Bose Freestyle

441 reviews

Apr, 2024

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design (58)
usability (58)
size (46)

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portability (17)
mids quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 441 reviews of Bose Freestyle. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and design. The usability and comfort are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the noise isolation and portability, while there are some negative opinions about the mids quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose Freestyle is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose Freestyle

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of Bose Freestyle from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the design and price are generally positive. The usability and comfort also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the portability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bose Freestyle

alaTest has collected and analyzed 207 user reviews of Bose Freestyle from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The price and comfort are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the usability. Some have doubts about the mids quality and portability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bose Freestyle

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Bose Freestyle from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the price. The comfort is also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jasmine France (techradar.com)

Bose FreeStyle review

The Freestyle earbuds are an eye-catching set with great audio quality and an attractive price point

Secure, fitness-friendly fit ; Durable, moisture-resistant design ; Integrated mic and playback controls for iOS

No sound isolation ; Bright color options may not appeal to everyone ; Not Android compatible

The Bose Freestyle earbuds are a great everyday pick for on-the-go listeners who care about sound quality.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Bose Freestyle (review): An excellent in-ear headphone for people who don't like in-ear headphones

The Freestyle headphones are Bose's latest in-ear models. How do they compare to their predecessors?

The Bose Freestyle headphones are secure and comfortable as well as sweat-resistant, and their "open" design is appealing. They also offer pleasantly full bass and include an integrated remote and microphone and a nice carrying case.

They let sound in, so they're not good for noisier environments; not all the remote's features will work with Android and Windows phones.

While it may not be the best-sounding headphone for the money, the Bose Freestyle's superior design and comfort level make it a go-to choice for anyone seeking a sporty and stylish in-ear model.

Sep, 2014

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Bose FreeStyle earbuds review

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The Bose FreeStyle earbuds are part of this premium brand's 2014 range and are designed to be seen as well as heard. But is it all about looks, or do they sound any good? We put them to the test.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Nermin Bajric (goodgearguide.com.au)

Bose Freestyle in-ear headphones

The sound quality from these earbuds is exceptional, but the colour scheme is a little odd

Unbiased sound ; Excellent clarity and detailed reproduction

Expensive ; No passive noise cancellation

If you can get around the cringeworthy colour schemes, the Bose Freestyle in-ear headphones will prove a valuable long-term investment. We emphasise ‘long-term’ because they aren’t cheap for a set of earbuds which can very easily be damaged. Bose does...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose FreeStyle

The splashy design of the Bose FreeStyle earphones is paired with a crisp, sculpted response that delivers rich lows.

Powerful audio performance with plenty of bass response and crisp high-mids. Interesting design with a useful, stylish look.

Eye-catching design will be a pro for some, a deal breaker for others. Sound signature not for purists seeking flat response.

The FreeStyle feels like a fashion accessory first and an earphone pair second. As an accessory, it's your call whether you like the look. From an audio standpoint, the earphones are best suited to pop music, rock, and hip-hop, but not if you're...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose Freestyle (review): An excellent in-ear headphone for people who don't like in-ear headphones

The Freestyle headphones are Bose's latest in-ear models. How do they compare to their predecessors?

They let sound in, so they're not good for noisier environments; not all the remote's features will work with Android and Windows phones.

While it may not be the best-sounding headphone for the money, the Bose Freestyle's superior design and comfort level make it a go-to choice for anyone seeking a sporty and stylish in-ear model.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Nermin Bajric (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Bose Freestyle in-ear headphones

The sound quality from these earbuds is exceptional, but the colour scheme is a little odd

Unbiased sound ; Excellent clarity and detailed reproduction

Expensive ; No passive noise cancellation

The Bose Freestyle in-ear headphones cost $179 in Australia, and $219 in New Zealand. Note that Bose will only be selling these headphones until May 2015.

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Bose Freestyle (review): An excellent in-ear headphone for people who don't like in-ear headphones

The Freestyle headphones are Bose's latest in-ear models. How do they compare to their predecessors?

They let sound in, so they're not good for noisier environments; not all the remote's features will work with Android and Windows phones.

While it may not be the best-sounding headphone for the money, the Bose Freestyle's superior design and comfort level make it a go-to choice for anyone seeking a sporty and stylish in-ear model.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Nermin Bajric (pcworld.co.nz)

Bose Freestyle in-ear headphones

Take away the limited Bose branding, and the Freestyle in-ear headphones look like the sort you'd pick up in the discount basket on the way to the checkout of your local electronics shop. But beyond the cartoonish colouring is memorable, balanced sou...

Unbiased sound ; Excellent clarity and detailed reproduction

Expensive ; No passive noise cancellation

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (gizmodo.com.au)

Bose FreeStyle Earphones: Australian Review

Bose has never been an especially fashionable brand for headphones. They're usually serious, finished in blacks and bright silver. The new FreeStyle, though, is a more modern, more stylish take on some high quality earphones from one of the world's...

The Bose FreeStyle is the company’s most fashionable pair of headphones by a significant margin, even moreso than the equally new SoundTrue. That’s the chief selling point of these headphones, though — their $179.95 price puts them somewhat out of the...

Jul, 2014

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