Wow! 5 star-worth for the unique space age design alone! In fact, that's my nickname for these Bose buds: "Space Age!" The design is truly unique in a world of mainstream earbud styling. While stunning to look at, almost akin to jewelry, it took me a minute to figure out how to wear them! I had to watch tutorials, which Bose helpfully provides. I kept trying to stick them IN my ear canal rather than ON my ear like an ear cuff. I thought they would fall out, but they didn't. In fact, the way they wrap felt as secure if not more secure than the in-ear buds. Important caveat: these are not noise cancelling like quiet comfort and other Bose buds. I always use my Bose noise cancelling buds for traveling. I cannot fly without them! These will not replace those. While they aren't noise cancelling, they do a solid job of immersing the listener in the audio. For reference, they are nowhere near as transparent as the "Aware" mode on the Bose noise cancelling--much more opaque than that setting. In terms of safety, these cannot be more highly recommended. It's just not safe to be completely oblivious to surroundings while walking in traffic or in crowded places. These allow awareness while providing truly amazing Bose immersive sound. The modes are interesting--the still and motion are too cool. The audio stays centered even when moving your head back and forth in "Still" and "Motion" throws the sound out in front! The immersive mode does take some getting used to, but the option for regular (Bose regular, that is) stereo sound is always an option. Overall, for me, other than on an airplane, I will be turning to these beautiful Space Age buds for my daily activities--walking the dog, exercising, listening to audio books, and watching movies on my computer when hubby is sleeping!

My wife bought these awesome little headphones for me shortly after I first heard about them. I love them and use them very often. If I have one issue with them, it is that they are a little tight on the helix of my ear, no matter how high or low I place it. The sound is great and the battery life is amazing.

The left earbud stopped working (flashes red) after 2 years or so. Tried all the remedial suggestions on the Bose website and numerous forums, all the solutions failed to revive the earbud. It is somewhat disappointing that noticeably expensive earbuds can fail in an untimely manner. Anyways, 3 stars are for the quality of sound that once upon a time I used to enjoy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work outside and need to be aware of my surroundings. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds allow me to do that and still enjoy my favorite playlists, audio books, and podcasts. The fit is perfect and the ease of use is great. I love these earbuds!

Me llegaron hace dos semanas y realmente son buenos aunque en algunas ovaciones no se escucha muy bien las llamadas, la calificación le doy 2 estrellas porque compré los audífonos con el case de silicona y nunca me llegó me comunique con servicio al cliente y quedaron de enviarlo y ya han pasado dos casi tres semanas y aún no me llegan lo que se traduce en un deteriore del estuche de los audífonos

I've had my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for two weeks. These are the most comfortable earbuds I've owned; I forget I'm wearing them! They're perfect for the gym!! I really love the sound quality when listening to music, so immersive and beautiful! However, people have told me they cannot hear me well when we are talking on the phone. For me, it's really about the comfort and especially the music!!!

Bose is synonymous for quality. And, while the Bose Ultra Earbuds are definitely quality, there are drawbacks that could drive some away. While the small, sleek design is lightweight and comfortable to wear, putting them on can be a sometimes quirky and tedious process. Sound quality for videos is solid, but phone call volume is low (even cranked all the way up), and bleed from background noise can hinder some conversations. Audio for music is clear, but don't expect much bottom-end (bass) at all. Unfortunately, it's just not there. Also, the "Immersive Audio" is nice, but it drains the battery at an alarming rate. With it off, you're getting about seven and a half hours to eight hours. With it on however, you're getting between four to four and a half hours. For someone, like me, who wears them while working, it feels like as soon as your put them on, your battery is low, and they need to be re-charged. Maybe this can be fixed in a future firmware update. One can only hope. All in all, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are very nice, there is absolutely no doubt about it. But, the audio idiosyncrasies and inconsistences, middling battery life (with "Immersive Audio" on), and lack of depth in features could be just off-putting enough to keep some consumers at arm's length.

They sound great. The noise canceling is excellent. I bet people come up to me and have to nudge me to get my attention because I cannot hear them. And they are comfortable. I don’t know if that’s 50 characters yet. But I’m not gonna count them to make sure so if it works it works if it doesn’t, it doesn’t too bad.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just wanted to take a moment to express my enthusiasm for your ultra open-ear design earbuds. They are everything I’ve been waiting for and more! The sound quality is exceptional—offering the perfect balance of private listening while still keeping me aware of my surroundings. This feature makes them ideal for any environment, whether I'm enjoying my favorite playlists or taking phone calls. Comfort is another standout aspect; I often forget I'm even wearing them! The immersive audio experience truly elevates my listening sessions, and the stereo mode creates a surround sound sensation that makes me feel like I’m right in the middle of the action—like being at a concert or a club. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Bose, for delivering such an outstanding product. Keep up the amazing work!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these to replace my air pod pros and man and I glad a did. These are hands down the best earbuds I’ve ever had! Not only do the sound amazing but they don’t fall out of my ears like the air pods do. 10/10