Bose Ultra Open earbuds review: WHO are they for?!
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In my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review, I reveal my thoughts on the latest earbuds from Bose. Who are they for? What do they sound like? What are open earbuds? And more importantly, should you buy the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Price and specs
03:04 - What are open earbuds?
03:55 - Sound
07:13 - User experience and design
10:17 - Who are they for?
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Are you considering open earbuds? If so, what’s the main reason?
I am NOW!
On my bicycle...(sigh...)...I've lost wireless earbuds on the road. After doing that once, I switched back to wired ones. If these hold on to my ears better, maybe I should try these.
On cool thing I've tried in a shop are those Bose sunglasses with the speakers built into the frame. I LIKED THAT experience very much. The only fiddle will be to get my prescription lenses into the things...
Mahalo for opening my ears and mind. Aloha.
My ENT Doctor recommended me to avoid in-ear earbuds because they push wax deeper into the ear canal and cause problems, plus it can reshape the ear canal as well, so that's not good. These ones seem like a solution because you don't have to introduce anything into your ear canal.
@@mike.t.angelo Yes, indeed. I agree.
I got a question can you sing while wearing these. I guess it's a yes right?
(Good vid. Love your review ❤)
Just got my Px8 for a month
and I've been using AirPods Max for 2 years. I really prefer how the transparent mode work on my Max, I can even sing while listening to music. It's really satisfying that one can sing while listening to music. I realized that how important the transparent mode once I got my Px8(because it's transparent doesn't work quite well comparing to Max). But few people mention the convenience and how essential transparent mode is, and how apple make APM so good and special comparing to all the other headphones.
So have you tried singing while wearing APM or Bose ultra?
Heavily considering due to comfort reasons; until I saw this I was considering Shokz bone conduction. So far I'm leaning towards these as bone conduction has clear sound but I'm looking for better sound quality and this sounds like this may do the trick.
Me listening to this video using my Bose Ultra Open air earbuds, they are my every day earbuds now especially in my every day use at work and at home because I have to stay connected to the world around me with such a big family, so these have come in clutch for comfort period, I haven't had anything that fit like this where I can forget I have them on and they also get loud enough for me if I want to drown out some of the world around me, I literally don't leave home without them.
thanks for sharing your experience
I just received mine this week…I love them! Very comfortable and no ear fatigue.
Hey Mark, thanks for the thorough review in your typical analytic yet chill way. Also appreciate your response to the upfront questions. Helps a lot.
I appreciate that - thank you!
4th group - people who don't like earbuds actually entering the ear canal. I find over the ear headphones are a bit too obtrusive for all day and everyday wear, so something like this is perfect for me. I had the older Bose open ear buds, and they were just OK. They did not pair well with my iPhone and were clunky to connect and disconnect. They also had touch volume controls, which was nice, but the call quality was TERRIBLE. Nobody could hear me on the other end and there was a constant buzzing sound. Hoping those issues are resolved in this version.
I like them have them for couple of months now also dropped them many times they tough earbuds and sounds is just good!!
Great vid ❤❤❤
Just curious have you tried Devialet Gemini 2? 🤔
They seem to be pretty good
Good review as always, detailed and well produced.
Thank you!
I have them, and besides the occasional sound glitches and lack of volume they are great. I had to really adjust my expectations. The fit is great, sounds great without having bass.
Thanks Mark - love all your videos. Sorry I was a Patreon (for you and a few other youtubers) but with the current cost of living pressures I have had to cut back on a few things. Great review - I am not sure if I have strangely shaped ears but have struggled with Apple airpods; beats studio etc - can't get them to stay in my ears whatever size the cushion is. This looks like a good option for me - but they are a bit pricey.
Absolutely no need to apologise for that! Thank you for the lovely words!
I currently utilize the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Over-Ear Wireless Headphones. While the Bose Open Ear headphones appear aesthetically pleasing, they do not meet my requirements as Active Noise Cancellation (Quiet Mode) is an essential feature for me.
Shortly after I purchased the Ultra ear buds and the Ultra over ear headset Bose started sending me $50 off offers. Of course I had paid full price for both. I’ve decided to buy these open ear units as soon as I get that offer. May be a while because they are out of stock in a lot of places.
