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Bose SoundSport

Bose active EQ combined with Stay Hear Plus tips delivers balanced audio and a locked-in fit that stays secure through sprints and lifts. Quick NFC pairing, voice prompts, and a 6-hour battery keep pace with daily workouts, while IPX4 resistance shrugs off sweat. Best for runners and gym-goers who prioritize stay-put comfort and workout-ready durability over call quality.

form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
battery life hours 6
water resistance IPX4
Bose SoundSport earbuds
35 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
  • Strong user sentiment (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong build (79th percentile) 79th

Cons

  • Below average battery (11th percentile)
  • Below average sound (27th percentile)
  • Below average anc (29th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 7 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 1 review1111111Q1 '17Q1 '18Q2 '18Q3 '18Q2 '20Q4 '20Q3 '21
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 28.9
Mic 35.4
Build 78.6
Sound 27.3
Battery 10.7
Comfort 93.3
User Sentiment 91.9
Connectivity 44.7
Social Proof 39.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Weight 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs

Audio

Impedance 32
Codecs Bose SoundSport, Wireless Earbuds, (Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones for Running and Sports), Black

Connectivity

Wireless Yes

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 6
Charge Time 2
Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes

Features

App Bose Connect
Water Resistance IPX4

vs Competition

Spec Bose SoundSport Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type - Dynamic dynamic Dynamic Dynamic hybrid
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 6.0
Battery Life Hours 6 8 8 6 8 12
Case Battery Hours - 28 24 26 24 54
Water Resistance IPX4 IPX4 IPX4 IP57 IP57 IP55
Multipoint - true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Bose SoundSport 28.935.478.627.310.793.391.944.739.8
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.6997993.391.999.190.6
Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare 96.796.878.699.175.593.348.999.989.8
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.796.898.891.772.693.379.199.693.2
Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare 96.780.198.889.275.570.6097.899.9
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.796.89199.895.970.697.399.395.5

Usage Scores

Calls (18.3)Music (23.5)Overall (34.7)Budget (22.6)Gaming (27.8)Travel (20)Commute (18.2)Fitness (46.4)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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