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Customer Reviews for Bose Ultra Open Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds (881046-0010)

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Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 29, 2026
So Comfy, I Feel Asleep Wearing Them
I tried several ear buds, including AirPods, but they were either uncomfortable or wouldn’t stay in my ears. Frankly, these didn’t look like they would be comfortable either. I was wrong. Along with great sound, they are so comfortable, I fell asleep wearing them the first night. Great purchase!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 27, 2026
Stops working
I'm on my second pair in a year. One ear bud continues to stop working. I have never dropped them I don't let them get wet. They just stop working.
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Shly97
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Posted Mar 29, 2026
So Comfy, I Feel Asleep Wearing Them
I tried several ear buds, including AirPods, but they were either uncomfortable or wouldn’t stay in my ears. Frankly, these didn’t look like they would be comfortable either. I was wrong. Along with great sound, they are so comfortable, I fell asleep wearing them the first night. Great purchase!
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Pmaxey70
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Posted Mar 28, 2026
Great sound quality
I love the sound quality and being able to control the equalizer. My only issue is that the cuffs are very flexible. They don't feel secure when they are on.
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Redwood2026
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Posted Mar 27, 2026
Great sound
The sound quality is great for music, audio books, but not as much for mobile phone calls. Microphone seems not to work well on phone calls, but it could be a setting. Battery life is not amazing, but the sound quality makes up for it. Minimalist functionality available on the buds via the buttons, but better than nothing.
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Josh
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Posted Mar 27, 2026
Stops working
I'm on my second pair in a year. One ear bud continues to stop working. I have never dropped them I don't let them get wet. They just stop working.
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Response from Staples :
Hello Josh! We’re sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Rest assured, we are committed to delivering great quality, and this is not the experience we want you to have. One possible reason an earbud may not be working is that it isn’t properly connecting to the charging case. This could be due to debris on the battery contacts of the earbuds or inside the case. If the charging contacts are obstructed by dirt, debris, or liquid, the earbuds may not charge correctly. Please ensure that none of the charging pins in the case are recessed, they should protrude slightly. Clear any debris by gently wiping the contacts or using compressed air. Also, if the blue plastic film is still inside the case, please remove it. For more detailed steps, you can check the full troubleshooting guide here: https://bose.life/4vaisZI This will walk you through solutions that may help resolve the issue. If the problem continues, our support team will be happy to help: https://bose.life/contactus We hope these tips improve your experience, so you can get back to enjoying your earbuds to the fullest. Sophie - Customer Support
March 27, 2026
Fran
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Posted Mar 27, 2026
This is so sad
Unfortunately, I am having a bad experience with these earbuds; they turned out to be defective, as the volume is far too low. Furthermore, when I filed a claim, I wasn't given the option to choose the same color as my original purchase. What a terrible experience.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Fran. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience with the earbuds and the inconvenience caused by the low volume issue. To help you further with your Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, here’s a helpful article that may resolve the low volume problem: https://bose.life/40XCyIF Gem - Customer Support
March 27, 2026
Riley
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Posted Mar 26, 2026
Awesome Features
Had for a few weeks and it’s a great investment. The sound is clear and crisp. The vibration is unreal it makes you want to dance. The setting put you in the music and the sounds come from all sides. The look is clean and sleek. The feel is not cheap but just perfect. Charging does not take long and the battery is everything that it says it is (long life). I highly reco...
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Mom2chinadolls
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Posted Mar 24, 2026
Best Earbuds I Have Found
Love, love these earbuds! Superb sound and extreme comfort. Kind of expensive but worth every penny. Fit securely and don’t fall out.
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Esther
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Posted Mar 24, 2026
So good I got 2!!
I initially bought some for my mom, and tried them. The sound was phenomenal! Of course I had to get myself a set!
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Lindsayk
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Posted Mar 23, 2026
Best ever earbuds.
The design of these earbuds is life changing. I can wear my earbuds all day to listen to music or take phone calls seamless transition between activities and still hear my real life going on around me. And if that weren’t enough, Bose sound quality is top shelf, as always.
