Bose Ultra Open
Het open-ear ontwerp met OpenAudio-technologie levert verrassend privé en rijk geluid terwijl je volledig bewust blijft van je omgeving. De flexibele gewrichtsclip zorgt voor een stabiele, comfortabele grip van slechts 6 gram en de IPX4-classificatie maakt ze geschikt voor lichte regen of zweet. Dit is de beste keuze voor hardlopers en forenzen die veilig ruimtelijk bewust willen blijven zonder in te leveren op audiokwaliteit.
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Overzicht
The 30-Second Version
The best open-ear earbuds for staying aware while you listen, with comfort that's genuinely all-day. Just don't buy them for phone calls, and don't pay full price.
Pros & Cons
Pluspunten
- Exceptional all-day comfort, you'll forget they're on 93rd
- Secure clip-on fit that stays put during workouts 92nd
- Open-ear design keeps you fully aware of your surroundings 92nd
- Impressive sound quality for an open-ear form factor 79th
Minpunten
- Microphone quality for calls is genuinely poor
- Maximum volume is limited, especially outdoors
- Price is hard to justify for the feature set
- Reliability issues reported, one side sometimes stops working
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The Word on the Street
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- Q4 202680/100
Buyers praised comfort, sound, and battery life, but one reported sync failure with a Bose sound bar and another noted a newer model released soon after purchase.
- Comfortable, secure fit even with glasses and during running.
- Great sound quality and bass, with long battery life.
- Does not sync with Bose Gen 2 TV sound bar despite advertising.
- Newer model released shortly after purchase; some wished they waited.
- Q3 202686/100
Buyers in Q3 2026 praised the open-ear design for comfort, secure fit, and situational awareness, with strong sound quality. Some noted mediocre call quality, lower max volume, and occasional fit or stereo issues.
- Open-ear design allows hearing surroundings while listening, valued for safety and awareness during walks, runs, and daily use.
- Comfort is exceptional; many wear all day without discomfort, and earbuds stay secure during exercise and other activities.
- Sound quality is excellent with good bass and treble, but max volume is lower than over-ear headphones and bass can be slightly degraded.
- Call quality is poor; one reviewer found it terrible. Another reported stereo mode only playing from left earbud, raising functionality concerns.
- Q2 202672/100
Buyers praise the comfort, secure fit, and open-ear design for situational awareness, but many note mediocre call quality, average loudness/bass, and some report defects like one side failing. Value is questioned at full price.
- Exceptional comfort and secure fit, often forgotten while worn; ideal for all-day use and activities.
- Open-ear design allows awareness of surroundings while delivering good sound quality, praised for outdoor and office use.
- Call quality issues: others struggle to hear the user, and some can't hear the caller; requires raising voice.
- Reliability concerns: left earbud stops working or charging in a few units, needing warranty or return.
- Q1 202662/100
Buyers praised comfort, open-ear design, and sound quality, but many reported poor call/mic quality, fit issues, and some early failures or connectivity problems.
- Comfortable, secure fit, good for exercise and extended wear; open-ear design allows awareness.
- Poor microphone/call quality; others can't hear clearly, echoing, distant voice.
- Reliability issues: units stopped working within days to months, connectivity problems, charging issues.
- Fit varies: some find it comfortable, others experience pain or poor alignment, especially small ears.
- Q4 202568/100
Buyers praised comfort, sound quality, and open-ear design for awareness, but many reported poor call quality with echo or muffled voice, plus issues with fit, volume, and connectivity.
- Comfortable, light, and secure fit; many forget they're wearing them and appreciate open-ear awareness.
- Call quality is poor; callers hear echo or muffled voice, making them unsuitable for phone calls.
- Sound quality is clear for music but lacks bass and volume; some find it quiet or needing precise placement.
- Connectivity issues: occasional drops, trouble reconnecting, and left bud pairing problems reported.
- Q3 202595/100
Buyers in Q3 2025 praised these earbuds for exceptional comfort, secure fit, and great sound quality. Many noted they stay in place during activities and are ideal for work and outdoor use, with several recommending them.
- Comfort is outstanding; users forget they're wearing them, even during extended use.
- Secure fit prevents falling out, even during yard work and other activities.
- Sound quality is consistently described as amazing or A+.
- Great value and worth the price; multiple buyers purchased additional pairs for family.
- Q2 202573/100
Buyers in this period praised comfort, open-ear design, and sound quality, but one reported intermittent audio shifting between earbuds, raising quality concerns.
- Comfortable fit and ability to hear surroundings were highlighted as key strengths.
- Sound quality and ease of use received positive mentions.
- One review reported sound moving between left and right earbuds without reason, questioning premium quality.
- Q1 2025100/100
Buyers praise these earbuds for exceptional comfort and secure fit, especially for tiny ears, glasses, and piercings. Audio quality is also highlighted as amazing.
