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Bose - x Kendra Scott Ultra Open Earbuds - Mother of Pearl
Average customer rating
4.4
(4,246 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,246 reviews
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2,753
4 Stars
772
3 Stars
387
2 Stars
177
1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Bose - x Kendra Scott Ultra Open Earbuds - Mother of Pearl
Customer Rating
5
The Ultimate Openness Experience!
on February 27, 2024
Posted by: rish2jain
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are amazing for music lovers like me who want to enjoy rich, immersive sound without blocking out the world (or blocking out their loved ones!). They fit comfortably and securely around your ears (way more comfortable compared to other premium headphones), and have long battery life. These open earbuds are perfect for running, working, or relaxing with your favorite tunes.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
Nice Product
on February 27, 2024
Posted by: Thumtac
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
Pleased with the quality of the Bose sound from the open ear style. I used them during various lines of work and they were a snug fit, with no trouble of them falling out. I had to get adjusted to the partial noise cancelation as I've always had a pair of Bose QCs. Also the find my buds feature on these would be a plus being I'm always on the go or doing Active work.
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Customer Rating
5
Worth it if traditional buds don’t fit
on February 27, 2024
Posted by: Neil2001
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I received the Bose open earbuds as a product test and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. They are unlike any other earbuds I have ever used, as they do not go inside your ear canal, but rather sit on the outer edge of your ear. This means that they do not block out any ambient noise, which is great for situational awareness and safety, especially when I use them at the gym or go for a run. They also do not fall out of my ears, which is a common problem I have with other earbuds.
The sound quality of the Bose open earbuds is amazing, as expected from Bose. They deliver crisp and clear audio, with balanced bass and treble. The battery life is also impressive, as they last for up to 8 hours on a single charge. The Bluetooth connection is stable and reliable, and the controls are easy to use.
The only downside of the Bose open earbuds is that they take some time to get used to. At first, they felt a bit awkward and uncomfortable on my ears, and I was worried that they would slip off. But after a few days of wearing them, I got used to the fit and feel, and they became very comfortable and secure. I also had to adjust the volume and equalizer settings on my phone to get the best sound experience.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Bose open earbuds to anyone who is looking for a unique and innovative way to listen to music, podcasts, or calls. They are perfect for the gym, as they do not interfere with your workout, and they let you hear your surroundings. They are also great for everyday use, as they are lightweight and durable. They are definitely worth a try!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Open Ear Earbuds
on February 26, 2024
Posted by: Nola
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
Why I got these headphones: I work in a lab, occasionally work out and walk outside. I do not like having anything in or completely over my ears for that long
Pros: Great balanced audio in immersion, can be worn without blocking out the world. Very comfortable and can be worn for a while
Cons: Hard to know how to position them right off the bat but once you find a place that works for you, they are great. My optimal position for audio overlapped with an earring I have but thankfully it is healed enough that it can handle the slight pressure.
Great use cases (in my opinion): work tasks, running outside, playing ambient calm sounds for stress, most music
Less great use case: Playing (really) loud music or audio for when you need to block out the world or your own thoughts
Pros: Great balanced audio in immersion, can be worn without blocking out the world. Very comfortable and can be worn for a while
Cons: Hard to know how to position them right off the bat but once you find a place that works for you, they are great. My optimal position for audio overlapped with an earring I have but thankfully it is healed enough that it can handle the slight pressure.
Great use cases (in my opinion): work tasks, running outside, playing ambient calm sounds for stress, most music
Less great use case: Playing (really) loud music or audio for when you need to block out the world or your own thoughts
Response from bose.comBy Jack, Customer Support, February 26, 2024
Hey Nola, We are so glad to hear you are enjoying the great balanced Audio of the Bose Ultra Earbuds!
If you are having a hard time finding the right position, here is a quick guide on how to get the best possible fit https://bose.life/49mw34H.
