Bose Sport Open + Ultra Open 2nd Gen: $199/$299 Oct 1

Open-ear gets a two-SKU refresh. Per Bose’s pressroom, Sport Open Earbuds ($199) and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) ($299) reach general availability on October 1, 2026 (preorders from Sep 19).

Shared tech

• OpenAudio air conduction (not bone conduction) with SoundDesign DSP
• SpeechClarity AI voice isolation for calls (mic + voice pickup per ear)
• Auto Volume adapts playback to ambient noise
• Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint, SBC/AAC, Google Fast Pair; no ANC by design

Sport Open ($199)

C-arm silicone cuff, textured physical buttons, IP54, up to 7 hours plus ~22 hours in the wireless-charging case. Colors: Black, White Smoke, limited Eucalyptus Green.

Ultra Open 2nd Gen ($299)

New driver for deeper bass/higher volume, Cinema Mode via TrueSpatial, Snapdragon Sound / aptX Adaptive on compatible Android, up to 9 hours + ~19.5 hours in case. Limited Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink besides Black/White Smoke.

A post-launch firmware path is planned for Google Find Hub, Alexa+, and Apple Music shortcuts.

Rocks take

Dated retail window with clear MSRPs—distinct from Bose’s wired ANC $99 story. Source: Bose Pressroom.

FAQ

Do they cancel noise? No—open-ear keeps situational awareness; ANC is not offered.

Wireless charging? Yes on both new cases.