Thanks!
Not Paid? I'm IN! Thanks. Last year got fooled by various positives reviews (subsequently found out they were sponsored) and bought something that was trash even though certain CZcamsrs were talking them up. Keep it real Mark! Thanks.
also, great vid as usual.
After watching this vid, and the one for the regular earbuds, I’d personally go with the latter. Main reason is the noise cancelling. These do look good/unusual though.
Thanks for the content.
Thanks for the lovely comment!
Would these work well for streaming tv/movie audio? I have a job where I can do that but in ear buds get fatigues after awhile.
Which there were earbuds that can be converted back and forth from in ear to open ear.
need to know where u got that jumper bud 😁
I may try them out but for $300 they should have wireless charging and a good mic.
I for a long time used AirPods 2 then gen 3(gen 3 didn't stay in the ear and was not nearly as comfortable). Tried AirPods Pro gen 2 but I have always had inner ear issues so completely going in my ear did not feel very good at all. How would you compare it to say the AirPods gen 3 since neither have noise cancelling. Also unless I missed it, how is the microphone/call quality?
Microphone quality are terrible on these, I’m in the market for some open ear buds but everything just seems to lead back to the shokz. These could eventually be contenders but the mic quality and what seems to be lack of interface for the price tag is what’s is holding people back on these.
Compared to the hhawei version ?
I have cauliflower ear and I’m looking to get open ear earbuds, I have been wearing over the ear headphones for a long time and I miss earbuds so much😭
Ohhhh dang! I was hoping for good noise cancelling and good music quality
Turn auto volume off. Battery goes to almost 10 hours
I wonder how do they compare with the original open ear Sony Linkbuds.
I had to send my Sony link buds back because my ears are small and they tend to hurt my ears, I bought these Bose Ultra Open air earbuds and haven't looked back, these are great and the comfort is unmatched in my opinion, I would say try them out👍🏾👍🏾
Great review! In my experience, open earbuds are an excellent option for those with TMJ or prone to ear infections. It prevents pressure from building up in the ear canal, which you may already be experiencing. I loved my airpods, but my ear canal could not take the pressure even with the in-ear and semi-ear models. They kept falling out, and I eventually found my way to a pair of SoundCore AeroFit Pros, which has been excellent. Would love to give the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds a shot to compare!
Thanks for the kind words!
The look good and all but i like noise cancelling feature which these dont have and thats a let down for me hope they some how add this feature,then ill buy ,i really love the design.
How would you make an open ear bud noise canceling 😂
How does the sound and call quality compare with the Huawei FreeClips?
Sound for music is a touch better than the HUAWEI FreeClip however calls are pathetic on the Bose Ultra Open. HUAWEI’s FreeClip sound great and calls are perfect.
The sound stage is wider on the Huawei Freeclip, but I preferred the sound of the Bose Ultra Open which was more impactful. The call quality is superior on the Huawei hands down no contest.
Both ear buds were charged to 100%. I took them out and listened to music for sometime. The battery on the left went down to 90% while right showed 70%. After some more listening, the right went down to 50% while left was at 70%. Any one experiencing this?
I have them but I have big eres I don’t fill them
What watch or tracker are you wearing on your right wrist?
Guessing a Whoop band with the removable charger pack?
Correct.
Just bought brand new on ebay for £180 and love them, Definitely wouldn't pay £300
You forgot to mention it's also for people who want to look like pirates.
I whish apple could make something like this. I like to hear my environment.
Good thing I got the ultra earbuds instead.
Yes but the Huawei freeclip are way Better for phonecalls and the are 50% cheeper
Yes, the Huawei Freeclip will spank the Bose Ultra Open in calls, multipoint and wireless charging, but the Bose has far better sound, and for some that’s all they care about.
@@VividTheater if the call was a bit Better maybe but It Is not usabile , you shout and they era nothing
@@pierrezucchi5507 yea, if the call quality was better then it would be worth it.
Are they made by Bose or Bost?
Bose*
Is this bone conduction?
