What these earbuds add between you and your phone
- Amazon price
- $249.00
- Customer rating
- 4
- Customer reviews
- 3461
- Typical price over 90 days
- $268.69
- Difference
- $19.69 (7 percent)
These are true wireless earbuds, so the source is whatever you pair over Bluetooth. Inside them, Bose leans on CustomTune, which reads your ears and shapes both the noise cancellation and the sound to fit them. That's the reason we'd consider this pair over a cheaper set of buds if your listening happens in noisy places.
Bose rates them for roughly six hours of playback in Quiet or Aware mode, dropping to about four hours when Immersive Audio is on. The case holds up to three additional full charges and tops up over USB-C or a wireless charging pad.
For voice, SpeechClarity uses noise-rejecting microphones to keep your voice in front of wind and background chatter, and you can take a call on one earbud or both.
How you connect, control and switch devices
Bluetooth multipoint is the practical headline here. You can stay paired to your phone and your laptop at once and move between them without re-pairing each time, which matters if you take calls while working.
The Bose app handles software updates and unlocks the latest features, so plan on installing it and letting it run. Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode both work over that Bluetooth link, with Cinema Mode reshaping sound for video rather than music.
Two things to check before you buy. Confirm your phone or tablet supports Bluetooth multipoint the way you expect, since the feature depends on both ends. And decide whether you want the spatial modes often, because Immersive Audio cuts battery life to about four hours.
Where these fit and who should pass
We'd recommend these for commuters, open-office workers and anyone who wants one pair to cover music, calls and streaming shows. The nine combinations of eartips and stability bands give you room to chase a seal, and a good seal is what lets the noise cancellation do its job. The IPX4 rating covers sweat and light rain, which suits workouts and walks.
Skip them if battery life is your priority or if you want over-ear isolation for long-haul flights. Six hours in Quiet mode is decent, not exceptional, and the number drops when spatial audio is on.
This Desert Gold limited edition is $249.00, down from a typical price of $268.69 over the last 90 days. At 4 stars from about 3,461 ratings, it's a well-reviewed pick rather than an unknown gamble.
Check that your charging setup suits wireless charging if that's part of the appeal, and confirm the nine-piece fit kit works with your ear shape.
A proper seal is what lets the noise cancellation and Immersive Audio perform as intended, so sorting fit before you order is worth the few minutes.
Spec sheet
| Model | 896637-0040 |
|---|---|
| Color | Desert Gold |
