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Bose SoundSport
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Bose Sport Open
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Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Bose Sport OpenSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -45.3 |
| 25 | -39.1 |
| 32 | -38.9 |
| 40 | -28.8 |
| 50 | -21.3 |
| 63 | -12.6 |
| 80 | -7.3 |
| 100 | -3.6 |
| 125 | -1.3 |
| 160 | -2.6 |
| 200 | -3.7 |
| 250 | -4.8 |
| 315 | -5.6 |
| 400 | -4.8 |
| 500 | -3.6 |
| 630 | -2.3 |
| 800 | -1.0 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.1 |
| 1600 | 2.9 |
| 2000 | 5.0 |
| 2500 | 7.4 |
| 3150 | 13.2 |
| 4000 | 16.9 |
| 5000 | 10.9 |
| 6300 | 10.9 |
| 8000 | 9.5 |
| 10000 | 14.5 |
| 12500 | 2.9 |
| 16000 | 0.5 |
| 20000 | -23.9 |
Bose Sport Open
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -5.3 |
| 26 | -0.4 |
| 33 | -0.1 |
| 41 | -0.2 |
| 52 | -0.1 |
| 65 | -0.1 |
| 82 | -0.2 |
| 103 | -0.1 |
| 130 | -0.1 |
| 163 | -0.1 |
| 205 | -0.1 |
| 259 | -0.0 |
| 325 | -0.0 |
| 410 | -0.0 |
| 516 | -0.0 |
| 613 | 0.0 |
| 772 | -0.0 |
| 972 | -0.2 |
| 1220 | -0.3 |
| 1540 | -0.6 |
| 1940 | -0.8 |
| 2440 | -1.2 |
| 3070 | -0.1 |
| 3870 | 1.5 |
| 4870 | 1.3 |
| 6130 | 5.0 |
| 7720 | 3.4 |
| 9720 | -1.2 |
| 12200 | -3.7 |
| 15400 | 4.7 |
| 19400 | -4.7 |
SoundGuys review
Battery life6.7
Comfort & fit7.0
Connectivity5.0
Design6.7
Portability8.2
Features7.2
The verdict
The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are explicitly for outdoor enthusiasts who want a soundtrack to underscore their adventures. Despite the unoccluded design, music sounds pretty good and the earbuds stay in place during all kinds of exercise. If you have a bone to pick with bone conduction headphones, get these, but all other athletes can save a few bucks and grab a pair of traditional workout earbuds instead.
✓Liked: Secure, open fit good for outdoor exercise, Fast charging, IPX4 rating, Touch and button controls
✕Could be better: Case doesn’t charge earbuds (proprietary cradle required), Uncomfortable ear hooks, No dust-resistance, Microphone quality
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