I bought these fully expecting I would return them because I didn’t think the price could be justified. BOY was I wrong. The fact that they turn off when not in use makes them last forever without having to put them back in the case. I have the white smoke and they look great with my earrings. Plus they’re great for people with anxiety, to just take the edge off in a crowded room to play some calming music but you can still hear your conversation partner. I will say after several hours I do start to feel a little discomfort but much less than my other buds. And agreed, I have the Shokz OpenRun Pro, Shokz OpenFits, Linkbuds and more and the sound quality for an open style is unmatched.
I've aways been a evangelist for open ear buds, with innovative design, I've owned the Xperia Ear Duo, the Sony Linkbuds and now these Bose Ultra Open. This is the future, a true all-day, immersive wearable. Hands down the best earbuds I've tried, my ears feel naked without them on.
6:53 this is what I wanted to know, a comparison with the Airpods 3rd gen which I have but don’t like the fit. Thanks for this review I think I’ll go get a pair
@4:20 "not fashion" But people happily wore Apples AirPod that looked like you had a q-tip hanging out of you ears. I have the sport open ear from Bose and when you have kids and wife calling you (in the home) open ear is critical. Maybe I'll get these for Christmas.
I have Tinnitus which is really annoying, I’ve tried wearing AirPods Pro, but can’t wear them for a long time! These I can wear all day and I often forget I’ve got them on when I turn the music or book or podcast off!
Airpods pro causes head pressure even with noise cancelling off. The Bose ultra open is really good because there is no feeling of head pressure or stuffiness and the sound is good enough to be enjoyable
Your comments on everything sounding artificial is spot on and I was trying to put my finger on why I like open earbuds and you have nailed it. I have the HUAWEI Freeclips because Bose isn't sold in the country where live. I am going to take a trip overseas this week in order I can buy a pair. I have a few high end earbuds and I can't listen to them anymore.
I own them and love them because I still hear surrounding, don't have this isolated feeling, and since I have ear problems (Tinnitus), because they are not in the ear direct, music does not hurt my ear anymore. Most of the time I use them for phone calls. Great product
Im so excited about these. I just returned TWO different models of apple buds. Theyre not comfortable. I cant stand a silicone bud jammed in my ear for longer than 5 minutes. So excited to get my bose open buds shipment. I think it will be money well spent. I think ill try taking calls by having one in my ear, and one clipped to my shirt. I wonder if the mic will pickup tour voice better that way. Juat a thought...
Agreed, this form factor for the open ear will become the standard. I suspect by this summer we will see versions from Samsung, Sony and others in this design.
I wish but there's one big problem with Samsung Sony and Apple this would have to be a separate earbud unless Apple can come out with a genius move and say noise canceling included
I hope so! 1st gen designs are always a little janky and overpriced because they have to pay back the R&D costs. Competition will also help squash the price down.
I love the clip on design, since the hook design most jogging earbuds have gets in the way of glasses and facemasks. +1 for physical buttons too. I can't wait to see clip ons for all sorts of earbuds, not just open ear. I can see it being a great way to doubly secure a more traditional sport earbud instead of the usual hooks or horns which can be uncomfortable depending on your ear type. As is, I wonder if it would preserve my hearing better by just wearing 1 normal earbud at lower volume, vs 2 open ear at higher volume (to compensate for the ambient noise).
Thanks for the great review. I'd already preordered mine (they're due for release where I live next week), and I can't wait to try them out. I was disappointed with the Sony Linkbuds S, and my favourites so far are actually the TOZO Open Buds.
I really like this design, but there's an issue. It disconnects when I connect to the GARMIN Fenix 6s to play music and activate the running mode. This happens eight times an hour. Both the software is up-to-date.
I like to have call function working well. So I will wait for the next generation to make this improvement. Other than this I love the idea of open earbuds. I will grab a pair once I see the improvement on the call function as this is important for me as well. Great video , thank you. 🙏🏻 ❤
Thank you for the review. May I ask you if Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds can cancel noise cause by moving chairs and running sounds coming from noisey neighbors in the upper floor?
I play saxophone… Do you think that I will able to use these buds to play sax while still hearing the accompanying backing track that would be playing on my iPhone with these buds? I would be at home in my practice studio
If you like the Bose Ultra Open, then you will love the Huawei Freeclip. It’s the same open style but it has more features, better call quality and audio.
