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  • OPEN YOUR EARS TO THE WORLD: Hear all of what’s around you while enjoying rich, private sound; the wireless earbuds' open ear design says, “I can still hear you” while OpenAudio technology provides you with high-quality, private sound
  • BE IN THE MUSIC, ANYWHERE EVERYWHERE: With Bose Immersive Audio spatialized sound, these Bluetooth earbuds feel, look good, and bring you closer to your music, so you’re not only listening, you’re in it
  • FEELS GOOD, STAYS PUT: The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light-as-air-grip, simply hook it gently around the back of your ear and you’ll stay open to the world around you with these comfortable earbuds
  • WATER RESISTANCE WITH IPX4: Get splashed on, dripped on, sprayed on. No worries here. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can handle it. Acoustic mesh keeps out moisture and debris, so you can keep on listening
  • NEVER MISS A BEAT: With up to 7 hours of play time (up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio)*, up to 48 hours of standby***, and the included charging case provides up to an extra 2.5 full charges of power**, you’re equipped with long-lasting battery life
  • HANDS-FREE, HASSLE-FREE SWITCHING: Bluetooth multipoint offers seamless, uninterrupted listening. Switch between your phone, your laptop, and other devices with ease — all without missing a moment
  • PRESS, PLAY, ENJOY: Simple button controls on these earbuds with microphone make it easy to switch between stereo and immersive modes, giving you instant command; with just a press, effortlessly control your music and answer calls

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How do I setup my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?

Download and install the free Bose app from your mobile device's app store. The Bose app lets you set up and control your product from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.

How do I connect my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds to my Bluetooth device?

1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device

2. With the case open, and both earbuds inside, press and hold on the button on the back of the case until the light slowly blinks blue

3. Select the earbuds from the list of available devices

How do I update the firmware/software of my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?

Updating the earbuds: When an update is available, the Bose app automatically downloads it. Tap Install Update.

Updating the case: Go to btu.bose.com and connect with the USB-C cable.

How do I reset my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?

Place both earbuds in the charging case.

With the charging case open, press and hold the button on the back of the case for 20 seconds until the earbud status light blinks white 2 times, slowly blink blue, and then turn off.

How do I clear the Bluetooth pairing list?

Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds until you hear "Bluetooth device list cleared." Once cleared, your earbuds are ready to connect a new device. Then delete the earbuds from Bluetooth list on your device.

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4.04.0 out of 5 stars1,423
4.74.7 out of 5 stars25
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3.93.9 out of 5 stars142
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  • 2 Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
  • Charging Case
  • USB-C® (A to C) cable (12")
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    Product Description

    To the music lovers with a playlist for every mood and moment, meet your new obsession. Bose reinvented earbuds with OpenAudio technology that combines complete awareness of your surroundings with rich, private sound only you can hear. And with Bose Immersive Audio, the Bluetooth earbuds with microphone don’t just feel good and look good, they bring you closer to your music. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes music so you’re not only listening to the music. You’re in it. Designed for all-day wear you’ll never want to take off these comfortable earbuds. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature a flexible joint and a light-as-air-grip; you’ll forget you’re even wearing them. With up to 7 hours of play time (up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio)* or up to 48 hours of standby,*** you’re equipped with the power of long-lasting battery life. Plus, the included charging case provides up to an extra 2.5 full charges of power**, making it perfect for on-the-go charging. Simple button controls make it easy to manage your music and switch between stereo and immersive modes. Get splashed on, dripped on, sprayed on. No worries here. With an IPX4 environmental rating for water resistance, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds can handle it. Acoustic mesh keeps out moisture and debris, so you can keep on listening. Thanks to Bose SimpleSync technology, you can pair your wireless open ear headphones with Bose soundbars and speakers for personal TV listening with independent volume control.

    Customer reviews

    4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5
    1,423 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the fit of the headphones, saying it hugs their ear without discomfort. They also appreciate the small, discreet case and compact format. Customers also like the stability, comfort, and appearance. However, some customers differ on value, quality, sound quality, and connectivity.

