Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life

<figure> <img alt="A person in sunglasses wears the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) clipped to their ear." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Bose" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/bose1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Bose announced a new version of its <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24073019/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-review">Ultra Open Earbuds</a> that helped kick off the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/864848/sony-linkbuds-clip-open-earbuds-wireless-headphones-bluetooth">industry trend</a> of <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/659701/shokz-opendots-one-bluetooth-wireless-headphones-open">clip-on wireless earbuds</a> nearly two-and-a-half years ago. The new Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature a subtle redesign with improved performance in both sound quality and battery life. They're also joined by a new cheaper alternative called the Bose Sport Open Earbuds designed to provide a more secure and stable fit during physical activities.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.html">Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)</a> will be available for preorder on September 19th for $299 with availability starting on October 1st. Color options include black, white smoke, cherry chocolate, oli …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/996341/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-second-gen-wireless-sport">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>