Bose SoundSport Wireless
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Terrible connection – Mine aren’t exactly the same but Bose continues to make Bluetooth headphones littered with connection issues. These things read your mind to know what you DON’T want to connect to, and connects to it. If I have my phone sleeping 20m away but pick up my iPad and start using it will choose the phone.. or sometimes randomly my tv. But never what I am… Read more
using or want to use. It’s truly terrible. Bose fix your connectivity issues because it’s making me avoid Bose
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To be or not to be – I listen to a variety of music, and have high quality listening devices in my office and other headphones i use for quality sound. I bought these knowing Bose mix bass heavy for perceived quality, fine with me as these were to be my workout headphones. The battery is excellent. The sound is good for what you pay. Not particularly honest but a… Read more
good mix across the range.
But... The build quality is simply horrendous for what you pay. The Bose logos fell off within 6 months what ever didn't bother me but now the rest of it is starting to fall apart.
If you want something to last a few years then just don't buy them it's not worth it. Has put me off any of their higher end products for sure.
In-depth reviews
Bass is the best thing about these ear buds – I listen to the music (blues, techno, metal) and podcasts. Tried various apps: Podcast Addict, Player FM, Pi Music Player. The biggest problem is frequent and regular dropouts, up to 2-3 sec. My Samsung is in the pocket, so distance is not a problem. I use it while exercising (cycling, pullups, pushups and the like), the earbuds sit in Ok. The… Read more
fit/ the holding bit though could be better as the buds are quite bulky and heavy and feel wobbly in the ear for my liking, so I need to be mindful they don't fall out.
The clip to secure the phones to your garment is flimsy and got lost within a a couple of weeks. And no, I am not careless! Without the clip, the volume control bit on the side tends to pull the cable to one side and tends to pull on the right earbud and dislodge it from the ear, whereas the opposite half becomes shorter and as you turn your head to the right, it tends to pull the earbud out of the other ear. Quite a nuisance.
The last whinge is the voice in the phones. In 21 century with plenty of free options I feel Bose could pick a better voice software. The voice sounds like amateur exploits into computer voice.
The best thing about Bose wireless is the bass. Very nice and heavy with good mid- and high-range.
Battery life is Ok for me. I also feel it does not take long to recharge it. Within 20-30 minutes you can get 20-30% back, I feel, which is quite pleasing.
Volume is great as far as my needs concerned.
So the upshot: PRO: - the sound, with great bass - satisfactory battery life
CON: - frequent dropouts - garment clip poor design, easy to looose - relatively heavy and bulky driver units (could be the payoff for great bass) - "soft" holding mechanism in the ear - retarded voice
I am yet to see other peoples grievances about cheap rubber by 12 months
Worth the money?... Carefully look for other competitors options before you buy these.
Great sound and comfort, with a few added extras – I was tossing up between the Jaybirds and the Bose sound sport, I brought these from Bose online as they offer a 30 day return if you’re not happy with the item. • The head phones are bulky which actually doesn’t bother you. • Excellent base and sound quality which actually block out most of the sound • Comfort - once your ears get used to… Read more
the new shape of headphone they are actually quite comfortable (I came from Apple headphones).
You can have two items paired at any given time to the headphones e.g. phone and laptop, which you can manage more items through the app on your phone.
Bluetooth – apparently they good for the person on the receiving end, and I do find they pick up quite a bit of background noise from the end your listening too, can be good, can be bad.
Build quality seems quite durable but when I paid $230 for something I’m going to be looking after them regardless.
Downfall is the Battery life... 6 hrs.
• Continuous use, I would say would defiantly come close to this,
• On and off I’m not 100% sure, I estimate 4 ½ - 5 hours,
A little voice tells your battery percentage, this is where an improvement could be made as other head phones offer 8 hrs. but they do charge quite fast which I guess is good enough for mean time.
Item comes with a zip case which it good to for storing and carrying them around in.
They are also meant to water resistant and come with a 12 month warranty.
Overall very happy with the product
Finally a pair of earbuds that don't fall out at the gym! – I have gone through three pairs of wireless headphones and in my opinion, these are by far the best. These headphones are made up of two earbuds and a thin cord linking them together. I much prefer this over two unlinked buds (like the Soundsport Free and Airpods) because they’re much harder to lose in my gym bag, and I can drape them over my neck… Read more
when not using them.
I mainly use these at the gym and they stay in my ears through it all; I’ve never had the sensation that they might fall out. Unlike most earbud headphones that go wedged into your ear canal, these use a soft rubber wing that sits on the outside of your ear. Because there is nothing penetrating my ear, I find them comfortable enough to for hours.
They have excellent sound as well with a lot of bass that does not overwhelm the mids and highs. They do a good job of drowning out the techno music they play over the loud speakers, but I should note that these are not noise cancelling headphones.
