Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 881046-0010
- SKU:
- 11871066
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Uncomfortable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very uncomfortable. I love the concept of an ear cuff headphone but the actual speak part that goes into the shell of the ear is plastic, hard and uncomfortable. It should have been padded with some sort of silicone. I’m constantly adjusting them up and down the shell of my ear bc they start to hurt and need moved to a new position, but it’s usually no longer than 20 mins before they’re bothering my again. I’ve had the less than 2 months and the left one shorts in and out. I’m hoping I can return them. The cost is too high for them to not be more comfortable, I think a redesign is needed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello Mira! Thank you for sharing your feedback. That’s certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we understand your concern, especially when you’ve been excited about the ear‑cuff design.
Our Ultra Open Earbuds were designed to let you enjoy your music while keeping your ears open to the world around you. To achieve this, we engineered a lightweight, ear‑cuff–inspired shape that gently grips the ear while housing our Bose OpenAudio technology. This allows the earbuds to project rich, immersive sound without blocking the ear canal, all while keeping the design as light and unobtrusive as possible.
Comfort can vary from person to person, and sometimes a small adjustment can make a big difference. You can try sliding the earbuds slightly up or down the outer part of your ear to find a position that feels more natural and reduces pressure. This can also help with sound balance and avoiding interference with jewelry.
For step‑by‑step guidance on wearing and adjusting your earbuds, you can follow our full guide here: https://bose.life/47yqhOs
We hope these tips help improve your experience so you can get back to enjoying your earbuds comfortably.
Sophie - Bose Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So far so good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good so far sounds quality of pretty good. I recommend the Bose
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you don’t mind the lack of noise canceling then it is great to use. Quality sound and you can still hear people.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit
Almost perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones fit is the most comfortable and secure I’ve felt. Downside is the speaker for the headphones is not good and does not pick up my voice. If they improved on that then this would be the best headphones out in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello Cedric,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Ultra Open Earbuds.
I am glad to hear that you love the great fit and comfort with these earbuds but sorry you are having difficulties with the mic.
Please don't hesitate to check this article and test the available troubleshooting: https://support.bose.com/s/display-articles?productId=01t8c00000OlcI5AAJ&articleId=ka08c000001bueZAAQ&language=en_US
Or contact us directly: https://global.bose.com/en_us/index.html
Best regards,
-Lau (Bose Customer Support)
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is really awesome for open earbuds! Great buy! And worth it! Its don’t slip Like my apple AirPods when im running or at the gym..
I would recommend this to a friend Great open ear but…
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light weight, can’t tell you even have them on. Great open ear headphones but Very bad microphone sound though. Too expensive to not have good mic quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi Rene,
It's great that you like the lightweight design of the earbuds. Make sure the earbuds are in the correct position when worn (https://bose.life/4efpjYn), and try our troubleshooting steps (https://bose.life/4hIn02q). Please reach out to us also, as we'd love to help.
Nic - Bose Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Open earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these earbuds. It fits perfectly and does not hurt my ear therefore I can wear them all day and forget that I have them in.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can’t even notice they are there with awesome sound quality. Would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend Game changer in open air conduction earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I decided for this open earbuds after trying the alternatives in the shop by Shokz. I am a great fan of this kind of earbuds and I was aware of their limitations, open air or bone conduction. I was not convinced by the sound of the new open air Shokz, so I decided to give a try to the Bose, and my first impression was great. I am delighted with the sound and experience. It is really a game changer, and the recent firmware updates have improved a lot the sound and connection. Although I agree that the price is high, the results deserve the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Fit
Wireless Open-Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I truly like these open-ear wireless earbuds. They fit perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit
Great product.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are just what I needed for my oddly shaped ear holes. Lol. They stay on my ears at the gym and working on equipment, which I do for a living.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Everything I expected from BOSE!
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic audio qualitly, neither sound or exterior sound overwhelms each other. After the first 2 mn you forget u even had them on.
I would recommend this to a friend Jasper
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product my wife enjoys them very much and glad
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great alternative to bose sound frees
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great replacement for bose sound frees and they still let you hear everything around you
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life
Hp ink
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality, long lasting. Recommend by someone who prints alot
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose open ear Disappointing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bose is usually my go too listening device however, the device hurt my ear lobe and it constantly shifted. Music quality was nice. One additional thought, no multipoint device use however, the open ear concept was good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .I'm sorry to hear that the Ultra Open Earbuds were hurting you, though you did enjoy their sound and open-ear design. The earbuds are designed to provide a comfortable fit to a wide range of users, however we appreciate that comfort is subjective. The earbuds can remember the 6 most recently paired devices, but only one device can be used actively at a time. Regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
Easy to paired
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product, easy to paired and the app is really helpful
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Fantastic earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome ear buds. Can’t rave about them enough!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They Work.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They were ok. Sounded great, but it definitely takes some getting use to, and practice, putting on. The sound quality also depends on how you put them in your ear. It's takes a minute to find the right spot.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .I'm glad you like the sound of the Ultra Open Earbuds! It's true that a product with an initially unfamiliar design will take a little getting used to; however, if worn correctly, the Ultra Open Earbuds will supply rich, satisfying audio and a secure, yet feather-light grip. Regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
Super nice and affordable earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The item was perfect thanks Best Buy for having the most great items but the only thing I didn’t like is they are hard to star in your ear. I prefer one that holds on so that I don’t lose it.
I would recommend this to a friend