I am a big fan of the open ear design and these Bose buds are on my list now. Did you know that Sony had an excellent open design several years ago: XEA20. I still use those regularly for the gym because they really don't come off and very comfortable to wear for hours.
I'm so torn about buying these because on the one hand I think they're cool and I like the form factor, but on the other hand I can totally see (as you said in the video) other major headphone makers iterating on this design and making something better (and maybe even cheaper), so with their price and the fact that they're a first generation product with this specific form factor, I wonder if maybe I should just be patient and see what comes out in the next year or two. I don't desperately need these, I already own too many headphones, so I'm struggling to justify the purchase.
Hi! The closest I have tried to them is the Anker c40. The c30 won't sound as rich as the c40 so it's no as close to the bose. You can see my review comparing them here. . ua-cam.com/video/UsOGnLssj1c/v-deo.html
@@jonathanm2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5. I really wanted to give myself time w/them to review. The sound is great, but there isn’t any noise cancelling if that is a thing you need. I need noise cancelling when I’m working/in the office. Another thing that should be known is the fit. They are more flexible to fit in your ear than they look, but I don’t think they’re as fit-friendly as some other ear buds. They fit me fine, but there’s a learning curve in knowing how to place them on your own ears. However, I love the Ultra open buds for walking my dog, going on runs, errands, etc because you can still be aware of your surroundings. I don’t prefer these for calls. I think Apple Airbuds are better for calls. Your mic/how you sound to the other person is better on the Apple Airbuds than Ultra. If you are artsy and love color options then Ultra reigns supreme with a wide variety of cool colors. I chose white smoke.
@@forwardwithfortitudehey thanks for replying, was still deciding on the two and i might go with the bose for sound quality just to try something else other than airpods
The Bose soundlink flex in stereo mode is also one of their best products. But rarer to see people use it in stereo mode And that’s the only mode I used them in cus it’s so good
Hi! Are you using the Samsung buds live? These have better bass imho if you turn eq to 10 but out of box, the live will be puncher because it goes into the ear canal
@@TheFrenchGlow hi thanks for the reply. Yes am using Samsung buds live for some years now. It doesn't go all the way inside ear canal. Just resting a little on the edge of the canal but not going inside. 12 mm drivers, air vents, bass ducts help compensate being an open earbud. Plus on full volume whether on the bus or out and about in the city, it performs like a normal in earbud. ANC not wow but does a good job with loud engine noises or airplane noise. If medium volume you can sort of hear people talking whom are loud and low frequency sounds like screeching brakes of the train etc. Overall am satisfied with it but comfort is questionable sometimes. It does tend to pop out sometimes and you need to adjust it sometimes as it's quite big and won't go inside ear canal so depends on your movement etc. So not completely secure. So yeah am in the market for better open ear buds but needs to perform same as buds live and to have better comfort. Another plus side sounds like over ear headphones and I can hear cars passing so for safety that's good.
These would be perfect especially in my line of work...i heard the new software update added multi point connection but i still see a lot of recent reviews on amazon and bestbuy about connection issues. Has this been resolved? I am a first responder so these would be perfect around the station or during long 2 hour transports
Owned a Plantronics wired headset with a very similar design that had a bud end that sat inside your ear with a rubber hook that would go around the earlobe. That design could easily be brought back by one the companies but in a wireless version. I agree that the price point for these should be $150.00 not $300.00.
I've just got myself a pair of Huawei FreeClips, and I am surprisingly pleased. I have the Shokz Open run, Sony Linkbuds, but these beat them hands down. They're more comfortable with better bass. The Shokz are great, but these have a very small charging case, which means being able to top up on the go, and they use a non proprietary USB C charging cable. They also have multi connect. I gave an online class with them, and I was happy with how well they performed. I had them on for about 9 hours straight, playing mostly low volume background music and an hour of talking. Sadly, I believe you can't get the Freeclips in the U.S, because they seem like a nice alternative from the Bose ones.
If you use them in a home office, they work great. You can do calls with them in a quiet environment. Only catch is no multipoint so you have to manage connections in the bose app.
So from the sounds of it, seems like I should get these for my work. I work where I do need to hear, listen, and talk to people and I’m currently using the QC Ultra Earbuds, having only one in at a time and constantly taking the one I have on, on and off, on and off. I think you’d recommend I’d invest in getting these open designs as I wouldn’t have to take them off constantly and still be able to listen to everything I need to hear at work??
