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Bose SoundTrue Ultra
The sealed acoustic design and proprietary StayHear Ultra tips deliver deep, rich sound with a secure, stable fit that isolates noise effectively. As a certified refurbished product, it offers the reliable Bose audio signature and an inline mic at a significantly reduced price point. This wired headset is best for iPhone users seeking a dependable, no-latency audio solution for calls and music who don't require wireless freedom.
form factor in-ear
26 Overall Score
Price $48
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 20 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | three sizes |
Audio
| Codecs | Bose SoundTrue Ultra in-Ear Headphones - Samsung and Android Devices, Charcoal |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose SoundTrue Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JBL Live Beam 3 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 36 | 31 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose SoundTrue Ultra | 28.8 | 34.6 | 32.8 | 26.6 | 46.3 | 29 | 61.8 | 8.5 | 66.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 78.7 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 78.6 | 89.3 | 93.2 | 0 | 96 | 86.9 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 96.6 | 79.3 | 78.5 | 91.9 | 82.1 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 95 | 86.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 75.9 | 94.7 |
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