After reading many reviews and thinking about buying these for a couple weeks, I finally made a purchase and I LOVE them! I listen to mostly podcasts when walking and it’s like being in the studio during the podcast. The immersion setting is absolutely amazing, you barely know they are on your ears, and connect quickly. If you’re on the fence, they are 💯 worth it!

The BEST ear buds I have ever owned. I don't have to worry about them falling out of my ears. I don't have to stop the music to hear people talking or miss hearing important sounds and phone calls. I could not be happier and it doesn't interfere with my abilities and responsibilities at work.

Almost perfect. Fit/security: 10 out of 10 All day comfort: 10 out of 10 Sound: 10 out of 10 Style: 10 out of 10 But the one most frustrating thing about these earbuds is the microphone. I have to use my phone anytime I have a call because the bud's microphone is beyond terrible. It feels foolish to have my phone to my ear with earbuds in, but they are completely useless for audio. Truly unfortunate because other than that these are perfect. I hope they fix it in future generations. I almost sent them back.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So easy to set up and use. I’ve worn them pretty much everyday, sweet spacial movement audio These are excellent for the gym, unlike other pro version earbuds that fall out while I’m working out all the time, constantly having to readjust and get the music back on. These haven’t fallen off or out once. I’m not wasting gym and commute time by having to fidget with the proper fitting, these stay put. I wish I had bought these Ultra Opens earlier.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve hard these ear buds for a little over a month now. I love that I can hear everything around me and still listen to music. My only complaint is they could be a little longer to hug the ear better, although that might just be an I have big ears issue. Otherwise they’re perfect.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got them for Christmas and I just love them. I asked for them for a few reasons. First of all the sound. Bose has always been the speakers we look for. The quality is top notch. And for these earbuds, they don't fall off when I am at work.

I love the ultra open earbuds! I don’t like earbuds that plug into the ear canal, very uncomfortable. The Bose open earbuds don’t plug into the ear canal. So, they are much more comfortable, and I can listen to music for as long as I want without any discomfort. Highly recommended.

I got them around 3 weeks ago and it has been an excellent purchase, the noise canceling and the fitting are amazing, allowing me to either watch a movie with my phone or TV to go out for a run without any issues while running as the fitting and comfortably feeling they provide goes above and beyond the expected and the competitors out there.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had these for a couple months now, and I think they're amazing for what I paid, the immersion audio effects made for a totally new experience not yo mention they're so light I keep forgetting I have them on.

The short summary: If you are looking for high-quality sound and prioritize awareness of your environment, these earbuds excel. They are comfortable for all-day wear and perfect for outdoor activities like running. However, they do not work well for phone calls or air travel. Highly recommended for their intended use case. Pros: Excellent sound quality Easy toggling between stereo and immersive sound App allows customization of EQ settings Easy to use controls for volume adjustment even while running Amazing awareness of surroundings, ideal for outdoor activities like running Very comfortable even to wear all day Cons: The microphones are not great for phone calls Not for air travel as there is no background noise blocking Lack of wireless charging in case Immersive sound may not suit all preferences and contexts The Full Review: Let me start by saying that these earbuds did exactly what I had hoped they would do. I would also say they are the best at what they do, just not perfect for every situation. I own many earbuds and headphones; some people closest to me may say I have a problem, but I am very particular about having outstanding music and the ability to watch programs in every situation. Some background: I travel frequently, and I am a runner. So, I have been looking for a high-quality pair of earbuds for running that would allow me to feel safe by not closing off the outside world. There have been too many times with my favorite pair of earbuds (the Bose QC ii) that I have not noticed a car coming up too quickly or a bicyclist on my favorite running path passing me at an unsafe speed, even the aware modes still blocked too much of the traffic or noise from a bicyclist yelling at me to watch out. Having the opportunity to test the Ultra Open Earbuds, I was super excited, hoping that they would allow me to have great sound and good quality music while still allowing me to hear my surroundings. I've tried cone-conducting headphones and immediately realized that the vibrations bothered me greatly if I turned the volume up. The Good: I'll start with the good; the quality of the music is great, and I like the ability to toggle between stereo and immersive sound. I find that some music sounds better in stereo mode, usually something more melodic. The immersive sound can cause some songs to sound hollow, but that's not a knock on the immersive sound. I think I am just very particular in terms of the way I want a song to sound. I will say that the bass in something like hip-hop songs does leave something to be desired, but I think I have experienced that with every pair of earbuds I've used. You really can't replace deep bass with small speakers in an earbud. I like that the app allows me to play with the EQ settings. Continuing with the good, while I'm running, the controls are super easy to use because the buttons are large. I love the ability to adjust the volume while I'm running without touching my watch or phone. While sitting at my desk at work, I like listening to music with ultra-open earbuds because it allows me to not be surprised if someone walks up behind me and starts talking. I have often been startled at work or annoyed by somebody who asks me a question when I use noise canceling. Using ultra-open earbuds is very much like having speakers play on your desk. The not-so-good: The microphones do not seem to sound good for phone calls. I've tested these with family members and work colleagues willing to put up with me and have been told more than once that I sound far away. Simply stated, these earbuds do not work well for air travel, in terms of sitting on an airplane. The background noise drowns out your ability to hear whatever you're listening to, no matter how high the volume. I really wish wireless charging was included in all of the Bose cases. I realized this would increase the price, but I love having the ability to put this on my wireless charging pad without finding a cable. The immersive sound can be overdone in specific contexts. I don't know if I could characterize what I like hearing in stereo versus what I like hearing immersive. Still, I think that comes down to personal preference. The immersive sound, in general, has always felt like a nice-to-have as opposed to what I must have. Overall: I think my impression of this product, in general, is that if you are looking for earbuds that are very high-quality sound-wise and you will be using them for what they're best for, I think they're the best product on the market, the sound quality really justifies the price point. This technology is so much better than bone-conducting that I can't imagine anybody who tries both would ever buy bone-conducting headphones again. The Ultra Open Earbuds are so comfortable to wear as they don't pinch my ears, something I was concerned with design-wise. I wore them all day while walking around Manhattan. It felt perfectly safe not worrying about getting hit by a car or a bike by not hearing something coming up on me. These were great, and even with the cacophony of midtown sounds, the music and the volume were still at a significant level. Don't expect to use these as your primary earbuds for work to take calls or for air travel in place of noise-canceling headphones. I, of course, would never buy open-ear earbuds for either of those use cases.