Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 881046-0030
- SKU:
- 6589914
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
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and lightweight design of these earbuds, which make them particularly well-suited for smaller ears. While users appreciate the convenient open-ear style and reliable battery life, some have noted concerns regarding occasional connectivity issues and limited volume levels. Additionally, a few reviewers feel the product is priced higher than expected and lacks sufficient bass performance. Overall, the device is highly regarded for its physical comfort and ease of use.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Good ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband loved these ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would recommend this to a friendLoved the Style but made me feel dizzy and deaf :(
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would use them and afterwards or even during usung them i felt as though i was going deaf and i felt dizzy as if i was getting sick. Not sure why, but i would’ve absolutely kept them if they didnt make me feel off. Would not recommend if you have super good ears like myself. That frequency was way too much!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi Danasiah, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. We’re glad to hear you appreciated aspects of the product, though we’re sorry to learn they didn’t feel comfortable for you. The earbuds are designed to let you enjoy your music while staying aware of your surroundings, keeping your ears open to hear the world around you while OpenAudio technology delivers rich, private sound.
At moderate listening volumes, they can deliver clear sound while helping reduce ear fatigue. We’d recommend adjusting the volume on your device to see if that improves comfort. Hope this helps!
Klariss – Bose Customer Support
Just bought for the aesthetic
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are pure @$$. I could stand the fact that they don’t have noise cancellation because of the design. I got these solely because I loved how they looked. What I can’t abide is how they constantly unpair from my devices and how trash they are for phone calls (no one can hear me properly on this). Even with the discounts they have on these frequently, it’s still a questionable investment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi Tylor, I'm very sorry to hear your Ultra Open Earbuds are unpairing from your devices! If this is happening, try rebooting your mobile device, which can resolve such issues. If people are having trouble hearing you on calls as well, make sure you're on the latest firmware; version 4.0.22 was introduced to improve the customer's experience on calls. If these steps don't help, remember our support team will always be on hand to help you: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
Best ear plugs ever .!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ear plugs ever .!!! That you can get for a reasonable price.
I would recommend this to a friendHappy accidents
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Accidentally got the wrong head phones but they still loved them!
I would recommend this to a friendNot good with Android
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Returned as they didn’t work with my TV. Box said made for MAC and IPhone; will work with Android. That's not totally true. It linked to my ZPhone but didn’t link to my TV. You need to identify this in the sales advert so I won't waste my time and money having to return them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are compatible with Android devices, iPhones, TVs, laptops, and other Bluetooth‑enabled devices. We’re sorry to hear you’re having difficulty connecting them to your TV. We’d be happy to guide you through the process, here’s a helpful link you can use as a step‑by‑step guide: https://bose.life/47wr6Yg
If you need any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through this link: http://bose.life/globalsupport. We’ll be glad to help.
Jelyn - Bose Customer Support
Too short lived for the cost
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't waste your money. The right ear bud failed after 1 year 4 months, just outside of warranty and Bose was zero help. They had me reset them and they worked for another week then failed again. There are less expensive alternatives that will probably last as long or longer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Thank you for sharing your experience—we’re truly sorry to hear about the issue with your right earbud and the frustration it’s caused. While we regret that the reset only provided a temporary fix, we’d still like to help. Even beyond the warranty, we may be able to offer service options or solutions that could make things right. If you're open to it, we’d appreciate the chance to take another look at your case.
Please feel free to send us your product details or case number, and we’ll do our best to assist you further.
Here's the link: https://bose.life/48EXztC
-Jelyn, Bose Customer Support
Not grateful
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product had some manufacturing issues, so I sent it back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi MohammdH, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We’re sorry to hear the product had manufacturing issues and that you had to return it. We’d be happy to review what went wrong and check the product for you, if you still need help in the future, feel free to reach out to us through this link; http://bose.life/globalsupport
Your feedback is important, and we’ll share it with our team to help improve quality control. If you’d like assistance with a replacement or exploring other options, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you again for your support.
Jelyn - Bose Customer Support
Dont waste your money.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been nothing but issues since I got them. they worked for the first run and then have been cutting in and out and disconnecting from each other for minutes at a time. Now I am getting a not contacting all the pins in the case error. Sometimes i take the ear bud out of the case for or five times for them to connect. They wont charge randomly. Waste of money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi TylerS, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Ultra Open Earbuds. We’re really sorry to hear about the issues you’ve been running into, that’s definitely not the experience we want you to have.
The problems you described, audio cutting in and out, the earbuds disconnecting from each other, and the “not contacting all pins in the case” message, suggest that the earbuds may not be making proper contact with the charging case or that the system isn’t functioning as intended. Here are a few steps that can help resolve this:
-Clean the charging contacts on both the earbuds and inside the case using a dry, soft cloth or cotton swab. Even a small amount of dust or residue can interfere with charging.
-Make sure the earbuds are seated correctly in the case, you should feel a magnetic pull and see the charging LEDs activate.
-Try the troubleshooting guide for connection issues here: https://bose.life/3ZBKKxw.
These steps will help get your earbuds back to optimal performance.
Daisy - Bose Customer Support
Terrible
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounded really bad. Not sure why but the sound was really low.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we truly appreciate your feedback regarding the low sound volume on your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. We'd be happy to help you with that.
