AUDIO
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Bose is one of the biggest players in the headphone market and is known for its very impressive noise cancelling cans. However, the brand is going for something a little different with its latest launch, the Ultra Open earbuds.
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are designed to leave your ear canal free so you can be aware of your surroundings without compromising on the audio. However, they don’t use bone conduction or a hooked build as we’ve seen on previous devices of this nature like the H20 Audio Tri Pro Multi-Sport. They’re classy yet unique, and the audio is vastly more impressive than I anticipated - but they’re not flawless.
Disclaimer: During testing I encountered some software bugs with app connection and audio popping, which I’ve reported to Bose. As these factors affect the overall score, we’ve made the decision to not score the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds until this issue is fixed.
DESIGN
The Bose Ultra Open has what the company dubs a ‘cuff-design’,