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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 2296 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and lightweight design of these earbuds, which many users find ideal for smaller ears. While the battery life and open-ear style are also frequently praised, some users have expressed concerns regarding occasional connectivity issues and a maximum volume level that feels too low. Additionally, a small portion of customers feel that the product is priced higher than its overall value.

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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Earbuds

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

    Excellent product and is exactly what I expected!!

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Music friendly

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

    Great for music but not for phone calls………………………..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the music quality. If you encounter any issues with phone calls, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance.

      Kind Regards,
      Eric V. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful

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

    Are these best open-ear in This moment, excellent’

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Speaker quality

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

    People say they can’t hear me I have to constantly speak loud. They are comfortable

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hello Erica, I am glad to hear that you are finding the Ultra open earbuds comfortable. If you are finding difficulty during phone calls, I recommend that you view our suggested troubleshooting steps found on our product support website here: https://bose.life/431eULD.
      Should you need any additional support, please feel free to reach out to our technical support teams, who will be more than happy to assist you further: bose.life/3rykPZR. Liam - Bose Customer support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    for these beings Bose. I did not like the sound quality. I feel they could have made this much better. I do like the way it fits and does not move from my ear, But I had to return these because I do not compare to an Airpod.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not good

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

    only for music not call The sound in music is very good, not in calls

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Bass
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just try them

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

    I'll start by saying these earbuds are not necessarily tailored for audiophiles. Mainly due to the open ear design, you'll probably never get really deep or punchy bass out of them which is difficult for in-ear buds as well). However, they do sound really good otherwise and do actually lean a little to the bassy side so you may even want to dial that back a tad with the EQ. But whether you're working from home, at the office, or simply going about your daily routine, they do a really great job of what they're meant to do. Which is allow you to listen to quality audio or take phone calls while also being aware of your surroundings. While it might be awkward putting them on at first, they really are comfortable. The design allows for extended wear without causing discomfort or fatigue, making them ideal for working all day or binge-watching sessions. You can easily forget you're wearing them, especially when watching a TV show or movie, due to their lightweight and unobtrusive build. Speaking of that, the immersive audio actually pleasantly surprised me. While they may not deliver the depth and richness of over-ear headphones, they do a good job of enveloping you in sound without completely isolating you from your surroundings. This makes them perfect for catching up on Netflix series or enjoying some YouTube content without completely disconnecting from the world around you. But if you don't like that, you can always just use them in the standard stereo mode that you might be used to. Their open-ear design also has practical benefits. Unlike traditional earbuds that seal off your ear canal, these allow ambient noise to filter through, enhancing situational awareness. This feature is particularly useful for outdoor activities like jogging or cycling, where being aware of your surroundings is essential for safety. But don't think exterior noises will overcome your music or calls. It's a weird sensation at first but wearing them at a normal listening volume, such as you would on a phone call, you hear the audio just like if you were wearing regular in-ear buds, but but if someone talks to you or the dog barks, or whatever, you'll hear that too. Now you alao can turn up the volume enough that you can drown out some or most of those outside sounds, but you're still going to hear those higher pitched noises coming externally (i.e. sirens, screams, barks, etc.) It's up to you really - the higher the volume the more you can drown out. So you can turn the volume up where you can clearly hear your music, etc. but still be able to hear and understand someone talking to you, or you can turn it up a little more and be able to hear them talking but maybe can't fully understand them. They really are very versatile in that aspect. They're really easy to use and unlike some earbuds, pairing them with your device is quick and hassle-free, and the controls are intuitive, allowing you to adjust volume, play/pause, and take calls with ease. However, they do have their limitations. As mentioned earlier, if you're a discerning audiophile seeking studio-quality sound, you may find these earbuds lacking. Additionally, the open-ear design means they may not be suitable for noisy environments where you need complete isolation from external sounds, so they're not going to be sufficient for use as PPE. I feel like you really do get what you pay for with these though. Yeah you can get better sounding earbuds for less, but you're not going to find anything as versatile as these. I find myself leaving them in my ears throughout my workday because I can hear everything same as if I have nothing on my ears, and if I get a call or want some music, they're already in. And I really do forget they're in at times. So after using these, I really can't see going back to in-ear buds (unless it's a situation I need PPE.) They really are that versatile and innovative. And don't get me wrong though in regards to audio quality, because that is subjective to different people. And these do sound good. Plus this is a gen-1 product and I haven't gotten any updates yet so I'm sure they will be taking user feedback and constantly improve them further. I would definitely recommend them and am even thinking about getting my wife and teenage daughter a pair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not a quality product like Bose normally gives

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

    They are not very good, especially when I talk to people. They hurt your ears after some time, when I take them off, my ears are red. I’m very disappointed in the quality. This is my first time being disappointed by the product Bose. Most all my stuff is Bose, so I know what I’m saying is true

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

      I am sorry to hear that you are not fully happy with your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
      Please make sure to correctly wear the earbuds, in order to get the best experience for listening to music or answering phonecalls, as well as the best comfort. You can find out fit guide here: https://bose.life/4efpjYn

      If you have any questions, you can always contact our team: https://bose.life/3rykPZR

      Best regards,
      Lau - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working

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

    It was good at first until the right one stopped working.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the earbuds worked well for you initially. Regarding the right earbud that stopped working, we’d like to understand more about what happened and what went wrong. Please feel free to reach out, we look forward to assisting you further. You can reach us through this link: http://bose.life/globalsupport

      Jelyn - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

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

    I can barely hear when we talk on the phone. It's not snug—it slips off easily.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. We understand how important clear and loud audio is during phone calls, and we’d love to help you get the best performance from your earbuds.

