Bose SoundSport Wireless Review
Wireless In-Ear Headphones
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 2,180,839 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Bose SoundSport Wireless. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
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NOT Sweatproof
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
These are great earbuds if you are looking for unsealed in-ear earbuds. If you want to use it for exercise, it cannot be used if you plan getting your sweat on. Despite how great they sound and how well they fit and feel in your ears, the tiniest contact with sweat (I suspect it has to do with the inline Mic and Remote) will ruin it. I have gone through 2 pairs and it is painfully obvious that it simply cannot live up to it's marketing materials claiming its sweat and weather resistance.
best bluetooth earbuds
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Omar Bravo on B&H Photo Video
the Bose sound sport wireless are the best sounding earbuds out in 2016! the jaybirds might sound great but I can bet you the comfort of the Bose are way better! the stay hear plus tips on the Bose do not fall out when exercising or doing other activities. The sound quality without messing with equilzers off the bat the Bose win! if you want more bass or less bass on the jaybirds or more highs and mids well of course you can do that with the jaybirds connect app built in equiler but the Bose are gonna be just perfect 99% of the time without messing with any equilzers perfect sound at a balanced rate. the jaybirds without messing with the equalizer some songs might sound too muddy of a bass or not enough highs! the battery on the Bose sound sport says it gets you 6 hours of continuous playback but real world use its 7-8 hours! the charging time says 2 hours but ranges to 45-1 hour till full charge! now I can't say anything for the jaybirds but I don't doubt the battery is excellent to! so overall if your want great comfort and one of best sound quality out there go with the bose! if you don't care about sound quality and like messing with the equalizer! then go ahead and get the jaybirds but I promise the sound don't be as true as Bose! ... More
Two dots of Quality connected by a String - Let's Go Running
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Grove on B&H Photo Video
Skeptical is where one starts when looking at headphones in the over $100 range. What will it sound like? How will it handle when you go for a run? How about after miles of sweating? But on-line you can only see it and image from the descriptions of others. Let me help you imagine the Bose quality. Yes, the sound quality is very high. I noticed that it is good enough that I have to make sure the source is high quality. I can hear compression and low bit rates. Many head sets aren't high enough quality to make it so obvious. I love the spaciousness in the sound at low volumes with crisp resolution of each instrument and a warm bass. I find the top end of the volume remains clear also with a rich bass and tops out just above my level of comfort. However, when doing my chores on a loud ride-on mower you need that volume and Bose delivers. My main goal was to get quality Bluetooth earbuds for my runs and get rid of the wire strung down my back to my iPhone. With controls on my iWatch, it is easy to track my run and tunes and keep my phone tucked away in my belt pack the entire time. Once in a while, I will have to make a minor lock twist of the ear pieces, however my wired earbuds always required fiddling and often fell out - not my Bose SoundSport headphones. I run with the wire behind my neck and when interrupted by a phone call easily stop my running, take the call (the other end tells me I am very clear) and resume running. I have read issues with sweat and failure, but have zero evidence that problem persists. It appears that the design corrections by Bose have succeeded at least for my usage pattern. These headphones are easy to pair and cooperate with numerous devices. Mine are paired with my iPhone, iPad, both Tablet PCs showing no confusion. The iPhone app makes sure they have the latest firmware installed - there was an update performed shortly after I set them up - rather easy. I say, Let's Go Running Bose. ... More
Great for running and working out, not for music or phone.
