own a set of top-of-the-line Bose headphones that I use each and every day but they can be a nuisance, especially when I’m having to talk with my nurses or the staff at the clinic. I have to pause what I’m listening to so I can lift the headphones off my head so I can hear. I had these on all day today and I found that I didn’t have to stop the music I was listening to so I could answer questions being asked of me…this is a huge win!I was quickly able to get the earbuds paired with my phone and in no time, I was listening to the mellow sound of The Eagles sing many of my favorite tunes. The sound is absolutely perfect. You feel like the music is coming from all around you due to the way they sit in your ear. It’s quite remarkable to get such amazing sound of such a tiny pair of earbuds.I especially like the controls. I’ll be honest, it took a little getting used to but the fact that a nice diagram is included that shows which buttons to press and how exactly to press them to get the results you want is greatly appreciated.These earbuds are very comfortable, which is another amazing feature. You can leave them on for many hours without having to take them off to adjust them. Once you get them into position, they stay put! Another thing I really love about them is unlike traditional earbuds, you won’t have to worry about them getting dirty from wax in your ear. Think about it…how many times have you taken your earbuds off and looked at them with a wrinkled-up face because you have to clean them after having them in even for a short period? That is not an issue at all with these earbuds.I have never seen this concept before and frankly, it was long overdue! Finally, a pair of earbuds that are both comfortable and sanitary
11 people found this helpful
PaulPaul –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ultra Open Earbuds – Amazing except for one thing
I recently had the opportunity to experience the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, and they Definitely exceeded expectations. From the moment I unboxed them, the attention to detail and quality were evident, with the earbuds housed in a well-designed plastic charging case that added a touch of sophistication.Seamless Setup:Setting up the earbuds was a straightforward process. A quick download of the app and a few simple steps later, they were ready to be unleashed. The simplicity of the setup adds to the overall user-friendly experience.Comfort and Fit:The comfort level of the Ultra Open Earbuds is truly noteworthy. Once in my ears, they struck a perfect balance between being snug enough to stay in place during movement and not too tight to cause discomfort over time. This makes them an ideal choice for extended wear, whether during intense workouts, daily commutes, or casual listening sessions.Sound Quality Marvel:Bose’s reputation for outstanding sound quality is well-maintained by the Ultra Open Earbuds. The audio spectrum is well-represented, with crisp highs, resonant lows, and a balanced midrange. The immersive audio experience adds a layer of richness to whatever you’re listening to, making them suitable for various scenarios.Privacy in the Open:One standout feature is the open-ear design’s ability to keep the audio experience private. Despite being ‘open,’ the earbuds manage to contain the sound effectively. This means that even at moderate to high volumes, those around you won’t be privy to your musical choices or podcast preferences. It strikes a clever balance between situational awareness and personal audio enjoyment.Wireless Charging Absence:While the plastic charging case is durable and aesthetically pleasing, the notable absence of wireless charging capability might be a consideration for those who prioritize the utmost convenience in their daily lives.In conclusion, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds deliver on the promises of comfort, ease of use, and impressive sound quality. Their ability to keep your audio private even in an open-ear design adds a layer of practicality. Although the lack of wireless charging may be a minor drawback, it doesn’t overshadow the overall positive experience these earbuds offer. For those seeking a harmonious blend of comfort, audio quality, and discreet listening, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are undoubtedly a strong contender in the market.
Aura Henriquez –
4.0 out of 5 stars
not so comfortable
I have searched for open earbuds for a while and finally found the BOSE. I love everything about them except that my ear hurts.. after a little while, I have to remove them. It may be the shape of my ears, but my lobe hurts.
2 people found this helpful
Kimberly R –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Changed my life.
As someone who has TMJ, and is prone to ear infections, these headphones are truly the best purchase I’ve ever made. I hadn’t been able to listen to music at the gym in so long. I ruptured both my ear drums and was told I couldn’t put any headphones in my ear canals. These let me listen to music again. Headphones in my ears or around always gave me pain and vertigo, or worse, ear infections at the gym. These are the BEST Bose headphones I’ve ever owned. When I first put them on and heard the sound, as someone with hearing loss, I almost cried. Please never get rid of these! Thank you Bose!!!
12 people found this helpful
Makayla WalkerMakayla Walker –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sleek look!!!
Innovative clip-on fit,comfortable to wear,great sound for open earbuds,good voice-calling performance. However, they areexpensiveLook may not appeal to everyone.
the grouch1976 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
wow
sound good takes getting used to at first adjusting where they fit just right but you can listen to music while having a conversation it’s crazy. i like them a lot
One person found this helpful
J. Kim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comfort and sound!
I just go these today and wow these open ear earbuds are awesome! Great sound and very comfortable. I assumed these would sound similar to the bone conduction headphones, but boy was I wrong. There’s no comparison. I could actually hear bass with these. They’ve developed a unique design that allows for better bass response without compromising the benefits of open-ear design. It’s pretty impressive. This is the next step in open ear audio technology. Good job Bose!
