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

Bose is expanding its open-ear audio lineup with second-generation Ultra Open Earbuds that improve sound, bass, volume, and battery life, while also introducing a lower-cost Sport Open model built for a more secure fit during active use. For CIOs and technology leaders, the update signals continued momentum in wearable audio as a category that balances situational awareness, mobility, and comfort—features that can matter in enterprise environments for hybrid work, frontline communication, and employee wellness use cases. The launch also highlights how iterative hardware refinements and differentiated form factors remain important competitive levers even in mature consumer device markets, with potential implications for device standardization, accessory ecosystems, and procurement planning.