Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Review: Better Sound, but $299

Bose's second-gen Ultra Open Earbuds cost $299 and bring new drivers for louder, bassier sound, up to 9 hours of battery life (up from 7) and TrueSpatial head-tracking with a Cinema mode. The main drawback is price: they cost $100 more than most premium clip-on buds, including Bose's own $199 Sport Open Earbuds.

• $299 price is $100 above most premium clip-on earbuds
• New drivers deliver louder, bassier sound without distortion
• Battery life up from 7 to 9 hours, but Immersive Audio drains it faster
• TrueSpatial head-tracking with Cinema mode, IPX4 splash resistance