Hi! Yes I recommend them for your setup. I have All sony, bose, apple earbuds and until you try them, it's hard to understand how game changing this design is.
I haven't worn them for 24 hours yet. Mostly to conserver battery. But they are really nice in traffic. In a car or on a bicycle. But i will need my other in ear headphones when working in an open plan office. Because then ill need them to filter out my colleagues.
Definitely not for use in a noisy office when you want absolute peace and quiet with noise canceling. But even then, it also makes it easier to speak to your colleagues.
If you like good caling quality then do not buy! As for the rest it is a good product with good service but the volume of the partner your calling is bad! I recieved another product and did the update. Nobody is talking about it! It is not worth the 350 euro!
I bought them and I’ll keep them just because they’re Bose. My favorite brand. But I don’t think it’s worth the price because of quality. Easy to lose and not too loud. 🤦🏽♂️
I’m usually very careful and picky with my tech, and I have to say, I’m really surprised by your positive review. Although these looked like a solid option from a reputable brand, after using them myself I’m extremely disappointed. Unless you’re in a perfectly quiet room, these don’t come close to the brand’s usual standard. The comfort isn’t on par with over-ears, the Bluetooth connection is unreliable and clunky, and the sound quality is far below what you’d expect from Bose. At lower volumes, the sound is decent, but only if you're in a silent space and this is just not realistic.
Hi! In the world of open buds, I haven't tried a pair thars more convenient and sounds as good as the bose ultra opens but open design will never be the same as closed over ears especially with anc. It's really dependant on your personal needs.
I am very surprised by your opinion. I am also very picky and set unusually high standards when it comes to product quality, quality of sound, etc. I've never once encountered any issues with the Bluetooth, they connect flawlessly with my iPhone and they never disconnect unexpectedly. As for sound quality, they are absolutely fantastic! I have a pair of Nothing Open Ear and I was amazed at how good they sounded for a non sealed ear-bud. I didn't think anything could beat them. I was wrong, the Bose blows them out of the water. I can't believe how much bass they are able to produce with an open ear design. And last, I don't understand how you don't find them comfortable. I forget that I'm even wearing them. I love how they wrap around the ear rather than go behind it because the skin gets very raw and irritated after a while. With the Bose, that's not an issue. Opinions are exactly that, an opinion, so I can't knock you for that. I am just very surprised that you dislike them so much.
@@TheFrenchGlow In which EU country are Huawei Freebuds Pro banned from sale or have no support 🤔 And until proven otherwise, the U.S. is not the only country in the world, and it's just 400 million people out of 8 billion human beings. 🙏🏽
@@TheFrenchGlow Nice for background music, which applies to all open earbuds, but the sound remains too soft. You talk as if it is the resurrection of Jesus!
Bro is straight cappin. Those Bose open earbuds sound like absolute crap. They might fit better but there’s no anc and the sound is abysmal at best. This guy loses all credibility if you saying these are better than Apple or Sony. You buy these for anything other than sitting on a couch, you will be returning them, I promise.
I found that I had to use Immersion mode with custom EQ to get the sound reasonable. If not the sound was not great. That being said these are open ear and will never rival the in-ear sound
He did say open earphones. Transparency mode just pics up outside noise from the mics and plays it through the headphones. They're not supposed to beat out in ear headphones. @rolins3279 . I bought airpods and buds 2 pro , Transparency is okay at best lots of times I need to just take my headphones out to have a real conversation
Hello, I'm an audiobook listener and don't listen to music, so I always use only one earbud. For me, the MOST IMPORTANT feature is not comfort, not sound quality, but the ability to fully control the earbuds using only one of them when the other is in its case. This means volume control, power on/off, and possibly noise canceling must be possible on each individual earbud. Do you know of any Open Earbuds that work this way?
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Is Apple & Sony going to copy the Bose Ultra Open Buds?🙂 (I THINK THEY WILL) Link here: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: amzn.to/4bS67Qf
I bought these fully expecting I would return them because I didn’t think the price could be justified. BOY was I wrong. The fact that they turn off when not in use makes them last forever without having to put them back in the case. I have the white smoke and they look great with my earrings. Plus they’re great for people with anxiety, to just take the edge off in a crowded room to play some calming music but you can still hear your conversation partner. I will say after several hours I do start to feel a little discomfort but much less than my other buds. And agreed, I have the Shokz OpenRun Pro, Shokz OpenFits, Linkbuds and more and the sound quality for an open style is unmatched.
