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Your price for this item is $199.00
The comparable value price is $299.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1857 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    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 find value in the Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds for their sound quality, comfort, and fit. Many appreciate the battery life and open-ear design, which allows them to hear their surroundings. However, some customers have expressed concerns about connectivity issues and low volume. A few also feel the product is overpriced.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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 1 out of 5 stars

    Ouch

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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 the concept of being able to listen to music and hear the world around you. The item itself was light weight and stayed on while moving around but after a while of wearing it my ears would hurt. The item put alot of pressure in one spot hurting me . The audio wasnt too bad but using it for calls was a no go. There was constant complaints that the other person on the call couldnt hear me. I ended up returning it. For the price it wasnt worth it . I expected better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome

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

    Awsome and really feel de change, i have other brand and is super different feel. Recomended

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Conversations software need work.

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

    Great idea very but need work. Music sounds great but when it comes to taking you can barely here your conversation and you sound far away to the person yiu talking to. Non of the background noise is block out

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thank you for your feedback on our product. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the concept and enjoy the music quality. However, we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the call quality. We understand the importance of clear communication during calls and effective noise cancellation. We recommend visiting this link in order to address the microphone pick-up issues: https://bose.life/431eULD. If you would like further assistance, please feel free to reach out to us.

      Eric V. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Bose Headphones

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

    Love these headphones. Such great volume and allows me to hear outside noise at the same time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wouldn't suggest

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

    The wearing needs significant improvement, it wraps around the ear, but the sound is poor, I've adjusted it many different ways, its not good

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the fit and sound quality of your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds haven’t met your expectations. We understand how important both comfort and audio performance are, especially with an open‑ear design.

      The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are designed to wrap gently around the ear for a secure, lightweight fit while delivering immersive sound through Bose OpenAudio technology. This design allows you to stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying clear audio, all without placing pressure inside the ear canal.

      Because fit plays a major role in sound quality with open‑ear earbuds. To help address the low sound quality and fit concerns, please refer to the link below and try the recommended steps.

      https://bose.life/3NPeSmD
      https://bose.life/4kgR8nn

      Cedrick - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Open ear headphones are amazing!

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

    Love the style on these! I have always struggled with having earpieces in my ear and these help me still enjoy wearing headphones but not closing off my ears.

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

    Insane!!!

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

    Absolutely incredible set of earbuds. Definitely pricy, but there truly one of a kind.

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

    Excellent

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    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
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Just bought for the aesthetic

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    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 friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      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 bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good ear buds

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    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 friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Terrible phone calls

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

    Phone calls are terrible but otherwise good buy to listen music.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you’re enjoying the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for music. Ultra Open Earbuds combine an innovative open‑ear design, rich Open Audio sound, and all‑day comfort, their cuff-like fit keeps your ears open to the world while delivering private, immersive audio. If you’re experiencing microphone issues, please follow the troubleshooting steps in the provided link: https://bose.life/3LXUSNK

      NJ - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Really loose

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

    I use my earbuds for phone calls although the sound was good when properly positioned which was always difficult to get, the person on the other line can hear everything. Not worth the price tag

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Thanks for your review! The Ultra Open Earbuds can be used to make and take calls, so if you're having related issues, please get in touch so we can troubleshoot these with you: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    I liked the product and the fast costumer service as well the quality

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn’t have noise cancellation

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

    Great for just listening to music not good for loud areas or working is a loud environment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi there! Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback, we’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the earbuds while listening to music. The Open Earbuds are designed to keep you connected to your surroundings, so they don’t include noise cancellation or block out external sounds. This allows you to enjoy your music while staying aware of what’s happening around you.
      That said, they do feature automatic volume control, which you can enable through the Bose app. This smart feature adjusts your music volume based on changes in your environment, helping you maintain a consistent listening experience whether things get quiet or loud. Hope this helps! Kurt - 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to paired

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

    Very good product, easy to paired and the app is really helpful

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bose

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

    When you talk with other people they can hear you and they hear all the background noise. They are comfortable that’s about it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hi Debra,

      I'm happy to see that you love the comfort of the earbuds. For calls, please make sure the earbuds are correctly positioned (https://bose.life/4a1X6T0) to make sure your voice is clearly picked up. I'd also ask you to contact us https://bose.life/contact if required.

      Nic - Bose Customer Support bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ear plugs ever .!!!

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    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 friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy accidents

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    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 friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I expected more

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

    Initially they sounded great. The second time i used them they would go in an out of phase making it sound like i was in a tunnel. I’lm stick with my quiet comfort ultra headphones instead.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose Support
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      Hello Maeser, I am sorry to hear the audio of your Bose ultra Open earbuds haven't met your expectations.
      If the audio is cutting in and out while being used, resyncing the earbuds may help with this, you can find the steps for this here https://bose.life/3T7dNW2
      If you run into any issues, please reach out to support and we’ll be happy to help!
      https://bose.life/globalsupport

      Thanks
      Jack - Bose Customer Support bose