Bose's new $199 Sport Open earbuds are built for workouts
If you liked the idea of open earbuds but found them too quiet, the $299 Ultra Open 2nd Gen targets exactly that. Workout buyers now get a cheaper, sweat-rated option.
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Bose Sport Open EarbudsPrice, Battery Life, Fit & IP54 Rating of the Open-Ear Workout Buds
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The Sport Open Earbuds are Bose's clip-on answer for people who train with their ears open. A soft silicone band cuffs the outside of the ear, so nothing sits in the canal and traffic stays audible. You get 7 hours per charge, 22 more from a case that charges wirelessly, an IP54 rating for sweat and dust, and multipoint Bluetooth.
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Price
$199
The official list price to buy it.
Weight
~5.9g
Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~7 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Price
Bose Sport Open Earbuds$199
Shokz OpenFit Air 2$129.95
soundcore AeroClip$169.99
Powerbeats Pro 2$249.99
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)$299Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
One earbud, not the pair, and not the case.
Hours on one charge with noise cancelling on, where that figure is officially stated; otherwise the official headline figure. Prices are each product's lowest version. Battery life varies with use, settings and firmware.
If not this one
- If noise cancelling decides itBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Noise cancelling: yes, adjustable, with ActiveSense in Aware Mode, against none: an open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings here.
- If sound quality decides itGalaxy Buds4
360 Audio with head tracking and a 24-bit hi-fi codec bring out the richness of music, with 30 hours from the case.
- If battery life decides itOzlo Sleepbuds 2
Lasts longer: up to 14 hours, against up to 7 hours of playback here.
Quick answers
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How much do the Bose Sport Open Earbuds cost?
Bose sells them for $199.00 on its US store.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 7 hours per charge with standard streaming, and up to 29 hours in total with the charging case. Auto Volume cuts that to 3.9 hours, or 18.6 with the case.
How fast do they charge?
A 10-minute charge adds up to 1.8 hours of play time, and a full charge takes 1 hour.
At a glance
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Case battery
The case is what gets you through a week without a charger.
Technical specs⌄
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Status light
A status light is how you know the battery level or pairing state without a phone.
Unknown
Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
Unknown
Where to buy
We do not have a store link for Bose Sport Open Earbuds yet.
What's in the box
What comes in the box with the Bose Sport Open Earbuds?
Here is what you get when you open it.
EarbudsTwo Bose Sport Open Earbuds
Charging case
Quick start guideSafety sheetFrom Bose. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Bose Sport Open Earbuds
Top questions
How much do the Bose Sport Open Earbuds cost?
Bose sells them for $199.00 on its US store.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 7 hours per charge with standard streaming, and up to 29 hours in total with the charging case. Auto Volume cuts that to 3.9 hours, or 18.6 with the case.
How fast do they charge?
A 10-minute charge adds up to 1.8 hours of play time, and a full charge takes 1 hour.
Do they have noise cancelling?
No. Bose leaves your ears open on purpose, so you hear traffic and teammates while the music plays.
How do they stay on during a workout?
A flexible silicone band cuffs the outside of your ear. Bose built it to stay put through high-intensity training.
Are they waterproof?
They are rated IP54 for sweat, water and dust. That covers a sweaty run or rain, not swimming.
Can I use them with a laptop?
Yes. Bose lists any Bluetooth computer among the supported devices, and multipoint keeps a phone and a laptop connected together.
How do I pair them?
Put both earbuds in the case and open the lid, hold the case's Bluetooth button until the light blinks blue, then pick Bose Sport Open Earbuds in your device's Bluetooth settings.
Can other people hear my music?
Very little. Bose aims the sound at your ear, so at normal levels people nearby hear little to nothing. At high volume in a quiet room, someone close may catch it.
Can I wear them with glasses or a hat?
Yes. The band attaches to a part of the ear that clears most glasses, hats and piercings.
What can I change in the Bose app?
EQ for bass, midrange and treble, the controls and shortcuts, and battery levels for both buds and the case. Updates come through the app too.
What comes in the box?
The two earbuds, the charging case, a quick start guide and a safety sheet. Bose does not include a power adapter.
What colors are they in?
Black and White Smoke, plus a limited-edition Eucalyptus Green.
Using it
Does it have noise cancelling?
No, it does not cancel noise.
What does it cost?
It costs $199. That is the list price.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP54. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
Price and models
When did the Bose Sport Open Earbuds come out?
It went on sale October 1, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The Bose Sport Open Earbuds is the current model.
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Bose's new $199 Sport Open earbuds are built for workouts
If you liked the idea of open earbuds but found them too quiet, the $299 Ultra Open 2nd Gen targets exactly that. Workout buyers now get a cheaper, sweat-rated option.