Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
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At a glance
- Brand
- Bose
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2024
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature an innovative open-ear design with a cuff-like fit, delivering rich, private sound via OpenAudio technology while leaving ears open to the environment. They offer up to 7 hours of play time, IPX4 water resistance, and Bluetooth multipoint connectivity.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These open-ear earbuds use a cuff-style design to deliver personal audio while keeping your ears fully exposed to your surroundings. With a comfortable, secure fit and solid battery life, they're built for all-day wear and easy connectivity. The sound is surprisingly full for an open design, and the IPX4 rating adds peace of mind for workouts or light rain.
What works
- Cuff-style design keeps ears open for situational awareness
- Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear
- Rich, private sound from a compact open-ear form
- IPX4 water resistance suits workouts and outdoor use
- Bluetooth multipoint lets you connect to two devices at once
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation, so ambient sounds remain audible
- Battery life is modest at 7 hours per charge
- SBC and AAC only—no support for higher-quality codecs
- Touch controls are limited to buttons, which may take some getting used to
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Specifications
| Driver | 2× dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sound signature | neutral |
Audio
| Driver | 2× dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sound signature | neutral |
Wireless
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
|---|---|
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 7 h |
|---|---|
| Battery incl. case | 19.5 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 6.3 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 44 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Model code | ULT-HEADPHONEOPN |
Calls
| Microphones | 2 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | MEMS |
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