Bose Ultra Open Earbuds VS Shokz OpenFit | Don’t Make This Mistake 

What are you going with btw? Bose or Shokz? No wrong answers

I wear sunglasses and don’t have any issues with the shokz, but it is a personal preference. Also, you can control the volume directly on the Shokz, you can change the settings to set what the touch controls do. I haven’t tried the Bose, but I really like their products and the sound quality is usually excellent. I find the volume on the shokz is enough at around 70% and the quality is really good. For me, I’ll continue with the shokz, as the price point of the Bose puts me off.

This is what i am looking for. Bose seem to fit my activity but when i saw the sound of mic... speechless.

I've had the OpenFits from day one, love them. Price on the Bose is just a no go.

Taking my Bose back today. The design is great, but that call quality is horrendous for a $300 pair of buds. Hopefully version 2 it will be fixed

Hey man, you make really enjoyable and well edited videos, and they all seem really genuine which is nice to see, just commenting to tell you to keep posting!

Ive got the bose and love them. Lets me listen to audible all day at work but still be present.

I just purchased the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and I love them. Superior sound and comfort. I also wear glasses, so this was a plus. I do not connect to more than one device typically, so this was not an issue for me, but that was a strong point you made. I need to spend some time with them to give it a solid review, but so far, they are in tough competition with my Samsung Galaxy Buds which I love. I recently switched from Samsung to iPhone (not recommended) and was happy the Samsung buds still paired with my iPhone, but I needed something more robust for the gym. Happy so far.

BOSE now has both multi-point connect and a wireless charging case cover. I love mine, the first ear buds I've ever been able to wear all day!

Here in Aus the Bose is just SOOOO expensive, its hard to justify for me, especially with that mic quality

A very good and detailed review, quality products need qualitative reviews like these! Thanks for posting

I've been using air pods pro 2's but swapped to a samsung s24. They don't work as well on Android devicess (I know apple products not working so well on android, shocker). Looking at a bunch of android specific headphones. Thanks for being an honest and reliable reviewer of tech.

Oh man, i wear glasses so i want the Bose mostly for the clip design, but the microphone sound, for a $300 device, is unacceptable! Back to the drawing board. Does anyone else have suggestions?

Man those Shokz look like hearing aids, the sound quality on the Bose is wild for what it is I feel. Wouldn’t be buying exercise-centric earbuds for taking calls, will just have a non-open pair for that. Solid comparison though

The Ultra Open Earbuds have the Bluetooth multipoint feature allowing them to connect to two source devices at the same time. This is a recent update as of July 2024, so be sure to set up your earbuds with the Bose app to receive software updates. Per Bose...

I bought the shokz and find them really comfortable..their excellent for fone calls..and i like that i can hear whats goin on around me...good battery life..im very happy with them..$190 well spent in my opinion 🙂

Hello, I'm an audiobook listener and don't listen to music, so I always use only one earbud. For me, the MOST IMPORTANT feature is not comfort, not sound quality, but the ability to fully control the earbuds using only one of them when the other is in its case. This means volume control, power on/off, and possibly noise canceling must be possible on each individual earbud. Do you know of any Open Earbuds that work this way?

I have the Shokz and I wear sunglasses and reading glasses and I don’t have any issues with the over the ear loop.

I love my Bose and heard an update is coming for multi point.

I have the Shokz and love them for training, racing, and everyday use, but I would also get the Bose on sale if the microphone sound quality was better just because they have buttons, the design is cool, and they’re a bit more open ear than the Shokz. I’ll wait until the next update because for $300 those headphones better be absolutely perfect.

That's a very fair comparative review of both products.

I'll wait for a $250 sale on Bose, then see for myself. I mainly care about sound quality. Currently my number one is Shokz Openfit. I returned the Oladance Open Pros. Shokz was so much better on sound quality.

Honestly nothing better than the Shokz, ive had them for over a year and honestly i love them, i use them for work and for running and i never get tired of them, idk how the Bose feel but for the price ill go shokz any day

That was a really good review, thanks for taking the time to do it. the one thing I would like to point out is you can adjust the volume, pause and skip songs on the Shockz you just have to download the app then you can customize what the taps do. I use them a ton for cycling but the bass conduction isnt the best. I was wondering how the bass conduction was on the Bose. I am just playing my next pair once i trash these cuz i use them like 10+ hours a week. keep up the great reviews i am gonna follow you now for reviews to compare !!!

I have open fit and Oladance. It's really difficult to imagine the Bose sounding as good or better than what I have.

Damn, of all the videos to start off with the lede (most important thing), i wouldn't expect a comp video to do so since u usually build up to that final decision throughout the video. But still i appreciate him starting off with that

I will say that using the shokz app should raise the points on the shokz. If you use the app you can lower the bass so it doesn’t sound bad at full volume. A custom EQ could fix the clarity issue when compared to the Bose. You can also customize the controls and even adjust volume from the buds if you change the settings in the app. So with the app I would say shokz would win.

