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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 9161 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the SoundSport Free True Wireless Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and long battery life. The charging case is also well-received for its convenience. However, some users have experienced connectivity issues, find the design to be bulky, and feel that the price is not justified by the product's performance.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very unsatisfied

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was mainly gonna use them for the gym. From the very get go, I notice that I couldn't get very far from my phone without interference. Then every now and then the left your piece would you signal with sound and a lot of distortion. I thought maybe on the 2nd day things would get better. I even downloaded all of the updated firmware that was necessary, and still the exact same performance. Returned them on the 2nd day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little over a year and Bose has failed to fix one of the major issue with these headphones: Video Lag I knew I should have returned them right off the bat, but gave Bose the benefit of the doubt to resolve the issues, but they haven't, and apparently wont. They do work fine for audio only, but watching videos (Youtube, netflix, etc) there is easily 1-1.5 second lag, which makes these absolutely useless. A $50 pair of cheap wireless earbuds from other brands have almost no lag, and sound just as good as these. SAVE YOUR $$$ if you plan on watching videos.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hi! Thank you for taking the time to review our SoundSport Free earphones! We're aware of the issue of Video lag with our SoundSport free and are working on resolving it! In the meantime, I would recommend making sure that your earphones are up to date with the latest Firmware. Head over to btu.bose.com on a laptop or PC and follow the on-screen instructions. You can stay up to date on any announcements on our Community Boards here: https://bose.life/2Ap8pIs. Thank you for your continued patience. Kindest, Kerri - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    bose wireless

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    kind of bulky for wireless headphones and the sound quality isn't the same as my wired version of these.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    For android user ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality good but have to turn up all the way for my note 8. Do not like the feature of the left ear bud turning off during a call!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound when it works

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great. Just don’t connect very well and cuts out and you have to reboot all the time. To bad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello Loco1. Thanks for your review of the SoundSport Free wireless headphones. We are glad to hear that you enjoy the great sound quality. Regarding connectivity, the signal is received at the right earbud and passed via Bluetooth to the left. To minimize the impact of potential interference we recommend keeping the source on the same side of your body as the right earbud. If you continue to have this problem, please contact our support team for further assistance. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Have a great day! Best Regards, Greg - Bose Support Bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for music.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The headphones are great for music and some videos apps. However there is a significant audio delay when watching YouTube videos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hi Ryan, thank you for taking the time to review our product. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing an Audio - Video delay. I would make sure that the software is up to date on the headset. If you are still experiencing the delay, reach out to your local Technical Support Team or your point of purchase for assistance. Once again, thank you for your time. Have a great day! Kindest, Kerri - Bose Technical Support Specialist. bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok headphones

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For music quality not bad, but for playing videos there are delays. Does get affected when in congested bluetooth activity areas. Ex subways

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Thank you for reviewing the SoundSport Free wireless headphones. We are sorry to hear you are experiencing a delay with videos and suggest updating them at https://btu.bose.com/. If you continue to experience the issue please contact our Support team at https://www.bose.com/en_us/contact_us.html.
      Again, thank you for taking the time to review our product!
      Suzanne - Bose Support Bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sound Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These would be so much better if they could be used separately like pods. Other than that they are amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Head phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wireless headphone free wireless suppose to be tiny . It too big and look ugly when u physically put on not like in the picture

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok but not great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too big, feels as if it will fall out of my ear and only the right one works independently you can’t have the left in by itself.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound was decent but nothing to brag about. I expected more bass or a bass equalizer. At $180 I expected more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are way to bulky to stay in my ear while working out. I have changed the rubber fittings and the results are the same.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The noise cancellation isn't good at all.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The noise cancellation isn't good at all. I hear all the noises, and the other people I hear all the noises on my end.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound quality but the Bluetooth has a difficult time staying connected if your phone is more then 3 feet away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound Quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound is amazing for in-ear headphones! It’s stays true to the Bose brand. I use them for cross-fit style workouts, rowing, and running. They are more comfortable than other headphones I have tried, and it’s especially nice not having to worry about a cord getting caught and getting pulled out of my ears. The ear pieces feel very similar to the Bose QuietControl 30 headphones. I love the convenience of the charging case as I have not had them die on me in the middle of a workout. Pros: - Amazing sound quality - Very comfortable (one ear stays put really well on me, the other tends to slip a little depending on how intense my workouts are) - The find-your-headphones feature is very helpful if you misplace them. However; the sound of the chime is pretty quiet if in the charging case. - The charging case is a great feature and they easily and quickly connect to your phone as soon as you take them out. - Initial setup on the app is easy to follow. - Talking on the phone with the right ear in is clear and easy to connect - The battery lasts (depending on use) for a few days in the charging case, making it nice not to always have to charge them before going to the gym or going for a run. Cons: - The buttons on the side to control the volume are a little harder to press. - One of the headphones tends to slip in my ear (but has not fallen out) so depending on your ear shape they can fit differently. - The charging case in a little large for my liking but not a game changer. - The headphones do project out from my ears a bit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for daily use

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for pubg mobile and fortnite but it has a delay when i use it. But it works ok for other than gaming.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello,

      It's great to hear that you like the headphones but it's a shame that you experienced latency when gaming this is due to the technology used. There is generally a slight delay with Bluetooth audio which can be noticeable with video sources. This can differ between apps/sources, though the delay may be more apparent with the SoundSport Free due to the true wireless technology, using a signal path that runs from the source device to the right earbud which then sends data to the left earbud.

      Thank you for taking the time to review the SoundSport Free headphones, we really appreciate your feedback.

      Should you need any assistance then please call the customer care team.

      Kindest regards,
      Zoe - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They constantly fall out of my eAr. Battery life not that great,I expected more , they are are okay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hi there! The SoundSport Free headphones will get 5 hours battery life from one full charge - are you not receiving this? Have you tried charging with a different USB cable to check the battery is correctly charging? If you notice this issue persist, please reach out to Bose directly. Thanks, Sam - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hoped to connect with my tv but the sound is not up with the mouth. Don't like hearing what they say after they say it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello tnelson,

      Thank you for providing your review of the SoundSport Free wireless headphones. We're sorry that it did not quite work out for your use case. There is generally a slight delay with Bluetooth audio which can be noticeable with video sources. This can differ between apps/sources. We encourage you to use the most recent versions of all your apps and Bluetooth devices.

      Thanks again for the feedback and have a great rest of your day.

      Mohsin - Bose Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sound great but heavy on the ears.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoyed the sound of these headphones but they do cause ear fatigue after about an hour's use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Earbuds come with three ear cushions for fit. My previous Samsung set was easier to use, but they refuse to charge.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend