Bose Ultra Open Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) - White

These Open Earbuds are worth considering

I have been using my open earbuds for a couple of weeks. I mainly listen to audio books while i'm out walking. Occasionally I listen to music. The earbuds are comfortable to wear though slightly fiddly to put on. Once on, however, they stay in place and provide a good quality of sound. Inevitably, the buds struggle a bit when out and about with traffic passing by. Away from such external noise I find them very clear. Given the buds sit externally to the inner ear the sound quality is very good and as with other Bose products I have, these buds offer a broad range of sound including a decent base. I like the button on each bud that controls the many functions. It is much easier to skip or pause a track, answer a call, increase/decrease the level of sound etc. than use some kind of touch sensitive surface used by other manufacturers. These are very good buds with some limitations. They are expensive at full price.

Woody

The sound quality is brilliant

I wish it felt a bit more sturdy on my ear! I have long hair and there is always a risk of them falling out especially if I use the controls to answer calls or turn the volume up and down. The sound quality is brilliant and can’t be faulted!

Sally

Great sound, true open design and great call mics

This is really worth the money. Spectacular music quality, and the sound is projected from such a location that makes it heard better than what my experience has been with open ear buds from others. These Bose really give you a true Bose open ear experience with the sound quality in would expect. I tested the microphones in calls in central London and apparently my feedback has been that they match the quality of my dedicated long boom single piece that I use for calls. I personally also love the design, techno jewellery style, but that's my personal view.

Luca KMS

Great Catch!

The Ultra Open Earbuds were delivered to me a few weeks ago, and I must say that my initial experience with them was not at all disappointing. I am certain that each person has a distinctive viewpoint on their preferences, whether they are a fitness enthusiast or a daily wearer. As a cardio and gym user, I favour this alternative because it enables you to remain aware of your surroundings while participating in physical activity and listening to music with a heavy bass and a crystal-clear sound. This decision is subjective, as I qualify for both categories. Once they have been worn, the earbuds are the most stable and adaptable. Particularly when conducting circuits on the gym floor or running on diverse terrain, they are exceedingly secure when worn around the ears. I would recommend them to anyone who is contemplating investing in them for fitness or for daily use.

Juntex

Great earbuds, sound quality, and stunning design

Great Earbuds with fantastic sound quality whilst maintaining a connection to the outside World! Their open design also eliminates the amplification of sounds whilst eating or swallowing and listening to music or audio books. They are very comfortable to wear and easy to put on and remove. No noise cancelling which may be an issue on public transport or in noisy areas. Overall a great product.

ChrisTR

Great Gadget!

I received the product a few weeks ago, and from my experience as a first-time user of Ultra Open Earbuds, it is not at all bad. I am confident that each individual has their own unique perspective on what they prefer, whether it be from a fitness enthusiast or a daily wearer. As a cardio and gym enthusiast, it allows me to remain cognisant of my surroundings while engaging in physical activity and listening to crystal-clear music with a heavy bass sound system. The earbuds are the most stable and versatile in terms of their ease of installation once you have experimented with them on your ears for the first time. They are exceedingly secure when worn around the ears, particularly when conducting circuits training on the gym floor or running on diverse terrain. I would recommend them to anyone who is considering investing in them for fitness or for regular daily use.

Juntex

Everyday Earbuds

The Ultra Open Earbuds Gen 2 are an additional addition to the collection of BOSE gadgets. I do prefer the earbuds for working out because they are securely attached to the ears, and you still have the ability to be aware of your surroundings, particularly for public road runners. For those contemplating an investment, the sound quality is consistent with that of any other BOSE device, featuring crystal-clear music and deep bass. While it may be more expensive than certain other earphones available, it is a worthwhile investment.

