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Bose Just Dropped New Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

2026-09-17 | original
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Why This Matters

Bose is expanding its open-ear earbuds lineup with a refreshed premium model and a new sport-focused option, signaling how popular the clip-on, open-ear design has become since Bose helped pioneer it. This matters because it shows growing competition in the earbuds market for people who want audio during workouts without blocking ambient sound, directly challenging rivals like Shokz.

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Worth a Look

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) — These are the exact earbuds featured in the article, now with improved drivers for louder playback and deeper bass, plus TrueSpatial audio with head-tracking. Their open-ear clip design lets you stay aware of your surroundings while still enjoying immersive sound, making them great for workouts or daily commutes.

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Bose’s original Ultra Open Earbuds were released more than two years ago and sparked the proliferation of a new style of open earbuds that resemble clip-on earrings. I’d been waiting for the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) to arrive, and now they’re finally here, with improved sound, voice-calling performance and battery life, Bose says.

While the updated buds carry the same elevated $299 list price as their predecessor, the company has also unveiled its completely new Sport Open Earbuds that cost $199 and have a different design than the original Ultra Open Earbuds. Both new buds are available for preorder Sept. 19 and ship Oct. 1.

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) highlights

According to Bose, the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature new drivers, allowing them to play louder and deliver deeper bass. Like Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), as well as its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), they’re also equipped with the company’s TrueSpatial technology with head-tracking for Immersive Audio, which now includes a Cinema mode. They look very similar to the original, with a slightly upgraded version of the original’s “cuff-clip form factor” that a lot of other people found quite comfortable.

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Available in black, white smoke and “limited-edition” cherry chocolate or olive green colors, they have an IPX4 rating (splash-resistant) and are rated for up to 9 hours of battery life (that’s up from 7 hours), though that number drops if you engage Immersive Audio.

Thanks to their secure fit and open design, the Ultra Open Earbuds worked well for running and biking, and the new version is also suitable for sporting activities, though Bose is billing the lighter Sport Open Earbuds as more durable and “purpose-built for active use,” with an even more secure fit.

Bose Sport Open Earbuds highlights

The Sport Open Earbuds look similar to Shokz OpenDots 2 earbuds, which also sell for $199. Bose says they “combine a secure cuff-style fit with soft silicone construction, IP54 sweat, splash and dust resistance, tactile controls and rich open audio, all while keeping listeners naturally aware of their surroundings.”

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