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Bose Open-Ear Earbuds vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose Open-Ear Earbuds vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro leads on 6 of 6 measures.

  • Bose Open-Ear Earbuds
  • Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
8.0
Battery
-
8.5
Calls
-
8.0
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$300
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

  • Open-Ear Earbuds2024
  • OpenWear Stereo Pro20262 yr newer

Specifications

Open-Ear EarbudsOpenWear Stereo Pro
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$300
$180
HearWiki score
Not scored
81
Released
2024
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
-
4-driver hybrid
Driver type
-
hybrid
Driver size
-
18 mm
Drivers per side
-
4
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Bluetooth
-
5.4
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Battery life
7 h
8.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
45 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Weight
-
9.7 g
Case weight
-
52.5 g
Water resistance
-
IP54
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
-
Yes
Model code
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
M2503E1

What reviewers said

Bose Open-Ear Earbuds

These wireless earbuds use an open-ear, cuff-style fit to keep your ears unblocked while still delivering full, personal audio. They provide roughly seven hours of playback per charge, are rated IPX4 for moisture resistance, and support connecting to two devices at once via Bluetooth multipoint. Their design prioritizes situational awareness and comfort over noise isolation.

  • Pro:Open-ear design keeps you aware of surroundings
  • Pro:Cuff-style fit offers a secure, unique wearing experience
  • Pro:IPX4 rating protects against sweat and light splashes
  • Con:No active noise cancellation for immersive listening
  • Con:Battery life is moderate at 7 hours
  • Con:Open-ear sound may lack bass punch compared to in-ear models

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro is a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud designed for all-day comfort, featuring a 4-driver hybrid setup for detailed sound. It offers Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, LDAC support for high-resolution audio, and an IP54 rating for sweat and dust resistance. With 8.5 hours per charge and 45 hours total with the case, it's built for extended listening sessions without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Comfortable open-ear design at just 9.7g per earbud
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 45 hours total including case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec alongside SBC and AAC
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No custom EQ or companion app support
  • Con:Lacks wireless charging for the case

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