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Bose SoundSport Wireless, Sweat Resistant, In-Ear Headphones, Aqua
Brand | Bose |
Model Name | SoundSport |
Color | Aqua |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
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- Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
- A high quality audio experience, consistently balanced at any volume, thanks to Bose active EQ.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
- Product Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
- Wireless convenience, with easy Bluetooth and NFC pairing aided by voice prompts. Quick Charging Times 15 Minutes for 1 Hour. Recharge Time 2 Hours
- Exclusive Stay Hear and tips keep the headphones comfortably in place during workouts
- Sweat and weather resistance for reliability while exercising
- Up to 6 hours battery life per charge. SoundSport wireless headphones do not have noise cancelling technology
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Soundsport Wireless Headphones
Engineered for performance.
When you work out, you demand performance. So we engineered a wireless sport headphone that delivers exactly that. And with redesigned StayHear+ Sport tips built for your toughest workout, you have everything you need to push to the next level.
Nothing to lose.
The Bose Connect app makes it easier to connect and switch between devices. Personalize your settings so you can power your workout quickly and easily. Tile makes it easy to find your headphones if they ever go missing. Use the Bose Connect app to update your headphones’ software, then download the Tile app and follow the instructions. And you’ll never lose your music.
The only challenge left is your workout.
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Heart Rate Sensor | | |
IPX4 rating | Sweat Resistant | IPX4 rating |
Up to 6 hours | Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
Track lost earbuds | ||
| NFC Pairing | |
StayHear+ Sport tips | StayHear+ Tips | StayHear+ Pulse tips |
Charging case |
Heart Rate Sensor | ||
IPX4 rating | Sweat Resistant | IPX4 rating |
Up to 6 hours | Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
Track lost earbuds | | |
| NFC Pairing | |
StayHear+ Sport tips | StayHear+ Tips | StayHear+ Sport tips |
Charging case | |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.4 | 3.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 3.7 | 3.5 | — | 4.5 | 2.9 | 4.0 |
Battery life | 3.8 | 3.5 | — | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
Comfort | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wired | Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2 | Wireless | — |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | Open Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | wireless | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | — | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Tangle Free, Without Cable | Without Cable | Tangle Free | Without Cable | — |
control type | Noise Control | Volume Control | remote | Volume Control | Media Control | — |
material | Plastic, Silicone | Silicone | Plastic | Plastic | — | Plastic |
model name | SoundSport | SoundSport | language tag | WH01 | Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Black | — |
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Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, NFC |
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Special Feature | Sweat Resistant, Bluetooth |
Included Components | Warranty card, USB charging cable, Carrying case, Quick setup guide, SoundSport® wireless headphones, 3 sizes of StayHear®+ Sport tips |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Silicone, Plastic |
Specific Uses For Product | Sports and Exercise |
Headphones Jack | usb |
Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
Charging Time | 2 Hours |
Ear Placement | In Ear |
Compatible Devices | Most devices with 3.5mm audio jack or Bluetooth capabilities |
Theme | Video Game |
Control Type | Noise Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 22.68 g |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | Earphones only |
Control Method | Remote, Voice |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 6 Hours |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Manufacturer | Bose Corporation |
Product Dimensions | 1.13 x 1 x 1.13 inches |
Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
ASIN | B01L7PWBRG |
Item model number | 761529-0020 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,328 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #733 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 5, 2016 |
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Product Description
With no wires in the way, Bose Sound Sport wireless headphones keep you moving with powerful audio and Stay Hear + tips designed for comfort and stability. A soft silicone material and unique shape provide a secure fit that stays put and feels good. Connect to your device easily with Bluetooth and NFC pairing, and use the inline mic and remote to control volume, skip tracks and take calls. With the Bose Connect app, controlling and switching between multiple devices is easy. These headphones are sweat and weather resistant and have a lithium ion battery that delivers up to 6 hours per charge. With performance like this, the only challenge left is your workout. Included: Sound Sport wireless headphones; Stay Hear + tips; USB charging cable; carry case. Allow up to two hours to fully charge the battery. A full charge powers the headphones for up to six hours. The headphones will not play while charging. Note: Before charging, be sure the headphones are at room temperature between 41 degree Fahrenheit (5 degree Celsius ) and 104 degree Fahrenheit 40 degree celsius.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it has excellent sound that drowns out the sound of the engine. They are also happy with the comfort. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, performance, battery life, fit, connectivity, and stability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's excellent, loud, and does not add any noticeable noise from the Bluetooth connection.