If the volume seems lower than expected, proper positioning is important. Please ensure the earbuds are worn correctly around the ear, as an improper fit can affect both sound quality and volume. We also recommend following the steps in our Poor Sound troubleshooting guide, which can help optimize audio performance and address volume concerns.
If the issue persists, please contact Bose Support for further assistance.
Troubleshooting Link:
https://bose.life/4fAG8iH
Bose Customer Support:
https://bose.life/4fAivH3
Cedrick - Bose Customer Support
Not worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Horrible when making phone calls they can’t hear you and after a year the right one stopped charging
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi Fernando, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that you're having trouble with call quality and that your right earbud stopped charging after a year. This is definitely not the experience or the longevity we want you to have with our Ultra Open Earbuds.
We want to help make this right. Please check out our troubleshooting guide here:
Microphone issue: https://bose.life/4p1ZgL5
Charging issue: https://bose.life/4oX7KTH
Daisy - Bose Customer Support
Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Dislike this earbuds no good to me i gave them to my husband and he don like them either nosie cancelation is awful
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello,
I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with your Ultra Open Earbuds.
Please note that they don't have noise cancellation due to their form factor, being open earbuds. You will then be able to hear your surroundings, as well as your music.
Best regards,
Lau - Bose Customer Support
Needs Work
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Disappointed. Difficult to place in ear. People often complain that they can’t hear me on calls.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Sorry to hear of your disappointment with your Ultra Open Earbuds! If you're having trouble wearing them, our guide here should help: https://support.bose.com/s/article/ult-headphoneopn-wearing-and-adjusting-your-earbuds---ka08c000001brkkaai?language=en_US. As for calls, one thing to try is ensuring you're using the latest firmware; Bose released version 4.0.22 to improve the customer's experience on calls. Therefore, head to the Bose app and check for any updates to your earbuds. I hope this information is useful! Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
Good not great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are nice that they don’t have to stick them in your ear, however, they are difficult to get into the correct position to hear they way I am used to listening to my headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello, Michael,
We appreciate your feedback. It's great to hear that you appreciate the design of the headphones, but we understand that finding the perfect fit can be challenging. We recommend seeing this article in order to ensure the perfect fit: https://bose.life/4a1X6T0. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us.
Eric V. - Bose Customer Support
Not received free YouTube premium for 3 months
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this product at jersey city best buy store , when I buy it they said you get 3 months free YouTube subscription, but not received yet , it’s been a month now , I tried calling customer service but they did not help me . Not worth buying products from jersey city Best Buy , and I feel the staff at this location are not customer friendly .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendEhh
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for my wife. These are not good for talking on the phone. Otherwise it’s as described but disappointed about the microphone!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hello Julian,
We're sorry to hear that the microphone didn't meet your expectations for phone calls. While our product description outlines the features and capabilities of the headphones, we understand the importance of clear communication during calls. We recommend visiting our article in order to address the microphone issue: https://bose.life/431eULD. If you have any further questions or the issue persists, please reach out to our customer support team.
Kind Regards,
Eric V. - Bose Customer Support
ok returned same day
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this is an ok product . if you wanna be nosey and hear people talking and wanna be aware of your surroundings get them. i still prefer the airpod pro .
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi Jovana, I'm sorry to hear you returned your Ultra Open Earbuds as you weren't fully keen on the open-ear design. This design enables the listener to hear their favorite content whilst maintaining awareness of the world around them. If you'd prefer a product that allows you to block out as much or as little of the outside world as you like, I'd recommend our in-ear noise-cancelling solutions. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy! Really excited to have the this in my daily life from to personal. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Good yet the price point doesn’t align with sound.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good yet the price point is way too high for the Level of quality. The sound during a phone call is absolutely horrendous. The fitment I’ve grown accustomed to but still is less than functional during vigorous exercise. Battery life and change time is great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .I'm glad you're enjoying the battery life of your Ultra Open Earbuds, and that you've grown accustomed to their fit most of the time. Though these earbuds won't provide quite the same experience as earbuds that sit directly in the ear canal, we'd like to assist and advise on the points you've raised. Please contact our support team here: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support
Awful microphone and horribly overpriced
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.microphone quality is terrible. Most of the time it sounds like you are in a cave. Also, Bose has a 90 day return policy, Best Buy is 15 days (and bose will not honor 3rd party purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose Support
Posted .Hi StevenK, thank you for sharing your feedback. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature two microphones in each earbud, and wearing them properly can greatly improve call quality. Blocked microphones may cause poor sound quality for the listener on the other end of the call. Please ensure the microphones are not obstructed by headwear and that the earbuds are positioned correctly on each ear. You can check out this helpful guide for more information on how to wear them properly: https://bose.life/3R81GdV
Regarding returns, Bose offers a 90‑day return policy for purchases made directly through Bose. For items purchased through third‑party retailers such as Best Buy, their return policy applies, in this case, 15 days. Unfortunately, Bose is unable to override or extend third‑party policies, so we encourage you to work directly with the retailer where the purchase was made.
We appreciate your input and hope this helps improve your experience.
Jelyn - Bose Customer Support