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Steven on B&H Photo Video
I purchased the Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones after the second cord malfunction on a second set of Bose SoundSport (wired) headphones in hopes of eliminating the problem of a cord or jack breaking down over time; the lifespan of each set of wired headphones was 1-2 years. The wireless headphones do two things very well: They stay in my ears, and my cord woes are gone. However, for the price ($150) I hoped for more. I like Bose products in general. I've owned three generations of Bose noise canceling headphones and I love them; I love my Bose Soundsport _wired_ headphones too despite their short lifespan. The first thing I noticed when I wore the SoundSport Wireless headphones was how tinny the high end of the sound felt. Especially cymbals and percussion. It sounds weird, compressed, and takes getting used to. The headphones certainly don't produce anywhere near the quality of sound I'm used to from Bose products... but from reading reviews I understand that in terms of wireless headphones these are some of the best in regard to sound quality. While the headphones do fit snugly in the ears, the earphone completely blocks the ear in a way that the wired headphones don't. This makes talking on the phone somewhat strange because it's like plugging your ears with your fingers and trying to listen to the sound of your own voice. The microphone picks up ALL the environmental noise in the room in a way that, again, the wired headphones do not. So it's not good for having conversations in environments where there is background noise--whereas Bose's other (wired) products have done a great job shielding the mike from noise. The battery life is about 6 hours--good for wireless headphones, but still feels limiting, so I bought the charger case for an extra $50. In conclusion, they are good for running and working out, but I would _not_ use them to enjoy music or talk on the phone. Overall I feel they weren't worth the $200 and I regret my purchase. ... More
A fantastic pair of workout headphones
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
The Bose SoundSport Wireless is a great option both for people who want a pair high-quality wireless headphones for general listening, and also for those who want to use them to workout. Sound: Pretty nice. Naturally, as it is an exercise-oriented headphone, it has a slight boost in the low end. However, this does not interfere with the sound for general quality; surprisingly, it plays even classical music without mucking up the sound too much. Design: For working out, this design is fantastic. Even though the headphones are kinda bulky, they stay in your ears without problem. Even when moving around, running, etc, the SoundSports stay securely in your ear. This is mostly due to the fantastic StayHear tips. Getting them to fit is a bit difficult at first, but you get used to it quickly. Remember how I said they were bulky? Yeah, this is where one star gets deducted. They stick out of your ears so much that you end up looking like an alien with antennas or something. Not too big of an issue, but if you care about how your headphones look, you might want to keep this in mind. Accessories: The SoundSport wireless is rather sparse with the accessories, but it has enough. It comes with a pretty decent carrying case, StayHear tips in different sizes, and a Micro USB cable for charging. The cable is infuriatingly short, but Micro USB cables are a dime a dozen, so it shouldn't be a problem. If you're looking for a set of workout headphones, or just a nice pair of wireless headphones, the Bose SoundSports might be for you. ... More
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No mic, but comfortable and good sound quality.
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
These headphones are reasonably comfortable, and the sound quality is good for both speech and music. I was looking for a replacement for my UrbanEars Medis earbuds (which have been discontinued). These are one of the few other options that don't stick into your ear (much). I wanted something lightweight (not large over-ear headphones) that doesn't aggravate my ear canal. I find that these aren't quite as comfortable as the Medis, but the sounds quality is maybe slightly better. The floppiness of the StayHear tips is a little annoying. I guess they are soft to make it more comfortable, but it makes it harder to get them into place quickly. And it means they don't stay in place quite as firmly as the Medis buds did. The other problem is that these earbuds don't include a microphone. I should have realized it from the description, so my fault for not noticing, but I was surprised to find that there was no mic. Since I often use these for listening to telecons on my phone, I have to hold the phone up to my face to talk. Not terrible, but I miss having a mic integrated into the earbuds (as the Medis did). All in all, I think they are pretty good. I'd probably buy them again, but only because I can't get the Medis earbuds anymore. ... More
Great so far
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by There are voices inside my head on B&H Photo Video
Bought this looking for quality sound but ability to stand up to sweat and rain encountered during workouts and runs, as I've had cheaper headphones breakdown or even rust after awhile. The sound quality is great and right on par with every other Bose product I've owned. Pretty impressed given that they are waterproof/sweatproof. Most products once they gain water resistance lose sound quality. My only issue is that each bud is large enough that they are not as secure in my ears as I'd like. Some people complain about how big they look but that doesn't bug me, they just weigh enough that they aren't great at staying put. I've tried switching out the earbuds (3 sizes included) and that helped but still not quite stable. Seems fine for workouts but running I find myself having to jostle with them every once in awhile or they will slowly fall out. Overall I probably only have to fidget with them as much as any other headphone I've worn with running. Overall great product. Hoping it continues to hold up to the pricet ag which isn't outrageous but should deem quality. ... More
You absolutely can use this for exercise
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Evan on B&H Photo Video
I sweat more than I'm even admitting here and these aren't affected by that. Whoever is claiming these break because of perspiration has a special use case. This is a great bluetooth headset. I has good sound quality and is very portable. For $149, I feel like it's hard to imagine them not giving you $149-worth of sound. The negatives are this: - 6 hour battery life (this is the ultimate consideration if you're looking at these). - People with large neck circumference may find these tight, but you'll survive hah. Nitpicking here. - Comes with a micro-sized micro usb cable The Pros: - Sound quality on par with wired $150 cans (EQ'd to Bose's usual standard of mid-range emphasis with high base) - Extremely portable - No bluetooth pairing issues with anything and if you have 3 devices in the room tho output from, selection is the best I've seen. Only device with zero bluetooth complains from me and I've tried $300 Sony's. Ultimately for me I use these as a daily driver but trips demand something with a longer battery (or a micro usb cable and a battery charger). Do not be dissuaded beyond what I've mentioned - it's great (or at least not observably bad) at everything else. ... More
Good, not great. Low max vol.