If you run into any issues, please reach out to support and we’ll be happy to help!
https://bose.life/globalsupport
Thanks
If you are having a hard time finding the right position, here is a quick guide on how to get the best possible fit https://bose.life/49mw34H.
If you run into any issues, please reach out to support and we’ll be happy to help!
https://bose.life/globalsupport
Thanks
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Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly Great Sound with these Open Earbuds
on February 25, 2024
Posted by: MacOsa
Length of ownership:1 month
I was a bit skeptical when I first opened the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and examined them. I use Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II everyday, so how would the Ultra Open Earbuds compare? I was surprised what great sound these open earbuds deliver.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME –
I am an IT Consultant and work long days with a lot of video and teleconferencing. I enjoy audio books, jazz and popular music. I am a bike rider and a rower and I enjoy cooking as a hobby.
USE CASE
I have been using the Ultra Open Earbuds for a few weeks now. I really love them, mainly because I can wear them all day without feeling them at all and they deliver high quality sound. In fact, they are so comfortable that I literally forget that I am wearing them. I have worn them while working, cooking, doing chores in and out of the house, relaxing and exercising.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME –
I am an IT Consultant and work long days with a lot of video and teleconferencing. I enjoy audio books, jazz and popular music. I am a bike rider and a rower and I enjoy cooking as a hobby.
USE CASE
I have been using the Ultra Open Earbuds for a few weeks now. I really love them, mainly because I can wear them all day without feeling them at all and they deliver high quality sound. In fact, they are so comfortable that I literally forget that I am wearing them. I have worn them while working, cooking, doing chores in and out of the house, relaxing and exercising.
These will be my go to on a daily basis.
Through all the occasions of use, listening to a podcast or book or taking a phone call in a loud environment (i.e., the mall) proved to be most challenging and required me to turn up the volume beyond the normal level.
PROS/CONS.
Through all the occasions of use, listening to a podcast or book or taking a phone call in a loud environment (i.e., the mall) proved to be most challenging and required me to turn up the volume beyond the normal level.
PROS/CONS.
PROS –
The brand name means quality sound and manufacturing and they live up to their name.
They provide great sound in a quiet or moderately loud environment
There are actual buttons on these earbuds that control volume, pause, skip, answer calls, change modes or, most importantly, switch devices. I’ve never had such a functional pair of earbuds – extremely easy to use. (I haven’t hung up on one person accidentally which I have done with every other pair of earbuds I’ve ever owned).
The brand name means quality sound and manufacturing and they live up to their name.
They provide great sound in a quiet or moderately loud environment
There are actual buttons on these earbuds that control volume, pause, skip, answer calls, change modes or, most importantly, switch devices. I’ve never had such a functional pair of earbuds – extremely easy to use. (I haven’t hung up on one person accidentally which I have done with every other pair of earbuds I’ve ever owned).
They are lightweight and extremely comfortable.
I enjoy using them while still being able to hear what is happening around me.
The new immersion mode is fantastic. It puts the sound in front of you which may seem odd, but really puts you in the middle of the sound. It’s just amazing that this can happen with open earbuds.
CONS –
The unusual design takes some moving around and fiddling to find the best fit for my ear and to achieve the best sound. This process wasn’t truly intuitive.
There are times when I want to be able to hear my surrounds and other times when I want to close out extraneous noise. When my task requires total focus/concentration (i.e. listening to a book, work phone call), I prefer my noise cancelling Quiet Comfort Earbuds II
The unusual design takes some moving around and fiddling to find the best fit for my ear and to achieve the best sound. This process wasn’t truly intuitive.
