Introducing Ultra Open Earbuds. Their cuff-like fit leaves your ears totally open so you can still hear the world around you, while OpenAudio technology provides you with rich, private sound. Listen to your music and life — at the same time, all the time.
Open-ear design
Immersive Audio
Surprisingly private
All-day comfort
Auto volume
Up to 7.5 hours of play time¹
Simple, satisfying button controls.
IPX4 rating for water resistance
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Introducing Ultra Open Earbuds. Their cuff-like fit leaves your ears totally open so you can still hear the world around you, while OpenAudio technology provides you with rich, private sound. Listen to your music and life — at the same time, all the time.
Open-ear design
Immersive Audio
Surprisingly private
All-day comfort
Auto volume
Up to 7.5 hours of play time¹
Simple, satisfying button controls.
IPX4 rating for water resistance
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
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Product details

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What’s in the Box
  • 2 Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
  • Charging case
  • USB-C® (A to C) cable (12")
  • Safety sheet
Headphone Fit Open Ear
Microphones Built-in Microphone
Noise Cancelling No
Water Resistant IPX4
Case Charging, Protection
Bud Single 0.73" H x 0.67" W x 1.07" D (0.0140 lb)
Case 1.65" H x 2.56" W x 1.04" D (0.0966 lb)
Product Material Plastic (PC-ABS), Metal, Silicone, Gold Plating
Product Case Material Plastic (Hard)
Rechargeable Yes
Battery Life 7.5 hours
Battery Charge Time 1 hour
Charging Accessory included Yes
Charging Interface(s) USB C PORT
Wireless Connectivity A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, HFP Bluetooth, Wireless Connectivity, AAC Bluetooth, SBC Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 5.3
Bluetooth Range 30 feet
Bose App Bose Music App

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are a totally new kind of audio wearable device: premium sound built into a cuff-shaped earbud that doesn’t cover your ear. Proprietary Bose OpenAudio technology allows the earbuds to play rich, immersive audio privately even though the speakers on the earbuds sit a short distance from your ear canal, leaving you open to the sounds of your surroundings. The cuffs hook around the outside of your ear so gently that you might forget they’re even there, so you can leave them on all day, always ready for music, calls, or videos.

The Open Earbuds were designed from the ground up to give you a soundtrack for your life: to let you enjoy your music without blocking your ears, in a shape so comfortable you can almost forget you’re wearing any earbuds at all. The engineering of these earbuds was a matter of squeezing Bose OpenAudio technology — which projects deep, rich sound across a short distance of open space to your ear canal — into a shape that could grip your ear extremely gently, leave your ear open to outside sounds, and contain a long-lasting battery. This design process resulted in the Open Earbuds’ unique shape, inspired by ear cuff jewelry. The light-as-air flex arm connects the audio portion of the earbud to a battery barrel that goes behind your ear, providing just enough grip to keep the earbuds secure on any size ear.

Yes. The Open Earbuds are excellent for exercise, thanks to their confident stability on your ear, powerful sound, and open design. Bose’s unique OpenAudio technology allows air to keep your ears cool and dry while you enjoy both your music and sounds from your environment, such as city sounds, nature, input from a coach or workout partner, or sounds that help you play a sport such as tennis or basketball.

Yes. The combination of skin-safe materials, a fully open design, long battery life, and unparalleled comfort means you can leave the earbuds on all day, always connected to your device and ready to produce rich audio the moment you need it.

In stereo mode, the earbud batteries will provide up to 7.5 hours of play time or 48 hours of standby time (no audio playing). For all-day wear that involves a mix of audio listening and standby, the battery life will vary depending on the proportion of each. For example, 5 hours of audio would leave 10 hours of standby life remaining. And if the battery does run out, a quick 10-minute charge in the case will add up to 2 hours of play time.

Yes. You can slide the earbud slightly up or down the outside of your ear to adjust for comfort, preferred sound balance, looks, or to avoid interference with jewelry. 

