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Bose SoundSport Wireless Earbuds Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones for Running and Sports Black
Last Updated: July 8, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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Sound
227noise, cancellation, bass, sound quality, volume
+88%
-12%
" ... I also loved the sound . ... Specially the bass . ... "
" ... Very impressed with the sound quality of the product. ... Bose stands true to its brand name. ... Such casual behaviour was not expected from Bose which charges such a huge premium for its products. ... "
" ... it doesnt have active noise cancelling ... "
" ... Big fan of bose . ... the thing which I like most in bose is its stereo sound effects . ... "
" ... Sound quality, depth of music, clarity . ... Bose is always is Bose. ... "
" ... Bose is the king of sounds . ... "
" ... Must buy product if you are a metallic music lover ... "
" ... Amazing sound quality and quick delivery makes this an awesome deal. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
190noise, sound, superb, sound quality, boss
+90%
-10%
" ... like the sounds quality ... "
" ... It raise your expectation to a level that all other headphones sound low quality. ... Guys BOSE is Bose!! ... "
" ... Sound quality, depth of music, clarity . ... Bose is always is Bose. ... "
" ... Sounds quality is as expected. ... "
" ... This is basic from bose. ... "
" ... Theatre like sound experience ... "
" ... Great product sound quality is good ... "
" ... This product working so well from the last one month sound it just amazing nothing can comparison with this . ... "
Body
86ear, comfortable, fit, earphones, bulky
+63%
-37%
" ... Very Comfortable in ears wire is enough. ... "
" ... good fit for moderate to heavy exercise ... "
" ... Music effect is very good and recvd with good condition, but the ear piece we are unable to put inside the ear easily . ... , and Better to make ear piece small ... "
" ... The product feels premium. ... "
" ... but guys trust me on this i have got the best quality sound around my neck. ... "
" ... Pros - very nice clamping Stay sport silicon ear buds that hold on to you much better than any other, no doubt. ... To think- I have a very nice leather belt, but I need a reasonable pair of denims to hold on to with it? ... "
" ... Very comfortable in-ear wireless Bluetooth sports headphone that's sweat-resistant and sounds great. ... The earphones fit securely in your ears thanks to winged tips. ... "
" ... Quality in every sense except earpiece size ... "
Battery
60life, charging, backup, hours, hrs
+48%
-52%
" ... It kept charging endlessly - efforts to switch it on in between failed. ... "
" ... Battery backup is very very bad ... "
" ... Battery life is poor ... "
" ... It only lasts 2-4 hours. ... I have to charge my earphones 3 times a day. ... "
" ... Battery backup is very bad, ... "
" ... Battery life deteriorates with every passing month, so much so that less than 6 months since purchasing this , you have to charge these earphones every 30 minutes of usage. ... "
" ... However, the battery backup is only 4 hours and takes more time to charge because it has micro USB and not USB C. I got it on Prime day sale for 8500 so it is worth the money. ... "
" ... Need replacement as the handsfree is not working and seems to have burnt while on charge ... "
Body / Comfort
58ear, comfortable, fit, earphones, bulky
+64%
-36%
" ... but guys trust me on this i have got the best quality sound around my neck. ... "
" ... Best pair of earbuds. ... "
" ... You can forget the world if you put these small buds in your ears and listen to you favorite music. ... "
" ... Intially u will feel little wearing issue bt once ur use to u will feel great comfort and can use it for hours. ... "
" ... Overall product is really awesome but the bud is really big you can't use it with helmet rest all the things perfect ... "
" ... The best part of it is your ears won't hurt at all. ... "
" ... Sound is great, the earpods do not hurt ears . ... "
" ... Not harsh on Ear. ... "
Reliability
46stopped working, working, year, last, month
+33%
-67%
" ... After one year of using this product stopped working , I usually am a big Bose fan but couldn’t believe this happened . ... "
" ... Surising in just 16 months , the product failed , not charging and there is no local support. ... "
" ... UPDATE after using for 7months: ... Its very frustrating at times. ... I have reset these multipl times just to get around this issue. ... "
