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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 2236 reviews

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  • 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

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the product's excellent sound quality, comfort, and secure fit, often highlighting its open-ear design, lightweight build, and impressive battery life. They also appreciate its ease of syncing. However, some users reported challenges with connectivity and low volume, and a few felt the product was overpriced.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great... for normal 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 have larger earlobes, so they sit back further from my ear canal. I think for more normal sized ears this product would be even better. I could squish my earlobes for better audio quality and noise isolation, but the fit would no longer be secure. I personally find the spatial features to be gimmicky and turn them off for better battery life. Have had little bluetooth issues like some other wireless buds out there.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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

    Good sound and high quality but not for me. I use them most in the gym and its nice to not have them right kn the ear. I find that the open ear though makes it hard to hear when there is so much noise around me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose ultra open earbuds

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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 like it, it is a good product, compared to others these are the best earbuds that I have. Its light weight and not hurting my ear.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been using the earbuds for running and gym, I do not regret purchasing this item, 10/10. Comfortable and sound quality is nice!

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I've had 4 BOSE Earbud products go bad in a row

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

    Positive notes first: ---- - The actual buds that go into your ears are comfortable, and the sound is great and seems to be very private while also allowing you to be aware of surroundings. I use it for hiking and trail running primarily. They stay put and are a great design themselves. The cons: ---- I was also a customer of BOSE for the Sports Open "over ear" series. Collectively: I have had to do 4 straight replacements of one variety of another with their products. For the sports open ear: I had to replace once two charging stands and a third replacement for a earpiece that went bad. For this new ultra setup: I now have my first charging case to replace. EACH of these replacements has occurred within 6 months to a year across the board. It was so frequent, in fact: that I remained within warranty with BOSE for all of my replacements of my BOSE sport. The bose ultra case managed to last me up until just past my 1 year anniversary with the product and so thus im stuck paying $100 for a replacement case on amazon. THeir charging stands and cases, simply put: are VERY cheap. You'll run into issues with the pins connecting or getting jammed into the small spaces. You'll feel the cheapness and how delicate they are. The only reason the bose ultra lasted the full year is I used them signifcantly less than my bose sport. Im confident they would've broken within first 6months to year as well had I used them as often as the sport open ear. BOSE is "getting away with this" with me as a customer simply by having a design that is superior to the competitors so far with open ear. However I cannot wait until competitors start to match them on good solutions for open ear wireless buds (not in-ear) because I am more than ready to ditch this brand. Their stuff simply does not last and you WILL be sending it back for a replacement if in warranty OR be replacing a case or bud soon enough. --- Note that for SOUND QUALITY, BATTERY LIFE, and CONNECTIVITY I'd give better star rating than "overall". Battery life I am giving a 2 star because in reality the battery charging is always an issue. However when you DO charge them the charge length is fine to get through a nice hike, etc. I've been happy with that piece when they actually work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're really glad to hear that you're enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and open-ear design of the earbuds, especially during your hikes and trail runs. It’s great to know they’ve been a reliable companion for your outdoor activities.

      We'd love to learn more about the issue so we can help sort it out quickly. Please send us your product’s serial number, and you can reach us through this link: http://bose.life/globalsupport

      Looking forward to assisting you!

      Jelyn - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST EARBUDS YOU CAN BUY

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

    These are the best earbuds I've ever had. They're comfortable, clear, and they don't come off. Buy them, you won't be disappointed.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hope bose fix their Bluetooth problem

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

    Sounds great . Battery life great . Bluetooth connection is bad. Looks great

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good alternative to in ear buds

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

    Good sound quality and impressive noise cancelling feature even though buds aren't fully in the ear. Pro - no in ear fatigue. The battery life is okay, could be better, but the buds do charge fast in the case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing

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

    The fit of the headphones is great, the sound quality is also great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    ALMOST perfect.

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

    These are both great, and not great at the same time. The greats- they STAY IN PLACE. These will not fall out or off while running, which is specifically why I bought them. They also sound wonderful! The not as great- They sometimes switch listening mode on their own, so the music will sound surround and full, then switch to a more transparent, dull sound all of the sudden. Sometimes the only fix is simply opening the Bose app then it correct itself, so unsure whats going on. Or I'll get a weird connection interference sound mid songs if other bluetooth devices are around it. Since this pair can be updated, hopefully these are software fixes. Once fixed this is a definitely 5 star pair of headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hey Matthew,

      Many thanks for leaving your initial thoughts of the Ultra Open Earbuds! It's great to hear you chose this product for your music listening needs and it's fantastic to learn they have fit you well, especially when you've been exercising.

      With your feedback regarding them switching automatically, this clearly isn't normal behavior and not something that is expected to happen so we'd encourage you to reach out to us so we can learn more about the problem. If it's happening randomly, I'd also suggest resetting the buds and setting them up as a new device to see if a fresh connection makes any changes to performance. You can find instructions for resetting the buds here: https://bose.life/4eSKFfe.

      Still need help? We're here to help! Get in touch today: https://bose.life/3ET4mCs.

      Jeff - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose open earbuds

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

    Good quality. Comfortable. Clear sounds. Battery lasts all day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what i was looking for, sound is in par with what is to be expected from Bose. Battery exceeded my expectations. And you can use one or the other. They are is no master ear bud where both have to b out of the case for the other to work

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would buy again

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

    Bought for the sole reason of wearing while doing yard work and other outdoor activities. Sound is great, decent battery life and they stay in place. Have bought additional pairs for family members because they work so well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Checks all my boxes for earbuds

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

    Exactly what I wanted - comfortable, they don't fall off, great sound and I can maintain awareness of my environment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose open earbuds

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

    I am a person that can’t have ear pods cuz they my my ears hurt really bad, so I was skeptical about buying these Bose one but, they are amazing, not only are they comfortable, the sound quality is so good. 10/10 recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bosé open earbuds are very confortable

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

    The sound is very good in suite of not being stuck in the ear

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing audio quality considering they are not truly in my ears and the comfort is surprising as I forget they are even on. Great for any outdoor activity where you still want to hear your surroundings. Highly recommend!!!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Geat sound quality, comfortable and secure.

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

    Geat sound quality, comfortable and secure. Battery life could be better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Earbuds

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

    Very stylish and work well overall. The sound is good and they look great. However, during phone calls, people sometimes have trouble hearing me. Also, they don’t work with Siri, which is a bit disappointing.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the alternative to plugged in earphone

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

    It's a perfect alternative to earphones if you are not comfortable to continuously have earphones plugged into your ear. Can use it for extended duration without any discomfort. Sound quality is also good.

    I would recommend this to a friend