Open-ear earbuds
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
The Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are Bose's clip-on earbuds that sit on the ear instead of in it. They suit people who want to hear traffic and colleagues while listening, or who find in-ear buds uncomfortable.
Live pricesPrices change daily. Magelo compares the current price and shipping for Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) at our retailers.
Key facts
DesignOpen-ear clipYou keep hearing your surroundings; nothing sits in the ear canal.
Battery9 h, case adds 19.5 hDrops to about 5 h with Immersive Audio on.
Quick charge10 minutes for up to 2 hHandy before a run or a call.
ChargingQi wireless and USB-CThe case now charges wirelessly without an extra cover.
ConnectionBluetooth 5.4, multipoint, aptX AdaptiveConnects to phone and laptop at the same time.
Written by Magelo from the shops' product data. Figures are the specifications listed by the shops; reviews follow once the first tests are out.
Who it suits
Great for
- Runners and cyclists who need to hear traffic
- Office use with colleagues around you
Less suited for
- Trains, planes and noisy streets: there is no noise cancelling
- People who want strong bass: open earbuds leak sound and bass
Before you buy
- No noise cancelling at all
- IPX4: fine for sweat and rain, not for swimming
- Some features, like Google Find Hub, arrive later by update