Customer Reviews for Bose Ultra Open Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth, Driftwood Sand (881046-0400)
Item # : IM1YS2202
Model # : 881046-0400
- Open-ear true wireless earbuds designed for all-day comfort, ideal for commuting, workouts, and multitasking
- Perfect for users who want immersive audio while staying aware of their surroundings
Price is $304.41
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3925 reviews
Most helpful positive review
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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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 6, 2026
Piece of trash, horible. Now with me, Bose just a word.
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...
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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Ruby
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Posted Feb 28, 2026
They don’t go into your ear enough and the volume doesn’t go up high enough to cancel out ambient noise otherwise they are comfortable and stay on my ear when I’m exercising.
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Higgit
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Posted Feb 28, 2026
Great product, be aware of the design intent.
Bought these as I’m fed up of in-ears and have struggled with infections & irritation. These really are all day headphones as advertised, very comfortable. They’re great for podcasts and voice content. They do not perform for immersive audio musically, but they’re not meant to!. Music is ok, but not awesome. They’re near to useless on a flight with the background noise.
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Staples Customer
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Posted Feb 27, 2026
Perfect for the Gym
I bought these to wear at the gym and they are great. I can listen to my music, but still hear someone if they speak to me.
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Blizzard
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Posted Feb 26, 2026
Perfect for small ears or a tragus piercing
I love these. I got these because a friend recommended them. Traditional ear buds never fit right causs my piercings and always fall off or one move and my music stops. Not these. Theyres so comfortable, clear, loud, and fit perfect.came in within 2 days
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Sam
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Posted Feb 24, 2026
Disappointed, app is useless
I wanted these so bad, but I ended up disappointed. The app is annoying to start, but then it doesn’t give you any useful information about your headphones, or really do much at all besides I guess steal my data. The “Spatial Audio” is a scam.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Sam Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Your concerns about the Spatial Audio feature and data privacy are also important to us, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. To help you further with the app here is a helpful guide for you:
App: https://bose.life/4tRjSr8
Gem - Customer Support
February 24, 2026
Glarun
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
3rd pair !
My 3 rd pair of these (unfortunately lost two. These are the best running headphones I ever had. I run quite a lot and love the sound and most importantly fit and ability to enjoy the music and still be aware of my surroundings.
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KW 10
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Posted Feb 19, 2026
Not great for calls
Great for music, terrible for phone calls. Very disappointed
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience with the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying the sound quality for music, but I’m truly sorry to learn that phone call performance has not met your expectations.
The earbuds are designed to deliver an open‑ear listening experience, which can sometimes affect call clarity depending on the environment. For tips on improving call quality, please refer to this help article:
https://bose.life/4aCNOhV
Gem - Customer Support
February 20, 2026