And the OpenFit just received a firmware update (Aug 24, 2024) which has some even more improved sound quality. And specifically at higher volume levels. I own probably 40 sets of various TWS from all the usuals - ALL the standard guys - and the OpenFit have easily the best sound signature of any of them. I’m amazed by the OpenFit honestly.

Thanks for the review. I’ll wait for version 2 of the Bose. Hopefully they’ll justify the 2x price tag by fixing the mic at the minimum. Will be connecting it to my ultra watch since I never bring my phone with me when I bike or run and I sometimes pick up the “phone “ and the mic is a must.

hey, I really enjoyed your review. It was completely honest however with the latest version of firmware suit for the shocks, the volume controls are now on the earbuds. I tried the Bose ultra opened and I ended up returning them 56 days of my trial through Best Buy because I’ve got the Best Buy advantage which allows a 60 day return. really wanted to like the Bose, but I’ll tell you why I returned them. Because of my ears the way they’re shaped because they’re more flat. The sound did not go into my ear canal as deep as if you have an ear that has more flap protruding to poke the sound deeper in the ear. I hope you understand. The result would be if I had those type of years louder sound as it was the sound was not loud enough compared to the shocks I was honestly shocked how loud the shocks were because I was used to the Bose being quiet, I’m hoping for Bose ultra open to have a longer music stick in the ear to compensate for people like me that have flat ears. Also, the call quality was not that good with the Bose, but that’s not important. What’s important to me is the quality. I didn’t like the typical earbuds they poke in your ear because I get irritated after an hour or so of wearing them the open air concept for earbuds to me more.

The only things that matter to me are comfort and sound quality. You didn’t talk about the Bose “immersive sound” or whatever you called it. Any good?

You can adjust the volume directly from the Shokz set the feature on the app. Just sayin’

I’m gonna wait a little longer to see if Bose does get a multi point update but mainly I’ll wait for a price drop…lol! Great review man!

Thanks for the video. It was helpful for me. I would go go with bose if it wasn't for the bad mic. I want to use my headphones occasionally for work calls, especially when traveling. And yours is the second video i see with sound test in crowded environment and I could barely understand you. Would love it, if bose could fix this in the next iterations. For now I guess you have saved me 150 bucks.

Not sure which to buy I want earbuds for walking/running. Also I want to be able to walk/exercise outside or gym and listen to audiobooks. Comfort is important Also sound quality to hear phone call or audiobook- ease of use is important. I have an iPhone - so maybe AirPod pro ? The biggest reason I haven’t bought the Apple - I don’t like a device in my ear Any thoughts?

will bose be suitable for burpess?

I am not sure if it's only me but try sliding the earbuds down as much as you can. For me it's the perfect fit when i wear them really really low. It gives me much nicer and louder sound as well was way better comfort (at least for my ears)

Bose are really comfortable, but the open fit are louder and better sound.

I do like your video. It is very good information. I do have a question. I have a pair of Shokz OpenFit and I can control the volume with mine. So you think that it could be different types of phones that might be why you can't control volume with yours?

I think the biggest thing for me is the fitting and sitting in the ear. One ear canal is a little bigger than the other. Also sound quality when speaking to or being spoken to is hit or miss for me. Presently wearing AirPod 2nd generation. Sound is good but sometimes they fall out. Again it’s hard to match up my ear canals properly. One side is a medium the other a large and is just a little too tight for comfort. I may have to try one of these. Noise canceling is a big thing for me as well. I play and practice a lot of pool and I honestly only want to hear my music and keep everything else around me silent. Appreciate your time on the reviews, much appreciated. Any feedback please share….

I don’t carry my phone while running, so the multipoint connection wouldn’t be an issue. I use my Garmin music player while running. Really my concern would be how comfortable/secure the Bose earbuds are while running. And the battery life for a marathon

I wish the Bose weren’t so expensive because I love the design. Also, the lack of multipoint connection is a bummer.

My ear tunnels are weird being asymmetrical. I could have 1 bud stick in my ear with my Samsung earbuds when I'm working out, but the left one eventually wiggles out even after trying different fitting sizes. Gonna try out Bose as it seems to be the best and I don't like the hoop. The less contact for my comfort the better.

I've heard that the Bose can't play just out of the left ear while u charge the right side. I forget what thats called. Is this true?

Best review I’ve seen thus far!! Thank you for all the info but in such a digestible way. I ended up going with Bose. Thank you!!

