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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Black (first generation)
Model: ULT-HEADPHONEOPN, Black (first generation) · US configuration
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An assessment scenario for the exact first-generation U.S. Black ULT-HEADPHONEOPN configuration: an open cuff with no ANC, USB-C charging on its base case, and two-device Multipoint after the documented firmware update. This is not a claim about the visitor’s intent or a seller’s unit.
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Assessment scenario: Earlier open-fit AirPods without ANC, with no case preference
An editorial assessment scenario for an earlier open-fit earbud with documented no-ANC status. No case charging method is required by this scenario; confirm the exact Lightning, Qi or MagSafe case before purchase. This is not a statement of a visitor’s intent or seller condition.
Explore this buying guide ↗Why consider this model?
- Bose’s original product material identifies the Ultra Open design as an open-ear cuff, and the product-set technical specifications state that noise cancellation is not included. The intended scenario is earlier-model open listening without ANC.
- The model-specific guide supports two active device connections while streaming from one device at a time; Bose’s firmware record dates the Multipoint addition to version 4.0.22. Bose lists SBC/AAC, with aptX Adaptive requiring a compatible Snapdragon Sound source.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- The open fit has no active noise cancellation or sealed canal barrier. Fit and environmental audibility are personal and were not tested.
- The reviewed base case charges by USB-C and is rated IPX1; the earbuds are IPX4. The set does not satisfy the questionnaire’s IPX4-buds-only/unrated-case arrangement.
- Bose lists 7.5/4.5/3.5-hour launch/manual music maxima and 7/4/3-hour current support claims. The source discrepancy is unresolved; there is no ANC runtime claim.
- The separate wireless charging case cover is not included in this base configuration. A specific earlier unit’s firmware, battery condition and seller package remain unknown.
Check these before ordering
- Confirm the U.S. Black ULT-HEADPHONEOPN first-generation model rather than Ultra Open 2 or the 2026 Sport Open.
- Verify the actual case, USB-C cable, documentation and seller return terms; if wireless charging is required, confirm that the compatible Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover is included as a separate component.
- If relying on two-device Multipoint, confirm firmware 4.0.22 or later through the Bose app and check the one-stream limitation.
- Inspect the unit’s battery and the condition of both earbuds and the IPX1 charging case; manufacturer maximum runtime is not a used-battery estimate.
Manufacturer information
- Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Black U.S. product page
- Bose U.S. Ultra Open Earbuds introduction
- Ultra Open Earbuds Owner's Guide, model 438926
- Bose Ultra Open Earbuds product specifications support page
- Bose Ultra Open Earbuds software and firmware versions
- Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Wireless Charging Case Cover