Bose Sport Earbuds In-Ear True Wireless Headphones (2020)

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Product Overview

Bose Sport Earbuds are design to be the ultimate workout companion, delivering better audio quality than their predecessor in half the size. Each bud houses an entirely new acoustic system using a high-efficiency driver, proprietary port design, and volume-optimized EQ for clear, powerful performance.
The new StayHear Max tip ensures that the earbuds stay in place during high-impact exercises without hurting or budging.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Excellent audio performance
  • Comfortable, stable fit
  • Excellent noise cancelling
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Mediocre noise isolation performance

What external reviewers found***

External score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Good call quality
  • Solid audio performance
  • Solid wireless performance
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • Poor noise isolation
  • No wireless connectivity
  • Mediocre audio performance
  • Lack of exercise-focused features
  • No adjustable EQ
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0

Construction

Cable
30 cm
Colors
Baltic Blue, Glacier White, Triple Black
Microphone
4 total microphones

Dimensions

Size | Depth
0.83 inch
Size | Height
0.74 inch
Size | Width
1.05 inch
Weight
13.6 g

Function

Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
Fast Charging
15 minutes for 2 hours
Weather Resistance
IPX4
Wireless Charging
Qi certified wireless charging pad

Performance

Battery Life
Up to 5 h + 10 h w/ charging case
Charging Time
2 h

Production

Debut
2020-09-10

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External Reviews

androidauthority[1]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from androidauthority have found the following***:
Bose's Sport Earbuds emphasize bass and upper-midrange notes, but not to an egregious degree. Bass is only slightly louder than mids, which makes it easier to catch kickdrums without losing too much musical detail. Lower frequencies fall victim to the proximity effect, which can mean that deeper voices sound a bit off.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable fit
  • Sleek design
  • Active EQ
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • No wireless charging

laptopmag[2]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
, which electronically tunes the frequency curve to come as close to the 700's curve as possible. The result is warm, relatively balanced audio with rich bass and a generous soundscape. Despite not having all the bells and whistles of its cousin, the Bose Sport Earbuds only have an estimated battery life of 5 hours. If you want the total package, consider the $148 Sony WF-SP800N earbuds.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No noise cancelling
  • No wireless charging

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 54%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
Bose's Sport Earbuds deliver a solid low-frequency push that doesn't distort at top volumes. The drivers deliver rich, powerful bass response matched with bright highs. The app for Android and iOS is a one-size-fits-all app for several Bose audio products. Anker's Soundcore Spirit X2 earphones deliver solid performance for just $80.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Solid audio performance
  • Comfortable fit
  • Solid battery life
Cons
  • Lack of exercise-focused features
  • No adjustable EQ

rtings[4]

Reviewer score 21%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Bose Sport Earbuds are decent for neutral sound. Vocals and lead instruments sound present and clear. However, sibilants are a bit weak and mixes lack a thumpy low-bass. With 4.3-hour continuous battery life, they may not last through long international flights without a recharge.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Well-built and comfortable design
  • Comfortable fit
  • Stable stability fins
  • Good battery life
  • Well-designed and comfortable build
Cons
  • Poor noise isolation
  • Mediocre audio performance
  • No wireless connectivity

t3[5]

Reviewer score 85%
Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
Bose Sport Earbuds come in three different sizes to fit all types of ears. Boasts a completely cable free (true wireless) setup with IPX4 sweat and wet weather resistance. Bose's new StayHear Max tips have been designed with nothing but comfort in mind.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Premium design
  • Great sound quality
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • No noise cancellation
  • No noise cancelling

tomsguide[6]

Reviewer score 56%
Reviewers from tomsguide have found the following***:
The Bose Sport Earbuds are a step forward, but still require more improvement. Bose certainly fixed some of the problems of the SoundSport Free, such as the heavy, unstable design, inadequate noise isolation, and poor connectivity. Sound remains solid with Bose's warm signature feeding your ears rich bass.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Solid wireless performance
  • Solid battery life
  • Comfortable fit
Cons
  • Poor noise isolation
  • No wireless charging

whathifi[7]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from whathifi have found the following***:
Bose Sport Earbuds are a good pair of wireless earbuds. Sound is powerful but not quite as special as the best at this level. Can't be connected to two sources simultaneously, such as a laptop for listening to music and a phone for making or taking the occasional call. You can also assign the touch surface on the right bud as a volume control.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Dynamically balanced sound
  • Good call quality
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No wireless charging
  • Can’t be connected to two devices simultaneously

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References

  1. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds review: Comfort at a cost. [androidauthority]. https://www.androidauthority.com/bose-sport-earbuds-review-1187626/. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
  2. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/bose-sport-earbuds. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bose-sport-earbuds. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  4. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds Truly Wireless Headphones Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/sport-earbuds-truly-wireless. 2021-08-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  5. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds review: running headphones deliver premium performance at a reasonable price. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/bose-sport-earbuds. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  6. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/bose-sport-earbuds. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  7. ^ Bose Sport Earbuds review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bose-sport-earbuds. 2021-01-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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