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Bose

Bose SoundSport Free Earbuds

Name: Bose SoundSport Free Earbuds
Brand: Bose
SKU: B0748G1QLP
Price: 397.99 USD

The Bose SoundSport Free is beginning to show its age two years later.

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$397.99

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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

5 hBelow average

5 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

15 hBelow average

15 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

None

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

None appears on 9% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 5 h
Battery Life With Case: 15 h
Charging Method: MicroUSB
Full Charge Minutes: 120 min
Battery Life Wireless: 5 h
Earbud Capacity: 95 mAh
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: None
Ambient Mode: No
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Impedance: 32 Ω

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, bright orange, midnight blue
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Wingtip stabilizers
Weight With Case: 18 g

Connectivity

Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range: 30 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: No

Features

Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: No
Find My Device: Yes
Auto Connect: Not explicitly stated
Auto Pause: No
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number: SoundSport Free

Microphone

Microphone: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Passive

Release

Date: 2017-09-22
Msrp Usd: 250 USD
Year: 2017

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.2/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed November 2020

Battery life5.3

Comfort & fit8.3

Connectivity4.1

Design8.3

Portability8.8

Value7.9

The verdict

The SoundSport Free earbuds fit well but have a bulky look. If you can get past how far they protrude, then you'll appreciate the versatile sound signature and identifiable button controls. As far as true wireless are concerned, they're a great option because they do everything well enough even though there's ample room for improvement. Listeners who want a more modern headset should consider something from Beats or Jabra for a similar price.

✓What we like

✓Secure fit

✓Sound quality

✓IPX4 water-resistance

✓Fast charging

✓Mono listening (right bud only)

✕What could be better

✕Bulky

✕Intermittent connectivity drops

✕Lacks Bluetooth multipoint

✕No in-app EQ

✕SBC and AAC only, no aptX