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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
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alaScore 94

28 reviews

Apr, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviews about the usability and reliability are generally positive. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical opinions about the noise isolation and durability. There are mixed opinions on the bass quality and portability.

sound, comfort, design, reliability, usability

price, durability, noise isolation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: the weird design works

 

Bose's unusual take on wireless earbud design provides access to music and the world around you.

Comfy, glasses-friendly shape Open, airy sound Excellent controls Impressive spatial audio Doesn't block your ears

Expensive No wireless charging No Bluetooth Multipoint (yet)

“The Ultra Open Earbuds' quirky design could be the shape of things to come.”

Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : Chris Welch 6 (theverge.com)

Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are its boldest, most unique earbuds yet

 

Bose's new earbuds have a clip-on design and attach to your outer ear without blocking your ear canal. This allows you to always hear the outside world along with your music.

I don’t doubt that creating a wholly new earbud form factor required comprehensive research and engineering. In fact, I know it did, so stay tuned for more on that in the future. But if Bose wants the Ultra Open Earbuds to avoid the same fate as its...

Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (wired.com)

Review: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

 

These pricey and somewhat glitchy Bose wireless earbuds let in all the sound to keep you safe in any situation.

Innovative, small, and comfy design. Clear, warm, and relatively detailed sound. Stylish (if odd) aesthetic. Solid controls, including volume control by default. Wraparound hinge stays put under duress. Good battery playback time. Google Fast Pair and...

Very expensive for open earbuds. Some software quirks. Require physical adjustment for the best sound. Spatial audio effect is just OK. No wireless charging support.

Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : Mark Anthony Ramirez (laptopmag.com)

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Fashion, function, and fidelity are a powerful combo

 

Opening eyes to the open-ear experience

High-end design throughout ; Excellent audiophile performance ; High-quality audio ; Good battery life ; Excellent free app

Not for everyone

If you crave exceptional audio quality without sacrificing awareness or style, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds offer a revolutionary listening experience at a premium price.

Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

One of the most comfortable earbuds I've tested is on sale - including the newest colorway

 

The Bose Ultra Open earbuds feature fantastic sound quality with reliable ambient awareness. They're perfect for outdoor exercise, and they're $50 off right now.

If you are looking for a pair of earbuds that puts spatial awareness at the top of the priority list, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are the way to go. I'd recommend these to outdoor exercisers, but I'd also recommend them to anybody who listens to music...

Mar, 2025
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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

The best open earbuds I've run in are on sale for $50 less

 

The Bose Ultra Open earbuds feature fantastic sound quality and reliable ambient awareness, perfect for outdoor exercise. Plus, they're $50 off right now.

If you are looking for a pair of earbuds that puts spatial awareness at the top of the priority list, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are the way to go. I'd recommend these to outdoor exercisers, but I'd also recommend them to anybody who listens to music...

Nov, 2024
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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

These luxury open earbuds are the ones I love running in -- and they're still on sale after Prime Day

 

The newest Ultra Open earbuds from Bose feature fantastic sound quality and reliable ambient awareness, and continue to be discounted after October Prime Day.

If you are looking for a pair of earbuds that puts spatial awareness at the top of the priority list, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are the way to go. I'd recommend these to outdoor exercisers, but I'd also recommend them to anybody who listens to music...

Oct, 2024
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Expert review by : Oliver Haslam (appleinsider.com)

Bose Ultra Open wireless earbuds review: Great, but buy AirPods instead

 

For the last few months now I've been using Apple's (AirPods 4 (ANC), but alongside those, I've been testing another pair of wireless earbuds as well. The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are expensive and weird, and I kinda love them — but you probably...

Feb, 2025
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Expert review by (androidcentral.com)

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Are these the best open earbuds you can buy?

 

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are feature-rich and aesthetically striking. We think they're well worth the cost, but the price may be a deterrent for some. Bose Ultra Open earbuds are the gold standard

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Taylor Kerns (androidpolice.com)

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Niche appeal

 

Bose's new earbuds are as unusual as they look, but you might love them

Surprisingly good audio quality ; Doesn't block out the world around you ; Unusual form factor is very comfortable

Expensive ; Not suitable for noisy environments ; Missing expected convenience features

Feb, 2024
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