# Bose drops Ultra Open 2nd gen and Sport Open earbuds

> Bose launches upgraded Ultra Open earbuds with better battery and sound, plus Sport Open at $199
- Title: Bose drops Ultra Open 2nd gen and Sport Open earbuds
- Summary: Bose launches upgraded Ultra Open earbuds with better battery and sound, plus Sport Open at $199 Bose's new Ultra Open earbuds offer nine hours battery life…
- Keywords: bose, ultra open, sport open, open earbuds, bose ultra open 2nd gen, bose sport open, bluetooth 5.4, immersive audio, ipx4, case wireless charging, technology, culture
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/tech/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-sport-earbuds-announcement
- Author: Bethany Allard
- Published: 2026-09-17T15:46:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bose, ultra open, sport open, open earbuds, bose ultra open 2nd gen, bose sport open, bluetooth 5.4, immersive audio, ipx4, case wireless charging, technology, culture
## New Bose open earbuds launch
Bose announced two new open earbuds: Ultra Open 2nd gen at $299 and Sport Open at $199
## Ultra Open 2nd gen specs
New Ultra Open earbuds offer nine hours battery life, improved sound quality, and Immersive Audio
## Battery life upgrade
Battery life increased from seven to nine hours per charge, matching Sony LinkBuds Clip
## Sound quality improvements
New driver boosts bass and volume, with Auto Volume responding to external sounds
## Sport Open returns
Sport Open earbuds return after being pulled from the lineup in 2021
## Key takeaway

Bose's new Ultra Open earbuds offer nine hours battery life and improved sound, while Sport Open returns at $199