Thanks for sharing your experience. You are the first wave of early adopters to this design. It will catch on fast.
So when you remove them from your ear it stops playing? Another reviewer mentioned this feature didn’t exist.
I've aways been a evangelist for open ear buds, with innovative design, I've owned the Xperia Ear Duo, the Sony Linkbuds and now these Bose Ultra Open. This is the future, a true all-day, immersive wearable. Hands down the best earbuds I've tried, my ears feel naked without them on.
Which of these has the best sound quality? And deepest bass?
@netnomad47 so far the ultra opens are the best
So on this you will not have to subscribe to immersive app like apple 🍎 immersive music?
Thanks for testing them out and breaking down why they are so good. I didn't think about how good it would to use when you work from home.
Totally agree, I have them for a couple of days and indeed blown away.
They are my new faves
This is the best video/review on this new product.
6:53 this is what I wanted to know, a comparison with the Airpods 3rd gen which I have but don’t like the fit. Thanks for this review I think I’ll go get a pair
@4:20 "not fashion" But people happily wore Apples AirPod that looked like you had a q-tip hanging out of you ears. I have the sport open ear from Bose and when you have kids and wife calling you (in the home) open ear is critical. Maybe I'll get these for Christmas.
I have Tinnitus which is really annoying, I’ve tried wearing AirPods Pro, but can’t wear them for a long time! These I can wear all day and I often forget I’ve got them on when I turn the music or book or podcast off!
Airpods pro causes head pressure even with noise cancelling off. The Bose ultra open is really good because there is no feeling of head pressure or stuffiness and the sound is good enough to be enjoyable
love my ultra opens🙂
Your comments on everything sounding artificial is spot on and I was trying to put my finger on why I like open earbuds and you have nailed it.
I have the HUAWEI Freeclips because Bose isn't sold in the country where live.
I am going to take a trip overseas this week in order I can buy a pair.
I have a few high end earbuds and I can't listen to them anymore.
I just ordered and waiting for it to come in the mail. Thank you
Excellent video as mine just arrived via Amazon tonight. About to use them with my Audible books. Thank you for this
I own them and love them because I still hear surrounding, don't have this isolated feeling, and since I have ear problems (Tinnitus), because they are not in the ear direct, music does not hurt my ear anymore. Most of the time I use them for phone calls. Great product
100% agree with you. If you work from home or somewhere quiet, it's a game charger too.
This was the hype I needed to let my wife spend $300 on me for my birthday.
What about when on a call? How is the sound quality when on a call?
Great review! Of all the earbuds, headphone...etc. I love my Shokz the most until the Bose open. I agree this is best open earbuds.
Im so excited about these. I just returned TWO different models of apple buds. Theyre not comfortable. I cant stand a silicone bud jammed in my ear for longer than 5 minutes. So excited to get my bose open buds shipment. I think it will be money well spent. I think ill try taking calls by having one in my ear, and one clipped to my shirt. I wonder if the mic will pickup tour voice better that way. Juat a thought...
Agreed, this form factor for the open ear will become the standard. I suspect by this summer we will see versions from Samsung, Sony and others in this design.
I wish but there's one big problem with Samsung Sony and Apple this would have to be a separate earbud unless Apple can come out with a genius move and say noise canceling included
I hope so! 1st gen designs are always a little janky and overpriced because they have to pay back the R&D costs. Competition will also help squash the price down.
Can you connect 2 phones
I love the clip on design, since the hook design most jogging earbuds have gets in the way of glasses and facemasks. +1 for physical buttons too.
I can't wait to see clip ons for all sorts of earbuds, not just open ear. I can see it being a great way to doubly secure a more traditional sport earbud instead of the usual hooks or horns which can be uncomfortable depending on your ear type.
As is, I wonder if it would preserve my hearing better by just wearing 1 normal earbud at lower volume, vs 2 open ear at higher volume (to compensate for the ambient noise).
Thanks for the great review. I'd already preordered mine (they're due for release where I live next week), and I can't wait to try them out. I was disappointed with the Sony Linkbuds S, and my favourites so far are actually the TOZO Open Buds.
