Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen Now Available: $299, 9-Hour Battery, Cinema Mode

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are now available for $299. Bose's flagship open-ear earbuds have been refreshed with longer battery life, a new Cinema Mode, and improved audio quality.

What's New in the 2nd Gen

• 9-hour battery life (up from 7.5), or 5 hours with Immersive Audio
• Cinema Mode uses TrueSpatial processing for a wider movie and podcast soundstage
• Redesigned driver for deeper bass and higher volume
• Wireless charging case included (19.5 hours total)
• Improved call quality with updated microphone array

Colors and Availability

The 2nd Gen is available in Black, White Smoke, and three limited-edition colors: Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, and Sky Pink. Available now at Bose.com and authorized retailers.

Should You Buy?

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen are the best open-ear earbuds for audio quality. At $299, they're the same price as the AirPods Pro 3 but serve a completely different use case — open-ear awareness vs. noise isolation. Browse all options in our wireless earbuds guide.