" ... My previous headset was a 2K product but it lasted for more than 4 years. ... "
" ... Not able to turn it off after a few days of use ... "
" ... - Lost the clip after 2 month of use ... "
" ... I had an earlier Soundsport which I used for a year but after a years usage they suddenly died out. ... "
" ... Initially it was good but gradually battery power diminished and later Bluetooth also stopped working properly. ... "
Usage
45gym, buttons, volume, earphones, button
+76%
-24%
" ... The sound quality is amazing and it is easy to connect. ... "
" ... But at a silent ambient, these earphones are just perfect! ... "
" ... Excellent product especially for gym walking and running. ... "
" ... Its perfect for running and fit perfectly to the ears without coming out when you run. ... "
" ... One of the best headphone in this category with stamp of Bose, awesome for run - doesn't come out and very comfortable for the ear , it's amust buy product for any runner ... "
" ... Very good for sports time or workouts. ... "
" ... Few seconds leg in pubg game ... "
" ... And switching between device is really easy. ... "
Price
42money, value for money, worth the price, worth the money, spending
+45%
-55%
" ... Tooooo costly ur paying for brand. ... "
" ... My earphone that almost cost 13000 is not even powering on. ... "
" ... Product was not good and I could not able to change the replacement from amazon.not worthy for price. ... "
" ... Not worth the price ... "
" ... Very uncomfortable & not at all worth for the price. ... "
" ... Poor build quality for such a high cost ... "
" ... Really disappointed after spending such a hefty amount. ... "
" ... Not worth the money. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
35cancellation, sound quality, earphones, cancelling, isolation
+83%
-17%
" ... Sound quality is superb, noise cancellation is average . ... "
" ... Good sound quality and noise cancellation . ... "
" ... The sound quality is awesome except that there is no sound cancellation. ... "
" ... This model doesn't have noise cancellation, so if listening in crowded areas like public transport, you can hear alot of surrounding sound. ... "
" ... Sound quality is very good n fits nicely to ear with almost 90% noise cancellation ... "
" ... In a way you actually require ambient noise during outdoor running. ... Jaybird does really great passive noise cancellation and does not give even a leakage. ... I am going to try comply T200 to see if there is any significant change in noise cancellation. ... "
" ... No noise cancellation. ... "
" ... It would be great if they could add noise cancellation. ... "
Sound / Bass
35sound quality, bose, clarity, balanced, vocal
+91%
-9%
" ... I have seen this product from all the reviews but I have got such a damage piece which I have not get the perfect bass from this headphones as per price . ... "
" ... For me this headset is awesome, details of the sound, perfect bass and I definitely loved it 🥰🥰 don’t like the price you will find it worthy after you put in ur ears ... "
" ... Sound quality is exceptional with good bass and vocal clarity. ... "
" ... Sound quality is exceptional with good bass and vocal clarity. ... "
" ... Looks pretty balanced sound profile (unlike other headphones like Sony which is V-shaped and bass heavy). ... sony says it has more punchy bass. ... Sound profile for all of these are similar and may be liked by someone who really likes extra bass. ... Really well balanced bass, tribble and Mids and does not over emphasise on any of the frequencies. ... "
" ... Bass is less rest awesome ... "
" ... Sound quality is great and punches a strong bass too. ... "
" ... Superb sound quality with crisp and clear beats, bass is too good and very deep, u can hear a even single beat of every instrument ... "
Connectivity
34device, range, devices, connects, connectivity
+79%
-21%
" ... Battery draining much faster, and its also IPX4, Bluetooth 4. ... Bose connect app doesn't do anything. ... "
" ... #Good Bluetooth range upto 10m ... "
" ... Pairs with your device in an instant. ... "
" ... I was happy after buying bose bluetooth headphone . ... "
" ... Pairing was never so easy. ... "
" ... Best thing is it can connect to two device at a time. ... "
" ... A first pair of Bluetooth ear phones that are ideal for calling as well. ... "
" ... There can be no comparison with other Bluetooth headphones within same range. ... "
