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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 2245 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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great 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 great sound is Awesome, love the color, my daughter fell in love with these. I do recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oldest SOn

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

    Christmas Present for son - he loved them; felt the new wrap around design was better to prevent loss

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My take on them!

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

    As far as comfort and sound for music they were awesome! But using for the newest iPhone wasn’t so great. There was no noise cancellation so anyone I talked to could hear all the noise I was doing around me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Open Ear Buds

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

    These buds are amazing. Lightweight and they basically hook onto your ear and not into your ear canal, which always gave me pain after a while.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    I love these. They are comfortable and easy to wear. I can hear the world around me while on walks around town. Only downside is terrible mic while on phone calls.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Skeptical at 1st

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

    At 1st was a little skeptical.. but the sound is great! They’re very comfortable, the 1 st couple of wears I had to get used to them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ear buds

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

    The airbuds tend to pinch the ear after wearing for 30-60 minutes. Also have had a couple times where the right and left buds take awhile to sync to each other

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hello, Scott. We truly appreciate your honest feedback, and we’re grateful that you chose the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. We’re sorry to hear that you’ve been experiencing discomfort after wearing them for 30–60 minutes.

      We highly recommend ensuring that the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are positioned correctly according to the proper wearing guidelines. Additionally, we suggest avoiding the use of other accessories, such as headbands or glasses resting on the same area, as these can create additional pressure and contribute to pinching.

      We also understand that you’ve experienced issues with your left and right earbuds taking time to sync. To help resolve this, please try the troubleshooting steps in the link below. These steps often address connectivity or syncing delays:

      https://bose.life/4rjZDRc

      -Cedrick Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Earbuds

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

    These ear buds have been fantastic. They can be worn for my entire work day without any discomfort.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Immersed in Sound, Still Present at Home

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

    Where have these earbuds been all my life? I absolutely love the open-ear design—it lets me enjoy videos while still being fully present with my kids. I can shield them from any questionable language without missing a moment with them or my entertainment.

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

    Open air ear buds

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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.

    The sound quality from the Bose system is amazing and the comfort is equally great. Thinking of getting another one.

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

    Love it

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

    I ended up buying 3 because my son loved his so i bought one each for my other daughters! Convenient-easy to carry and works great!!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed.

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

    I got these earbuds for my daughter on her birthday but regrettably she asked me to return them. I am a big fan of the Bose name but in spite of the sound quality she claimed they were too heavy on her ears and uncomfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hello there! We truly appreciate you letting us know that you’re a big fan of Bose, and thank you as well for sharing your feedback on the sound quality. We’re sorry to hear that the earbuds felt uncomfortable for your daughter, and we completely understand your decision to return them. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through the following link: https://bose.life/contactus we’ll be happy to help!

      Sophie - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose brought it

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

    For Bose, this is an excellent price with quality sound. It is awesome for everyday workout including running.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Interesting but it could be more

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

    I like the openness of the headphones but long term wear it hurts the ears a bit soreness to it because it clips tight. But it sounds great and loud enough to be able to be aware of your surroundings.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose open ultra buds

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

    These are perfect for hearing your audio while being tuned in to the outside world. Bose sounds quality is great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Earbuds

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

    Great earbuds. I have trouble keeping regular earbuds in and I don’t have any problems with these. They don’t hurt my ears even after listening for hours.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Fit!

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

    Love these! From years of wrestling I slightly have cauliflower ear, which means I have to be very picky with earbuds. These fit perfectly in my ear. Great purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not worth the money

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

    I think that this is an amazing idea that Bose has come up with as far as design. However, the technology of the earbuds when it comes to talking on the phone is crap! it sounds like the person is far away, muffled, and there are even times that I cannot hear the person. I wanted to return these because for the money I feel like it should all flow!! Whether I am listening to music or speaking on the phone the sound quality should be considering the brand and again the money. Unfortunately Best Buy has a 15 day return policy (which is stupid) and I could not return this product, so now I am stuck with an expensive product that I don't want. I would have just purchased headphones or a speaker from this brand instead! I guess I expected so much more out of Bose!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      I'm glad you like the design of your Ultra Open Earbuds, Lakisha! If you're having trouble hearing and being heard on the phone, you could try moving to a quieter environment. Also, ensure your earbuds are being worn correctly. Our support team will also be on hand to help you get the best out of your earbuds: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for people who dont like earbuds

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] I bought these as a christmas gift for my mom because she has a hard time with regular ear buds hurting her ears and is not a fan of over the ear headphones either. These clip onto the side of your ear and dont sit down inside eliminating the uncomfortably she experiences with traditional buds. She will even forget she’s wearing them. She absolutely loves them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing earbuds that are super lightweight and the sound is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend