Bose Sport Open Earbuds

Overall, as an outdoor workout enthusiast who has tested a ton of running headphones, the Bose Open Sport Earbuds are one of my favorite new releases to recommend to my fit fam. The pros of being aware of my surroundings without sacrificing audio...

Comfortable for long periods of time ; Grippy enough for running and exercise ; Allows for total awareness of your environment ; Good battery life ; Easy-to-use controls

No multipoint connectivity at launch ; No wireless charging (unless you buy additional case) ; Bass is lacking compared to traditional earbuds ; Immersive Audio significantly decreases battery life ; Too pricey for what you’re getting

I don’t doubt that creating a wholly new earbud form factor required comprehensive research and engineering. In fact, I know it did, so stay tuned for more on that in the future. But if Bose wants the Ultra Open Earbuds to avoid the same fate as its...

Bright, detailed audio performance ; Stable fit provides solid ear-to-ear audio balance ; Open design lets you hear your surroundings

Sorely lacking in the deep bass range ; Over-ear hooks not ideal for glasses ; Uses a charging base instead of a battery case

The true wireless Bose Sport Open Earbuds overcome some of the classic issues with this type of open design that lets your hear your surroundings, but they lack deep bass and don't come with a battery case.

Open-ear fit is good for running outside. Consistent audio reproduction. Great build quality and IPX4 rating for water resistance.

Leaks a lot of audio. Mediocre noise handling. No noise isolation. Lacking bass.

The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are mediocre for neutral sound. While they have a flat and balanced mid-range, they lack a lot of low-bass. Unfortunately, they don't have any sound enhancement features to help tweak their sound to your liking. Their design...

Good audio, with no sound leakage. Doesn't fall off your ears when you run. Great for situational awareness.

Heavy and bulky. Battery life is meh. Proprietary charger. App, what app?

Impressive sound for open buds ; Excellent for cycling ; Slick, relatively rugged design

No charging case ; Heavy frame can wear on ears ; Limited use cases

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The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are the most unique workout earbuds out there — and among the best you can buy right now. They pump out impressively full sound to keep you fired up while getting sweaty, all while making it easy to stay aware of your...