"...bass to the highest highs, has an exceptional presence, adds no noticeable noise from the Bluetooth connection, and presents a natural sonic quality..." Read more
"...The bottom-line is that they sound fantastic, are comfortable, they stay in place and keep a reliable Bluetooth connection...." Read more
"...Comfortable, long battery life, fast charge time, great sound, great phone call quality—both ways, simple design, easy to use...." Read more
"...SOUND (Bose: 8/10)-- Very good and fun sound. Warm and slightly bass-heavy, although the lowest bass rumbles as well as harsh trebles are cut..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the tips are very comfortable and they never develop fatigue or discomfort even after 12 hours of wear. They also mention that the silicone ear tips are softer than other buds they have used.
"...'s weight, it turns out, unbelievably, that these are actually more comfortable than most all of my traditional earbuds which have nothing but the..." Read more
"...The bottom-line is that they sound fantastic, are comfortable, they stay in place and keep a reliable Bluetooth connection...." Read more
"...Buttons are big, not very clicky, and generally unpleasant to work with. Jaybirds feel better.-- Battery life is fairly advertised at 6 hours...." Read more
"...The clip isn't necessary too much, however does provide some comfort so you don't have to keep readjusting the wire around your neck...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound quality is good and the earbuds are very likely best-in-class. They also say that the mic quality is decent and the ears do a decent job of noise isolation. However, others say that they are only relatively durable and easily fall apart.
"...sound so good, and are so comfortable to wear, that they are very likely best-in-class...." Read more
"...They’re a little more fragile than I’d like, but I like that they’re moveable and removable in case you want to clip it in a different spot...." Read more
"...To describe it with just one word, the sound is RICH! There is a quality depth and warmth to the music that is better than I have ever heard on..." Read more
"...The materials are all very nice quality; the cord is flexible, there is a cover on the charging port...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has good battery life, while others say that it starts to fail and the battery percentage would drop from 100% to 30% or the other way around.
"...What had happened was something like an instant battery drain. I plugged them in to charge, and got a red error light...." Read more
"...I have found this to be fairly accurate. The battery has never died on me mid-workout...." Read more
"...A solid 4 star buds, the minor discomfort, clip issues, and unsure battery life keep a star off for now...." Read more
"...(They forget the other device and must be re-paired, which is quite painless but still an annoyance compared to the Bose)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the earpiece design fits their ears perfectly. However, others say that the buds are too small, too big, or that they had to be jammed into their ear canal to stay in place.
"...Bose here has done a magnificent job of developing a form fit that is both comfortable AND secure...." Read more
"...I swapped out the earbud tips for the larger ones and they fit great. They’re butter soft and nice and squishy and don’t hurt my ears...." Read more
"...The earpieces do stick out quite far from your head; a little goofy looking...." Read more
"...I can wear them without adjustment for hours, even with only a single earbud in place, a convenient way to track my phone while still having a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they performed wonderfully for the first 10 months of working from home, and are perfectly adequate for normal use. However, others say that they started to malfunction around the 3 year mark, and didn't work great for phone calls.
"...Both the Bluebuds and MW60's would quickly start losing signal and dropping out..." Read more
"...I'm glad to say they didn't budge. The wing tips for the buds work great, however the real test will come when hitting the gym or workout session...." Read more
"...If I can't keep them in my ears when I work out, they aren't functional for the purpose for which they were bought...." Read more
"...control but both trackwise (one and multiple) and continuous fast forward and reverse. For book listening, this is a very important feature...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the headphones. Some mention that they stay in their ears well, while others say that they fall out easily.