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    212 customers mention "Comfort"182 positive30 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the clam shell grips on their ear comfortably, and the earbuds stay attached at their ears very comfortably. Some customers even say they barely felt them on their ears for 5+ hours.

    "...is different and good, the fit is pretty secure and won’t fall off, comfortable, immersive sound is a plus, turning off the immersive sound and they..." Read more

    "...8 hours, though I probably use them for 6 hours in total. • Comfort: You can’t feel them. I always forget I have them on...." Read more

    "...The comfort factor is 100%, you REALLY forget you have them on especially when you turn off music and forget about it until you touch your ears and..." Read more

    "...canal, no popping them out to hear someone talking to me, no uncomfortable feelings at all...." Read more

    93 customers mention "Fit"72 positive21 negative

    Customers like the fit of the headphones. They say they hug their ear without discomfort, providing a unique and secure fit during active movement. They also appreciate the small and compact charging case, which fits in their pocket nicely. Customers also mention that the headphones are just the right size for traveling and fit underneath ski helmet ear pads.

    "...They both are light and fitment is excellent, the sound is superb, the call quality I give to Shokz, the update happened to both and somehow the..." Read more

    "...And the case... I like it that it's small and discreet and can live with it not having wireless charging but it's cheap plastic case that does not..." Read more

    "...ears and not falling out from time to time, but generally they're pretty snug fit that don't move much once on...." Read more

    "...my partner, who is of a smaller stature, found the earpiece to be too large and loose...." Read more

    82 customers mention "Stability"68 positive14 negative

    Customers like the stability of the headphones. They say they stay in place during various activities, providing a worry-free experience. Some customers even mention that the buds stay on their ears with out wobbling or shifting. Overall, most are satisfied with the stability and durability of the product.

    "...the ear clip/cuff design is different and good, the fit is pretty secure and won’t fall off, comfortable, immersive sound is a plus, turning off..." Read more

    "...The let me have music and stay connected to the world, something I have come to really appreciate." Read more

    "...you put them on you don't feel that they are there and they don't slip off or come loose...." Read more

    "...Bose Ultra Open Earbuds is unique insofar as they sort of softly clamp onto the ear itself, and have a well-designed, pointed speaker that projects..." Read more

    77 customers mention "Appearance"71 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the earbuds. They mention that the cuff design is different and good, and the earmuff design allows them to stay aware of their surroundings. They also appreciate the open-ear design, which is convenient for open office spaces.

    "...Pro’s: the ear clip/cuff design is different and good, the fit is pretty secure and won’t fall off, comfortable, immersive sound is a plus, turning..." Read more

    "...to charge it much over the one week of use - Good, clean, aesthetic of the earbuds and the charging case - Ease of use Cons: - Can not be used for..." Read more

    "The open earbuds design is innovative and the earbuds are extremely light and comfortable.What I liked:..." Read more

    "...of all the r&d that must’ve went into coming up with this amazing design and functionality." Read more

    435 customers mention "Sound quality"278 positive157 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound was good when they were running, and that they work well with balancing out a noisy environment. However, others say that the sounds starts coming to their ears after a second, and they're giving up noise cancellation. They also say that there are no mute shortcuts and the bass is limited.

    "...When running I hardly noticed I had them on my ears. The sound was good when I was running. I noticed as I was running that the music got louder...." Read more

    "...cancellation" or "passive hearing" goes, they do a pretty good job at blocking out sound when turned up I generally have mine around 60% at that's..." Read more

    "...them high up on their ears, but for me they fit, feel and sound better down lower on my ears...." Read more

    "...or Hey Google. • Mic and Voice Assistant Access: The mics aren’t on by default, probably to save battery, but this means no automatic access..." Read more

    140 customers mention "Quality"78 positive62 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is clear, well made, and easy to use. However, others say that the charging case should be of a higher quality.

