Bose Ultra Open
Bose
83 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Music
Calls
Commute
Travel
Specifications
| Bose Ultra Open | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, BLE | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19.5 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose Music | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Bose Ultra Open
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.