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Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds

The Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 7 hours.

55/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
7 hours48 hoursIPX45.3open-eartrue
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Why we rate it

  • Spatial audio
  • Wireless charging
  • USB-C charging
  • Above-average battery (with case)
  • No active noise cancelling
  • Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile

Where the Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds wins and loses

Scored against the wireless earphones class
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone82558282
Sound
82
Battery and power
55
Connectivity
82
Microphone and features
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitopen-ear
Form factorOpen-ear

Sound

Spatial audioYes

Battery and power

Battery (earbuds)7 hours
Battery (with case)48 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes

Microphone and features

Voice assistanttrue
Touch controlsYes

More specs

Wireless charging caseYes

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Head to head

Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds vs Sony Sony WF-C710NSA

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone
Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth EarbudsSony WF-C710NSA
 BoseBose Ultra Open Bluetooth EarbudsThis pageSonySony WF-C710NSA
Overall score55 /10056 /100Better
Battery hours7 hoursBetter1 hours
Battery total48 hoursBetter40 hours
ANCYes
Bluetooth5.35.3
IP ratingIPX4IPX4
Who it's for

Is the Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds?

Its spatial audio stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Philips TAT2200BK?

The Philips TAT2200BK scores 56/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.