    "...The Shokz are really good and probably rank them as one of the best hook buds in the market...." Read more

    "...and can live with it not having wireless charging but it's cheap plastic case that does not look like there's $300 buds inside...." Read more

    "...A 10-minute charge can give you around 2 hours of use. • Durability: I use these to connect to my Mac while I’m on Zoom meetings all day, and..." Read more

    "...The case feels kinda cheap too, like flimsy plastic. Not exactly AirPods case quality.Overall:..." Read more

    98 customers mention "Value"41 positive57 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they're perfect for doing what is expected, like taking a call or listening to music. They say it's well worth the price, while others say that it'd be better to spend more on better options.

    "...The price is still steep, but I had an amazon gift card balance of $157 so I went ahead and bought the Bose to do the comparison...." Read more

    "...But so far to me, it's worth the price...." Read more

    "...trying these out if you're at all interested, the price is a bit hard to swallow but they may become your favorite pair of earbuds 🫠..." Read more

    "...Once I got used to setting these in my ears, it was well worth it. I really didn’t even feel them on my ear...." Read more

    89 customers mention "Connectivity"28 positive61 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the connectivity and functionality are seamless, while others say that it loses or drops connection.

    "...but the left would not connect and when it does connect, it loses drops connection a couple of time more than connects and syncs up with the right..." Read more

    "...and whistles like AirPods Pro - no ANC (obviously) no integration with your Macs and iPhones, no mute shortcuts, and bass is limited - but I don't..." Read more

    "...and hear which one gives you the best sound and comfort, pairing with other Bose devices, control volume, control songs..." Read more

    "...Cons:• Price - Not worth $300. With connection issues and lacking features such as auto pause/play when putting them on and taking them off,..." Read more

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    5 out of 5 stars
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    Reason for my Purchase: I misplaced my Apple Airpods Pro and lately have been annoyed with them constantly slipping and sliding when I would go for jogs after work in the hot Florida heat. Constantly adjusting my Airpods. I decided to try something different outside of Apple for once.The Review: After reading many many reviews I was hesitant but curious because I have never heard of open-ear earbuds before. I thought why not, worse to worse I can always return if they suck. Right off the bat they connect seamlessly to my iphone 15 pro max and so far after using them for a several months I have not had any connection issues at all. The sound is very different than normal earbuds. Imagine you are at a concert standing in the crowd listing to the sounds of the music waves around you. I never experienced this type of immersiveness with normal earbuds. Apple Airpods are amazing for noise cancellation but thats not the target market/approach for this product and you need to understand that when purchasing it. When you wear these earbuds, you forget they are even on you. The first week it takes time getting used to putting them on but later it becomes second nature. I jog weekly with them I have never had them fall out even when I felt one ear was loose when it in fact is not. I did discover that as you sweat there is more friction to the earbuds which I like. At first they may feel loose at times but as you run and sweat I feel the earbuds stick to the sweat and hold even better if that makes sense. I do listen to music at home or talkshows/podcasts and people around me have said they do not hear what I am listening too at all even I feel the noise is being broadcasted but it isn’t in reality. Price is comparable to other new and popular earbuds so to me it was a bit more that I prefer but very innovative imo. They are very light and well made. You can hear wind and other around you at times if you volume is low or if you have certain modes on like workout or stereo. I prefer the Immersion the best.Conclusion: If you are a person who jogs normally and wants headphones that don’t fall out/move from sweat, you wear headphones all day and don’t want them to give you a headache/make your ears sore or hurt after long wear, and want a more immersive relaxing audio experience then this is the perfect product for you!Product Suggestions: There could be improvements on the design in terms of maybe offering different sizes of these or a way to make the strap that goes around your ear a bit tighter but otherwise this is a great product.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to like them but the price updated
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Usually I say they are good for what it’s worth. In this case, for what I paid for them, they are not worth it.

    Pro’s: the ear clip/cuff design is different and good, the fit is pretty secure and won’t fall off, comfortable, immersive sound is a plus, turning off the immersive sound and they last longer between charges. When running I hardly noticed I had them on my ears. The sound was good when I was running. I noticed as I was running that the music got louder. I think it was because they settled onto my ear lobes and also I turned the automatic volume control.