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Alan Stevens on B&H Photo Video
Pros: Design-the connecting wire allows you to remove one or both earbuds without having to hold onto or find a place for them. Protects against dropping/losing. Useful while active, or confined to the airplane seat. Sound quality-very good frequency range and reproduction, no noticeable "hype-ing" of bass frequencies. Detailed mids and "silky" highs. Not harsh in the slightest. Hi-fi quality listening experience. Cons: Although they come with different size flanges, a perfect fit is still a little elusive, leading to reduced effectiveness at sound isolation. Combined with a somewhat (disappointingly) low maximum volume, this makes them not optimal for use in flight, where cabin noise is formidable. They are comfortable, however. I also found that with more vigorous exercise (trail running) the fit can become loose and I often have to push one or both back in to re-seat them properly. Despite the cons, I will probably keep them. The low(-ish) max volume is probably better for the health of my hearing anyway, and they are plenty loud for non-loud environments. But if you're trying to shut out your gym's "unh-tss-unh-tss" soundtrack, maybe look elsewhere. ... More
Personally, Disappointed
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Perry on B&H Photo Video
I've own two other brands in as many years; Klipsch and Sennheiser, both of which needed to be replaced after about a year due to malfunction or wire damage after normal use. I purchased this set of Bose mainly due to the name, but was immediately disappointed by the sound the moment I plugged them in. After adjusting the EQ for best response, the bass was still only hinted at without delivering its full rich richness, and the highs & midrange were a bit harsh, unable to be tamed by the EQ without muffling the highs altogether. Could this be why they don't reveal the frequency response in their specs? Then, because these earphones don't actually enter the ear canal, they only aim at it, much of the sound they do produce seems to get lost, nor are they loud enough. Also, I have no confidence by the construction of these earphones that they'll last any longer than the other brands I've tried, so I am returning these after only 24 hours. At least I know of two other brands that will provide better sound. I know that Bose is a trusted and revered brand, this was only my experience with this particular set of earphones, and I am no sound professional. ... More
Volume output way too low for me... disappointed...
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Kenneth on B&H Photo Video
I like everything about these headphones and the charging case I bought to go with them... but the biggest problem with them is the volume output is way too low. I'm not happy about it. I use them for exercising on my daily walks for music and although I understand that they do pick up some ambient noise from my surroundings, that isn't the issue. The issue is they simply do not push the volume of the music up enough. I use them with my iPhone 6S and have tried checking the settings on my iPhone to no avail. I've got the volume on my phone as high as it will go, and the volume on the headphones as high as they will go, and it simply isn't loud enough... and I don't have any hearing issues either. The inexpensive wired $40 Sony earbuds I use to use were plenty loud enough , in fact I had to turn the volume down a notch while in use. Am seriously considering returning these to B&H for a refund. Normally love BOSE products but they missed the mark on these. Google this issue and you'll see this is a common complaint with these headphones, I wish I would've done just that before I bought them. Ugh. ... More
Sounds Like Heaven
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by vR Sarti on B&H Photo Video
When I switched to my iPhone 8 I needed to get a new headset because the new phone does not have a standard headset jack. I bought one set from my service carrier. They sold Bose but said it was too much money. So I bought something else. I returned them the next day. Not comfortable, low fidelity sound. Clunky. Mistake. After reading some reviews a bought a cheap set on Amazon. Everyone loved them in the reviews. After using the cheap headset I am not sure the reviews are legit. So I did what I should have done to begin with and bought a good headset. I stayed away from my carrier and Amazon and came to B&H. Since I buy tons of stuff from B&H I realized that I should have come here the first time. I got a much better price on the headset than the carrier was offering. B&H shipped it quick just like they always do. The Bose SoundSport is awesome. Great sound. Easy to use. Battery life is decent. The buds are comfortable and they don't fall out of my ears. I finally got a headset I can use and one that sounds like music. Lesson learned. Buy cheap, you get cheap. Buy quality and you get a big smile in your ears. ... More
excellent sound, totally comfortable, easy to use
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Anonymous on B&H Photo Video
I care about two things for wireless buds; sound quality and comfort. Right now, these are the best buds available. There might be better for a zillion bucks but in this price range, these are magnificent. To be honest, I did not expect the sound to be as good as it is. From the moment I first tried them on I have been enjoying immensely. The comfort is also great. I have odd ear canals and buds that go deep into the canal are unpleasant for me. Since the Bose rest on the canal opening they are totally comfortable. A third great feature is that they are easy to use, easy to put on, and easy to pair with my Pixel phone. The ONLY REAL NEGATIVE about these earbuds is their size. I don't mind the size when they are on--and I use them for both exercise and general about town listening--but they don't easily fit in my pocket. in the case, they are even bigger so i port them about without the case. But I've tried smaller buds and they don't sound nearly as good and they don't fit well. SO overall these earbuds are making me happy!! ... More
Overrated and Uncomfortable
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video
These in-ear headphones are my third Bose product. In the past Ive purchased noise cancelling headphones and speakers for my computer. I thought I was just unlucky and got lemons on the first two. With this latest purchase I now believe Bose is overrated and overpriced. I tried all three sizes that came in the box and after 20 minutes, the medium and large (small was just too small) were very uncomfortable to keep in my ears. The sound is no better at all than less expensive ear buds and certainly no better at all than your basic Apple earbuds that come with iPhones. You cant put them in your ears enough to block out loud ambient noise like wind when trail running or chatter at the gym. I just couldnt get a full rich sound out of them and again, couldnt stand to keep them in my ears for very long. I dont think they are astronomically overpriced but for a product that is almost twice the cost of basic Apple earbuds, they should at least be more comfortable and sound better. They do not! Dont waste your money on the Bose name. ... More
Skip this drop.
