Bose Sport Open vs Ultra Open 2: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It?
Bose's new open-ear earbuds cost $199 and $299. The extra $100 buys longer single-charge battery life and more audio features, but not better durability. The post Bose Sport Open vs Ultra Open 2: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic .
Bose has released two new open-ear earbuds, the Sport Open costing $199 and the Ultra Open 2 priced at $299. The $100 price difference buys longer battery life, advanced audio features, and improved design, but not necessarily better durability. The Sport Open Earbuds focus on workouts and durability, while the Ultra Open 2 (2nd Gen) adds Bose’s more advanced audio features.
Both earbuds use Bose OpenAudio technology, which directs sound towards the ear without sealing the ear canal, keeping surrounding sounds audible. The Sport Open features an IP54 rating, making it more durable against dust and splashes compared to the Ultra Open 2's IPX4 rating. Both earbuds come with Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode, and aptX Adaptive, offering different features depending on the device and user needs.
Independent testing of the new models will provide a better understanding of the actual sound quality, microphone performance, and battery life.
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