Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are awesome for listening to music or any sounds (podcasts, etc.) as you'd expect. The design of these earbuds is amazing. With the open design, you hear everything going on around you, and the they're exceptionally secure on the ear. The earbuds look great on the ear. The disappointment remains the sound quality to the person on the other end of the line when you're on the phone with these earbuds. For earbuds at this price, I expect perfection. This is not my first pair; I have the original Smoky White pair, but I ordered the latest addition in color (Sunset Iridescent) not only because they look nice, but to see if there had been any improvement in the microphone quality for calls. Unfortunately I'm getting the same responses when on calls: 1.) I can't hear you. 2.) WHERE ARE YOU? You sound like you're in a cave. 3.) I can't understand you; your voice is dropping in and out. It would be so helpful if Bose could either do a software update to help or offer pointers for HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULT from these earbuds when you're on the phone. One discovery when on the phone, it seems the listener on the other end hears me better if I intentionally speak more softly or do NOT speak as loudly as my regular speaking volume. If this is true, that would be a good detail to communicate.

I got these ear buds about a month ago and they are a good addition to my Bose collection. They are great for when I am working in the office so I can listen to music yet hear when co-workers want my attention. I also love them for working around the house and in the yard, so I can hear if someone knocks on the door or if the dog barks. The amount of battery life is amazing for both the ear buds and the case, I use them at least 3 hours a day and have never dropped below 60% battery. They are also small and are very comfortable, so I often don't feel them on my ears at all. That's a big difference than wearing headphones or in-ear buds. However, they are not good for loud spaces (the gym, airport, etc), so I do switch over to my Bose QC45s when I need to shut out surrounding noise.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It so light and comfortable to the ears and the sound production is excellent. I love the fact that I'm able to hear my surrounding when walking with my music on. I've always been a huge fan of Bose from my regular speakers to my earphones and ear buds.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the sound and that I can really hear what is going on around me, if I don't turn my music up too loud. The only negative is, most of the time on phone calls the person on the other end of the call has a problem hearing me talk. I'd be surprised if there isn't a software update coming to fix that.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2 weeks ago and I am super impressed with the crisp clear sound. They do take some time to get used to since it seems as if they you have nothing on your ear. I enjoy jogging and I have not had any issues with my earbuds moving or falling off. Highly recommend them. No more ear soreness (if that’s a thing) after removing my music from my ears.

I have been using these for a couple of months now. I am still amazed at the sound quality coming from an open-ear design like this. One great feature for me personally: I wear behind-the-ear hearing aids, and the Bose Ultra Open buds are the only design I’ve found that allow me to comfortably wear earbuds while leaving my hearing aids in place. Now I don’ have to sacrifice my outside world hearing quality while listening to premium sound from my buds, nor do I have the hassle of taking out my hearing aids to put my buds in! Overall, very satisfied!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got the Bose to see how it would work out side the ear canal. Was very impressed, so much so I got a pair for my son and Daughter. We are all very active in running and cycling so we need to be aware of traffic and such. Best investment ever we all love them. And they work very well with our IPhones.

I have been a Bose user for years and love my other quiet comfort earbuds. These earbuds are more comfortable and easier to grasp and put in. The case is smaller and more portable but the case is very slippery and feels cheap compared to the other earbuds case. I think if the case was easier to grasp, add a hole and clip and an addition case to personalize it would make it pretty close to perfect!

I received these as a gift from my husband. I have been enjoying them almost two months and can’t believe I finally have earbuds that don’t fall out because of the wrap around design. Great quality sound and love that they don’t block out surrounding sounds, especially when I’m outdoors walking. Another great Bose product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love them! I bought these several months ago and have really enjoyed using them. The vibrant blue colour I chose makes for stylish accessory. The sound is better than good as is usual with Bose; and I don’t feel claustrophobic using these earbuds. I have had them on for an online meeting, while carrying on conversations with others without problem. Taking one star off as the sound can be low, and the sweet spot in the ear has to be found time and again by moving the earbuds around a little bit; would’ve been half a star if that were an option. I’ve bought half a dozen pairs for my colleagues in my law firm!