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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 2284 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Ultra Open-ear earbuds

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

    These were an early Christmas gift to daughter. They are very nice looking on. Like ear jewelry. They're a grayish white color. She had me listen and the sound was exceptional. I contribute that to the open-ear design. Wish they made them with hearing device capabilities like my Apple pro2. Also, the fit is more secure. They don't interfere with her multiple ear piercings.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ear clips

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound is nice they’re a little pricey but not having something stuck directly in my ear is better because no headache after a long time. They are light weight also.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just wow

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

    These earbuds sound amazing. I can barely tell they are on my ears—crisp, clear sound with enough bass to enjoy any genre of music. The immersive mode on the Bose app is pretty cool as well. Perfect for bike rides, or any outdoor activities.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love-bugs 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.

    This earbuds are amazing. I love the new design. They are light and comfortable. They are flexible, yet easy to connect and control. The noise canceling is good and also allows for sufficient noise penetration in a work environment. They are great additions to my “toys” .

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    pros/cons

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros: looks good, good sound quality and bass is good for small wireless headphones, great for hearing music and environment, you can adjust eq through the app, has physical buttons for easy play/pause, skip, repeat, and volume control cons: expensive for what you get, connectivity issues. sometimes it takes a few seconds for one ear bud to connect, sometimes connectivity is a bit staticky. i’ve owned many headphones and never had staticky issues on any. i’m surprised to see it in a premium headphone. battery life isn’t near as good as advertised, for bigger ears it does hurt after wearing it for few hours. conclusion: overall i would recommend if budget isn’t an issue and if you are wearing it no longer than few hours a day. not meant for all day battery life or comfort.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, bass performance, and the convenience of the physical controls and EQ adjustments. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds were designed to fit most ear sizes and to be suitable for people who want to enjoy music while staying aware of their surroundings. For reference, the battery life is up to 7 hours with Immersive Audio off, 4 hours with Immersive Audio on, 3 hours with both Immersive Audio and Auto Volume on, and up to 19.5 hours with a fully charged case. If you’re experiencing shorter battery life, we have a helpful guide available to optimize performance. (https://bose.life/4cxcYiU)

      Regarding Bluetooth connectivity, disconnections can occur for several reasons, such as moving too far from the paired device (Bluetooth typically works within about 30 feet), interference from nearby devices like Wi‑Fi routers or microwaves, outdated drivers or firmware, or power‑saving settings that limit Bluetooth performance. Pairing with multiple devices at once or rare hardware faults can also cause repeated drops. Environmental factors, such as crowded areas with many wireless signals, and mismatched Bluetooth versions may further contribute. To improve stability, we recommend keeping devices close together, updating firmware and software, disabling battery saver mode, disconnecting unused pairings, and restarting both devices to clear temporary glitches.

      Your feedback is very valuable to us as it helps highlight areas where we can improve. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for being part of the Bose community.

      Jelyn - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    These are cool….But

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

    These are really cool earbuds. Pros: They are quite different from anything I’ve ever used so it does take some getting used to, but I love how lightweight they are. Con’s: on the other hand, obviously they’re not noise canceling because they’re open, but I didn’t realize how much noise I’d be able to hear so if you’re trying to concentrate on something that makes it a little bit difficult. But what really has me frustrated is when I take the earbud off it doesn’t know that I’ve taken it off so like if I don’t pause my book or don’t stop what I’m doing on my phone the earbud keeps playing. I need something that turns off because I take them on and off a lot. I also don’t like that. It is an automatically switch over to my new device so if I haven’t hooked to my computer and I’m near my computer, I prefer it to hook to my computer or ask if I want to hook to my computer and then when I pick up my phone it should ask if I want to use it on my phone, but it doesn’t. These are great in my opinion for parents who may want to listen to an audiobook, but need to also be present for the children. But for the price, it’s a little much. If you can afford multiple pairs of earphones, I actually recommend these for more casual day for a dog walk I think they’re great for being outside and listening so you can hear cars and you can hear other people and they’re not completely cut off in the world. Unfortunately, they’re not good for concentration.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We're glad to hear that you've had the opportunity to try our Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and that you appreciate their lightweight design and ability to keep you aware of your surroundings.

