I bought this to check it out as to sound , Bass and features compared to on ear and in ear phones that I owned .. verdict .. very comfortable , won’t even feel that it’s hanging on my ears . Only flaws so far is kept on cutting off during listening then troubleshooting was resetting it as recommended.
While the sound and comfort is very good, phone calls leave much to be desired. The mic picks up so much background noise to the point that your voice is overwhelmed and lost to others on the call. To be heard, be sure you take all calls inside in a quiet space, even then the mic quality is good on only a few calls. If this issue is fixed, these would be a truly great set of earbuds.
Response from bose.comBy Global Customer Service, August 1, 2024
Hi Joe, I'm glad you like the sound and comfort of your Ultra Open Earbuds! If your mic is picking up a lot of background noise even when you're in a quiet environment, try installing firmware update 4.0.22 (or later), which was released to bring enhancements to your far-end call performance via improved voice pickup.
If this update doesn't fix the issue you're having on calls, please get in touch with us for further assistance: https://support.bose.com/s/get-help-landing-page?language=en_US.
I bought these a month / month and a half ago and have used them every day since. I work out several times a week with these and wear them walking around the city and on my commutes. They are great. Off the bat, I have to echo the connectivity issues that other reviewers stated. I experienced it more in the first couple of weeks - I haven’t had that much issue with it as of late, admittedly, but it is so annoying when they disconnect randomly. In my opinion, for $300 in 2024, Bluetooth connectivity should be the least of my worries… that’s why I took off one star. that being said, they do not budge AT ALL and the sound quality is amazing!! 4+ mile runs and they don’t budge an inch. I’m on the subway and despite their lack of noise-canceling I can hear my music perfectly clear on medium to high volume. They are so extremely comfortable there have been several times over the last couple of weeks where I’ve nearly entered the shower with them on because I completely forgot they were there. The product is great! Would recommend, especially if you’re into more experimental / newer products like this :)
I purchased my earbuds just a few weeks ago one of the smartest purchases. The reason why I say this because at my job, they allow us to use earbuds as long as you can hear the other person, but these are so convenient perfect fit.
I don’t usually do reviews, but I have to say that these are the best ear buds I have ever owned. I thought I would try them and likely send them back, so I have been very pleasantly surprised. The sound is amazing. I actually prefer them over the quiet comfort buds for sound and every day usability. They have a very nice, comfortable and secure fit. They sound terrific. I can still hear what is going on around me when needed, but the music takes the priority so you really hear what you want to and what you need to in a perfect balance. They are also very easy to use with controls that are simple. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase, and yes they are worth the money.