Bose 881046-0200 Ultra Open-Ear earbuds Midnight Violet

Open-Ear design for situational awareness

The Bose Ultra Open-Ear earbuds sit outside the ear canal with a flexible joint that hooks gently behind each ear. This design keeps ears open to ambient sound while delivering private audio through Bose Immersive Audio spatialised sound. They suit listeners who want music or calls without blocking traffic noise, conversations or workplace alerts. The Midnight Violet finish weighs 6 g per earbud and the case weighs 43 g.

Simple pairing and button controls

Pairing uses standard Bluetooth A2DP streaming with AAC and SBC codecs; no proprietary app is required for basic operation. Physical buttons on each bud handle play, pause, mode switching and calls, reducing accidental touches. The IPX4 rating protects against splashes and sweat, though submersion is not covered. A 12-inch USB-C to USB-A cable charges the case in one hour; the earbuds hold 7.5 hours, or 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio active.

Check Bluetooth version and charging habits

Verify that your phone or computer supports Bluetooth A2DP, HFP and Bluetooth Low Energy for full feature access; older hosts may fall back to SBC only. The case adds 19.5 hours of extra play time and offers 48 hours of standby, so daily top-ups keep the system ready. The short 12-inch cable may need a longer USB-C lead or a wall adapter with a nearby socket. No active noise cancellation is present, so buyers needing isolation should look elsewhere.