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Garrett on B&H Photo Video
Great company. Great reputation with other models. Not a great product. I bought these two years ago and have worn them hundreds of times on runs/workouts. Here's my experience. Your mileage may vary. Pros: They sound great. And that's about it... Cons: When you sweat they stick to your neck. Which is fine but if you look anywhere other than forward the tension will pull on the direction you are turning. They don't fit great in the ear. The weight of the microphone and volume up/down seems to want to pull the right earbud out of your ear constantly. When riding bikes it's the same story. And there's no notice cancelling or transparency mode. You'll eventually get so frustrated you'll break them and just get something else. ... More
super comfertable, never falls off and sound quality is sick
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
love my bose, its the second pair I'm getting, got one in 2007, had them until 2016 and now upgraded to these guys. worth every penny, these ear phones go with me everywhere, I'm a realtor and work mostly outside and walk the streets of NYC most of the day, I do everything on these earphones, talk on the phone, use voice recognition to write text messages and of course listen to music. the sound quality is amazing and voices come out very clear. you get the perfect amount of base and definitely more mid-range than my older bose. having then in my ear all day long is not a problem, I cant feel it at all and they stay glued to my ears even when running. bottom line - great great product. ... More
doesn't work with windows 10
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by William on B&H Photo Video
I had no trouble connecting to my Moto G7 phone, but the Lenovo laptop running Windows 10 failed. After two days of updating drivers and asking both Lenovo and Bose for help, I gave up. Lenovo suggested an updated driver for the Qualcom bluetooth chip set, and that didn't help. Bose technical support was pathetic. I received a form mail suggesting obvious things that I had already done. No one at Bose actually read my help request where I listed steps that I'd already taken. Bose second response was dismissive- the problem is with my Windows machine and was not their problem. The laptop has no trouble connecting to other Bose products, though. I bought a much less expensive set of Sony headphones, and it took less than a minute to connect to both phone and laptop. Bose is not on my buy list any more! ... More
Decent Ear Phones
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video
I gifted away my Shure SE535 and SE846 because I no longer travel on business, and I also dont care for the pressure of the foam tips in my ear canals...uncomfortable to me. I already own the Bose QC-20 that are the noise-canceling version of these SoundSport, but no longer need/want the noise canceling feature (the battery gets in the way). I also dont use ear phones to make telephone calls, so dont need a microphone. I do really like the Bose tip design - not invasive into the ear canal... So net - the SoundSport are the perfect solution for my current situation. I rated them a 4 because the sound quality isnt quite worthy of a 5. But they work well in every other way. Recommended. I hope that Bose continues to make this type of product. They are getting difficult to find. B&H is about the only company that carries them. ... More
Sound is good, but too bulky if your small
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by inda on B&H Photo Video
I really wanted your phones and wouldn't fall out of my ears when I worked out or ran. I can totally see it is working for people with larger ears/heads than me. I would say I am an average size woman, and the earphones just felt clunky and sort of hurt my ears. I just don't think they are designed for women. I love the simple volume button and the way a the headpones verbally tell you how much batter power is left. Connectivity is great, and the sound is great. I would highly recommend this product toa any male who has an average or large head/ears who likes their Bass and likes it loud. They just don't feel as comfortable as my apple airpods. After about 20 minutes, my earways start to hurt, so I'm not sure if it's worth it. I went back to the BOSE wired soundsport which fits me much better...but now I have to hold my phone when I work out. ... More
Very happy customer
Bose SoundSport Wireless In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Reviewed by Manuel R. on B&H Photo Video
So far, this is the best workout headphones on the market. Very good sound quality and they feel confortable, I just need to reaccomodate on my ears from time to time if I move too much. I have experience with motorola headphones which are annoying to wear, then Sol Republic wireless which started falling apart after 3 months, then Apple PowerBeats 2 Wireless which multi-function and power buttons stop working when sweating a lot during workout. I don't think the PowerBeats 2 were tested by real athletes and I don't even consider myself an athlete, very disappointed. So far after a week and a half I am very happy with the Bose Soundsport Wireless In-Ear Headphones. I'll update the review if my experience with these headphones changes. ... More