I really like this design, but there's an issue. It disconnects when I connect to the GARMIN Fenix 6s to play music and activate the running mode. This happens eight times an hour. Both the software is up-to-date.
Can you use only one at a time? If so, either left or right?
If you’re wearing glasses or sunglasses the absence of a band over the ear is a huge selling point for cyclists especially I would’ve thought?
Yes. I agree with you! Excellent pt
Yes. I wear glasses, and these open ear buds are a game changer.
I like to have call function working well. So I will wait for the next generation to make this improvement. Other than this I love the idea of open earbuds. I will grab a pair once I see the improvement on the call function as this is important for me as well. Great video , thank you. 🙏🏻 ❤
Gotta wait for Black Friday
Would you recommend these for running? I am torn between these and the open run pro 2. I would ONLY use them for running outdoors.
Thank you for the review. May I ask you if Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds can cancel noise cause by moving chairs and running sounds coming from noisey neighbors in the upper floor?
I play saxophone… Do you think that I will able to use these buds to play sax while still hearing the accompanying backing track that would be playing on my iPhone with these buds? I would be at home in my practice studio
Great video , thank you so much !
If you like the Bose Ultra Open, then you will love the Huawei Freeclip. It’s the same open style but it has more features, better call quality and audio.
Sadly Huawei has some issues beyond the features especially with product support that makes it hard for me to recommend them.
I am a big fan of the open ear design and these Bose buds are on my list now. Did you know that Sony had an excellent open design several years ago: XEA20. I still use those regularly for the gym because they really don't come off and very comfortable to wear for hours.
I'm so torn about buying these because on the one hand I think they're cool and I like the form factor, but on the other hand I can totally see (as you said in the video) other major headphone makers iterating on this design and making something better (and maybe even cheaper), so with their price and the fact that they're a first generation product with this specific form factor, I wonder if maybe I should just be patient and see what comes out in the next year or two. I don't desperately need these, I already own too many headphones, so I'm struggling to justify the purchase.
Hi! The closest I have tried to them is the Anker c40. The c30 won't sound as rich as the c40 so it's no as close to the bose. You can see my review comparing them here. . ua-cam.com/video/UsOGnLssj1c/v-deo.html
Would be good to seal them, for swimming with onboard storage included that would be epic
Been considering these for at least the last 2 months. This review is comprehensive and so helpful! I will report back if I decide to purchase 👍🏼
update?
@@jonathanm2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5. I really wanted to give myself time w/them to review. The sound is great, but there isn’t any noise cancelling if that is a thing you need. I need noise cancelling when I’m working/in the office. Another thing that should be known is the fit. They are more flexible to fit in your ear than they look, but I don’t think they’re as fit-friendly as some other ear buds. They fit me fine, but there’s a learning curve in knowing how to place them on your own ears. However, I love the Ultra open buds for walking my dog, going on runs, errands, etc because you can still be aware of your surroundings. I don’t prefer these for calls. I think Apple Airbuds are better for calls. Your mic/how you sound to the other person is better on the Apple Airbuds than Ultra. If you are artsy and love color options then Ultra reigns supreme with a wide variety of cool colors. I chose white smoke.
@@forwardwithfortitudehey thanks for replying, was still deciding on the two and i might go with the bose for sound quality just to try something else other than airpods
how is the open ear sound feeling compared to samgung galaxy buds live?
A big improvement compared to the live. It's more like wearing a earring speaker than a in ear earbud
The Bose soundlink flex in stereo mode is also one of their best products. But rarer to see people use it in stereo mode
And that’s the only mode I used them in cus it’s so good
Great Review - Thank You!
Is there a second antenna for multiconnect?
The new firmware update at the beginning of July added multipoint connection
excellent review, just nabbed a pair!
How's the bass? I use buds live which has a separate bass port which does well as open earbuds
Hi! Are you using the Samsung buds live? These have better bass imho if you turn eq to 10 but out of box, the live will be puncher because it goes into the ear canal
@@TheFrenchGlow hi thanks for the reply. Yes am using Samsung buds live for some years now. It doesn't go all the way inside ear canal. Just resting a little on the edge of the canal but not going inside. 12 mm drivers, air vents, bass ducts help compensate being an open earbud. Plus on full volume whether on the bus or out and about in the city, it performs like a normal in earbud. ANC not wow but does a good job with loud engine noises or airplane noise. If medium volume you can sort of hear people talking whom are loud and low frequency sounds like screeching brakes of the train etc. Overall am satisfied with it but comfort is questionable sometimes. It does tend to pop out sometimes and you need to adjust it sometimes as it's quite big and won't go inside ear canal so depends on your movement etc. So not completely secure. So yeah am in the market for better open ear buds but needs to perform same as buds live and to have better comfort. Another plus side sounds like over ear headphones and I can hear cars passing so for safety that's good.