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Bob34
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Posted Mar 19, 2026
Dosent fit my ears
Bad fit for me personally good sound. Long charge. Very good quality
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, long battery life, and overall build quality, those are features we work hard to deliver. Furthermore, we also understand that fit can vary from person to person, and we acknowledge that comfort is an important part of the overall listening experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. You can check the link below for troubleshooting tips that will help you adjust the earbuds for a better fit. https://bose.life/4bFMjjH Cedrick - Customer Support
March 22, 2026
Sully188
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Posted Mar 13, 2026
Game changer
Within the last year, I have purchased 3 sets of the Bose Ultra open earbuds ( I gifted 2) I wear mine just about every day while walking listening to music with the ability to still hear my surroundings without compromising the audio quality. They cradle comfortably on your ear and never fall out!!
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Thor
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Posted Mar 11, 2026
They can’t hear me clearly
I bought this about a month ago
I love Bose speakers I have 2 Bose flex sound link gen2 2 speakers
Then I bought the earbuds. Apparently the issue is whenever I connected them to my phone because I need them while driving to talk about my work there is a big trouble I need to shout ( speak very loudly ) otherwise nobody can hear me clearly I am disappointed because o...
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. We’re sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve had with call clarity while driving. To better assist you, Let us provide you a guide to resolve the issue with your microphone and call clarity. https://bose.life/47tDh81 Gem - Customer Support
March 12, 2026
ssc123
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Posted Mar 11, 2026
Pleasantly Surprised
These are actually really cool! I was a little skeptical about how these would play and sound and fit, but I was pleasantly surprised and do really like them. They don’y connect for calls or use of a microphone (obviously), so not great for that, but they are otherwise super neat and sound great. I’m excited to use them for my runs and outdoor exercise
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ElMuerto
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Posted Mar 11, 2026
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
It is nice, but i would like another color, my wife complaint about the style and color, she said looks like an earing.
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Benjamin_0906
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Posted Mar 6, 2026
Piece of trash, horible. Now with me, Bose just a word.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Benjamin, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience with the Ultra Open Earbuds. That’s certainly not the impression we want you to have of Bose, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. When you have a moment, please reach out to us directly at: https://bose.life/4be2q7K Daisy - Customer Support
March 8, 2026
Nancy
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Posted Mar 5, 2026
Boss over ear headphones
I boughtbthis about 2 weeks ago and I sm do pleased. The fact that I can hear my surroundings while I have them on is great, but even though they say they're not noise but they are if you raise the volume, I love that I can us e it both ways. Absolutely a great buy and totally recommend them.
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Embalmer
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Posted Mar 4, 2026
The sound for music
My second set, I like the way they stay in my ear but I have a samsung ultra 25 and I don't think im getting the full use of the buds.
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Gmack
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Great sound
The sound is great. I recently purchased these and I am still getting adjusted to putting them on my ears. They are different than other earbuds I have had. I love being able to listen to music and still have contact with the noise in my environment
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2koi
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Posted Mar 1, 2026
They are very comfortable to wear however Noise from the outside gets in And maybe I just don't understand how to use them correctly The fit is perfect as it Thing else Fall out of my ears I just did
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Response from Staples :
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you find the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds very comfortable to wear and that the fit is perfect for you. Just to clarify, the Ultra Open Earbuds are designed with an innovative open-ear style. This means they intentionally allow some outside sound in, so you can stay aware of your surroundings while still enjoying rich, private audio through Bose’s OpenAudio technology. The cuff-like fit keeps them secure without blocking your ears, and the sound is directed into your ear canal with minimal leakage at normal volumes. This design is especially helpful in situations where awareness matters, like walking through busy streets or taking a call outdoors, so you can stay connected to both your environment and your music. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We hope you continue enjoying your earbuds. Sophie - Customer Support
March 2, 2026
Karin
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Posted Mar 1, 2026
Awesome
The sound quality is amazing and they don’t hurt my ears! I love them!
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