No
Sheep's EarTag is Nasty Work LOL
😂
Yup, sheep’s ear tag. Bought a pair. Excellent for the right person though
I have a pair and I will be returning tomorrow after a week of use. Worst earbuds I have ever used. Sound quality and isolation are good, but the actual Bluetooth and software that they use to connect are absolutely horrendous. From the start, after just taking them out of the box, it took 2 and a half hours to get them to connect to my iPhone 13, and even then it was buggy, where one ear would just fall out of sync with the other during content playback, and then jump back in, sometimes over and over until I got frustrated I just put them back in the case and gave up. But, then it got even worse - they just flat out refused to connect to my phone, and then when you did connect them, would immediately lose signal and power off. Over. And. Over. Would not recommend these to anybody until Bose pulls their fingers out and fixes even half of these issues. I am really disappointed as I loved the concept and the product itself, but in terms of useability, it is just unacceptable.
Same as the QC Ultra Earbuds, they are ruined by the software
I have iPhone 13 and had them for a month and have no issues I actually use them daily and love how comfortable they are maybe not for everyone but I had 3 pair of Bose and I only had issues with one pair but I had warranty my noise canceling right bud didn’t work and bose replaced me a new pair. As an iPhone user I get the best of both worlds with the noise canceling ear buds and the over ear buds from Bose
@@chaporuiz10 Yeah, I have the over-ear Bose QC Ultra headphones as well, and have never had any real issues, I believe it had something to do with these specific models of earbuds.
I'm gonna guess that Bose have horrible quality control. Because so far I've had no issues with my QC Ultra and Ultra Opens, but my QC Ultra buds had terrible connection dropouts when using them anywhere that wasn't indoors and the EQ's for some reason would reset back to default and won't change no matter how much you adjust them in their app. Returned after 1 week.
Samsung the best
its big deal ?
Stopped buying Bose a while ago. Wong be buying them
Why are you watching this video!!!!😂😂😂
Once again 300 USD and no multipoint. Poor water resistance. They are open style so no they won't have noise cancelling. But they will cost 300 bucks. It's a thing with bose if their name is on it that makes it cost 300 dollars
I like the idea, i dont like the aesthetic of them or the price tag! Just another gimmick with the idea being put in the bin in a year or two
yeah, these won't be on my xmas list!
Sony linkbuds. Can't beat them.
Sony has them beat in wearability price. Sound quality. Ease of use small case and you can sleep in them.
Never like the sound quality of the Sony linkbuds...its OK.
@@jaynosowsky9708 yeah but their form factor far outweighs the sound quality and you have to look at what they're designed for before you bitch about sound quality.
These look hideous. For people who have no idea what they are (majority of people) they’ll think it’s earrings or jewelry. But who knows, maybe they are fantastic when you actually use them.
4th
It’s pronounced Bose…not Bose….😂. Great vid mate.
First
Boom!
They're terrible... I bought a pair, the worked OK the first time I used them, then the right bud wouldn't charge. Then I wasted almost 2 hours chatting with Bose customer service with no satisfactory outcome. Avoid Bose products.
Lost me at £299.95 😂 Bose tax and a total gimmick. These achieve nothing and just have a list of drawbacks. Buy AirPods Pro or similar and just turn on transparency mode.
Are you limping?
No - it's my walk. I'm really cool.
They look like ear rings... No thanks
They look ridiculous
Dude you are too verbose
Don’t buy it,if you wanna listen true sound. There is even no bass,no mid. Very amateur. Bose made me sad. I beed to give it back. 😢😣
It is physically impossible to deliver the bass you are clearly expecting from a pair of open earbuds. Not 'amateur'. As noted in the video, if you want the best possible sound, you need regular in-ears.
@@MarkEllisReviews mate this is not about your video. This is about Bose. I’m saying i paid 300$ but dissappointed. I was using Bose SoundSport Free True Wireless Earbuds which was 1000times better and better than this ultra open earbuds.I definitely don't recommend this earbuds if you want good sound quality, but if the design is important to you, then you can buy it of course. Cheers.
Can you listen/hear a podcast in the tube/train? I wonder how they perform for every day commute.