Bose Launches Two New Open Earbuds Beginning at $199

Bose is launching two open-ear fashions concentrating on completely different listeners at two worth factors, with pre-orders opening round September 19 and each merchandise transport October 1. The Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are priced at $299, whereas the Sport Open Earbuds are available in at $199.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Same cuff-clip structure from 2024, now with higher audio and a brand new spatial mode for video.

The second-gen Ultra Open retains the distinctive cuff-clip design however upgrades the drivers for deeper bass, larger most quantity, and clearer name high quality, based on ZDNET. Bose says the earbuds ship “improved audio reproduction, specifically deeper bass, louder volume, and clearer calls.”

The standout addition is Cinema Mode, a spatial audio profile inside Bose’s TrueSpatial system tuned particularly for motion pictures and video podcasts. Battery life is rated at 9 hours on-ear, with roughly 20 extra hours saved within the new wi-fi charging case, which stands upright for simpler pad placement. Activating Immersive Audio or Cinema Mode will scale back that determine, a trade-off a number of retailers flagged in early protection.

Connectivity runs on Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint and AptX assist. Post-launch firmware updates will add Google Find Hub, Alexa+, and Apple Music shortcuts through sensible glasses-adjacent open-audio wearable improvements. The earbuds carry an IPX4 splash resistance score and are available in Black, White Smoke, and limited-edition Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, and Sky Pink.

Bose Sport Open Earbuds

A rebooted health nameplate with IP54 sturdiness and no spatial audio to scale back battery life.

• Soft matte silicone C-arm cuff; IP54 rated for sweat, splash, and dirt (not swim-proof)
• Up to 7 hours playback; roughly 22 hours whole with the wi-fi charging case
• Tactile bodily controls designed for dependable use throughout sweaty or fast-moving exercises
• Auto Volume and multipoint connectivity; no Immersive Audio or Cinema Mode
• Available in Black, White Smoke, and limited-edition Eucalyptus Green; priced at $199

The Sport Open revives a nameplate Bose discontinued in 2021, now rebuilt for working, HIIT, and out of doors coaching. Bose describes the match as safe, constructed round a tender silicone C-arm cuff, based on CNET. The firm provides that IP54 safety, tactile controls, and open audio work collectively to maintain listeners naturally conscious of their environment.

Because spatial audio modes are absent, the 7-hour battery determine ought to maintain nearer to real-world circumstances than the Ultra’s 9-hour declare. Full unbiased benchmarks are nonetheless rising. For situational consciousness throughout arduous exercises, the Sport Open at $199 is the sensible decide. For spatial audio and a premium every day driver, the Ultra Open 2nd Gen at $299 covers that floor.