If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. For a brand known for its top-of-the-line noise-canceling headphones and earbuds, releasing a pair designed to let noise in would always be risky. Bose took a big swing with the Ultra Open earbuds, the brand’s first pair of open ear earbuds — and we think the risk paid off.
While the design won’t be for everyone, we were impressed when we got a pair, calling them some of our favorite sports earbuds. Now the Ultra Open earbuds, released earlier this year, are on sale for the first time ever. Typically $300, you can pick up the Ultra Open earbuds for $250 on Bose.
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00 17% off This deal applies to the black, white, and moonstone blue colorways. The Diamond edition colorway is not included. While Bose has leaned into the luxury appeal of these earbuds and not marketed them as workout earbuds , we think they’re a great option for sports.
They’re particularly handy for outdoor activities like running and cycling where awareness of your surroundings matters. These are far from the first pair of open ear earbuds on the market, but their impressive sound quality and highly compact carrying case set them apart from many other sport-focused open ear earbuds. The earbuds lightly clip to the ear for a barely-there feeling, but we’ve found them to be surprisingly secure when we put them to the test.
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