These would be perfect especially in my line of work...i heard the new software update added multi point connection but i still see a lot of recent reviews on amazon and bestbuy about connection issues. Has this been resolved? I am a first responder so these would be perfect around the station or during long 2 hour transports
Mine had problems with white noise, how do I fix that problem?
Latest firmware (updating) + a factory reset is the fix.
Does it have background noise cancellation during phone calls? If not, it's not worth the price.
Owned a Plantronics wired headset with a very similar design that had a bud end that sat inside your ear with a rubber hook that would go around the earlobe. That design could easily be brought back by one the companies but in a wireless version. I agree that the price point for these should be $150.00 not $300.00.
I've just got myself a pair of Huawei FreeClips, and I am surprisingly pleased.
I have the Shokz Open run, Sony Linkbuds, but these beat them hands down. They're more comfortable with better bass. The Shokz are great, but these have a very small charging case, which means being able to top up on the go, and they use a non proprietary USB C charging cable. They also have multi connect. I gave an online class with them, and I was happy with how well they performed. I had them on for about 9 hours straight, playing mostly low volume background music and an hour of talking.
Sadly, I believe you can't get the Freeclips in the U.S, because they seem like a nice alternative from the Bose ones.
Nope Bose sounds way more better than Huawei freeclips , I tried them both, and after the July update, now Bose also supports multipoint connections
huwai has best microphone quality ever! also it blocks background noise during phone call. Only I did not like that because extreme light.
@@yosoyyuenyuen Lol, and I'd trust someone whose vocabulary includes "way more better". Ain't that right yuenyuen?
I’m worried that it will leak noise. Like if I have volume half way, will people hear my music?
I love mine, they're fantastic!
I have cauliflower ear and most earbuds dont fit in my ear. Ive been on a quest for years to try and find some headphones that fit
How about using them with a PC for Teams/Zoom all day?
If you use them in a home office, they work great. You can do calls with them in a quiet environment. Only catch is no multipoint so you have to manage connections in the bose app.
@@TheFrenchGlow you can set a shortcut to switch between paired devices without the app (it's a carousel)
@@TheFrenchGlow Bos heard your comment and implemented multipoint last summer with a firmware update.
This are great for listening music but terrible for the phone calls ,I just return them and keeping my AirPods 4
Bose heard your comment - @ 14:00 - and implemented multipoint with a firmware update. I am in now !
Bose is listening slowly. 🤣🤣
I just ordered them. I wear AirPods at work and have to take them off. By the end of the day my inner ear hurts. Super excited
So from the sounds of it, seems like I should get these for my work. I work where I do need to hear, listen, and talk to people and I’m currently using the QC Ultra Earbuds, having only one in at a time and constantly taking the one I have on, on and off, on and off. I think you’d recommend I’d invest in getting these open designs as I wouldn’t have to take them off constantly and still be able to listen to everything I need to hear at work??
Hi! Yes I recommend them for your setup. I have All sony, bose, apple earbuds and until you try them, it's hard to understand how game changing this design is.
I like the concept, but I wonder how long until that rubber will start degrading.
I haven't worn them for 24 hours yet. Mostly to conserver battery. But they are really nice in traffic. In a car or on a bicycle. But i will need my other in ear headphones when working in an open plan office. Because then ill need them to filter out my colleagues.
Definitely not for use in a noisy office when you want absolute peace and quiet with noise canceling. But even then, it also makes it easier to speak to your colleagues.
Good to know, I was concerned whether it was audible over bicycle wind or traffic while road cycling.
They are better in every way except for the mic… but i still love them. I don’t talk on the phone much.
Have and Love Shokz OpenFit. Come on Bose "The Price" ????
Can someone comment if there is a lag while watching UA-cam videos on iPhone?
Hi! No lag that I noticed.
If you like good caling quality then do not buy! As for the rest it is a good product with good service but the volume of the partner your calling is bad! I recieved another product and did the update. Nobody is talking about it! It is not worth the 350 euro!