Battery life seems to be about 5 hours, but they charge quickly enough that it has never been an issue for me. they use a standard android charging cable that goes plugged into the right earbud. One gripe I have is that the control buttons on the cord are very stiff to press, but they soften up with use.
I should also note that these are the only pair of Bluetooth headphones I have used that don’t suffer from interruptions from my heart rate monitor and gym equipment.
At $229 they aren’t cheap, but I feel that they are worth every cent for what you get. I strongly strongly suggest buying these from an Australian retail store because in my research, I learned that most of the ones on ebay are counterfeit.
Positive reviews
No issue. great headphones – I use this to listen to music while I go running in the morning or while I exercise in the house. I have a bout 3 sets of headphones that I use. this is probably my second favorite since it runs for a long time and sound quality is not that bad. Great for conversing over the phone as well.
Good sound and comfort – I listen to music and podcasts using these headphones while exercising as well as take phone calls. They are comfortable to use and suitable for walking. Not sure about other sports as I’ve only used for this. Sound volume is no issue. Battery life is ok so far. But the product is new. Bluetooth connection is great. I left my phone in the… Read more
bathroom ensuite and was on a phone call when I went out to the car. Did not know I left my phone in the house and forgot I had the headphones in (thinking the phone connected to Bluetooth in the car) and wasn’t until the phone call cut out that I realised I left the phone in the house hahaha. Oops.
Great Product – I've had Sound Sport for nearly 3 years .. And used Alot during harsh conditions and in Rain .. Have not let me down .. Still in perfect condition .. And sound Quality is awesome .. They sound nearly as good as the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 s .. They stay in Your ears perfectly .. Battery life is good enough You won't be disappointed Show details
Negative reviews
One terrible fatal (deafening) flaw – Fits well, sound is good, battery lasts, all that- had them for a year or two now with frequent use. But built-in alerts (like low battery) are deafeningly loud. Bose's downloadable app fixes designed to solve this don't stick. It's horrible on quiet nights or when you are deep in focus or study.I don't know how many times I've been falling asleep… Read more
when the chimes clang me awake to tell me the battery is low. (The same is true but only irritating for when you change volume. ) I reckoned that writing a review was the most productive thing to do now that I'm awake tonight. Next time I'll smash them and try to forget that my fiancee did a lot of research and paid quite a bit trying to find a gift that would help me sleep.
Build quality is rubbish – Headphones themselves are good. Nice sound, comfy. But after about a year they just turn to rubbish. Sound goes very quiet, left ear piece doesn't work anymore. Happened twice now. Show details
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT – DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT if you want something that actually works for an athlete performing reasonably vigorous exercise. The problems are multiple and include: Doesn't stay in your ear and falls out all the time Bluetooth connecting is weak and may take multiple attempts Only plays music without gaps if the source is on your right and not left wrist. Show details
Recent reviews
Soundsport – Great earbuds, unfortunately one of the buds stopped working after just over one year. It was disconnecting and not charging properly. The sound quality is great though Show details
Great sound quality easy on the ears – Great sounding, easy on your ears. There are a lot of choices for earphones and I did my homework. Back in the day Bose were miles ahead on their speaker technology, but these days there are so many to choose from. I went with the sound sports as they have a selection of ear fittings and so easy and comfortable to use. The sound and battery life is great as well. Show details
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Wouldn’t buy again – After 1 year the earphones started turning on by themselves and draining the battery completely. Bose would not replace them so I would not recommend spending over $200 on this item Show details
Almost perfect – Build and sound quality are as expected. High end. Solid. Touch controls are not ideal. You can add ‘shortcut’ to skip music forward but not able to go back also. Show details
Makes irritating noises when bluetooth dis/connects, phone connection/hangup and other occasions – Hate the irritating noises which can be quite loud at times and according to Bose cannot be turned off. Otherwise the product seems to be good and sound quality is great. Show details
Sound good, but poor battery life and signal clips – Headphones were bought on sale at JB HiFi. The good: 1. Sound quality is quite good. 2. Fit is comfortable and rarely falls out. The Bad: 1. Battery life is terrible. Will drain while sitting idle and very rarely have 100% 2. Signal clips (temporary loss of signal) from any device I… Read more
own. Have tried on several laptops and phones, but always seem to get the same result. For the price, the bluetooth software could be a lot better.