I had the shokz open fit and loved the sound and wearablity their comfortable but what I found was when they got to half the battery life their AI noise cancelling started to lack and compromised the noise cancelling on calls but sound was not compromised so I think shokz needs to get a fix for this as they are a really good open ear device other than what I mentioned

Thank you for doing what you do! I am going to go with the shocks hopefully they add the two point connection. I have the separated ones but maybe maybe you’ll do a short one😊

Thanks for the vid. Was considering exactly these two since i dont like the silicone bud that goes in your ear in closed earbuds

Great review, valuable for me because I am making a decision of buying one of those, keep up the hard work, really helpful content! :))

You mentioned when running you like using sunglasses (idk if you use contacts when running) but when working is it something that could be manage using glasses and shokz? Or even running/ working out? What is the biggest difference to like a in ear ones or over ear. Sorry for so many questions. Love your videos! Loved the review!

Nope Bose is not getting multipoint. I watched your video again and the best I can figure is you liked the sound quality of Bose. The functionality goes to Shokz. Thanks for the review

You actually can control the volume on open fit. There’s this option settings on the app

By the end I had shockz 6 Bose 3 or something like that .. but I appreciate the effort lol. I’m glad I made the right pick, I’ll keep my shockz 😅

I work in noisy construction spaces. I use bone conduction shokz ones with the behind head band. I love these because i can insert foam in my ear, then turn volume nice and low. Make sense?

I have been trying both and I'm keeping the Bose for the exact reasons you mentioned. I wear them for runs and walks and will use my AirPods Pro in the gym for the noise cancelling.

You can put the Shokz case in your pocket as well.

Hey @Aesthetic_AI, I saw this video and recently video of yours as well, here you prefer the Bose, but in your most recent video you seemed to have changed your preference to the Shokz, so what’s your current preference?

I’m going with Shokz Open Fit, and I already have them.

You do have equalizer with the shokz to help with loudness.

Just picked up tozo open buds for $49. We shall see how good they are.

Completely random but can you tell me about the steel shelf/cabinet behind you in your room? That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!

Good review thanks!

I will stand by for over ear buds with the call quality & loudness of Shockz & the comfort of Bose. Thanks for the video 🙏🏽

I have the Shokz in the black and the beige. They’re awesome. I just think that you’re doing your best to push the Bose. It’s the Shokz hands down. 😎

Loving my Bose = fit and sound = awesome.

Looks very Spring...wherever you are...and I am jealous.

I need call quality

I really want to Bose, I also have budget, that is not the problem. The only thing I hesitate about,.......life of the product. What if it lasts only for 2 years? and then? Who knows?

Great video thank you!!

Does sweat cause the Bose to drop off? I sweat buckets so I’m concern if it’ll fall off 😅

I need to move on from my beats fit pro. When I sweat a lot, they just start slipping out. I either need Powerbeats pro or open earbuds. I prioritize side quality, call quality and stay in my ears. What would you recommend? I’m considering AirPods 3, Powerbeats Pro Tozo openbuds, shocks open fit pro. I tried my daughter AirPod 2 and surprisingly they stayed in my ear even though they “felt” loose.

Bose has no multipoint, the worst mic compared to everyone - and they want $300?! Showstopper. But not sure about the Shokz either - how about a review of the Huawei Free Clip, a direct lookalike to the Bose and $170?

Great video. Thank you

Shokz or ows pro?

I own both and the Bose look nicer but feel worse on the ear to me. The audio on the Bose is better for music, but worse for audio books and the spacial audio is dreadful on the Bose. BUT the Bose call quality is awful, completely unusable for calls. People just get angry when I use them, the microphone sound fades in and out. The Shokz call quality is superb, never any complaints. The Bose are 2 months old and now the left one doesn't charge so i am stuck with a warranty claim. Unless you only want audio then don't buy the Bose. In fact, the improvement in the audio just isn't worth it. Get the Shokz.

Thank you that is so helpful

Thanks for the video

Shokz microfone is dope😍

Touch sensor will never be good feature on Ear Bud like this, still remember JBL also came out with such Ear Bud, & the control sucks, big time

I love my bose. I can't believe it but I forget that I am wearing them all the time

I'll wait for a third party version of the Bose. $$$

Shout out to those legs!! I'll get the bose when they go on sale! I can wait.

No earbuds are worth $300 these days.

Please compare with Huawei FfreeClip

get the Huawei freeclip its a game changer...

Which has better bass response?

Bose sounds like you're in the bathroom. Also Bose missed the bus on multipoint

Huuum you actually can control the volume on shokz too bro

Was it a iPod like app you had on your iPhone??

I haven't touched my OpenFit in months, as the touch controls are so horrible. They constantly malfunctioned during winter with a hat on, not to mention not functioning thorough the hat or with gloves.

I m sorry but what brand is it for yr white cap 😊

Can you make a video on shokz vs oladance ows pro?

Don’t make this mistake! Honest review! Don’t you love RU-vid algorithms! 😂

Bone conduction?

Huawei Freeclips FTW!!!!

Value call quality, so Shokz.

Honestly

Test the Huawei FreeClips 👌🏽

Don’t buy boss Earbuds is worse, you can’t make call because otherwise won’t hear you. And you won’t hear in street.

Merch spotted 👀