    Cons: too expensive, can’t adjust to being closer to ear canal, left me wanting and expecting more from the ear cuff buds. They seem limited when turning them up to 7 or 8 on the flat setting. Should be priced around the sound core and shokz open fit buds price, maybe even pricing them lower like $125-$150 on the high end. For $300 they should have wireless charging, multi point connectivity. Most of all a larger and louder volume level. I’m returning them. My aftershockz aeropex bone conduction headphones do a better job and lasts my whole 10 hour workday without needing to be charged.

    Maybe another software update with automatic multipoint switching, adjust the eq curve to have more low end and not cap the bass when playing at a higher volume, and drop the price and they would an awesome product.

    Update 3/12/2024

    So I returned my first pair of ultra earbuds, and got a set of Shokz open fit earbuds. I tried those on for some time and really like how they performed overall. But somehow I started to miss the bose earbuds, and wanted to compare how they went up against the Shokz offering. The price is still steep, but I had an amazon gift card balance of $157 so I went ahead and bought the Bose to do the comparison.

    The fit was excellent as before, the sound is excellent, I registered them to get the two year nose warranty as I can see these being replaced sometime in September the future. The Shokz are really good and probably rank them as one of the best hook buds in the market. For me and my ears, the Bose and the Shokz are an excellent buy. They both are light and fitment is excellent, the sound is superb, the call quality I give to Shokz, the update happened to both and somehow the call quality on the bose really improved. I still prefer the physical button over the touch sensitive approach that Shokz went with. I still like the Bose ear cuff design vs the earhook. So which do I prefer. Running and exercising-Bose without a doubt, mountain biking and any sport with a lot of wind noise-Shokz hands down.

    3/19/2024

    I started noticing the Bose ultra open buds starting to lose connection when putting them on. The right ear would get the connected prompts, but the left would not connect and when it does connect, it loses drops connection a couple of time more than connects and syncs up with the right ear. I’m going to request for a replacement pair. Overall, these are excellent buys if you have a gift card balance to buy down these buds. The Shokz were on sale so I returned my black pair and got the white pair. I had some Amazon credits and used those credits to buy the Shokz at much lower price.

    3/29/2024

    Bose pushed an update to the open ultras (version 1.10.4). The audio sounded clearer, the connection issue seems to have been resolved, I noticed while doing yard work that my Bose lasted approximately 5 hours on the immersion setting. No multipoint connectivity like the Shokz open fits have. Also, I saw that Bose released a wireless charging case on their website for $50. I decided to not get the wireless charging case because I was already used to the usb-c plug approach.
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    ian Chaffardet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best earbuds ever!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    Here’s my review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. I’ll start with the good things and then discuss the bad, to give you a balanced view of these earbuds. I hope this helps you make an informed decision!

    The Good Things

    • Spatial Audio: As an Apple user, I was skeptical about the lack of Spatial Audio, but I was wrong. These earbuds provide an immersive experience where you can hear everything around you while enjoying the music.
    • Sound Quality: The audio quality is perfect. You can actually hear the bass and every single instrument clearly. It’s Bose, after all.
    • No Sound Leakage: Many people worry about sound leaking, but it doesn’t. The sound stays within the earbuds, providing a great experience without disturbing others.
    • Long Battery Life: These earbuds last a whole workday, nearly 8 hours, though I probably use them for 6 hours in total.
    • Comfort: You can’t feel them. I always forget I have them on. They are a huge improvement over AirPods and AirPods Pro.
    • Fast Charging: They charge super fast. A 10-minute charge can give you around 2 hours of use.
    • Durability: I use these to connect to my Mac while I’m on Zoom meetings all day, and they hold up well.

    The Bad Things

    • Controls: The controls are rough. There’s a button on each earbud, and you have to manually press them. They aren’t touch-sensitive. To change the volume, you hold the right one for more volume and the left one for less. Click to stop or play music, double-click to skip to the next song, and click and hold for Siri or Hey Google.
    • Mic and Voice Assistant Access: The mics aren’t on by default, probably to save battery, but this means no automatic access to Siri, though it’s still an option with click and hold.
    • Spatial Audio Glitches: Sometimes the Spatial Audio gets glitchy. It happened probably 3 to 5 times in a month. It’s not a big issue as it fixes itself, but the software could use some improvements.
    • No Wireless Charging: These don’t come with wireless charging. You have to buy an extra case that goes outside your current case. There’s no built-in wireless charging case.

