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Bose Ultra Open-Earbuds 881046-0600
Its open-ear design combines with OpenAudio technology for private audio and environmental awareness, backed by 7-hour earbud life, IPX4 water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.3. A flexible joint and 6-gram weight ensure a stable, forget-it's-there fit for all-day wear. Best for runners and outdoor fitness enthusiasts who need to monitor surroundings while enjoying music without compromise.
form factor open-ear
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 7
case battery hours 19.5
water resistance IPX4
47 Overall Score
Price $289
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average battery (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 19.5 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Bose app |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose Ultra Open-Earbuds 881046-0600 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | open-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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 19.5 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Ultra Open-Earbuds 881046-0600 | 28.9 | 35.4 | 78.6 | 27.3 | 20.1 | 93.3 | 67.8 | 79.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $289
Amazon 1 offers From $289
Best Buy 1 offers From $199
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