"...With nearly two years of use, the ear pieces have NEVER fallen out with the QC20's. Not even when the wire is caught and tugged...." Read more
"...a bowl of cereal while listening to something on those caused the buds to fall out). I had high standards that needed to be met...." Read more
"...tab that hooks into the fold of your ear, so these headphones never fall out...." Read more
"...airpods in the shower too and they are holding up fine, but they fall out easily (same reason why I don't run with them) and their sound is really..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the Bluetooth connection is perfect up to about 30 feet through walls, and a bit better line-. However, others say that it just won't connect, the connection starts getting choppy when they walk 30 feet away from their device, and that the app is useless.
"...The sound from these Bose headphones is rich, easily covers the range from the lowest bass to the highest highs, has an exceptional presence, adds..." Read more
"...It makes quite a bump in your jeans pocket. The airpods have some funky pairing mechanisms that make them difficult to use if you have other apple..." Read more
"...They have never fallen out. Plus there is no tethered wire to worry about getting caught on something. Perfect for activity...." Read more
"...Bluetooth connection is perfect up to about 30 feet through walls, and a bit better line-of -sight...." Read more
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These are my favorite headphones for running or working out, and also watching movies on an airplane. The sound and fit is nearly identical to the soundsport free. They sound like bose headphones - pretty good, you can probably get better sound but there will be compromises in other areas. The soundsport free's have a few strange compromises to eliminate the wire - phone calls only play through the right side, and they have trouble pairing to my laptop (a razer running windows 10)- they would only pair in headset mode and not music mode. I would blame razer or microsoft, but I've never had this problem with any other headphone. These Soundsport have no nonsense with oddities like that, and the reception is a bit better as the antenna is in the wire, not enough to make a difference in practice. But there is, of course, a wire. I consider this a good thing when I run (and I run almost every day) as I tuck it into my headband to keep them from moving. I also have a lot of hair so it can be hard to fit the free's back in on the fly, need to clear all the hair out of your ear first, same with any in-ear. You can also dangle one phone from the wire around your neck without worrying about it. The buttons are much easier to press. The only downside is, they charge using a micro-usb and not the usb-C that my laptop, phone, and nintendo switch use. In fairness, the frees, sony's, and bose's soundlinks use micro-usb, too, so you'll be stuck needing to worry about an extra charging cord no matter what.
By comparison, I wanted to also mention how these compare to the airpods and free's. Both of those eliminate the wire, but with the addition of a charging case that has an extra battery. The apple case is quite discreet, whereas the bose free case is hilariously huge. If you keep your phone in an otterbox or it is a panasonic toughpad, you probably won't mind the bose case. It makes quite a bump in your jeans pocket. The airpods have some funky pairing mechanisms that make them difficult to use if you have other apple equipment - For work, my employer has given me an iphone 7 and an older macbook pro from 2015. Switching the airpods between these devices will occasionally require the device be signed out and back into icloud - which is a huge headache. After the 2nd time of hitting the massive icloud reset button in the sky, they have been relegated to phone use only with my xperia. This is where the airpods excel - phone calls play through both ears, you can use both, or either one, or even share one with a colleague for a conference call. The mike is great at noise cancelling, and I work in very noisy environments. Both pods have a mike and the work some voodoo when you wear both of them to cancel out almost all noise. They do a lot of really nice stuff.
My personal phone is a sony xperia xz1, and the airpods pair to and work with the sony without any hiccup, never failing to pair. They also pair to my windows laptop fine, but will only connect to one device at a time (They forget the other device and must be re-paired, which is quite painless but still an annoyance compared to the Bose). They also sound really really bad, and don't have any controls other than a play/pause by either 'double flicking' either pod while it's in your ear, or removing one pod to pause. You can find better-sounding BT headphones than the airpods for under $20, and they will have much better controls, but they won't have apple branding. The airpods charging case requires an apple-specific lightning cable, but one comes in the box so it's not a huge deal.
