Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Alternatives
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds is one of our top earbuds picks of 2026 ($199 · 4.2/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for typical buyers.
Apple EarPods
At $14.88 the Apple EarPods costs $184.12 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC
At $149 the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC costs $50 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC
At $45.99 the Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC costs $153.01 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
JLab Go Air Pop+
At $24.88 the JLab Go Air Pop+ costs $174.12 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
At $89.99 the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 costs $109.01 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
EarFun Air Pro 4
At $62.99 the EarFun Air Pro 4 costs $136.01 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
EarFun Air Pro 4+
At $79.99 the EarFun Air Pro 4+ costs $119.01 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds +
At $149.95 the Beats Studio Buds + costs $49.05 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Anker Soundcore P30i
At $29.99 the Anker Soundcore P30i costs $169.01 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
TOZO A1
At $16.99 the TOZO A1 costs $182.01 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
CMF Buds Pro 2
At $39 the CMF Buds Pro 2 costs $160 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Nothing Ear (a)
At $59 the Nothing Ear (a) costs $140 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
At $179.95 the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 costs $19.05 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Beats Solo Buds
At $69.95 the Beats Solo Buds costs $129.05 less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 sits $26 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $225 and earns a 4.7/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 sits $150.99 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $349.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro sits $50.99 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $249.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 sits $30 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $229 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Soundcore Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max
The Soundcore Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max sits $30.99 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $229.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 sits $49 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $248 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds sits $50 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $249 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Status Pro X
The Status Pro X sits $50 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $249 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro sits $19.45 above the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds at $218.45 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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