Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

32 reviews

Jun, 2025

Positive
sound (22)
comfort (16)
design (9)
reliability (5)
usability (3)

Negative
price (15)
durability (2)
noise isolation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 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. People really like the usability and reliability. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the bass quality and portability. The noise isolation and durability get negative comments.

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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 : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Review

The pricey Bose Ultra Open Earbuds produce expansive sound and have a unique design that lets you stay aware of your surroundings.

Feb, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris Welch 6 8 8 8 8 8 (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 : Jada Jones (zdnet.com)

I replaced my Bose Ultra Open with these Shokz earbuds - they're an even better deal

Shokz is finally joining the clip-on earbud market with the OpenDots One, promising more battery life, durability, and better sound than its biggest competitor.

The Shokz OpenDots One are a solid open-ear earbuds option for people who want better sound and software features than what cheaper, lower quality options can offer, without paying $300 for Bose's Ultra Open buds. Shokz's option promises more battery...

May, 2025

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Expert review by : Nina Raemont (zdnet.com)

These Bose clip-on earbuds made me a believer in the form factor (and they're on sale)

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...

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Jack Wallen (zdnet.com)

These budget earbuds turned an audiophile into an open-ear believer

Ear clip-style earbuds are growing in popularity, and the Soundpeats PearlClip Pro show why - with impressive audio quality and a comfortable, secure fit.

These types of earbuds are best used for two types of people:

Apr, 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.

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.

Oct, 2024

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