Yes. The Open Earbuds are uniquely designed to attach to a part of the ear that does not interfere with most glasses, hats, and piercings. If your accessories touch the product, that’s no problem as long as the earbuds remain comfortable and secure. The magnets that help the earbuds attach to their charging case may occasionally stick slightly to jewelry made of ferromagnetic metals like nickel; this is not damaging to the earbuds or the jewelry, but if bothersome can be avoided by slightly sliding the earbud up or down the ear, away from the jewelry.

OpenAudio is a proprietary Bose technology that allows audio played a short distance from your ear canal to be rich, deep, and private — without sealing your ear. Each earbud uses a tiny dipole transducer system engineered for loud-and-clear personal audio that stays at the ear — instead of going everywhere else.

It’s easy to hear the difference Bose OpenAudio makes by comparing the power of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds with a traditional set of earbuds held slightly outside your ear. If you remove the traditional earbud from your ear canal and hold it near your ear at the same distance that the Open Earbuds sit, you’ll notice the much greater volume and richer bass from the Open Earbuds.

Bose OpenAudio directs rich, deep audio into the ear canal while using proprietary technology to minimize sound spillage in other directions. In most environments and at most listening levels, people around you won’t hear a thing. If you turn up the volume all the way in a very quiet environment, others may hear that something is playing from your earbuds, but they won’t be able to hear any detail unless they get very close.

No. By design, the Open Earbuds don’t block out the world or have noise cancelling, so you can enjoy your music while staying open to the sounds of the world around you. They do have an automatic volume control feature, available in the Bose Music app, that helps you hear your music evenly as your environment changes from quiet to loud and back. 

Bluetooth multipoint, a feature that will allow the Open Earbuds to connect to two source devices at the same time, will be available through a software update coming later this year. Be sure to set up your earbuds with the Bose Music app to receive software updates.

The Bose Music app also allows you to customize the shortcut function on each 
earbud’s button, and one of the available options is Switch Source. Setting a 
shortcut to Switch Source will enable you to switch between previously connected 
Bluetooth source devices with a press and hold of the earbud button without 
needing to take the earbuds off. 

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Quick start guide

Pause for nothing. Hear everything.


A brilliant combination of innovative open ear design, incredible audio, and all-day comfort. You’ll never stop your music to hear the world again.

Simply astonishing sound


To the music lovers with a playlist for every mood and moment, meet your new obsession. Because you should never compromise on sound quality.

Immersive Audio

Bose Immersive Audio spatializes audio, creating the impression that the music you hear is being played in the room around you instead of through the earbuds you’re wearing.

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Surprisingly private

The earbuds’ open-ear design says, “I can still hear you” while OpenAudio technology provides you with high-quality, private sounds.

Be in the music anywhere — everywhere.


Go all day. Do whatever your thing is. Ultra Open Earbuds bring you closer to your music. And keep you looking good.

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"Think of it like adding a soundtrack to your life"

- GQ

Unmatched comfort, unbeatable stability.

Flexible joint. Light-as-air grip. Because they wrap around your ears instead of fitting inside them, they’re incredibly comfortable and super stable. Get your run on, run your errands — they’ll hug your ears all day.

Person wearing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

“They stay in/on my ears, and they're so comfortable that I honestly forget I'm wearing them.”

- JEM

Woman wearing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

Press, play, enjoy.

Simple, satisfying button controls make it easy to switch between stereo and immersive modes. Doesn’t matter if you’re getting ready or getting groceries — Auto Volume works like magic to keep your music audible even as the volume of your surroundings change.²

Features

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds in their charging case
  • Immersive Audio
    Spatialized sound puts you in the music.
  • OpenAudio technology
    Rich, high-quality, private sound.
  • SimpleSync
    Pair seamlessly with Bose smart soundbars and speakers.
  • Go ahead, listen longer.
    Up to 7.5 hours of play time (up to 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio)¹ or up to 48 hours of standby,³ and up to an extra 19.5 hours of battery life in the charging case.⁴
  • Bose Music app
    Take personalization even further with Adjustable EQ settings in the Bose Music app. Control bass, mid-range, and treble levels as you go.

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¹ Testing conducted by Bose in October 2023 using production-representative Bose Ultra Open Earbuds playing IEC 60268-1 pink noise using A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming at an RSSI of 75 dBm. Volume was set to a playback loudness of 75 dBA and 3-band EQ was set to zero. With Immersive Audio off, playback time was up to 7.5 hours before battery depletion. With Immersive Audio on, playback time was up to 4.5 hours before battery depletion. Battery life varies based on settings and usage.

² Available through the Bose Music app.

³ Testing conducted by Bose in October 2023 by removing fully charged production-representative Bose Ultra Open Earbuds from a Bose Ultra Open Earbuds charging case, connecting to a phone with no content playing, and maintaining connection until earbud battery depletion.

⁴ Testing conducted by Bose in October 2023 by inserting production-representative Bose Ultra Open Earbuds with battery depleted (to the point of no audio playback) into a fully charged Bose Ultra Open Earbuds charging case and charging earbuds to 100% (or until the case battery was depleted). Then, the earbuds played IEC 60268-1 pink noise using A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming at an RSSI of 75 dBm until battery depletion. Volume was set to a playback loudness of 75 dBA and 3-band EQ was set to zero. Testing repeated until the case battery was depleted. Additional earbud playback time added through case charging was 19.5 hours with Immersive Audio off and 12 hours with Immersive Audio on.

Ratings and Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Review I am very satisfied n happy to purchased this new BUOE i just hope it charges wireless….thnx…. Also, i just wish it won’t break that flexy earbuds, that’s all
Date published: 2024-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfy with Great Sound Amazing sound and secure on my ear lobes, yet so comfortable I forget to take them off. Pricey, but worth it since there are none like them out there. Battery is sufficient for my needs, has never run out on me and recharghes in the case. Very cool.
Date published: 2024-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile and amazing sound! I was looking for something to be able to use for my long runs, work place ambiance, and working around the home. Honestly, I feel like these give me everything I was looking for while providing the great sound Bose is known for. For my runs, these stay in my ear even when I am sweating and bouncing around. The open design also allows me to keep attention on what's going on around me. Vehicles driving by or people trying to talk to me. For the work place, I can sit on my computer and get work done with some entertainment be it music or audio books. Co-workers do not notice that I am listening to music due to me being able to communicate back and carry on with work. The sound stays in my ear without being loud around me. For working around the house, these are great when using my power tools or when mowing the lawn. My attention can be kept to the sounds going on around me and still listen to music. The only downside is I can still hear my wife tell me what else needs to be done around the house. The app has a few settings to help customize your experience depending on what you like. Quick and easy EQ settings, Auto volume, and so on. Other benefits, I really like that my ear canals are not feeling stretched out as they have with other earbuds. It has allowed me to wear them up to 10 hours in a single day with great comfort. If you're looking for earbuds that are great all around and amazing sound then these are the ones for you!
Date published: 2024-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Found the perfect gift I bought these a couple of weeks ago for my daughter. She has a lot of difficulty wearing in ear buds. She doesn’t like head phones either. As a runner, she needed something that allowed her to hear traffic, but was not in her ear. So I sent her these to try. When I asked how she liked them, she said, “They’re awesome”. Stayed on while running and gave her great sound. When I went to visit, she wore them constantly while working and cooking. Best purchase ever.
Date published: 2024-03-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfortable fit The open earbuds design is sleek and the earbuds are extremely light, comfortable and you will not even know that you are wearing them. The sound quality is premium and you can move it a bit to find the right spot for best sound. You can select the automatic sound level settings and adjust the equalizer in the Bose Music App so that the sound has your desired tone and is automatically increased in noisy environment so that your listening experience remains the same. The battery life is pretty good, 19.5 hours of standby battery life in the charging case, about 7.5 hours of play time and about 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio.
Date published: 2024-03-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great equalizer controls Best ear buds ever, can't feel a thing, battery could last a little longer but they charge super fast.
Date published: 2024-03-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing This open ear buds are amazing. Comfortable, great sound. Love it!!!
Date published: 2024-03-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I bought this product about 3 weeks ago and I love them, awesome sound and you can hear everything around you even when you're listening to the music
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound and easy use I bought these a month ago. Super happy with ease if use as well as excellent sound.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Audio The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds pack great audio in a small compact stylish way. The earbud fits comfortably, and stays in place. Upon receiving, downloading the app and syncing to my phone was easy and quick making it easy for anyone. Once synced, I was able to enjoy great sound and able to adjust the outside influences that would hinder sound quality. Switching from phone call to music is by a push of a button, very simple to alternate between the two. They are the perfect size for portability, making it easy to have anywhere and everywhere. I would definitely recommend these open earbuds, as the product makes having earbuds less of a hassle with no constant adjustments and making sure they stay in place