The soundsport free's, by contrast, feature the excellent sound quality of the soundsports, IMO they sound even better because they are newer. They are my favorite headphones for just listening to music around the house or taking a quick phone call. Unlike the airpods, they don't really work with just one. The right bud is the "master": it is used for phone calls (there is no mike in the left bud), it also has the +,...,- buttons on the top, which are slightly awkward because they are hard to press. The left bud does not play voice calls, it is used for music only. It also has the BT pairing button on it. You can almost get away with using only the right bud, so long as you don't want/need to switch devices. You can also use just the left bud, but the right bud needs to be kept within range (e.g., in a pocket) and also out of the charging case.
However, the soundsport free's have one big advantage, or disadvantage depending on your use case, and there is no wire connecting them. Because I have long and bushy/curly hair, my hair will push the wire around if I'm not wearing a headband or hat (e.g. whenever I'm not running) and it will cause the headphones to come loose. That is a thing of the past with the free's, and the free's are the only headphones I have ever used where I can stick them in and forget them - the airpods are slightly better than the wired headphones included with the iphone (best just left in the box, IMO) but will still fall out and bounce all over the floor if you turn your head even slightly to one side. I have noticed that if sweat gets into the free's they get a bad honky sound to them, and then need to be rinsed out. If sweat gets into the regular soundsports, they just get quieter (muffled) and the volume can then be turned up to compensate.
Both versions of soundsport are quite discreet as they stick mostly within the ear area. The airpods have a white stalk that dangles below the earlobe... this contains the battery and antenna so it is necessary for now but it is quite noticable, as they are bright white. Depending on the earrings I'm wearing the stalk can clack against the earring. Right now I'm wearing 4awg glass spirals and I wear them all the time, they definitely clack into the airpods. However, the airpods are still small enough that people will want to talk to you and not realize you have headphones in to ignore them on purpose. For this purpose (e.g. airports, lounges, etc) the Soundlink around-ear's still reign supreme (mine are bright white from 2015, even with my hair they cannot be missed).
If you are concerned about price, these soundsports are the least expensive of the 3 (although in such a case it is hard to argue against a pair of jvc or koss gummy headphones for 9 dollars, and live with the wire going to your phone... if the wire rips, it's only $9... I also bought my first soundsport in 2016 and they were 150 even back then - the airpods being 160 and free's being a bit more around 200. Ideally Bose would have introduced the free's at 150 and dropped the regular soundsport to 120 or so, but I don't think any of these brands are competing on price. The IT man gave me the airpods, I would not have spent my own money on them.
My first pair died after about 2 years of daily use - early morning runs and then showers. While bose advertises them as waterproof, they are not necessarily sweatproof, dirtproof, chlorine proof, shampoo proof, etc. My 2nd pair I have been careful to rinse them out in the shower after every run, I've had them for about 8 months now and they are still going strong. I sometimes wear the airpods in the shower too and they are holding up fine, but they fall out easily (same reason why I don't run with them) and their sound is really only meant for phone calls and spoken word, not music. I try to avoid getting the soundsport free's wet. I'm sure they are just as waterproof as the regular soundsports, but there's no easy way to dry them off without worry about losing them (don't want to put in case wet, can't be hung from the towel rack because no wire, looks suspiciously like a doggo treat, etc).
Long story short, if I only had one pair of headphones, it would be these. If I didn't run and exercise so much, it would be the free's. If I never listened to music and only used them for phone calls and podcasts, it would be the airpods. But, I like to run and I like to listen to music, so... the end!
Well, I was proven wrong on both counts the minute I tried out these headphones. Without a doubt, these are the best earbud-style headphones I have ever heard. From the moment I started testing them, I was extremely impressed with their clarity, dynamic range, "presence," and, yes, even comfort. Most earbuds I have used over the years require a few days of use before they start to "break in" (and, yes, I know there is controversy about this issue, but I have experienced it myself on multiple brands of headphones at all price levels), but these sounded wonderful right from the first moment of play.