4 people found this helpful
X. Wang –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly want I wanted
1) I don’t want feel things in my ear canals2) They don’t easily fall3) I don’t want to disconnect with the surroundings4) Great soundIf these are what you wanted, the new Bose open is for you. I have been waiting for something like this for a long time, so did not hesitate and immediately made the order once I saw it. So far very satisfied! Great when I play background music while working and be aware of everything around me.
11 people found this helpful
AVLJMA –
5.0 out of 5 stars
At last…an open ear bud that delivers
I never write reviews but felt compelled to do this one. I absolutely love everything about these ear buds. In ear buds never feel right to me and almost always uncomfortable, not to mention not wanting to damage my hearing. These are a dream. And to the negative reviews on here, they likely have their own agenda. You get what you pay for folks and these deliver. Thank you Bose!
14 people found this helpful
Brian Copeland –
5.0 out of 5 stars
These earbuds are amazing!!!!
These earbuds are absolutely amazing. Everybody who says they are loud enough don’t get what these are for. They aren’t gonna be as loud as in ear buds but these things are super comfortable and perfect for working out in.
One person found this helpful
Dave Neuendorf –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
I had high hopes for these earbuds. After all, I have two sets of Bose headsets (one wired, one bluetooth) that I’m pretty happy with. But my ears have become touchy, and the pressure from the headsets start hurting my ears after an hour or so. So I’ve tried many different earbuds in hopes of finding something that isn’t painful. Bose is advertising these earbuds as very comfortable, and that seemed credible since they attach to the ears in a different way than any others.Unfortunately, I could not find a position for the earbuds that didn’t pinch my ears uncomfortably. Also, I could not adjust the buds to get the “speakers” close enough to my ear canals for the volume to be high enough without making them so loud that my wife could hear them in the next room. The $300 price would have been acceptable otherwise, but I’ve had to return the product.
3 people found this helpful
Jack –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Surprising good audio quality but noise floor, poor connection
The main downsides are:1. The audible noise floor. There’s a constant white noise that is there when any audio is playing, and it’s very noticeable in quiet to office-level environments.2. The connection randomly drops. Sometimes a pause/play will fix it, other times it needs to go back and in the case and out.Otherwise, the audio quality is surprisingly good for the form factor and is perfectly listenable. It’s a large step above some of the “hanging” competition, like the Shokz OpenFit. It has a Harman-esque frequency response curve that responds well enough to the app’s limited 3-band EQ.Comfort is good and it stays on the ear firmly with the flexible “clip”. If not for the noise floor, this would be an easy recommend for those looking for open earbuds.
8 people found this helpful
Nichole –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Probably returning
The sound quality changes each time you put them on. And for the worst part is when someone calls me. No one can hear anything I’m saying. Even if I turn the volume up or if I’m holding the phone next to my mouth. Not impressed for $300
2 people found this helpful
Jesse –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mic issues
The microphone picks up everything. I can’t take calls on it because no one can hear me over everything else.
One person found this helpful
Benjamin W. Harriman –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Won’t stay connected. Flickering in and out Audio
I wanted to like these but they won’t stay connected to any device for very long. If they do, they are constantly flickering audio in and out. I’m hoping I just got a bad set.
12 people found this helpful
Huckleberry –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Really High Noise Floor
I was excited to get these as they seemed perfect for all day use but unfortunately the noise floor is really high. Anytime they turn on you can hear a hiss. For music this wont be too noticeable but if you listen to podcasts or audiobooks it will be a problem. I am really surprised Bose released this product in this state. Not acceptable.
4 people found this helpful
Freud –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very uncomfortable
Sound seems ok, seems low volume. As some have said, the bass is muted/drowned out. These make my ears hurt after a couple hours, the reviews saying they wore them all day, I surmise they are lying. Definitely not worth the money.
11 people found this helpful
Stanley Tyler –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Phone
They are great speakers. But to talk on the phone they are awful! If you want expensive speakers in your ear, these are it. But don’t buy them to talk on the phone.