      We understand your concerns regarding the lack of noise cancellation, automatic pause functionality when removing the earbuds, and device switching behavior. We appreciate you sharing these details with us, as feedback like yours is invaluable and helps us continue to improve our products and the overall user experience.

      The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are specifically designed to let you enjoy your music without blocking your ears, providing a comfortable, open-ear listening experience that helps you stay connected to the world around you. Their unique design makes them ideal for activities such as walking outdoors, commuting, or staying aware of your surroundings while listening to audio.

      Additionally, the Ultra Open Earbuds feature Bluetooth® multipoint connectivity, allowing them to connect to two source devices simultaneously. Through the Bose app, you can customize the shortcut function on each earbud, including the Switch Source option. When assigned, a press and hold of the earbud button lets you switch between previously connected Bluetooth devices without needing to remove the earbuds or manually reconnect them.

      If you experience any difficulties or would like assistance optimizing your earbuds' settings, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support team at https://bose.life/contact We'll be happy to assist you further and help ensure you're getting the most out of your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.

      Sophie - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for me but maybe not everyone

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

    Man, I have a lot to say about these headphones after having and using them for a few months. I have a medical issue called Trigeminal Neuralgia and it makes most headphones, over and in ear, impossible to wear. These do not touch my face at all so they are perfect and I can wear them without it causing the nerves in my face to go absolutely haywire. If you struggle to find comfortable headphones because of something like Trigeminal Neuralgia or TMJ I can't stress how absolutely perfect these are to not irritate those conditions any more in my personal opinion. The sound quality is good and I love that they connect to two devices at once so I don't have to switch connection back and forth between my phone and PC. They don't play sound from both simultaneously but whichever the last one you initiate sound on will play and pause the other so that's very convenient. They do not noise cancel but they do make it easier to wear and hear things around me which has been awesome at work and I don't mind that at all. My big gripe is that on phone calls the person on the phone can almost never hear me talking. I've tried to adjust almost everything I can think of but I end up having to disconnect them to talk on the phone just so the other person can hear me which is incredibly frustrating. So if that's what you'll be using them for don't get these. Get a different brand of clip on or something. These are very expensive. In some ways worth it but I've just not been blown away by the price point. You can get other clip on headphones that may be better than these for $100 less. I'd expect for the price that I wouldn't have to disconnect them just to talk on the phone. So hopefully Bose can correct that issue in the future with w design update or something.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You’re my Bose

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

    1. Amazing Sound Quality! The Bose earbuds deliver rich, immersive sound with deep bass and crystal-clear highs. Perfect for music lovers and audiophiles! 2. Super Comfortable Fit These earbuds fit snugly and comfortably, even during long listening sessions. Great for workouts or daily commutes! 3. Fantastic Noise Cancellation The noise-canceling feature is top-notch, blocking out distractions and making every listening experience feel immersive. 4. Long Battery Life Impressive battery performance! I can go all day without needing to recharge. Perfect for travel and work. 5. Great Call Quality Crystal-clear calls with excellent mic quality. No more struggling with muffled voices or background noise!

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

    1. Amazing Sound Quality! The Bose earbuds deliver rich, immersive sound with deep bass and crystal-clear highs. Perfect for music lovers and audiophiles! 2. Super Comfortable Fit These earbuds fit snugly and comfortably, even during long listening sessions. Great for workouts or daily commutes! 3. Fantastic Noise Cancellation The noise-canceling feature is top-notch, blocking out distractions and making every listening experience feel immersive. 4. Long Battery Life Impressive battery performance! I can go all day without needing to recharge. Perfect for travel and work. 5. Great Call Quality Crystal-clear calls with excellent mic quality. No more struggling with muffled voices or background noise!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bose Open Ear