Loove them – I cannot live without these. Mine were super good. Sound quality is just amazing! My last set lasted 3.2 or so years befor giving upon me (only because I treated them anyhow tbh. Treated better they could have lasted longer) Needless to say, im replacing them with an exact replica because i would hate to be dissapointed by anything else Show details
Totally overrated – Less than one year old totally fell apart .build quality is poor and battery life no where near stated .Sound is good ,but no way they worth the money. Very disappointed Show details
Best headphones – These are the best headphones I’ve ever owned. I use them multiple times a week at the gym. They are still in good condition after about 2 years of use. Show details
Good product but – Pros : good sound quality. Perfect wire length. Cons: gets disconnected even when there’s no obstruction and phone is right next to you. Wire becomes sticky on the neck while in gym. The ear pieces look a bit awkward protruding out of your ears when u look straight on the face. No magnets in the earbuds. Battrey life not as per advertisement. Show details
Best Bluetooth headset – Pros: Good sound quality Cons: Pricey It's the best wireless headset you can buy in the market but bit pricey compared to other brands. One concern is that it does not support aptx or any other hd formats Show details
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True Bose quality sound which packs a punch in such little units – These little morsels of goodness are like a personal cloud of music following you throughout the day. Of course they are lightweight but the tech they have crammed into these little ear huggers is amazing. The battery life is pretty good (need to charge them daily if you are blasting them for 8hrs in the office but that is reasonable given it's… Read more
size) Bose support is always amazing too. I have always trusted this brand because of their support. I highly recommend the Bose Sound Sport Wireless Headphones.
Excellent product that Bose will stand behind – Purchased these approx. 2 years ago primarily for music while running & also voice calls etc. I've found them fantastic. Very comfortable, never fell out of my ears, great sound quality for a wireless earphone - have done the job until recently when the rubber started breaking and flapping around the ear pieces. I was a bit miffed but figured… Read more
after 2 years i wouldn't get much help - to my great surprise Bose advised they've extended the warranty and are replacing them outright! I expected a bit more than 2 years out of the first pair but did not expect a full like for like replacement so very happy Bose customer here! Great product that they stand behind so can't ask for much more.
Awesome headphones – Overall great set of headphones. Sound quality is fantastic and the battery life is more than adequate. An issue did arise with the headphones after around two months of use, where the turn off button stopped working and the volume/skip buttons were not responding. I took the faulty set to the Bose store where they were purchased and they replaced the headphones with a brand new pair on the spot without any issues. Show details
Bose Sound Sport Head phone – Above Head phone features and service simply great. Excellent performance and sound and clarity is too good. Frankly very safe to use without harming to our ears in any manner. Show details
Good but noisy – The Bose sound sport wireless headphones are small and easy to carry. They fit well and work fine, however there were a couple of times when people told me that the background noise was too loud. So I guess I’m happy with the product, but if you have an important call to make or even a meeting, then don’t use them. Show details
Very good sound quality – I have B&O, Apple, sennheiser and sony earphones and i always go back to bose. I have this particular one for long time. Used it for gym, travelling, at home or on the go. Sound quality is really great. It fits well into my ear. Choose Bose if you want a top quality of earphones Show details
Doesn't stay in my ears – I really wanted a good pair of wireless headphones for the gym. I'm quite disappointed. I find they fall out of my ear constantly (especially if i lean down to pick up weights). I've tried the different sized ear pieces but to no avail. Sound quality is good. Battery doesn't last. Show details
Excellent sound – Excellent sound quality as expected from Bose. These headphones sit nicely in the ear, and the soft silicone ear pieces keep them gently but securely in your ear. Good for sport or general use. With 3 different size ear pieces, you're sure to find a good fit. The little carry case they come with is lightweight, high-quality and very cute. Show details
Great for exercising – The range of these earphone is great, they have never failed when l have been exercing in the gym. They are comfortable to wear and don't fall out even after heavy exercises The sound from them is very clear as usually is the case with Bose products. I cannot fault these. Show details
Excellent wireless headphones – Best sound quality and great fit. Solid connection. Compact bag is very handy to store headphones. Bose application is very handy. It updates headphone firmware to latest automatically. Never got a drop in Bluetooth connectivity. Sound quality can't fault it. Tried jabra but bose is the best wireless at the moment. Show details
Nice earphone – It's Bose so no doubt the sound quality is really good. They are comfortable and great to use while exercising. Have used sony's earphone but it's easy to fall from out ear, so I keep coming back to Bose. Highly recommended for people work out a lot since it is super comfortable and easy to clean. Show details
Bose sport headphones – It's Bose so the sound quality is second to none. They are comfortable and great to use while exercising. Have used other brands but keep coming back to Bose. Highly recommended for people walking, running or bike riding as they are super comfortable and easy to clean should the need arise. Show details
The comfort level is great!The sound quality is great! – As a sports headset, I think this headset is already pretty good.The main thing is that it's really comfortable to run and ride a bike.And the sound quality is great!At least the dynamic type.It takes three hours and a grid doesn't go away, nothing happens, and it's really, really good to brag about the bass.This headset is totally fine.Use different headphones and players according to different needs. This is the way to ensure sound quality. Show details
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