Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 881046-0030
- SKU:
- 10937058
Rating by feature
- 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
Uncomfortable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very uncomfortable. I love the concept of an ear cuff headphone but the actual speak part that goes into the shell of the ear is plastic, hard and uncomfortable. It should have been padded with some sort of silicone. I’m constantly adjusting them up and down the shell of my ear bc they start to hurt and need moved to a new position, but it’s usually no longer than 20 mins before they’re bothering my again. I’ve had the less than 2 months and the left one shorts in and out. I’m hoping I can return them. The cost is too high for them to not be more comfortable, I think a redesign is needed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello Mira! Thank you for sharing your feedback. That’s certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we understand your concern, especially when you’ve been excited about the ear‑cuff design.
Our Ultra Open Earbuds were designed to let you enjoy your music while keeping your ears open to the world around you. To achieve this, we engineered a lightweight, ear‑cuff–inspired shape that gently grips the ear while housing our Bose OpenAudio technology. This allows the earbuds to project rich, immersive sound without blocking the ear canal, all while keeping the design as light and unobtrusive as possible.
Comfort can vary from person to person, and sometimes a small adjustment can make a big difference. You can try sliding the earbuds slightly up or down the outer part of your ear to find a position that feels more natural and reduces pressure. This can also help with sound balance and avoiding interference with jewelry.
For step‑by‑step guidance on wearing and adjusting your earbuds, you can follow our full guide here: https://bose.life/47yqhOs
We hope these tips help improve your experience so you can get back to enjoying your earbuds comfortably.
Sophie - Bose Customer Support
Bose ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great for work as they allow you to carry on a conversation without the need to turn them off or remove them from your ears. The bad is the battery doesn’t last as long as other ear buds I have tried in the past and the case is flimsy.
I would recommend this to a friendNice head phone
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome one of the best pair of headphones I ever bought
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bose is the best if it comes to music the sound is so good
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Bose ultra open earbuds are fantastic the sound is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice quality, sounds amazing, as advertised..
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
John
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the earbuds, especially when you don’t have to stick inside your ear, and still get great audio quality, makes this product a game changer,
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Honest review after purchase
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these because I wanted something different than Airpods. The sound is great, should be a little louder but overall great. The con of this, making and receiving a call is terrible! Breaks up and the mic is extremely bad! People can barely hear me without me having to yell like im crazy. Bose dropped the ball on the Mic on these. R&D would’ve helped this product in various environments. Returning them back today. Hopefully the next wave is better and ill try again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello, I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of the Ultra Open earbuds. Regarding the issues you mentioned during phone calls, we have troubleshooting suggestions that can help. You can view our suggestions via the 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Comfortable, but the sound could have been better.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So comfortable. I just wished that the sound didn’t leak. If the speaker angled in my ear more, it would sound 10 times better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .I'm glad you find your Ultra Open Earbuds comfortable to wear! In most environments and at most listening levels, people around you will either hear nothing, or they won’t be able to hear any detail unless they get up close. Please also be sure to refer to this fit guide for wearing and adjusting your earbuds: https://support.bose.com/s/article/ult-headphoneopn-wearing-and-adjusting-your-earbuds---ka08c000001brkkaai?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have, i think, every pair of Bose headphones there are. As soon as these came out, i had to have them and let me tell you, these are AMAZING!!!
I would recommend this to a friend Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My father like it so much, he use every day, highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Fit
Stay on and it doesn't hurt my ear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It doesn't fall off I love this earbud...... I shake my head back and forth up and down and it doesn't fall off
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So far so good
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good so far sounds quality of pretty good. I recommend the Bose
I would recommend this to a friend Jasper
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product my wife enjoys them very much and glad
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you don’t mind the lack of noise canceling then it is great to use. Quality sound and you can still hear people.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit
Almost perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones fit is the most comfortable and secure I’ve felt. Downside is the speaker for the headphones is not good and does not pick up my voice. If they improved on that then this would be the best headphones out in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello Cedric,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Ultra Open Earbuds.
I am glad to hear that you love the great fit and comfort with these earbuds but sorry you are having difficulties with the mic.
Please don't hesitate to check this article and test the available troubleshooting: https://support.bose.com/s/display-articles?productId=01t8c00000OlcI5AAJ&articleId=ka08c000001bueZAAQ&language=en_US
Or contact us directly: https://global.bose.com/en_us/index.html
Best regards,
-Lau (Bose Customer Support)
Great open ear but…
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light weight, can’t tell you even have them on. Great open ear headphones but Very bad microphone sound though. Too expensive to not have good mic quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi Rene,
It's great that you like the lightweight design of the earbuds. Make sure the earbuds are in the correct position when worn (https://bose.life/4efpjYn), and try our troubleshooting steps (https://bose.life/4hIn02q). Please reach out to us also, as we'd love to help.
Nic - Bose Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is really awesome for open earbuds! Great buy! And worth it! Its don’t slip Like my apple AirPods when im running or at the gym..
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can’t even notice they are there with awesome sound quality. Would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit
Open earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these earbuds. It fits perfectly and does not hurt my ear therefore I can wear them all day and forget that I have them in.
I would recommend this to a friend