There are times when I want to be able to hear my surrounds and other times when I want to close out extraneous noise. When my task requires total focus/concentration (i.e. listening to a book, work phone call), I prefer my noise cancelling Quiet Comfort Earbuds II
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
The Space Age Has Really Arrived!
on February 24, 2024
Posted by: S
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
Wow! 5 star-worth for the unique space age design alone! In fact, that's my nickname for these Bose buds: "Space Age!" The design is truly unique in a world of mainstream earbud styling. While stunning to look at, almost akin to jewelry, it took me a minute to figure out how to wear them! I had to watch tutorials, which Bose helpfully provides. I kept trying to stick them IN my ear canal rather than ON my ear like an ear cuff. I thought they would fall out, but they didn't. In fact, the way they wrap felt as secure if not more secure than the in-ear buds. Important caveat: these are not noise cancelling like quiet comfort and other Bose buds. I always use my Bose noise cancelling buds for traveling. I cannot fly without them! These will not replace those. While they aren't noise cancelling, they do a solid job of immersing the listener in the audio. For reference, they are nowhere near as transparent as the "Aware" mode on the Bose noise cancelling--much more opaque than that setting. In terms of safety, these cannot be more highly recommended. It's just not safe to be completely oblivious to surroundings while walking in traffic or in crowded places. These allow awareness while providing truly amazing Bose immersive sound. The modes are interesting--the still and motion are too cool. The audio stays centered even when moving your head back and forth in "Still" and "Motion" throws the sound out in front! The immersive mode does take some getting used to, but the option for regular (Bose regular, that is) stereo sound is always an option. Overall, for me, other than on an airplane, I will be turning to these beautiful Space Age buds for my daily activities--walking the dog, exercising, listening to audio books, and watching movies on my computer when hubby is sleeping!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
Fun new design for quiet environments
on February 23, 2024
Posted by: Em
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
These earcuffs are great for office-type use. They have good sound quality in quiet environments and are great if you want to listen to something and also be able to hear people around you. For this reason, they aren't great in very loud environments and some sound bleeds out if you're listening at full volume (don't do that). Just consider how you intend to use them since they don't block out all sound. I just sometimes need something to block sound so I don't get overstimulated. They are comfortable for a good while, but probably not like an entire workday without breaks.
The immersive audio feature is cool, but I'm not sure when I would use that either. If you are into trying new things and features these could be for you! I do like them throughout the work day when people come up to chat every once and a while and I don't have to remove them from my ears. And they look like a cool ear cuff accessory.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing sound and comfort. Next level earbuds
on February 22, 2024
Posted by: Frank K
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I went ALL IN and wore them for days for many hours. I was amazed at the sound quality and ability to hear the world around me. It's tough to explain but they are loud enough to block out sound but not completely noise-canceling. Running/biking but need to hear cars or horns or at home/work when you have to pay attention to phones or a child. The open earbud is perfect for when you still need to pay attention to your surroundings.
2. SOUND: The sound is amazing and the immersion sound (surround sound) is very cool. You can hear background sounds like being in a theater or concert. Perfect clarity and good bass but lacks that in-ear/over-the-ear extreme bass for music.
3. COMFORT: The fit was weird at first because we are all used to the in-ear concept. Once they wrapped around the ear and settled in, I didn’t even know they were in. They are practically weightless and I only took them off to charge. Great battery life.
4: In the Bose App., I loved that I could switch between devices, connectivity was quick and easy. Nice feature.
OVERALL: These new concept earbuds have amazing sound I really like that they aren’t completely noise canceling. Great for interacting with surroundings while also enjoying personal background music You have to give them a chance and you will understand why they were created. Don’t be resistant to trying something new.
2. SOUND: The sound is amazing and the immersion sound (surround sound) is very cool. You can hear background sounds like being in a theater or concert. Perfect clarity and good bass but lacks that in-ear/over-the-ear extreme bass for music.
3. COMFORT: The fit was weird at first because we are all used to the in-ear concept. Once they wrapped around the ear and settled in, I didn’t even know they were in. They are practically weightless and I only took them off to charge. Great battery life.
4: In the Bose App., I loved that I could switch between devices, connectivity was quick and easy. Nice feature.
OVERALL: These new concept earbuds have amazing sound I really like that they aren’t completely noise canceling. Great for interacting with surroundings while also enjoying personal background music You have to give them a chance and you will understand why they were created. Don’t be resistant to trying something new.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com