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Bose - Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds - Driftwood Sand
Average customer rating
4.4
(3,627 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,627 reviews
5 Stars
2,335
4 Stars
664
3 Stars
333
2 Stars
154
1 Star
141
Customer Reviews for Bose - Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Open Earbuds - Driftwood Sand
Customer Rating
4
The solution for small ear canals
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Bbl
These earbuds solve all the problems I have with all other headphones types, which has been revolutionary for me. But the lack of certain features for the price is very disappointing.
To elaborate: I have extremely narrow ear canals and in-ear style earbuds just don't fit, period. Even with the smallest tips, I experience a lot of discomfort and cannot wear them long. Over-ear headphones are better, but impractical for most activities. I've tried bone conduction, but they really only work while I'm exercising, as I find the buzzing against my temples bothersome if I'm on a quiet room. I like being able to hear the world around me, so noise cancelling is not a feature I care about. I tried some other types of open ear headphones, like the new shokz, but the over the ear style hurt after a while.
To be clear, I own or have tried: air pods pro, pixel buds pro, shokz openrun bone conduction, Shokz openfit air, Bose QC35, and Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
These Bose Open Earbuds are perfect! Super comfortable, great sound, they keep my ear canals open and dry, and I can happily wear them for several hours at work. The fact that they look more like jewelry than an electronic device is a definite bonus. If someone comes up to me I just pause the music and talk with them. They never even notice I am wearing earbuds. It makes me feel more approachable.
But here is the downside, and why I dropped a star: they are buggy. They constantly disappear from the Bose headphones app on my phone (even while still playing music). I never know how much battery is in the case- the app doesn't tell you (my pixel buds and apple airpods both tell you the case battery life). The case doesn't charge wirelessly.
For the extremely high price, I expected more.
They would have lost a second star, but the recent update did allow for connecting to two devices at once, so that saved them. Here's hoping Bose continues to release updates that improves connectivity, and allows us to see how much battery is left in the case.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Januaria
I bought this amazing device more than a month ago from authorized seller in Indonesia. I am super glad that I bought this. It never fails me since day one I clip them on to my ears. I wear them on daily, morning and evening, Monday to Friday when I commute in LRT to/from work. This device worths every penny.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Great sound
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Saltburnlad
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:6 months
I have been a long time Bose user and love these earbuds. Great sound quality without losing awareness of surroundings.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
3
Not the greatest
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: T O
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:3 months
When I try to play music through my Garmin watch, sometimes the connection is poor and the music skips or crackles, or the connection drops altogether. Other times it works fine, but i feel like if that’s going to happen I have to restart my watch, and shut down my phone before putting in the earbuds. I just wish it would work seamlessly but unfortunately it does not.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
I love these
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Kana11
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:3 months
I have had these for a while now, and needed them for work. I like them, as I can hear my music and safely work in the shop.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
The Best of Both Worlds
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: CurtJazz
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:6 months
I was skeptical when I first purchased these earbuds but now I am a huge fan. They give me the best of both worlds: the sound that I expect from Bose and the ability to hear what’s going on around me. I wear them all day in the office. Very comfortable as well.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Worth Every Penny!
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: Dailey80
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:6 months
All my co-workers ask me if it was worth the money? It seems too expensive. Every time i say “worth every penny”. The sound unlike any of the other headphones I’ve purchased. Along with the app and all of the adjustments available, I continue to stand behind the Bose name.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
From Sleep Token and George Strait — everything so
on September 14, 2024
Posted by: amorfati
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
I bought my earbuds a few weeks ago and I’ve been so pleased with them. They fit beautifully and the audio features are wonderful. I can immerse myself in my music but still have access to the world around me. My husband loves that we can have conversations at the gym now that do not involve me pressing pause on my music or turning down the volume to be able to hear him. They are surprisingly comfortable and customized fit works great. I have an unusual ear piercing (anti-tragus) that I thought might be an issue but it’s not. Highly recommended!
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