5 people found this helpful
Burnette Leung –
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sound quality is worse than expected
Sound quality is worse than expected
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Rahul –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome, but major Issue with certain types of audio
In general I think these are amazing. So why 3 stars? When I listen to podcasts there is some weird stuff that happens where it sounds like the audio is cutting out from one side. Almost as if the buds are reconnecting. It never happened once when listening to music, only when I listen to podcasts. I have no idea how these function, but perhaps there is some battery saving feature that puts the buds to sleep if there is no sound coming through, because it happens if there is silence for a second or two. Since it doesn’t happen when I listen to music I am guessing the constant sound output doesn’t trigger whatever happens when I listen to podcasts.If you can get past that issue, these things are great. They sit on my ears well, and only cause mild discomfort during long sessions, which has gone away as I have adjusted to these. I never feel like they are sliding out of place. Taking them out of the case and fitting them is easy and a quick process. The open design means I dont get wax build up in my ears or on the phones themselves. Over all I think the design is great and the battery last for most of a work day.Phone calls can be a little quiet. I had these things at full volume and could barely hear my wife. Although she was talking softer than usual. There is typically more headroom on in ears, so I would not get these for calls in noisy environments because there is a limit to how loud they can get. Perhaps that is an issue with my ear shape, YMMV.Sound quality is great. There is a suprisingly decent amount of bass. These have the typical consumer oriented Bose sound you might expect, and it works well. The immersion mode (spatial audio) works pretty well. And due to the open design the soundstage actually feels pretty large. Overall listening to most genres was a pleasurable experience. Even walking outside or talking care of my screaming children, I could generally hear the music and make out many details. These wont be as detailed as some of the planar in ears, but they do surprisingly well.I do love these headphones, but the audio issue when listening to podcasts, detracted too much from my listening that I couldn’t give these higher than three stars. Maybe I got a defective pair, or this is something bose can fix via firmware. If podcasts are not your thing, I would highly recommend these for music, as they sound very good.
One person found this helpful
TerrilynTerrilyn –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unique design great sound
The unique design and light feature of these earbuds is wonderful the sound is so clear but it sounds like they are actually in your ear like a normal ear but but better I wear these at my desk and it’s not uncomfortable and I can still kind of hear the things around me. They are definitely an eyecatcher and conversations starter. Everyone wants to see what they are and how they work. I can listen to music for the whole day and will not need to charge it until I leave which is about 8 1/half hours, but it’s not continuous listen to, these are very good EarPods and I kind of think they even better than they AirPods. I compare them to my beats by Dre.
One person found this helpful
Kraken11 –
3.0 out of 5 stars
I think they need to include an optional silicon ear flap
The sound is very low when compared to my Ultra, especially in a noisy environment. I figured that if I place something to cover the remaining part of the ear, the sound quality would suddenly increase. The only reason I bought it is because it does not sit inside the ear canal and irritate, nor does it heat up by covering the entire ear like a headphone. A simple solution from Bose to enhance audio quality will be to provide an optional silicone flap to cover the open part of the ear to be used in noisy envt.
One person found this helpful
Ralf –
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a surprise
I bought these just out of curiosity. Even with fully open design, bass is decent and not much leakage as well. A bit of background, I work in a lab which means no typical earbuds/headphones allowed due to safety concerns. But these types can be exceptions. They save me from boring lab work lol
6 people found this helpful
Storm –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love them
So comfortable I forgot I had them on.They stay on, love that the don’t go inside the ear canal and don’t it.Great sound.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Bose hit it out of the park. Absolutely amazing. Sound quality is clear for highs and bass is good. Not noise canceling but this should not be an expectation. So glad I made this decision. Finding the right place on ear is crucial for sound quality. Enjoy.
2 people found this helpful
Monroe –
5.0 out of 5 stars
VERY COMFORTABLE
These earbuds are great. I hate most earbuds because they fall out and are uncomfortable but these earbuds are great to wear and have a nice sound quality for open earbuds. The connection point on the ear is great for folks with glasses and wear earrings. 10/10
4 people found this helpful
Manabats –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Game-changer and impressive!
Very comfortable (you can forget you are wearing them). Sound quality is amazing. Staying aware of my surroundings is very important for me and I had somehow hard time getting used to Air Pods (uncomfortable) and Air Pods Pro (noise cancelling just wasn’t for me). The new Bose Ultra is a game changer!
11 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
3.0 out of 5 stars
This is not Bose quality.
I’ve owned several Bose products. This one fell short of its quality. Even with immersive audio off, the audio once in a while ‘reset’ and audio transition from side to side before getting back to stereo again. This happens as I walk around the house. My earbuds run with latest firmware. Sometimes there’s short static on start of a song. Until Bose fix sync issues beteen earbuds, it’s not woth for the price. The only positive are audio quality when it works and its ability stay in place on my ears. I will keep this set hoping for future fixes in firmware.
