These earbuds solve all the problems I have with all other headphones types, which has been revolutionary for me. But the lack of certain features for the price is very disappointing. To elaborate: I have extremely narrow ear canals and in-ear style earbuds just don't fit, period. Even with the smallest tips, I experience a lot of discomfort and cannot wear them long. Over-ear headphones are better, but impractical for most activities. I've tried bone conduction, but they really only work while I'm exercising, as I find the buzzing against my temples bothersome if I'm on a quiet room. I like being able to hear the world around me, so noise cancelling is not a feature I care about. I tried some other types of open ear headphones, like the new shokz, but the over the ear style hurt after a while. To be clear, I own or have tried: air pods pro, pixel buds pro, shokz openrun bone conduction, Shokz openfit air, Bose QC35, and Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. These Bose Open Earbuds are perfect! Super comfortable, great sound, they keep my ear canals open and dry, and I can happily wear them for several hours at work. The fact that they look more like jewelry than an electronic device is a definite bonus. If someone comes up to me I just pause the music and talk with them. They never even notice I am wearing earbuds. It makes me feel more approachable. But here is the downside, and why I dropped a star: they are buggy. They constantly disappear from the Bose headphones app on my phone (even while still playing music). I never know how much battery is in the case- the app doesn't tell you (my pixel buds and apple airpods both tell you the case battery life). The case doesn't charge wirelessly. For the extremely high price, I expected more. They would have lost a second star, but the recent update did allow for connecting to two devices at once, so that saved them. Here's hoping Bose continues to release updates that improves connectivity, and allows us to see how much battery is left in the case.

These earbuds are loaded with state if the art features. Beginning with the fit and comfort level, I don't even realize the earbuds are still in, even after several hours. They have an extremely long battery life as well. They deliver full, rich sound whether listening to music, podcasts, or audio books. Considering music playback, the sound is even across the spectrum of lead and background vocals, and the instrumentation blends seamlessly without diminishing any vocals. They also connect to the app very quickly and retain connection even in reduced wifi environments. The noise reduction capability is first rate, especially in noisy surroundings such as public places and factories. The result is virtually 100 percent noise cancellation. Listening modes are easily changed by tapping or holding an earbud briefly. The equalizer feature allows for customization of current music type to deliver improved sound based on personal preference. The voice control feature is a welcome addition and is easily set up allowing access to other features when both hands are encumbered. The only concern I have is regarding the coating or finish of the product. The earbuds used are white, and could possibly look aged more quickly if not properly maintained. Overall, this is an outstanding product, sure to provide years of listening pleasure.

I absolutely love these open earbuds! They replaced the ones I had been using of a different brand. I use them on the golf course and the sound is outstanding! They are extremely comfortable and I love that I have great sound while being able to have a conversation on the course!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a runner and the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are a perfect choice for me because they are comfortable, stay in place, and I can hear the traffic around me. My use of them have evolved into taking them to the office with me also. I would definitely purchase them again.

These earbuds are incredible! I am a stay at home mom with 7 kids, ages 12,10, 8, two 4 year olds, 2, and 8 months. Needless to say my house is loud with kids noise most of the time. These earbuds give me the best of both worlds! When I wear them I can tune out some of the noise but still be present enough to know what’s going on in the house. I can hear my family speaking and I can answer them back all while dulling the noise of kids shows or clicking toys. I don’t wear mine for long periods of time, maybe 30 min to and hour at a time, but they are so comfortable I could wear them for much longer if I wanted to. Every mom needs a pair of these!!

I have used this bose open earbuds for the last few weeks. They are good, but sometimes feel as if they are about to fall off. The sound quality truly is great, I wish the experience was just as good. I have not been able to use for calls yet, but hope the quality is just as good.

Desperately needs iteration, but the idea is good. The case is very bad. Flimsy lid that feels way to cheap for this price point. The earbuds are comfortable, but need another pass for perfection. Sound quality is very good. Feels like you're listening to music from the room around you. Refine these and drop the price and they will be a bit.

I’ve had these for a couple weeks now, and I love them! These are the most comfortable earbuds I’ve ever worn, and they’re fantastic for running outdoors, since I can still hear whatever I want to listen to, but am not blocking out environmental sounds that help me stay safe. The battery life is terrific, and they charge extremely quickly. The immersive audio is a really excellent feature, and boosts the sound quality even more when I’m on the move. I ordered the Vibrant Plum color, and I think the earbuds are even more gorgeous in person!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used these earbuds for nearly 2 months and have zero complaints. They are comfortable, stay on during activity and very easy to use. On top of all of that, they have great sound while allowing me to hear what is going on in my surroundings.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] . i’ve resisted getting earbuds because the ones that come with my phone are so uncomfortable. I took a chance at a very expensive price to find out that these are comfortable. I don’t mind them in my ear for any amount of time they’re colorful and of course it’s both quality. They sound great.