Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

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.”

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.

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

Musical, entertaining sound ; Good sense of timing ; Surprisingly solid, weighty bass ; Comfortable fit

Relatively expensive by earbuds standards ; Not the last word in clarity or detail ; Call quality could be better

For a first attempt, it’s hard not to be impressed by the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. They’re well-executed in terms of design and an enjoyable listen

Very little sound leakage ; Intuitive to wear and use ; Immersive Audio capabilities

Premium price ; Uneven-feeling weight distribution

Bose's attempt at the open-ear form factor is a great success from our early testing, The sound is incredible, the earbuds are comfortable and easy to wear, and they don't shift during runs despite a few threatening wobbles. The high price tag is a...

Budget friendly alternative to Bose option ; Great, clear everyday sound ; Subtle design ; Clear microphone quality

No automatic pause when you take out of ear ; Slight compression at high volumes ; Slightly large around ears, even with added grips

Soundcore's 30i clip-on buds, like the Bose Open-Ultra buds are subtle, comfortable, and sit outside the ear instead of within. They pack great, every day sound, a top-teir microphone, and secure fit for only $70.

Comfortable and eye-catching ; Engaging audio with Snapdragon Sound ; Auto-volume works very well

Open fit impacts Immersive Audio ; Expensive compared to rivals ; Some durability concerns

The Ultra Open Earbuds won’t be everyone’s cup of tea aesthetically, nor are they as versatile as the noise-cancelling QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds . Those buds let you switch from near silence to full transparency at the press of a button and would be...