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

    The sound is amazing and you cant feel them on your ear after a while but the mic is subpar. Having a conversation isny the best becaude the peple on the other end always tell me they cant hear me well. Other than that they are amazing.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product, not durable

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

    Theses are very comfortable, sometimes forget I’m wearing them. Sound quality is solid enough for open ear. Durability is bad, especially for the charger. Was great for a few months and then kept getting bad connection and headphones not charging. Then sounds quality started to fade or interruptions happened more often. These were largely used for workouts and during work. While working they were great, guessing the sweat is what made them breakdown, which is unfortunate because should be awesome for that

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Bose Ultra Open earbuds. We’re glad to hear that you found them incredibly comfortable and appreciated the solid sound quality, especially during workouts and work sessions. While these earbuds are designed for active use, exposure to sweat and moisture can sometimes affect long-term reliability, especially around sensitive components like the charging contacts.

      To help maintain optimal performance of your Bose earbuds, it's important to follow a few care and maintenance steps. First, gently clean the charging contacts with a dry cloth to remove any residue that may interfere with proper charging. Next, check for firmware updates using the Bose app, as updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes. Lastly, after workouts or exposure to moisture, be sure to store the earbuds in a dry, cool place to prevent any long-term damage caused by sweat or humidity. Hope it helps!

      Jelyn - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Earbuds

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

    A completely open audio system may not be for everyone, but I personally love these. They're comfortable, sound amazing, and the microphone works well according to those I've spoken to. All in all a great purchase. I have some audiophile level equipment and this isn't really comparable in the same way. This product is moreso the best matchup between utility and sound. I can't use my ANC earbuds and be able to hear bothe people around me and what I'm listening to. This product solves that problem in the best way and happens to be great earbuds anyway.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    These are great!!

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

    These are great!! I have little ears and the inner ear buds always fall out of my ear while talking or just walking around cleaning the house. These will stay in place until I remove them, they are very comfortable. One day I forgot I had them in and almost slept in them. They also sound great!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So comfortable you'll forget they're on

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

    I bought these for my wife and she loves them so much that she pretty much has at least one on at all times. I typically have to tell her to take them off when we leave the house because she forgets that she has one on. The sound quality is amazing as well and it's also very surprisingly difficult for someone else to hear what you're listening to. They easily last all day as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight and Comfortable

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

    So far so good. The color is a little odd but manageable (they were on sale in this color way). Lightweight and comfortable (especially for smaller ears). Decent battery life. A good compliment to winter running with wool hat where Shokz OpenRun's won't work.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    3rd pair's a Charm!

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

    I originally purchased these as an alternative to in-ear and over-the-earbuds. I've tried all kinds of earbuds, and I like these best. I like the sound quality for phone calls and for listening to audio recordings for classes. I liked them so much that my daughter took my first pair. She really likes them and uses them when she works out. My only complaint is that there is no way to find them if you lose them. There is no tracking whatsoever. That's what happened to my second pair. I lost them; however, I liked them so much that I purchased a third pair. For the price, they should really design some way to track them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones all around!

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

    The way they hold on to the ear is not too tight. It does not give ear fatigue. The sound is full and rich. I can have both headphones in and still be able to hear my surrounding environment, especially my kids. I love that I can have them in and get a nice full sound and still be aware of my surroundings! Also, the battery life is great.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a normal sized head.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality was great, but they never fit right, just not large enough for a big head. I kept these and do use them for a backup, but rarely wear them. If they fit right they would have been perfect. This is my heads fault, but despite my problem, they are comfortable and don't feel like they are there and the sound quality is great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not your normal earbuds

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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.

    These open earbuds provide great sound quality. Extremely comfortable and provide long battery life. No more loose earbuds or falling out of your ear. They fit great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Ultra 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 love these earbuds! Great sound and they stay on my ears no problem. They're lightweight and the sound is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend