Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Exact average 76.8 · 7 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 75
Image: Bose10 professional reviewers tested the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and sound quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Android Central, Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews and 7 more
The catch: They are expensive, with thin bass and weak performance in noisy places.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Android Central
Named the best premium open earbuds, with impressive immersive audio and design, but price and extra cost for wireless charging may deter some.
Read Android Central review - 80Trusted Reviews
One of the best open-ear designs, comfortable and aware of surroundings, though bass, loud environments and call quality are weak and the price is high.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Expert Reviews
The pick of the open-ear earbuds with engaging sound and comfort, though expensive and with limited spatial audio effect.
Read Expert Reviews review - 80What Hi-Fi?
A well-executed first open earbud with comfortable fit and an entertaining, weighty sound, held back by price and slightly limited detail.
Read What Hi-Fi? review - 70WIRED
Innovative and comfy with impressively clear sound, but noisy places overwhelm them and the high price is a tough sell.
Read WIRED review - 65TechGearLab
Exceptionally comfortable and aware of surroundings with good calls and app, but sound is merely good and bass-light, with no noise cancelling.
Read TechGearLab review - 60The Verge
A bold, unique design that blends music with surroundings, but thin bass and a missing multipoint make the high price hard to justify.
Read The Verge review - 83est.The Independent
Named the most comfortable pick, these clip-on open earbuds are easy to wear all day and keep you aware of your surroundings.
Read The Independent review - 83est.NBC Select
The tester found these among the best clip-on earbuds, staying put through runs and long bike rides while remaining light and unobtrusive.
Read NBC Select review - 77est.Tech Advisor
Best open-ear design the reviewer has seen, comfortable with surprisingly good audio, but expensive with software bugs and weak immersive-mode battery.
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Common questions
Is the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds worth it?
Critics are divided: 6 of 10 recommend it. They are expensive, with thin bass and weak performance in noisy places.
Do critics agree about the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
Critics split: scores range from 60 (The Verge) to 90 (Android Central), a spread of 30 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
Price (9 of 10 reviews), Call quality (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
The Sony WF-C710N (critic score 94), top pick, narrowly.