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Bose has officially launched the Ultra Open earbuds. As the name suggests they feature an open-ear design that does not obstruct the ear canal completely. The latest audio device was initially announced last month in collaboration with fashion and lifestyle brand Kith. The Ultra Open come three years after the Sport Open earbuds in 2021. Open-ear design earbuds could be the next big thing in the TWS segment. Huawei launched the FreeClip last month.
Bose Ultra Open are now official
The design of the Bose Ultra Open earbuds is in such a way that the user stays fully aware of their surroundings while listening to their content. This makes them ideal for athletes and those who don’t want to experience discomfort caused by earbuds and headphones.
The Bose Ultra Open are stylish and fashionable. They ditch the silicone or memory foam tips commonly found on most TWS earphones. The flexible joint or arm as called has a soft silicone coating to gently rest on the user’s skin. There’s also a round barrel that sits behind the user’s ears. It has a button for controlling the music playback and accessing other features. Bose says that the Ultra Open offers a cuff-like fit for all-day wear. They hang out of the ear and almost look like earrings.
The earbuds pack premium audio features but lack ANC
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds have the company’s signature OpenAudio technology that delivers high-quality and private audio only to the wearer. There is also a Bose Immersive Audio feature that creates a spatial effect and makes it seem like the sound is playing in the room around the user instead of through the earbuds. Users can choose this feature in Still mode when they are sitting still or Motion mode when they are out and moving.
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds come with Snapdragon Sound technology and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codec. This helps the audio device to deliver lossless audio streaming and seamless connectivity with devices. Based on the user’s surroundings, the Ultra Open can automatically adjust the volume level. Other features of the earbuds include Google Fast Pair, IPX4 water-resistant rating, Bluetooth 5.3 (no multipoint connectivity), and the ability to pair with Bose select soundbars and speakers.
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are rated to deliver 7.5 hours of playback on a single charge. The battery life drops to 4.5 hours with the Immersive Audio feature enabled. The total battery life extends to 19.5 hours with the charging and storage case.
Bose Ultra Open earbuds pricing and availability
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds carry a price tag of $299. They are available in Black and White color options. The audio device can be purchased from the company’s official website and select retailers starting today.
