Name: SoundSport Free
Brand: Bose
SKU: 142847
Rating: 4.1 (46 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

+ Excellent audio output + Easy to configure + Great battery
the headphone is simple and easy
solid connectivity; ease of use; and better battery life

Dolby
Echo Dot 5G home internet Soundbars
Bluetooth-powered wireless earbuds

Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wireless

Bose SoundSport Free - Pros & Cons

+ Excellent audio output + Easy to configure + Great battery
the headphone is simple and easy
solid connectivity; ease of use; and better battery life
connectivity range is pretty good
great microphone quality and how easy the controls were to use
content is created and maintained by a third party
signature punchy bass and great clarity
sound quality is versatile and agreeable
impressive audio fidelity and a seamless user experience
Free buds also stay connected to each other almost flawlessly
They connect flawlessly and dependably
wonderfully well-balanced and clarity is exceptional
great sound and build quality
built-in microphone works very well for calls and communicating with
the earbuds are pretty straightforward
fantastic sound these earbuds are capable of producing
SoundSport Free are an enjoyable listen
supremely comfortable; sound great; and Bluetooth performance is excellent
app is well-designed and makes pairing your earbuds quick and
signal very reliable and strong
sound quality is good; crisp and clear
Soundsport Free Wireless is really very easy to connect with the source devices
the pairing is quite simple
The mids and highs are effectively crisp as well
Functionality and fun in spades
The medium sized ear tips fit great with the fin keeping them in position
relatively strong and consistent
sound phenomenal and offer a solid battery life
Audio quality has been improved and the charging case is a huge bonus
allows you to monitor battery life as well as an internal equalizer which
both more stylish and more discreet
versatile sound signature and identifiable button controls
The included charging case is sturdy; too
The microphone system is excellent for hands-free calls and is
Great sound quality and plenty of listening
the sounds are well spaced out and balanced
soft silicone design was executed quite well
clean and lively
Free earphones are good for up to 5 hours on a single charge
the buttons were easy to landmark and use
Their silicon tips are well designed to stay in during heavy activity
Deep; powerful bass Nicely balanced and rounded sound Impressive battery
solid and unwavering presentation which works
bold and balanced
balanced sound with rich and weighty bass
tight and well-defined - the shifts in weight and depth easy to differentiate
comfort levels decent
the SoundSport free is fantastic
warm and enjoyable
more attractive and subtle design
comfortable and not intrusive
comfortable enough to wear for hours on end
supremely comfortable to wear
Bass and mid-tones are nice and full
Free the best sports earphones for pure music enjoyment
Mids and highs were all equally detailed
sound performance is; and as decent
haunting background score was reproduced very well
earbuds sound great with movies too
very good build quality and feel sturdy
the earbuds also deliver crisp highs and a fairly rich mid-range
Light; comfortable and with clear music playback
Free are decent enough for a regular pair of Bluetooth earphones
nice; clear; and crisp with a good
The sound is surprisingly good for a truly-wireless headset
Bose buds are better at isolating noise and work really well during exercise
connectivity is basically flawless
the design; fit; ease of use
Bose does a reasonable job delivering some crisp high-mid and high frequency presence
Powerful audio performance with boosted bass response
built-in mic offers solid intelligibility
fairly easy to operate
The charging case itself is also thoughtfully designed
easiest to use; easiest to pair; and most simplified design
easy to operate; fit securely; and are easier to pair than the

