Customer Ratings & Reviews

I LOVE these earbuds. Truly. They just know their lane, and that lane is not work calls. First, let’s talk comfort: 10/10. These don’t go inside your ear, so no soreness, no pressure, and no gross “why do my ears feel greasy?” feeling after wearing them all day. I forget I’m wearing them, which is exactly what I want. I also love that I can stay aware of my surroundings. I can hear what’s going on around me while still listening to music, podcasts, or lectures, which makes them perfect for everyday use! Sound quality for music and casual listening is excellent. I use these paired with my iPhone and iPad daily and for class, where I’m mostly listening in, and they’ve been fantastic. Now for the reality check: these are not great for work phone calls or Teams meetings. I ran into issues using them for both audio and microphone at the same time and had to use a separate mic device. If you need a work headset, this is not it! That’s where my Shokz OpenComm come in, those are my workhorses for calls and meetings. These Bose? They’re my everyday, comfort-first, music-loving, ears-deserve-better earbuds. Bottom line: • Bose Ultra Open-Ear = amazing for music, comfort, awareness • Shokz OpenComm = built for work calls and productivity Different tools. Different jobs. I’m keeping both!

Fits comfortably in the ear. I can wear these for a long period of time and they are very secure. They are not going to fall out of your ear. Sound quality is very good and clear.

The “open ear” design of these headphones is great even if it takes a bit of getting used to. Bought these as an alternative to in-ear headphones as I always have issues with either pain or headphone falling off just walking or if i try to work out in them. Theyre very light when you have them on and they sound good. It takes time to find the best way to put them on your ear to reduce the amount of fatigue you feel on your ears while also being able to PROPERLY hear the sound. Its easy to put them on wrong. Itll probably take some time to get used to the feeling of having them on and itll probably hurt a bit after a few hours at the start but I use them for about 6-12 hours a day at work (healthcare) and I hardly notice theyre on anymore. My big issue with these headphones is the price point. I got mine on open box + clearance/sale for about $160 and i would say that thats a much better price point. $200 is fine but $300 is a bit steep. Even if its a standard price for “higher end” earbuds. They did have a no audio issues that was solves by factory resetting the headphones.

I love the battery life on these . These are comfortable and i can wear them all day , I can even sleep with them . The downside is talking on the phone is super low and the microphone isnt great . People said I sounded low . My boyfriend got a pair and we tested with calls together. We both kinda sounded like robots or like we were talking into a can . He loved the immerse sound for the music so he kept his . I also did not like the style , i looked like inhad on hearing aids or earings in white . Overall i liked these but not for $300 . Call quality is poor and low . I returned them in the end I will only ever buy them again for no more than $100 bucks

Great Earbuds!!!!! An amazing sound and they fit amazingly and they feel light weight. You can run with them, and they stay in your ear. The charge last like it says it does.

These are very comfortable and stay put. Battery lasts about 6 hours and the sound quality is amazing.

Honestly a very awesome pair of earbuds Blends the outside world and your music very well. Definitely a must have if you want to listen to music but still be able to communicate with others without having to constantly remove your earbuds from your ear. My only issue with the earbuds is the comfort. I can support it up to a few hours on my ear which is great, but it kinda hurts after taking it off. If they could add some cushion or a way for it to not put that strain, it would definitely be helpful. Another issue would be when answering calls, the mic isn't too great as I have had experience calls using them, always being told I can't be heard because it sounds like I'm in a "large room" or "far away". But as an overall earbud for music, it's amazing, stylish, and very effective as to how it's advertised.

Absolutely love these ear buds! Easy to put on, they stay in place, quality and sound like Bose head phones over the ears, and are very stylish. I use them for workouts at the gym and working in the yard, never have a problem with them staying in place.

Good design, very comfortable, perfect weight, can barely feel them while you have them on and that sound quality is truly impressive

Fantastic earbuds, they work exactly as they are should. I wear these for work which involves exiting a cargo van 180+ times a day and running from dogs and have never had the earbuds fall-off. I regularly go 8 hours without ever adjusting the earbuds or even noticing they're there. I was cautious when I purchased them because many reviews claimed they were quiet and provided poor audio quality. Those people are wearing the earbuds incorrectly, ignore them, the earbuds sound great. They will never be as immersive as a pair of in-ear buds but that's not what these are. These are so you can listen to quality sound while staying aware of your surroundings. Theyre only flaw is that they disconnect occasionally but I'm really hoping a software update will fix that

Was hesitant about buying because the style is so different, but tried them anyways after a employee suggested them and told me how great they were and how much he liked them havent used them too many times but so far i am very fond of them they do in fact stay in tact very well, and you can still hear your environment, and you can also hear the music well, there is a pretty decent balence, and i dont have to shove them into my ear canal which my ears are very small so even the smaller fits tend to hurt and fall out of place trying something new was worth a shot

Love just about everything about them except these key characteristics: (1) no wireless charging, (2) have issues periodically with them losing connection. The positives are superior comfort, battery life, and ability to connect to PC and cell simultaneously.