    Conclusion

    I actually recommend these earbuds. I bought two pairs for my parents, and they really like them. My dad tends to watch YouTube on what seems to be an AM radio, and it drives us crazy… NOT ANYMORE. I think my mom loves these earbuds the most.
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    Ralphael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad as I had feared.. pretty good for what it is
    Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2024
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    My only concern about these Open Earbuds was how bad is the No-bass earbuds, like is it like the Shokz where there is absolutely NONE or is it just a like a bunch of pencil taps. I think I would compare it to the Quest where the sound is all around you with the bass definitely there but subdued like listening to an open air concert and you are standing in the car park. The bass is implied with some sub bass effect. Also the placement of the earbuds are really important where the bottoms of your ears where your earlobes are, is the best position for the most bass.... if only I could curl the earbuds inwards where the sound would feed directly into my ear canal but the best I could do is feed the sound upwards into my amphitheatre of my ears and you can tell by tilting the earbuds slightly into your ears on how much more bass you get. The bass is there somewhere and I can almost say I'm good but it could have been better. Here is the thing, the whole reason that I bought these very expensive earbuds is not for the lossless music played by Tidal but rather to wear to go shopping (listen to the music in the background), or even watch movies on my phone and at the same time be aware of everything around me. I need that awareness as I feel claustrophobic when I cannot hear my surroundings; like listening to music when I am waiting for a package to be deliver. I love the openness and the next time I go shopping for groceries I will be wearing these earbuds. The whole problem though.... is the price.... I absolutely don't think they are worth the price which is the same price of the best noise cancelling headphones on the market. I think the price of these earbuds should be much much cheaper and with that said.... for the price the earbuds are rated 1 star but if you are looking for open earbuds, these are it.... and not the shokz.
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    Alejandra De la Torre
    5.0 out of 5 stars No se me caen al correr
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2024
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    Estoy muy feliz con ellos, me encabta que no tengo que preocuparme al aumentar mi velocidad ellos aguantan, lo malo es que en lugares con mucho ruido no funcionan ya que el ruido exterior les gana. Le doy un 8.5 porque son costosos y el audio aun cuando es Bose y su calidad es hermosa en un gran evento deportivo no me deja escuchar mi música.
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    silvia
    5.0 out of 5 stars MUY BUENOS
    Reviewed in Spain on May 17, 2024
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
    Los auriculares son muy buenos, no se caen y suenan muy bien
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    Thierry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing in your earchannel but still good sound!
    Reviewed in Belgium on May 11, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    What can i say, i always had problems with regular earphones. You feel locked out from the world, you can hear your heart beating, eating is out of the question because the noise it makes with regular earphones or i call them earplugs.
    The Bose Ultra open earbuds are incredible. You are not locked out from the world and you have great sound. Riding a bicycle or walking it just works without the problems of regular earphones.

    Some people say they are not loud enough but for me that is not true. I never had to put them to maximum volume 3/4 is a perfect setting.

    For me this is a revelation, the best purchase ever...
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    Sharad
    5.0 out of 5 stars BIG Thanks to BOSE to bring this to INDIA ****
    Reviewed in India on April 9, 2024
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
    I have been off a huge support to Bose on innovations for these open style music listening as it so important to maintain a good hearing health. We all abuse ears with music and outside environmental hazards, its important to sometimes keep it quiet but at same time listen to something in private . This the newest to the line up has not only helps to keep aware of your surrounding ( Indian conditions its challenging) but you can make it habit if you practise . The sound quality is excellent and very comfortable. I have been writing to Bose to keep the innovations open as I was upset they discontinued the Bose frames line up (another GEM).

    The main disadvantage I find here is the price but again I See this is cheapest in India compared to other parts of the world .

    To summarise its a niche product and will gain potential soon as we need to reduce using in-ears to escape from the environment. Yes Inner ears are unavoidable but at-least in quieter environment this would be an excellent choice.

    Thanks BOSE.
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