Dolby
Echo Dot 5G home internet Soundbars
Bluetooth-powered wireless earbuds
buttons were too hard and would not respond
chases Riyan who chases off Kohli and
are so popular with people in the gym
Repair Bedroom Ideas Living Room Ideas Bathroom Ideas Kitchen Ideas Food
no bulky neck bar and three available earbud sizes
Tech Lab Selina Tedesco
All Audio Hi-Fi Audio Home
Garden Home Appliances Furniture
Auto Cool Gadgets Home Electronics Home Security Tinkering
trouble with interference in signal-heavy areas like Union Square in downtown Manhattan
Bose buds work without constant connectivity problems
the price tag feels too high for now
Bose earbuds are so much more expensive
earbuds struggle to stay connected to your device or to each other
The buttons are hard to press and are on the rather narrow sides
slight lag between the picture and the audio on the earbuds
The surface of the earbuds themselves are very crowded
The buds stick out from your ears quite a bit and aren
the bass can sound a little bloated
occasional touch of lag
Highs are slightly rolled off to make long listening sessions a breeze and there
for commuters hoping to drown out the noise of a bus or train
stick out quite a bit and the result is a frustrating user experience
not exactly affordable at $200
Free earphones a very slight edge on that front
* This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
they turn themselves off after about twenty minutes
the dropouts were worse from some directions than from others
Circuit Breaker Bose
cable tethering the left and right earbuds together is gone
Bose has somewhat missed the point of wire-free headphones
earbud failed to automatically reconnect on waking up from standby
A/V sync on them is terrible
sound mediocre
stupid expensive
they're a tad more conspicuous
no cable rubbing on your neck
they stick out quite a bit and the result is a frustrating user experience
the earbuds leaking out music outside
lack of Qualcomm aptX low latency support
The buttons themselves are quite rigid
sound quality may not be typical Bose quality
the physical buttons mean quite a lot
Bose Soundsport Free do not have an on or off button
like the battery life is terrible
lack a bit of punch in the low-end
SoundSport Free are chunky and protrude outwards quite a bit
Bose passes this off as a limitation of wireless technology
battery life was a constant source of frustration
the buttons are extremely stiff
the buttons are once again a sore point
running out of charge was gone
the battery is low; or dying
your blog cannot share posts by email
right earpieces lost their connection to each other on numerous occasions
contrasting finish options of Midnight Blue or Bright Orange are a little louder
Bose SoundSport Free have noise cancelling
these look goofy and jut from the ear
bass is simply just loud and is physically unable to maintain a steady thump
their attempt falls flat a bit
the violins quickly lose their charm; instead; becoming irritating
Free does not support aptX codec
aren't as easy to put on as the AirPods
great at blocking out external noise
They are just too hard to press
SoundSport Free does not get too loud at average volume levels
the noise isolation is a bit lacking
design allows only the nozzle to be in your ear canal
less-than-stellar performance
the connection was momentarily interrupted but quickly re-established itself
hard enough to activate the lights
The frustrating to use buttons are also a shame
The chunky design is a little off-putting
t look terrible while being worn and
s are noticeably large
Bose SoundSport Free are expensive
right earpieces lost their connection to each other on multiple occasions
Bose SoundSport Frees have a sizeable chink in their armour
sound quality is lacking
the rubber used for the volume buttons is quite tough and hard -
Some rivals only offer basic track skipping and play/pause
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
protruding volume up and down buttons
no way to wear them discretely
not much in the way of tactile feedback or button travel
earbuds lose connection with the phone
The plastic housing is quite bulky for in-ears
the battery can be a bit of a mixed bag
pressing the button to open the box
then it also loses charge quickly
recharging uses a proprietary connector
earphones are quite large and conspicuous
Bulky design leads to wind
the sound is muffled
sound tends to leak at higher volumes
Calls are only routed to your right ear
Ambient noise isn't severely blocked
can only connect to one at a time
having quick-access buttons on the earbuds
some design elements leave something to be desired
subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles
The tiny buttons on the sides of the earbuds are extremely stiff and hard to press
They are only rated IPX4
though they protrude a little more than usual
just lacks that bit of an X factor
loud noise in the streets
support multi-point connection
it does have a fair bit going for it
The buttons are quite rigid and hard to press
Oppo F7 Vs Vivo V9
falling out of your ear can lead to an earbud being lost forever
still jostled loose after a few head shakes
Sony buds cut out twice on a five-block-long stretch
inability to block outside noise and the minimal noise-cancelling feature
notoriously busy airwaves and
no way to adjust EQ in the app
no auto-pause function here
The feature has been misrepresented as some sort of convenience
there are no adjustable EQ settings
when the charging contacts are touching and charging is occurring
there's no fitness tracking or onboard storage

Bose SoundSport Free - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Weight	30 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Bose - Video Reviews (9)