Loved these earbuds. Great fit and very comfortable. Sound quality is amazing. Battery lasted about 6 to 6 1/2 hours.

Best earbud design ever! These are perfect for anywhere I want immersive sound but to still be able able to hear what's going on in my environment. They stay on perfectly, don't hurt at all, and I don't get that muffled sound feeling that most earbuds give me. I bought a pair for myself in April 2025 and have since gifted 2 pairs and have told everyone that I know would have interest and several of those people have bought a pair!.. looking forward to my kickback check from Bose! lol just kidding.. still a great product!

Overall, these headphones are great quality product. I bought them for comfort and versatility. Headphones that go in your ear aren't comfortable to me, and I have a bigger pair of high end noise canceling headphones, but they are heavier and can get uncomfortable depending on the setting. These headphones are extremely comfortable and fit perfect. I barely feel them on my ear. They fit part of the versatility part of the equation. The battery charge is great, and switching devices with the button shortcuts also great. However, without noise cancelation, I can't use them in airports or airplanes, which is probably the best use case for them. Perhaps, if I sat in a cubicle or office setting they would be perfect, but without that, the best use versatile use case for me is my home theatre when I'm watching alone at night, or exercising in a quiet setting. Still a great quality product. For the $300 price tag, I want to be able to hear it in a loud setting while traveling. This maybe a misalignment of my expectation and what the market value is, but I'd rather pay more to have some sort of noise cancelation feature and be able to use them everywhere. If I had to choose just one, I'd stick with the higher end noise canceling headphones, as in the ear headphones don't work for me. If have the budget and enough of a use case to justify a second pair, and in the ear headphones are too uncomfortable, these are the perfect solution.

There are many options out there for headphones. Those options are usually of some similar design that often has limited users feeling closed off from their surroundings. These new innovative Bose ultra open earbuds are very unique in that they don't insert into your ears, yet they clip on them. This design is supposed to allow you the ability to hear what's going around you while being discreet in the sense that no one else can hear your sound. Well they deliver on that promise! It took a few minutes to set-up and after having them in my hand for 5 days and putting them through their paces, I can say they are amazing. First once on ears and adjusted they fade away and i forget they are even there. They are very lightweight yet stay in place. I tested them while working out and handled a few intense workout sessions at the gym. I used them while on the bike and when running. While running they did shift a little bit under heavy sweating but other than that they were fine. The sound quality is the quality Bose sound you have come to expect from Bose. They produce crystal clear sounds from music and the phone calls i had. They actually worked really well in phone conversations and was discreet where no one else heard the conversation. Overall I am very pleased and would recommend these to anyone who is looking for discreet and lightweight earbuds.

Purchase these today while I started my new job in a warehouse and these are wonderful. I can still hear everybody around me even on the machinery and they are pretty cool looking. They look like earrings but I tell everybody they are hearing aids lol and the microphone is really good and loud environments Battery life great the comfort is excellent. I rarely noticed they’re on my ear. Kind of scary a little bit because of the price I don’t wanna lose them but overall they are great. I also have the quiet, comfort tools and these are the best pair comparisons to work together in whatever situation I need them in.

100% the best purchase I’ve made. I needed something that didn’t sit in my ears because they just hurt after a few minutes. The Bose are excellent quality and cause zero pain even after hours of use. The sound is excellent, they feel great and the battery lasts a long time.

A solid device. I like the sound. I like the fit. I will say that I have had to trade in 2 sets of these devices because they kept dropping my phone connection. Best Buy has been really good about addressing this.

This's about the best Earbud in the market. It is light weight, the clipping might feel weird, but it holds firm. The Ultra-Ear bud doesn't plug up your ear and leaves ringing after effect in your ears. You can hear things going on around and still enjoy clear crisp music. It's more like listening to music in the car even though you're in public. I highly recommend this Bose Ultra-Ear.