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Finally!! I am a petite woman who has had a terrible time finding any kind of wireless earphones/buds. As such, even my ears are small. I've spent thousands of dollars, but nothing fit without hurting my ears. Even head phones are too big and slip off my head. These are the only ones that I can wear comfortably without pain!! They are absolutely a game changer. I wear them for several hours a day and sometimes even forget that I have them on. I was also surprised at how good the sound is given that they are open ear. I love that I can turn the music up and down at a touch of a button. The only change I would make would be for them to pair seamlessly with several devises. Other than that, they are the earbuds I have been hoping for. Yes, they are pricey, but given what I have spent on earbuds and headphones absolutely worth it. Completely satisfied and would recommend.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightweight I got these for my husband who has Ménière’s disease These are the most comfortable earbuds he ever had.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best listening experience ever! I bought these about 3 weeks ago and I have never been more pleased with any earbud I have used in the past! I have three other brands which include iPods and nothing compares to the comfort and stay-ability and sound of the open ear buds from Bose. I love listening to my books while waiting at an appointment, and being able to hear when my name is called.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I’m in love! I’m OBSESSED with these! Highly recommend. They are comfortable, stay put, and the sound is perfect. These are the wireless earbuds I’ve been waiting for.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for people that don't like traditional buds They are comfortable and I like that I can wear them all day. I don't like things in my ears, so these are nice. It is also great to hear what's going on around you while you are jamming out to music. :)
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Music appears directly in you brain Because you don't feel wearing the Bose earrings, music just appears in your brain. No need to put them in the case. Music and voice call quality is absurdly good for open headphones. Great for podcasts in the office for long time.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just do yourself a favor and do it After reading countless reviews that all pretty much said the same thing, I picked up a pair of these for myself. I knew the pros and cons based off of what other reviewers said, but I did not see many actual in depth usage reviews. After using these for the past few weeks, I can definitely lay out the pros and cons to hopefully help others. Pros: 1. Comfort - Every review I read comments on how comfortable they are, which could not be more accurate. However, I have a lot of trouble finding any earphones or headphones that sit comfortably for me. My earlobes are stretched which makes any AirPod like earbuds fall out if lean forward from my plugs. These don't move an inch unless I want them to. It is phenomenal. 2. Sound - The sound is great. I am not going to compare them to the sound on the ProMax or Sony XM series, but for what they are the sound is solid. 3. Awareness - I have been using these the better part of a week in an office setting. Being able to leave them in my ear all day long and not have to pause or remove them to hear is a nice touch. Talking feels much more natural compared to using the transparency mode on other headsets. 4. Battery - The battery life isn't bad. I typically do not use the spatial audio settings so I know that is a big part of it, but listening to them from 10 - 5 while taking calls and listening to music is more than enough for me. Cons: 1. Connection - This is easily the biggest con. The first day I used them, there was a period where the right bud would cut out. I had to put them back in the case, close the case, and manually reconnect to get them to work again. It has not happened again, but will periodically crackle, which might be a sign of another issue. 2. The case - The charging case feels very flimsy. The top moves around much more than I am comfortable with when comparing them to any AirPods case. Costing more than a pair of AirPods Pro while still not having wireless charging, I would like to see something that feels a little more durable. I will not put any features as a con, because I feel like these will get many updates down the line to address any missing features. TL;DR Despite the $300 price tag, these are well worth the money if you like to hear your surroundings, or are looking for all day comfort for even stretched ears