Bose SoundSport Free Fully Wireless Headphones - Hands On Review

Bose SoundSport Free - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Width	0.98 in
Depth	1.18 in
Height	1.23 in
Weight	1.06 oz

Microphone type	Built-in microphone

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Answer button Volume
Built-in heart rate monitor	no
Calorie counter	no
FM radio	no
NFC	no
Vibration	no
Carrying case	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,Navy,Orange Blue,White,Yellow Orange Violet
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Ear canal
Category	Sport

Driver technology	Balanced

Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profile	HFP
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	10
USB	no

Battery operated	yes
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time	2.0 h
Battery life	5.0 h
Charging case	yes

Bose SoundSport Free - Q&A

Do you have a question about the product?
Type your nick
Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product.

Bose SoundSport Free Bose - Editorial Reviews (48)

3.8

Based on 48 reviews

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free

Trusted Reviews

Published: 09.03.2018

Bose SoundSport Free

3.5

Bose SoundSport Free review: Bose's first truly wireless headphones are designed for sport but a chunky design and fiddly controls mean these aren't perfect.

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free review: A better-sounding alternative to Apple’s AirPods

Alphr

Published: 01.03.2018

Bose SoundSport Free review: A better-sounding alternative to Apple’s AirPods

3.0

Bose is one of the biggest names in personal audio – but it's not known for leading the way when it comes to technological advances. The SoundSport Free headphones are a case in point. After Apple's AirPods brought the

Pocket-lint

Published: 21.02.2018

Bose SoundSport Free review: The best wire-free sports earphones by a mile - Pocket-lint

5.0

While they don’t have some of the smart fitness features you get in the likes of the Lifebeam Vi or Jabra Elite Sport, the SoundSport Free are

Good Housekeeping

Published: 04.05.2018

Bose SoundSport Free

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Bose SoundSport Free

Expert Reviews

Published: 27.02.2018

Bose SoundSport Free review: Cut the wire with these exercise-friendly earphones

4.0

These Bluetooth earphones sound good and are splash-resistant – but they’re bulky, and expensive

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free True Wireless Earbuds review

TechRadar

Published: 31.01.2020

Bose SoundSport Free True Wireless Earbuds review

3.0

Wireless earbuds built for quiet environments

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free review

whathifi

Published: 21.05.2019

Bose SoundSport Free review

5.0

Thanks to a recent update, these true wireless earbuds are pretty much the perfect package

Bose SoundSport Free Bose cuts the wires and dials up the bass with its SoundSport Free

Digital Trends

Published: 25.07.2018

Bose cuts the wires and dials up the bass with its SoundSport Free

As early pioneers in the world of noise-canceling and digital signal processing, Bose has long been at the forefront of new audio technology. In our review of the SoundSport Free -- the company's first fully wireless in-ears -- we discover how Bose's latest tech stacks up against top-tier offerings from the likes of Apple and Jabra.

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free review: Breaking the chains

Android Central

Published: 01.08.2018

Bose SoundSport Free review: Breaking the chains

4.0

Bose's first attempt at truly wireless earbuds is a success.

stuff.tv/my/

Published: 16.03.2018

Bose SoundSport Free

4.0

Bose’s truly wireless in-ears fall just short of sporting greatness...

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free review: One step forward, two steps backward- Tech Reviews, Firstpost

Tech2

Published: 28.03.2018

Bose SoundSport Free review: One step forward, two steps backward- Tech Reviews, Firstpost

If you only listen to music and podcasts while working out or while commuting, Bose has achieved its goal. If you expect anything else, however, Bose has failed.

TechPP

Published: 30.05.2018

Bose SoundSport Free Review: Princely, Pricey Sound - TechPP

Blame Apple. As ever so often. Towards the end of 2016, Bluetooth earbuds existed but were generally bonded to each other by a wire or some other material.

Bose SoundSport Free Bose SoundSport Free wireless headphones review: Worth the price tag

The Indian Express

Published: 15.03.2018

Bose SoundSport Free wireless headphones review: Worth the price tag

Bose SoundSport Free wireless headphones are priced at Rs 18, 990 and truly wireless earbuds designed for sports. Here is our review of the Bose SoundSport Free wireless earphones.