Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are innovative wireless earphones with an open design that deliver high-quality sound without isolating the user from their surroundings. Their unique design, impressive battery life, and ease of use make them a worthy choice for everyday use.
G. Ostrov
A Revolutionary Approach to Open Sound
Bose continues to delight audiophiles with innovative solutions, and the new Ultra Open Earbuds represent a revolutionary approach to wireless earphones. Unlike traditional in-ear or on-ear models, these earbuds use a unique open design that provides quality sound without isolating you from the world around you.
Design and Ergonomics
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds impress with their unusual design. The earbuds attach to the ear with a flexible clip, and the speaker sits in front of the ear canal without blocking it. This allows you to enjoy music while still hearing everything happening around you.
Each earbud weighs just 13 grams, making them almost unnoticeable when worn. The flexible design adapts to the shape of your ear, ensuring a secure fit even during active movement. The earbuds are available in three color options: black, white, and lunar gray.
The earbud housing is protected against moisture and sweat with an IPX4 rating, allowing you to use them during workouts and in rainy weather.
Sound Quality
Despite their open design, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds demonstrate impressive sound quality. The company has used OpenAudio technology, which directs sound directly into the ear canal, minimizing leakage and preserving richness of detail.
The frequency response is balanced, with clean highs and well-defined mids. The bass, as expected for an open design, is not as deep as fully closed models, but remains clear and controlled.
Bose Immersive Audio technology creates an expanded soundstage, particularly noticeable when listening to live recordings and orchestral music. The sound feels spacious and natural, not confined within the boundaries of the earbuds.
Technical Features and Controls
The earbuds are equipped with two microphones on each earbud with a noise cancellation system for crystal-clear calls. Adaptive voice processing technology allows your conversation partner to hear you clearly even in noisy environments.
Control is through touch panels on both earbuds. Simple gestures allow you to adjust volume, switch tracks, answer calls, and summon your voice assistant. Additional functions are available through the Bose Music app:
- Equalizer settings
- Touch control customization
- Multipoint connection activation (up to two devices simultaneously)
- Firmware updates
- Finding lost earbuds
Bluetooth 5.3 provides a stable connection at distances of up to 10 meters, and support for aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs ensures high-quality wireless audio transmission.
Battery Life and Charging
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds provide up to 7.5 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge. The charging case adds another 20 hours of operation, giving a total of 27.5 hours of autonomy—an impressive result for wireless earbuds.
Quick charging allows you to get 2 hours of operation with just 10 minutes of charging. A full charge of the earbuds takes about 1.5 hours, and the case takes about 3 hours.
The case supports charging via USB-C and wireless charging using the Qi standard. The compact size of the case makes it easy to carry in your pocket or small bag.
Practical Use
The main advantage of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds is the ability to stay connected with your surroundings. This makes them an ideal choice for:
- Urban walks, when it's important to hear traffic and other people
- Office work, when you need to hear colleagues without removing your earbuds
- Running and cycling, when awareness of your surroundings is critical for safety
- Public transportation travel, when it's important to hear announcements
The comfort during prolonged wear deserves special praise—the earbuds don't cause fatigue even after several hours of use. They don't create pressure on the ear canal and don't cause overheating as closed models do.
Price in Estonia
In Estonia, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are available for €249, positioning them in the premium segment of the wireless earbuds market. Despite the high cost, the unique design and sound quality make them an attractive choice for those looking for an alternative to traditional in-ear earbuds.
Pros and Cons
Advantages:
- Unique open design that doesn't isolate from surrounding sounds
- Excellent sound quality for open-type earbuds
- High level of comfort during prolonged use
- Good battery life (up to 7.5 hours on a single charge)
- Secure fit even during active movement
- Splash and sweat protection (IPX4)
Disadvantages:
- High price
- Less deep bass compared to closed models
- Noticeable sound leakage at high volumes
- Lack of active noise cancellation
Conclusion
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds represent a niche but very interesting product for those who value awareness of their environment as highly as sound quality. They are ideal for an active urban lifestyle where complete sound isolation can be not only inconvenient but also unsafe.
Although the price may seem high, the unique technology and quality of execution fully justify the investment for those seeking precisely this format of earbuds. Bose once again proves that it can offer innovative solutions for audiophiles with different preferences.
Official website: www.bose.com