Juntex

All-Day Comfort, Excellent Clarity—Just Turn It Up

I’ve been really impressed with the Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen. I’m an all-day user, so I use them for a mix of music, podcasts and calls throughout the day. Comfort and a secure fit are really important to me, and these have been great on both fronts. They feel solid and stay in place without falling out or needing constant adjustment, which makes them easy to wear as part of my everyday routine. The clarity of sound is excellent. Music sounds clear in both stereo and immersive modes, and spoken audio comes through really well when listening to podcasts. I’ve also been very impressed with the call quality, which is a big positive given how often I use them for calls. The main thing I’d improve is the volume at the top end. The clarity is there, but I sometimes want a little more volume than the maximum setting provides. A wireless charging case would also be a great addition, making charging more convenient for someone who uses them throughout the day. Overall, I’m really pleased with the fit, sound clarity and call quality. A bit more maximum volume and wireless charging would make an already very good experience even better.

Rmerch

My new favourite headphones!!

Having used a variety of Bose headphones over the years, the sound quality of these earbuds didn’t disappoint. I use my earbuds while travelling on public transport or out walking so the open style was excellent as I felt more aware of my surroundings but didn’t feel they compromised on the quality of sound. You do need to increase the volume a fair bit if traffic is heavy but the control buttons were quite responsive and I never had issues hearing my music. I also wore them at lunch at work and colleagues could not hear anything so the privacy is surprisingly good for the open style. I often struggle with sleep and enjoy a little music to help me relax but as a side sleeper it can be uncomfortable wearing headphones. These earbuds were very comfortable to wear, even while lying down. They’re very light and you hardly notice you’re wearing them but they’re also a close fit so you don’t have to worry about them falling off/out while out and about. I really enjoyed the addition of the Cinematic mode with these 2nd gen earbuds - it adds extra depth and richness to my music and enhances the experience. Call quality for making/receiving calls with the earbuds was improved vs the first gen earbuds too. The battery life is great and I like that the app shows the charge level of the case as well as each earbud. I would prefer if there was a charge indicator for each earbud in the case like the previous generation had but it’s not been an issue in practical terms. My one real chagrin is the slight gap between the two halves of the case - it serves no purpose as the case opens easily and just makes the finish a little less sleek. No impact on the performance of the product but just a personal dislike for me! The case itself is perfectly palm sized and I like that the usb-c connection is now on the side instead of the bottom. The earbuds look sleek and are very soft and flexible ensuring a comfortable fit. Just need a silicone case to be available to prevent scratching as I take my earbuds in my bag every day - hopefully this will be available soon! Overall, an excellent product and I’m delighted with my new earbuds. I would definitely recommend to anyone who uses earbuds on the move on a daily basis but is not looking for a noise cancelling option.

Seahawk14

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen

As a regulator commuter (train) and someone that enjoys physical exercise I was interested to see how these Earbuds lived up to my expectations and to be fair they were pretty good. The sound, as with all Bose products that I have heard, was almost a given but actually I felt these really excelled. In particular I found the immersive audio setting was ideal for commuting and exercise as the sound seemed to follow you around irrespective of your environment. The sound itself was strong and true and the ability to adjust some of the settings was useful although I would have liked to see more pre-set features depending on the type of music e.g. indie, pop, rock etc. With any headphone that you are going to wear out and about (particularly at this price) you want to be sure they are going to remain in place and not fall off. I had no concerns at all with these. They wrap around your ear in a snug fit without ever feeling pinched or tight (see photo). I found them very comfortable to wear and could easily forget that I had them in place. Being open earbuds they are going to let in outside / external noise, that is arguably the whole point. If you want earphones that are noise cancelling these are not for you. I found I could listen to music on a train without any issues and without having to crank the music up to a ridiculous volume. However, if you are at the platform as the train arrives the noise will drown out the music. As a runner I liked being able to hear what is going on around me, particularly if I am running at night or alone. In that respect these worked really well. I could still hear the music but also external sounds. One feature that might be useful (for the developers) is for an option for the music to automatically turn down if they detect you are in a conversation. Another feature I liked was the button on both Earbuds that allowed you to pause audio, skip to next track etc. The buttons on these are plenty big enough to press easily on the move, with either hand, without having to use incredible levels of dexterity or a specific touch in a tiny area. These were 'big' buttons!. Overall, I thought these were a really good set of earphones. You have the security / certainty of Bose technology and audio with a product that performs really well. If you want noise cancelling these aren't for you, but if you want to listen to music or a podcast while taking in some external noise then these are for you.

Bluenoseknows