2 people found this helpful
Astona –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just wow…. just wow
Wow…the sound is amazing… I can’t believe how amazing they sound. Crystal clean..just wow
One person found this helpful
Petercosgrove –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is what I have been waiting for from the Bose
The way it fits and the way it sounds.
LenaLena –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect design and really comfortable!
The ear buds are super soft and adjustable. Sound quality is ~ 3.5/5. But I bought it for the design and the ultra open idea cuz my ears usually got itchy with AirPods Pro.
8 people found this helpful
quntin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very glasses wearing
Very comfortable, great sound and analysis, strong bass. The sound field selection is very special.
Adrian –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Overall good, but poor connectivity and hissing noise
I overall enjoy these and think the concept works well. If you want to listen to music while still hearing the world around you, these are great.Two annoying problems so far: 1) the bluetooth connectivity is inconsistent. Connected to my iPhone 15 Pro, the audio cuts out once every few minutes or so when the earbuds are less than 3 feet from my phone. 2) when listening in a quiet room, you can hear a fairly loud hissing noise coming from the earbuds. These feel like issues that you should not have to deal with when purchasing $300 earbuds.
13 people found this helpful
jab2006 –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good concept, but didn’t work!
It’s a good quality, which you going to expect from Bose. I’ve always had issues with finding a good in ear or even over the ear headphones because my ears are slightly larger than average I’d say. I saw these and I got excited, however the band that loops around the ear is too short and I can’t get the sounds i need or I’d like to have.
One person found this helpful
Surender Singh –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Of Best
Very lite, comfortable and very clear sound.Even I don’t feel it’s on me.
3 people found this helpful
Jamazon –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Swing and a miss
Will be returning. Not because they were over priced. Not because the were missing wireless charging. But because of connection issues, static. Bose has a great idea but they really need to work well for $300 and they dont. They perform like a knock off brand.
One person found this helpful
Sisneros –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth the price
Sound quality was good, fit hirt ear lobes after a while. One downfall was right earbud would randomly disconnect during standby when I paused a show that was streaming. Occurred multiple times even after reset, expected better for the $300 price tag. These are going back.
2 people found this helpful
Jm Sether –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely high noise floor
They are comfortable, but they have two major problems. The first and greatest is the poor noise floor. Every time something starts playing you will hear it as a static. For a 300$ pair of buds in 2024 I find this very unacceptable. My link buds from Sony do not do this. Even a cheap pair of skull candies that I bought in an emergency do not have this. The second problem is the sound quality you get is entirely dependent on where you place these on your ear. You can get acceptable bass or a completely washed-out sound. The saving grace is once you find the sweet spot they stay. For 300$ these are not worth it unless they fix the poor noise floor. I really can’t see a firmware fixing this as it sounds like it’s the fault of the amp. Maybe if these were 150 or 200 then they might be worth considering.
51 people found this helpful
Ernest Bray –
2.0 out of 5 stars
HORRIBLE CALL PERFORMANCE!
The performance of the mics for phone calls is so bad I have to use the phone or switch to other ear buds! People on the other end of the call can barely hear me and that’s when calling from a quite environment. I imagine if I was in a noisy environment they’d be totally useless.Also, with my iPhone 15 ProMax they switch off when I answer a call. I can literally have them in my ears and be using them, a call comes in and I answer it and then every time I have to manually switch to them, they don’t auto connect! This is absolutely unacceptable for earbuds in this day and age!It blows my mind that Bose could put out a product this bad and charge this much for it.Maybe they work better on a Samsung phone, but they don’t work with IOS for calling.
4 people found this helpful
C –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Flickering Audio
I’m wasn’t sure if I just got a bad pair, but I see other reviews stating the same. The audio seems to cut in and out. I was doing a language lesson with mine and some audio translations of words wouldn’t come through at all.When the audio does come through, it sounds great. I have been wanting a pair of headphones just like this for a long time. It’s unfortunate that they seem to be spotty, at best, when it comes to connectivity.
10 people found this helpful
Steven Briggs –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Garbage.
These would be great if there was any volume to them. They fit well on the ear. They’re high quality. BUT at max volume, you can only barely hear them. They simply do not fit properly to really get decent sound into your ears.Maybe my ears are too big are too malformed. I’ve seen other reviews that suggest you need small ears, and I think I agree.
One person found this helpful
Ryan –
2.0 out of 5 stars
intermittent connectivity, uncomfortable, poor sound
These just aren’t very good earbuds. I had intermittent connectivity problems when paired with my iPhone 15 Pro — even while holding the phone — a problem I don’t have with other Bluetooth devices. They also aren’t very comfortable, slightly pinching your earlobes. The sound is also tinny and lacking in bass. I could not find much to like about these at all, especially when compared to AirPods.
9 people found this helpful