If it is helpful, let me be clear and say that I am pairing these with an iPhone X and using high-resolution (24-bit, 192kHz) files, and so some individuals might attribute my reaction to those factors. And there is, of course, a sonic improvement with high-resolution files, and the iPhone X certainly has a good onboard sound system. But after those initial trials, I "downgraded" to lossless rips of CD's (16-bit, 44kHz), and then, finally, moved down to mp3 files (128 bps). Although I could certainly hear the sound quality reduce as I went "down the chain," the earphones themselves continued to sound wonderful, bringing new life to even those relatively low-quality mp3 files.
All of this led me to conclude that these headphones sound so good, and are so comfortable to wear, that they are very likely best-in-class. Sure, you can spend over $1,000 on a set of earbuds, but I wonder if there might be a great diminishing of returns, where the tiniest incremental increase in sound quality carries with it a hefty, NON-incremental price hike. The sound from these Bose headphones is rich, easily covers the range from the lowest bass to the highest highs, has an exceptional presence, adds no noticeable noise from the Bluetooth connection, and presents a natural sonic quality that truly makes the headphones "disappear," leaving only the sound. I must say again, I was deeply impressed, so much so that I will now plan to use these with many of my audio players, not just my phone.
Some of the information that is easily available in the product section I will briefly mention here, as well. The length of the cord, which goes around the back of the neck, is just about the right length so that when you take the phones out of your ears, the earpieces hang in front of your chest, but don't go so far down that they become a nuisance. A nicely-placed small clip attaches to the back of your collar to further secure the headphones (and is easy to attach, remove, even when reaching behind you because it is shaped for a "rear-handed" grip) A very intuitive and easily-accessible volume and microphone control are on the right side of the cord in a single housing (see the photos), and a single button for on/off, paring, and charging indication are almost invisible on the one ear housing, but still easily accessible without having to look. Charging is accomplished but pulling a discreet rubber panel open on the earphone body and plugging in a micro USB cable (supplied, but perhaps too short for a lot of situations: you might want to use a different cable). Battery length is rated at about eight hours, although I have not yet been able to absolutely verify this value as of yet, it appears to be accurate.
The photos of the earbuds which led me to wonder if they would be uncomfortable in my ear (the skin of my ears, including my ears themselves, are sensitive, making many earphones uncomfortable for me to wear). Bose here has done a magnificent job of developing a form fit that is both comfortable AND secure. The curved plastic you see in the photos by the earbuds is actually not plastic at all, but a very flexible and gentle silicone. You simply put the earbud near your ear, press in and twist a little back and forth, and the curved silicone piece pops into the outer ear with just enough "grip" (for lack of better word) to very securely hold the earbud in place, yet are almost unnoticeable. In fact, since this curved silicone piece bears some of the body's weight, it turns out, unbelievably, that these are actually more comfortable than most all of my traditional earbuds which have nothing but the ear canal components (and which I have used for years because on-the-ear headphones hurt my ears in just a matter of minutes).
All I can say is that, after testing these out, I thought to myself that there is a reason that Bose has built a reputation as it has. I do not have any other Bose equipment (I did have some of their speakers back in the 1980's), so I cannot speak at all to their other devices, either good or bad. They certainly have maintained an excellent reputation over these years. What I CAN say that these headphones have easily won me over, and I am truly impressed with their ability to put our truly good sound. Seeming a bit expensive when I ordered them, I now view them as a "bargain" of sorts, due to their sound reproduction. Truly an EASY Five Stars, and well worth your consideration, fully understanding that headphones are a very personal choice. But I recommend you try them out if you have not already, because they truly are amazing, particularly at this price point.
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These headphones come with the Stay Hear+ tips, not the standard Stay Hear tips. You will currently (mid 2018) not find replacement buds on Amazon. However, you can purchase replacements directly from Bose at a very reasonable $10 for two pairs of replacement buds, with free expedited shipping. Make sure you get the "+" version when ordering replacement buds!
A month has gone by, it has rained 90% of the days, and the ground has been very wet. My husband found my missing headphones on our front yard. I assumed they were trashed from all the rain.
I let it charge for a few hours, lo and behold, they work perfectly fine!!
The best headphones I’ve ever owned, worth the money.
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