Really interesting product that has niche application making it difficult to justify spending 300$. I wear earbuds most at night and within my home, which they are perfect for. If I were still in school studying and wanted noise cancellation this would not be the best product. Also functional, but not as compatible with apple products as AirPods (obviously). For example, music doesn’t stop, sometimes doesn’t auto connect, etc.

These earbuds are a fresh approach to being able to hear your environment while still getting great sound -- think doing housework, running outdoors, or even in an office where people can drop-by -- and without killing your battery life. I, personally, can't wear typical "in ear" earbuds for more than a few hours before they get uncomfortable; but, with these, it's easy to entirely forget they're there. It takes some practice to get the positioning "just right" in your ear, but I got used to it after a week or so. Pros: Sound (of course), comfort, battery life, ambient hearing Cons: Phone mic is just so-so, no wireless charging for the case, buttons instead of swipe/tap for controls

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased these about a month ago. I am enjoying them much more than I thought I would. They are great for working out and wearing indoors. I don’t think they get loud enough to use outside in an urban environment. Even at max volume, they don’t cut it in NYC when walking around outside. Call quality could still be improved a bit. I’ll continue to use my AirPods Pro outside, but I still enjoy these.

The good thing is that they are super comfortable, you can hear them very well and they last a long time. The bad thing is that when they call you, they don't hear you well or they don't hear you at all and when you're fine, some video loses sound or has some interference.

Best open ear pair of headphones I own. It’s open ear, don’t expect the immersive experience you get with normal buds. These help give the ears a break from having a pod stuck in it for hours. These clip on and stay put but it takes a few tries to get it to sit right. After a solid month of using them muscle memory lets you put them on pretty reliably. If you’re looking for a pair of headphones to use while mowing the lawn these aren’t it, stick to pods. Perfect to work out in.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought in November but within 2 months one earbud stopped working. Support was excellent and they are sending me a new pair. Fitting in ear is only ok i find when i chew or talk they tend to fall out.

As an urban dweller in the PNW who cycles, long walks, and loves to listen to music - I was delighted to use these open earbuds through a typical day of remote work and outdoor adventure. (Toggling through different devices and sound settings is customizable using the app.) However, right after receiving my buds, I ended up flying to San Francisco for a client meetup. I generally prefer using my Bose QuietComfort Headphones in noisy environments (particularly on an airplane), but opted instead to try out my new listening device - which fit lightly in my coat pocket, and could be easily used for more than one function on my trip. Initial Impressions: First things first, I’m impressed by the small eco-friendly packaging and ease of information found during unboxing. There is a QR code on the left tab which directs you to a setup guide. The right tab has shorthand instructions easy to grasp. Getting started was straightforward and took maybe 1-2 minutes? If you use the setup guide, you’ll see there are some fit instructions, which were helpful for me since I had never used an open earbud like this one. My initial assessment of the fit was that it felt unusual, but after having them on for a few minutes I quickly forgot about them. The wrap around nature makes them feel secure without any pinching sensation. While I could at first feel a small amount of the product near my ear canal, I would say it was no more present than using a standard earbud. I found the introduction to the different audio settings in the setup guide on the app to be quite informative and was eased into the customization options which are well worth your time. The preprogrammed user settings were frankly very intuitive, as was the general use of these earbuds. Personally, I only added a couple of button prompts to keep things simple, while leaving the other preprogrammed ones as they were on arrival. The case is a nice size and weight with the magnetic pull inside being comfortably strong, allowing the earbuds to saddle instantly, making charging a breeze. Performance: The sound quality is completely as expected from a Bose product. The ‘Immersion’ setting was absolutely my favorite. It’s like “stereo” but better; living up to its name, if you close your eyes you can practically feel the artist’s sweat during a long rift. I found if I turned the sound up to max volume, I could still hear things happening around me but not very well. By nature, these are not intended to block surrounding noise. Listening at a normal volume, I could easily hear gate instructions at the airport and any announcements while on the plane. (A double-edged sword. Why do we have to sit through long advertisements by flight attendants for credit cards now?) In the future I will likely stick to the Quiet Comfort for the plane ride, but will keep these in my pocket for the rest of my journey. The ‘Immersion’ setting has an interesting feature - when you move your head, the music stays front facing but then moves to the direction of your head if you keep it faced that same way for a few seconds. This added to the feeling that I was at a concert, which was kinda fun. Critical Considerations: Removing one or both earbuds does not stop the audio. I’m not sure I care about this exactly, but it is worth a mention. Unlike Apple earbuds, moving from one device to another is not seamless. (Though you can toggle with an earbud button which makes this pretty effortless.) I found the ‘Stereo’ mode allowed for the music to be played with a louder sound quality than when in ‘Immersion’ mode. The ‘Bass Boost’ was noticeably better in ‘Stereo’ mode verses ‘Immersion’ mode as well. Lastly, there's an amazing lot of features in the Bose Music app. I would love for Bose to add a Widget so I can add it to my shortcut menu on my iPhone to get me to the app and its features more quickly. Final Thoughts: These are an amazing product, especially for people who due to safety concerns need to hear more of what is happening around them. You do not lose any sound quality or depth of experience during regular activity while gaining peace of mind. Additionally, I feel the fit quality will meet the needs of a wide range of ear shapes and sizes. I heartily recommend these earbuds!

First of all, I was worried these wouldn’t work for me because I have several piercings all over my ears, but they are still comfortable and secure. Second, the sound is incredible!! I cannot believe no one else can hear my music, lol! I can wear these all day, confident they wont fall out, and without making my ears sore.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seriously I was hesitant on the price, as this was my first pair of expensive headphones.. But I am beyond impressed and these by far are my best purchase of 2024! They stay put on my ears and are so comfortable. There is not one time I ever thought they would fall out. I literally wear them all the time! Sometimes I forget I even have them in! And the sound quality?! It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced!

WOW! Amother truly outstanding product. The comfort, fit, and connection time are first rate. The earbuds connect almost immediately and have quite a long battery life. These earbuds are unbelievingly even more comfortable than the QuietComfortUltra ones that I own. I listen to a wide variety of music, and have been able to hear certain new elements such as background vocals and instruments in songs I have heard dozens of times. There are instances where it seems I am hearing a song for the first time. Perfect balance in audio as the lead vocals do not "drown out" or harshly overshadow background. Percussion is crisp and does not have a garbled or jumbled sound heard from low quality earbuds. The noise canceling is second to none. I work in a factory and love the ease of switching between aware and quiet modes. The graphic equalizer feature in the app is long overdue and functions very well. This is useful while listening to audiobooks and podcasts.. Love the strength of the case magnetic catch, similar to first generation sport earbuds. Top quality product I recommend highly. Well done.