I bought them and I’ll keep them just because they’re Bose. My favorite brand. But I don’t think it’s worth the price because of quality. Easy to lose and not too loud. 🤦🏽♂️
What earbuds do you recommend?
I do worry about the durability of the Silicon part.
Bone conduction is the only real open earbuds. So go for aftershocks
1:43 I can wear the Sony Linkbuds 24/7
Try the HUAWEI FREECLIPS please. I would like to know what you think.😊
Is it good for gaming or not???
Sweat resistance
Not good to having conversation you hear echo the background
I’m usually very careful and picky with my tech, and I have to say, I’m really surprised by your positive review. Although these looked like a solid option from a reputable brand, after using them myself I’m extremely disappointed. Unless you’re in a perfectly quiet room, these don’t come close to the brand’s usual standard. The comfort isn’t on par with over-ears, the Bluetooth connection is unreliable and clunky, and the sound quality is far below what you’d expect from Bose. At lower volumes, the sound is decent, but only if you're in a silent space and this is just not realistic.
Hi! In the world of open buds, I haven't tried a pair thars more convenient and sounds as good as the bose ultra opens but open design will never be the same as closed over ears especially with anc. It's really dependant on your personal needs.
I am very surprised by your opinion. I am also very picky and set unusually high standards when it comes to product quality, quality of sound, etc. I've never once encountered any issues with the Bluetooth, they connect flawlessly with my iPhone and they never disconnect unexpectedly. As for sound quality, they are absolutely fantastic! I have a pair of Nothing Open Ear and I was amazed at how good they sounded for a non sealed ear-bud. I didn't think anything could beat them. I was wrong, the Bose blows them out of the water. I can't believe how much bass they are able to produce with an open ear design. And last, I don't understand how you don't find them comfortable. I forget that I'm even wearing them. I love how they wrap around the ear rather than go behind it because the skin gets very raw and irritated after a while. With the Bose, that's not an issue. Opinions are exactly that, an opinion, so I can't knock you for that. I am just very surprised that you dislike them so much.
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Not true because this are good for listening music and terrible for phone calls ,listening to phone calls very bad
They are bad on phone calss
Bose ultra has ambient mode as well as ANC.
Their not hearing aids
To me they worst at everything when you compared them with the Huawei free clips
The Huawei FreeClips are better for much less
I disagree because you can't get support in us and lots of EU. I would wait.
@@TheFrenchGlow In which EU country are Huawei Freebuds Pro banned from sale or have no support 🤔
And until proven otherwise, the U.S. is not the only country in the world, and it's just 400 million people out of 8 billion human beings.
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@@TheFrenchGlowalso I just tried Huawei, it sounds way flatter than Bose, Bose is still the best
They SUCK!! Volume way to soft!!!
Compared to other open buds?
@@TheFrenchGlow Nice for background music, which applies to all open earbuds, but the sound remains too soft.
You talk as if it is the resurrection of Jesus!
Bro is straight cappin. Those Bose open earbuds sound like absolute crap. They might fit better but there’s no anc and the sound is abysmal at best. This guy loses all credibility if you saying these are better than Apple or Sony.
You buy these for anything other than sitting on a couch, you will be returning them, I promise.
I said they are the best open earbuds. Which open earbuds are better than bose from sony or apple?
I found that I had to use Immersion mode with custom EQ to get the sound reasonable. If not the sound was not great. That being said these are open ear and will never rival the in-ear sound
@@TheFrenchGlowAirpod Pro 2 in transparency mode 🤷🏽♂️
@@rolins3279Air pods pro are not open earphones 😂. They clog your ear canal and make it all sweaty
He did say open earphones. Transparency mode just pics up outside noise from the mics and plays it through the headphones. They're not supposed to beat out in ear headphones. @rolins3279 . I bought airpods and buds 2 pro , Transparency is okay at best lots of times I need to just take my headphones out to have a real conversation
Hello, I'm an audiobook listener and don't listen to music, so I always use only one earbud. For me, the MOST IMPORTANT feature is not comfort, not sound quality, but the ability to fully control the earbuds using only one of them when the other is in its case. This means volume control, power on/off, and possibly noise canceling must be possible on each individual earbud. Do you know of any Open Earbuds that work this way?
They do currently have one in as I watch this video. Hope this helps