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Bose Ultra Open 2nd Gen · Sport Open - New Clip-On Open-Ear Earbuds

September 21, 2026Bose (USA)Interested
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Bose Ultra Open 2nd Gen · Sport Open - New Clip-On Open-Ear Earbuds

After almost two years, Bose has released new clip-on open-ear earbuds. Since they don't block your ears, they look well suited to walks and workouts where you need to hear your surroundings.


📊 Quick Info

ItemDetails
BrandBose
PriceTo be confirmed
Materials/SpecsOfficial specs such as battery life and water resistance to be confirmed
Key FeatureClip-on open-ear design that hooks onto the ear (Ultra Open 2nd Gen, workout-focused Sport Open)
Verdict⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ The open-ear lineup has gotten wider

✨ 3-Line Summary

  • 👍 Biggest strength: It doesn't cover your ears, so you can hear your surroundings
  • 👎 Downside: I haven't been able to confirm the price or detailed specs yet
  • 🎯 Recommended for: People who need to hear their surroundings while working out or commuting

📸 Product Tour

Model wearing the Ultra Open and Sport Open

The workout-focused open-ear model is on the left, and the Ultra Open line is on the right

Wearing the Ultra Open

A clip-style design that hooks onto the outside of the ear

Wearing the workout-focused Sport Open

They rest on the ear and look stable even when you move around

Additional earbud image

Additional product shot


🔍 Why I Got Interested

There are moments when you need open-ear

Even if noise canceling is great, you need to hear your surroundings when walking or working out to stay safe.

Splitting up the lineup

Offering separate models for everyday use and workouts makes it easier to choose.


🤔 What Gives Me Pause

Sound quality and sound leakage

Open-ear designs tend to have weak bass and leak sound easily, so I'd like to see real-world reviews.

Price

New Bose products aren't usually cheap, so the price needs to be confirmed.


📋 Product Features (Subjective Ratings)

  • Design: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  • Portability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  • Practicality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
  • Value for money: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (price unconfirmed)

🛒 Before You Buy

✅ Recommended for

  • People who want to hear their surroundings while running or walking
  • People who dislike that stuffy, blocked-ear feeling

❌ Not recommended for

  • People who want to completely block out subway noise
  • People who prioritize bass

🎯 Final Verdict

This is a new release showing Bose putting fresh effort into the open-ear market. Once real-world sound quality and pricing information come out, it will be worth comparing. If you need noise canceling, the existing ANC models are a better fit.


Source: Yanko Design Product Page

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