Bose Sport Open Earbuds review: $199 open-ear buds for runners

Bose's 2026 Sport Open Earbuds cost $199 and use a flexible silicone cuff instead of the 2021 model's ear hooks. They offer Bluetooth 5.4, SBC/AAC, IP54, and lasted 8 hours 5 minutes in testing versus Bose's 7-hour claim, with a 10-minute charge adding 1.8 hours.

• Priced at $199, while CMF and EarFun rivals cost around $80
• Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC and AAC, multipoint and Google Fast Pair
• Battery lasted 8h 5m in testing, beating Bose's 7-hour claim
• IP54 rating; a 10-minute charge adds 1.8 hours of playback