Bose Sport Open Earbuds vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Bose Sport Open Earbuds leads Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) overall by 5 points (60 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has 9 vs 7 h; IP rating, where Bose Sport Open Earbuds has IP54 vs IPX4.
Bose Sport Open Earbuds leads overall
Bose Sport Open Earbuds · 62 overall, #59 of 68
60
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) · 52 overall, #65 of 68
55
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) 9 vs 7 h
  • IP RatingBose Sport Open Earbuds IP54 vs IPX4

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 5 categories

CategorySport Open EarbudsUltra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
+30
Battery
+9
Connectivity
Tie
Build
+21
Audio
+30

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Sport Open Earbuds

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
No
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
N/A
No

Battery

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life per Charge
7 h
9 h29% more
Total Battery Life with Case
29 h
28.5 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
IP Rating

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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