      Proper fit plays a key role with the Ultra Open Earbuds. Their open‑ear design relies on correct positioning to deliver balanced sound and clear microphone performance. When the earbuds are properly aligned and seated, you’ll notice richer audio quality and more natural‑sounding voices. For tips on achieving the best fit and improving audio performance, please refer to this online guide: https://bose.life/4uadmLq

      We’re confident that with the right fit and settings, you’ll enjoy the incredible audio and listening experience the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are designed to deliver.

      Rein - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would not recommended, i bought these as a gift for my brother and while testing them he turned some music on low and i could hear it sitting 5 feet away from him. I get these are better for your ears but you dont want others hearing your conversation or music

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      I'm sorry to hear of your disappointment with the Ultra Open Earbuds, given that you can hear some of your brother's music. The Ultra Open Earbuds feature Bose's OpenAudio technology, which directs rich, deep audio into the customer's ear canal while minimizing sound spillage in other directions. In most environments and at most listening levels, people around the user won’t hear anything. In a very quiet environment, others may hear that something is playing, but they shouldn't be able to hear any detail unless they get up close. If you suspect your brother's earbuds might be spilling too much sound, please contact our support team for further assistance: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    They're ok

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

    They where ok just not worth the money. Every call taken people would say often they couldn't hear me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      I'm sorry to hear that people had trouble hearing you when you spoke to them using your Ultra Open Earbuds. If this happens, our support team will gladly assist, see here: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nothing I liked about them.

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

    They sit awkwardly on your ears. No amount of adjusting helped. This causes the sound to not properly get to your ear. The audio quality was that of something far cheaper. I usually love Bose products but they have seemed to gradually go down in quality with each new item.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buy at your own wrisk

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

    This headset is not worth $299. The volume is low. It’s just not worth it. There’s no noise cancellation it’s just not worth $299 is not worth $99.

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

      I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with your Ultra Open Earbuds. Due to their unique open design, they do not have noise cancellation but still offer spatial audio.
      If you are looking for noise cancelling earbuds, I would suggest the QuietComfort Earbuds: https://bose.life/4mencJo

      Best regards,
      Lau - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    This product has clarity and comfort. Bad Mic!

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

    I feel this is mainly for joggers and people outdoors that need to pay attention to their surroundings. Not design to talk to people on the phone because it has the worst ever microphone quality like way below -3 star.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi.
      Thank you for your post. I am sorry you are experiencing an issue getting heard during calls. To help you with this, please follow the steps here https://bose.life/3ATowhy. If you require further assistance, get in touch with us at https://bose.life/3BgUIIU.
      Marvin - Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s just ok

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

    Music sometimes randomly pauses for a couple seconds. Also makes a cracking noise at time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      If your music is pausing or making a crackling sound, try rebooting your connected mobile device. Also try a different device, to compare performance there. Regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    So so

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

    They fit ok but u have to play with them not for me

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

      Please check our fit guide if you need assistance adjusting correctly the Bose Ultra Open earbuds: https://bose.life/4efpjYn

      For further assistance, contact us: https://bose.life/3rykPZR

      Best regards,
      Lau - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    My Bose earphones

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

    The quality is not good, the person can never hear me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that you’re having issues with your earbuds. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds’ microphones are designed to capture your voice clearly during phone calls while still allowing ambient sound to be heard.

      If you encounter any problems with the microphone, please follow the troubleshooting steps provided in the link below. http://bose.life/46CmOgE

      NJ - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Do not use these for phone conversatikns

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

    I bought these to be able to use as blue tooth while wearing my hearing aids, but, unfortunately the microphones on these are awful, and people i was trying to talk to on the phone couldn’t hear me. By the time I gave up on them, it was too late to return them, so I’m just out $300, and the earbuds are in the trash

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hello! We understand how important clear call quality is, and we’re sorry to hear the microphones didn’t meet your expectations, Joshua. We’d love to help you find a solution.

      You may check this helpful guide for microphone concerns: https://bose.life/3K7nJyk And our team is ready to assist you further and explore options to improve your experience.

      Gloria - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] The sound is wonderful but the fit is not for all ears. They kept falling out of my ears and I adjusted them several times and they still kept falling out

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

      Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the sound quality of our product. However, we understand your frustration with the fit not being suitable for your ears. Our goal is to provide products that cater to a wide range of users, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the fit issues you experienced. We would also recommend visiting this article that explains how to achieve the best fit for your earbuds: https://bose.life/3Vgf2oK. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our products.

      Kind Regards,
      Eric V. - Bose Customer Support bose