Bose Sport Open Earbuds review

Bose Sport Open Earbuds take the cuff idea from the Ultra Open and make it tougher for training. A flexible band with a soft silicone finish holds the bud on the ear, and the IP54 rating adds dust protection on top of sweat and water, which the IPX4 Ultra Open does not have. OpenAudio Tech handles sound, SpeechClarity Tech handles calls, and the Bose app lets you change controls and EQ. Multipoint and wireless charging are both included. What you give up against the Ultra Open is Immersive Audio: Sport Open plays in Stereo only. Battery is listed at up to 7 hours per charge and up to 29 hours with the case, which trails OpenFit 2, ARC 5 and the Soundcore pairs. At $199 it is $100 less than the Ultra Open, but it costs more than OpenFit 2 while documenting less battery, which is why it finishes last here. Buy it if you like the Bose cuff fit and train outdoors.

Who it is for

Bose fans who want the cuff design for workouts and outdoor use at a lower price than the Ultra Open.

Price

$199 at Bose.

Price is: $199.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Flexible, cuffed band with a soft silicone finish for a stable fit
• OpenAudio Tech for private sound with open ears
• IP54 rating for sweat, water and dust
• Up to 7 hours of playback and up to 29 hours with the case
• Wireless charging, multipoint and custom controls and EQ in the Bose app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Dust protection the Ultra Open lacks
• Strength: $100 cheaper than the Ultra Open (2nd Gen)
• Strength: Silicone band is built for training
• Weakness: 7 hours per charge is among the shortest here
• Weakness: Stereo only, with no Immersive Audio
• Weakness: Costs more than OpenFit 2, which lasts longer

Key facts

• Price: $199
• Fit: Silicone cuffed band
• Water resistance: IP54
• Battery: Up to 7 hours, 29 hours with case

Where it ranks

Bose Sport Open Earbuds is No. 9 in our Best Open Ear Earbuds verdict and No. 8 in Best Workout Earbuds.