- Comfort and fit: Stay secure without pain, even for tiny ears, glasses, and piercings.
- Audio quality: Described as amazing and wonderful.
Gebaseerd op 273 gedateerde klantreviews, gegroepeerd per kalenderkwartaal. Analyse per periode is in het Engels.
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Performance
Sound quality lands in the 87th percentile, which is genuinely impressive for an open-ear design. Bose's OpenAudio tech keeps your music surprisingly private while letting ambient noise flow through. The Immersive Audio spatial mode is fun but eats battery, dropping from 7.5 hours to around 4.5. The real surprise is the mic. Four microphones should mean decent call quality, but it sits at the 54th percentile and owners agree. In noisy environments, callers struggle to hear you clearly. For a pair of earbuds at this price, that's a letdown.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, BLE |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | USB |
| Range | 9.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7.5 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 19.5 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
Against the Sony WF-1000XM6 or Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds lose on pure audio performance and noise cancellation. Those are closed-ear buds with ANC that crushes background noise. But that's not the point here. The Bose are for people who need to hear traffic, coworkers, or their kids while listening. The Technics EAH-AZ100 offers better call quality and similar sound in a traditional form factor. If you need open-ear specifically, Bose is the leader. If you just want great earbuds, the Sony or Apple options are better all-rounders.
| Spec | Bose Ultra Open | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Soundcore P31i | Sony WF-1000XM5 | JBL Live Beam 3 | JLab JBuds IEUEBJBANCRBLK82 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7.5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
| Case Battery Hours | 19.5 | 28 | 50 | 24 | 48 | 42 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Gebruikersoordeel | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Ultra Open | 64.5 | 54 | 78.7 | 91.9 | 67.7 | 93.2 | 21 | 91.5 | 66.7 | 4.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.7 | 99.7 | 76.8 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.3 | 69.8 | 97.3 | 86.3 | 89.7 | 57.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.7 | 98.8 | 73.3 | 93.2 | 11.8 | 99.9 | 62.5 | 5.9 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 92.4 | 93.1 | 93.2 | 33.5 | 97.3 | 81.2 | 12.4 |
| JLab JBuds IEUEBJBANCRBLK82 Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 81.9 | 86.9 | 93.2 | 0 | 95.9 | 95.5 | 31.4 |
Prijs
Value & Pricing
Value is a mixed bag here. These earbuds are expensive, no way around it. The affordability percentile is a brutal 5th, meaning almost everything else in this category costs less. And the price spread is wild. In the US, you'll see listings from USD 94 to USD 303. That's a huge gap, and the lower end is where these start to make sense. If you're paying full retail, you're overpaying. Shop around, check renewed listings, and don't pay more than the low end of that range. At USD 94, these are a steal. At USD 303, you're getting fleeced.
Price History
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Overview
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are the pair you buy when you refuse to choose between hearing your music and hearing the world. The clip-on design hooks around the back of your ear, leaves your ear canal completely open, and somehow still delivers sound that's rich enough to enjoy. It's not for bass heads or noise-canceling purists, but for runners, cyclists, and office workers who need situational awareness, this is the best open-ear option we've tested. The catch? Call quality is rough, and the price is steep for what you get.
Common Questions
Q: Can I wear these while running or working out?
Yes, and that's exactly what they're built for. The clip-on design hooks around your ear and stays put through runs and workouts. The IPX4 rating means sweat and light rain won't kill them either.
Q: How is the battery life really?
You'll get about 7.5 hours on a charge, but that drops to around 4.5 hours if you use Immersive Audio. The case adds another 19.5 hours, so you're looking at roughly 27 hours total. A quick 10-minute charge gives you 2 hours back.
Q: Will these work for phone calls?
Honestly, no. The mic quality is the weakest part of these earbuds. In quiet rooms it's passable, but in any real-world noise, callers will struggle to hear you. If calls are a priority, get something else.
Who Should Skip This
If you take a lot of phone calls or need strong noise cancellation, these aren't for you. The mic is genuinely bad, and there's no ANC to speak of. Go get the Sony WF-1000XM6 or Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation instead. If you have small ears, the clip-on fit can also be hit or miss, so try before you buy.
Verdict
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are a niche product that nails their niche. If you need open-ear earbuds for running, cycling, or office awareness, these are the best you can buy right now. The comfort is outstanding, the fit is secure, and the sound is better than any open-ear competitor. But the poor call quality and high price mean they're not for everyone. If calls matter to you, look elsewhere. If awareness and all-day comfort are your priorities, these are worth it, especially if you can find them at the lower end of the price range.
Usage Scores
- Calls60.4
- Music76.8
- Algemeen71.5
- Budget73.7
- Gaming70.8
- Travel63
- Commute61.9
- Fitness84.9
