Bose Sport Earbuds - True Wireless Earphones - Bluetooth in Ear Headphones for Workouts and Running, Glacier White

I didn't even realize these were brand new when I ordered them. I just needed new earbuds for working out, and Bose is my go-to audio brand, because every other brand I try will almost always have something I can't stand about it.I first want to point out that I come from a very old pair of wired Bose earbuds that were in such bad shape that the wires were exposed just below the buds -- not good when you're sweating during a workout while wearing them! So I went shopping... I first found the previous model of true wireless Bose buds -- the ones with the left bud cutting out issue. A quick tour of the Bose website led me to these instead.Unboxing was nice. Premium packaging for a premium product. Buds had about 60% charge upon unboxing -- good enough to test them out.Biggest setup gripe: needing an app that requires location privileges and an account to use them. I generally prefer not to give away personal data just to use an expensive product. Bose, if you're reading this -- this is a serious issue for me, and I'd greatly appreciate not needing that account to use a product I paid $180 for.Calls: If you want to know how calls sound, don't look at me. I don't do calls on headphones, and it's not a feature I care about. I bought these specifically for music playback.Audio: Typical Bose quality audio. Slightly less impressive than my old wired Bose buds, but that's to be expected. Bluetooth isn't the best standard for true high quality audio. But these have just enough bass (not punchy, so if you like heavy bass, you probably won't like these), to not overwhelm everything else. Very balanced sound, overall.Connectivity: Just like my old Bose BT speaker, these connect fast and after several hours of continuous music playback, not a single blip or drop. Just perfect performance.Controls: I love the auto music pause when I pull the right bud out of my ear. That's awesome. I almost wish it worked with both, as I tend to pull the left out more often than the right. I also love the double tap customizable action. I set it to check the battery level for now. It's a nice added feature.Fit: Some people love the way Bose buds fit, others hate it. I'm in the love-it camp. I've been in love with it since my old wired buds became the only headphones I'd ever use. They sit in just the right place to give awesome sound without putting ridiculous pressure on your ear canal, while simultaneously becoming almost impossible to actually feel once in. If you can't keep them in your ears, you're wearing the wrong size of the 3 silicone parts (or you need one bigger or smaller than what they make, which is definitely possible). For the record, I use the smallest of the 3. When I put these in, I push them in relatively straight and then twist to lock them in place, tucking the silicone part under my ear fold last. Since I've worn the Bose style for a long time, it's something that's natural to me. If you're new to it, it might take some getting used to. If all you know are the kind that shove into your ear canal, these will feel like they're going to fall out. They won't!The only thing I wish is for the charging case to support wireless charging. But I can't complain about USB-C.I've only used these for a few hours so far, but they went through 2 workouts plus some actual work (I'm a jewelry artisan, and I actually wore these at my workbench while running my flex shaft, soldering, and other tasks. It's a joy to not need to worry about wires!). I will update this review if anything changes, but based on my first 3-4 hours of use, they're 5 stars. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

there are a million options for bluetooth in ear headphones. these are the absolute best.ignore reviews that say it is missing this or that functionality. Why? because bose and sony sell other models with all of the functionality you could wish for! want noise cancelling? just buy that version!adding better controls, noise cancelling, all the stuff these don't have costs more and makes the products bigger and the cases bigger and brings a ton of issues of their own. with noise-cancelling earbuds you'll hear a wind noise etc or it won't work right.Personally I only care about sound quality and comfort, and these are the perfect balance. they feel great in your ears, so much so that you can wear them all day.the soft fins make it so it is really hard for them to come out accidentally.bluetooth connection is PERFECT not only that the buds know when you take them out and disconnect.I read a critical review that hinged on having to have the case to reconnect. I've had this experience only if I fumble around with them and put them in and out of the case really quickly. the big complaint was that they were running without the case and couldn't re-link it. this seems silly to me since the case is so small it is not a big issue to carry it if you feel like it. also the connection / reconnection thing works totally flawlessly.the battery life is amazing! the reviews and description don't give a good sense of how great it is. the headphones yes have 5-8 hour battery life, but the case also has a battery, so when you set them in the phones recharge. this creates kind of a loop so that the phones charge off the case constantly. I never notice the battery going down and I have to charge the case something like once a week. they wouldn't say that in the description but it is something like 7 days of continuous use!Personally I think noise cancelling in in-ear headphones is kind of stupid. It can't be as good, uses more power, and do you really want that in a sport earphone? I like to be a little bit aware when I'm running so I can hear cars. having it in your ear blocks a ton of sound anyway.the silicon tips are reason enough to buy these. they have a wide flange so they aren't intrusively stuck deep into your ears. in-ear always grosses me out because they collect earwax but since these rest on a wider surface they don't go far into the ear canal and make a soft seal so you don't have that problem. the wingtips are silky smooth and won't hurt your ears at all. If you like to listen to music while you work or work out these are perfect. plus they are waterproof and discreet. I love wearing just one and listening to podcasts, it is totally hidden by my hair and makes it way easier to talk on the phone.seriously don't listen to people complaining about these and read the complaints carefully. do you really want noise cancelling and phone controls on both buds? go ahead and buy that model. It is way bigger, not waterproof, and noise cancelling is annoying. If you want the perfect earbud for working out and daily use you found it.

I LOVE THESE EARBUDS!! I am a very active male adult. I have researched tru wireless earbuds for several years now and have watched the evolution closely. I am also a professional musician and have had Bose speakers in my arsenal in the past and know they are top quality. When I finally pulled the trigger on a pair of tru wireless earbuds, Bose hadn't come out with an option yet so I purchased a set from a reputable company with great reviews. I did enjoy them and the sound was good. My main concern was keeping them in my ears. I run, bike, crossfit, lift, hit the heavy bag, etc. I found the pair would come out during the heavy bag workout and started coming out during runs. One day one bud stopped working. The company replaced the earbuds with no problem and that was great. My new pair still had the issue with staying in and after a couple years one of the backs just fell off. The company said they needed to investigate the claim so not knowing how long that would take, I went ahead and purchased this set of Bose tru wireless earbuds that I had been looking at for some time. I got my Bose earbuds, tried them out, and I wish I could have gotten these from the get go. These earbuds are so comfortable and indeed stay in. They sound AMAZING!!! I literally wish I could wear them all the time. They look great and I love that they block out the outside noise. The touch controls are awesome and easy to set up. The only thing I have any issue with is the syncing. Sometimes the right earbud wont sync out of the case so I have to put it back in the case, shut it, open it, and then it usually syncs the second time. I fully expect to enjoy these buds for a long time to come.