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose Open Earbuds review Upon the release of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, my excitement as a devoted Bose product fan was palpable. I was a tad skeptical about these lacking noise-canceling. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised! The immersive audio from the open buds surpassed my expectations, effectively blocking out external noise. One of the standout features was the remarkable security and stability of the earbuds, even during vigorous movements. This instilled confidence in their suitability for activities like workouts or running. Additionally, the sleek and lightweight design of the charging case enhanced overall convenience and portability. Though I encountered a minor hiccup with Bluetooth connectivity upon unboxing, a simple update to the Bose app and a quick phone restart resolved the issue seamlessly. Now, turning to the most crucial aspects of the product, the exceptional sound quality and unparalleled comfort during extended wear stand out. Despite the absence of noise-canceling technology, the open buds delivered immersive audio that effectively drowned out external disturbances. Furthermore, the secure fit of the earbuds ensures comfort and stability even during vigorous activities. However, the lack of multi-device pairing and wireless charging are notable drawbacks. As someone who frequently switches between devices and values convenience, the inability to pair with multiple devices simultaneously is a significant inconvenience. Similarly, while the sleek design of the charging case is commendable, the absence of wireless charging adds an unnecessary layer of complexity, detracting from the overall user experience. In conclusion, despite these shortcomings, my overall satisfaction with the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds remains unwavering. The exceptional sound quality, coupled with unmatched comfort and stability, makes them a compelling choice for daily use. With minor improvements in functionality, such as multi-device pairing and wireless charging, these earbuds could truly stand as the epitome of excellence in the audio industry.
Date published: 2024-03-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose Best This is such a great Idea I love that my music is load and clear but I can also her approaching anything and everything love these beaucoup love the other bose ear plays I have but this is great I can walk alone and hear my surroundings LOVE THEM THE MOST...*****Alvin
Date published: 2024-03-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love these! It's like sound is playing in the background of my mind
Date published: 2024-03-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome, and more Bosy than ever! I purchased my new earbuds about a month ago, and I am very very happy that I did. This new set is amazing, it is all I ever wanted.
Date published: 2024-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Bose Purchase Yet I absolutely love these! I often have difficulty finding ear buds that will stay in my ears and not fall out at inconvenient time but these are perfect! They stay in, have the incredible Bose sound I have come to expect and the best part….I barely even notice that I have them in!
Date published: 2024-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought these a month ago and am glad I did much more comfortable than the ear quiet buds
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superior sound and wear I have had it for a few weeks and they have performed better than I could have ever hoped. Crisp clear sound and so comfortable to wear I forget they are even in my ears . I can not recommend enough!
Date published: 2024-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best buds Bought for work. Love the auto volume. Also very comfortable.
Date published: 2024-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So innovative it seems obvious! The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds solve a couple problems I have always had with wireless earbuds, all day comfort and passive noise cancellation. Sometimes I want to block out the world around me, but more often I find myself wanting to enjoy what I am listening too while I interact with things going on around me. Also most every earbud relies on friction fit to the inner ear canal, which always over time either becomes irritating or the fit eventually wears out to the point the buds wont stay in place. Bose has addressed both of these issues for me and provided incredible sound quality that is immersive while still staying connected to the world around me.
Date published: 2024-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great buy! Great features! I bought the ear buds and love everything about them. Unfortunately my ear lobes is larger than normal since I was younger. I have to return mines. I’m sad.
Date published: 2024-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound. Able to hear others speaking to me. I really love these earbuds. For some reason, I can’t wear other buds, but these are perfect.
Date published: 2024-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for running I like to listen to music during my runs. I had been using the SoundSport Free for the last few years and those always worked great for me. Only earbuds I was able to find without the thumping feedback from running. I still have them, but over the years the battery has degraded so much that I can't really use them. I was so disappointed that the SoundSport Free were discontinued, but now I am so grateful you guys have created the Ultra Open earbuds. I like them even more than the SoundSport and I never thought that would be even possible. Sound from the Ultra Open is amazing, fit is amazing, and design is beautiful. Love everything about them. Trying hard to find something to improve on these earbuds may be perhaps the way to adjust the volume. I think adjusting volume may be a common operation and it should not require two separate presses on the earbud. Not a big issue but being a review I figured I had to find something that could be improved. So grateful to have these earbuds. Thank you!
Date published: 2024-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Bose Ultra Open Good sound, long battery life, very convenient to use.
Date published: 2024-03-14
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