Bose Ultra Open Earbuds A
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02/28/2024 16:07
Be prepared to have conversations with everyone. The unique design of the Bose Ultra Open-Earbuds is not only super comfortable but also a head turner. Several conversations were sparked at work and the gym while wearing these. Having worn these for 5 hours straight at work, my ears hardly knew they the earbuds were on. I could have worn them longer had the battery not died. A 5-hour battery life is pretty good and a quick 45 min return to the charging case, they were at 100% battery power again without even plugging them into the wall (the case holds 3-4 charges). I only wish the case supported wireless charging but a very minor inconvenience considering how many charges it holds.
Bose premium sound is as expected on these as well. Very deep rich bass is prominent and appreciated at lower volumes but evens out at higher volumes. The open ear design is made to continue naturally hearing the ambient sound around you. Meaning it is very easy to have a conversation at work or for safety reasons, enjoy music while still being aware of your surroundings. Keep in mind that this ambient sound is always present, there is no way to make these headphones block out the ambient noise. If that is a feature you are looking for, then these headphones may not be right for you. The immersive audio function is very creative and fun to use, especially while watching a movie. It simulates the sound source staying still while you might move about.
Adjustments are easy through the Bose app. Unfortunately, this is where some minor frustrations come into play. The earbuds frequently disconnect from the app and require being put back into the case for 5-10 minutes in order to “fully reset” and reconnect again. The headphones do remain connected to the sound source when this happens, and most adjustments can be made using the simple button presses on the earbuds themselves which do not require the app which is why I mention a “minor inconvenience”. Speaking of button presses. It was very refreshing to have actual “click” buttons as opposed to the touch pads that I have had on other earbuds. The touchpads would frequently register incorrect inputs but having real buttons again has been great.
GabeM4
San Clemente , Spojené státy americké
Age: 46
Gender: Female