Marketplace
33product, replacement, return, policy, delivery
+45%
-55%
" ... Now I am struggling to find a service centre to get it repaired /exchange for new . ... "
" ... Bought this soundsport from amazon on 29th July 2019. ... "
" ... problem was with Amazon and it's seller . ... Then the replacement that I got was a defective one, the left didn't function. ... I called up Amazon then, they told me that they can't get another replacement as it's against the policy ! ... "
" ... No return option of the product - only replacement allowed. ... "
" ... Can't be used for calls at all, want to return. ... "
" ... Part are fake type also , 😭😭😭 ... All lost my money in Amazon don't go with thier offers ... "
" ... I got a really faulty piece. ... "
" ... although the customer care has proposed to send the product but seems that buying electronics from Amazon is a big no . ... "
Usage / For Running
26gym, run, earphones, workouts, sports
+96%
-4%
" ... I bought this product mainly for gym purpose. ... But PowerBeats3 beats when it comes to fit, they are the lightest and ear hook design keeps them from falling while running and working out. ... My jaybirds lasted for 2.7 years, impressive run for any ear phones. ... "
" ... Best for gym and running only. ... "
" ... Product is great and good for hands free gaming and running . ... "
" ... But if you're out running or biking, you'll be able to hear cars coming, which is why a lot of runners and bikers prefer their headphones to have open designs. ... "
" ... Best pair of earbuds. ... "
" ... Well you don’t need that noise cancelling when you are running outdoors or cycling. ... No fatigue for 5/10 k run at all. ... "
" ... I bought this product mainly for gym purpose. ... But PowerBeats3 beats when it comes to fit, they are the lightest and ear hook design keeps them from falling while running and working out. ... My jaybirds lasted for 2.7 years, impressive run for any ear phones. ... "
" ... Awesome headphones for exercise 👌 ... "
Battery / Charging
22charge, battery, time to charge, charger, life
+36%
-64%
" ... You never know when the charging flip will break. ... "
" ... Need replacement as the handsfree is not working and seems to have burnt while on charge ... "
" ... Damged not getting charged ... "
" ... However, the battery backup is only 4 hours and takes more time to charge because it has micro USB and not USB C. I got it on Prime day sale for 8500 so it is worth the money. ... "
" ... Tried to charge. ... "
" ... Surising in just 16 months , the product failed , not charging and there is no local support. ... "
" ... Charged it but is not working still. ... "
" ... device is not charging after one week of use ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
21devices, connects, connect, connected, multiple devices
+71%
-29%
" ... Connects best with iphone. ... "
" ... The sound quality is amazing and it is easy to connect. ... "
" ... The most important feature i like is that it just take a second to connect to the device. ... "
" ... Best thing is it can connect to two device at a time. ... "
" ... Can connect to two or more devices at the same time ( I use for phone and laptop at the same time). ... "
" ... At a time it connects to Apple Watch and apple phone. ... "
" ... Pairs with your device in an instant. ... "
" ... Connectivity : Absolutely no issues. ... "
Calling
21hear, calls, call, call quality, phone calls
+52%
-48%
" ... Great hear phone but too costly especially when u have other options like Samsung bud plus or apple ear pods. ... "
" ... Call quality very good, use it for my conference calls flawless. ... "
" ... A first pair of Bluetooth ear phones that are ideal for calling as well. ... "
" ... The headphone works decently as a headset for making cell-phone calls and has an auto-off feature to preserve battery life. ... "
" ... The voice assistant is really helpful. ... "
" ... Call Quality : Call quality is very decent. ... They try to supress the surrounding noise and the person on the other side can hear you clearly. ... Never faced any issue in call. ... "
" ... The voice quality is very good. ... "
" ... Sound and call quality awesome . ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
20product, replacement, products, original, seller
+55%
-45%
" ... Amazing product too good I love the product thank you Amazon.❤❤❤ ... "
" ... I checked for originality on the website and it’s an original product . ... "
" ... And thank you Amazon for the amazing deal. ... "
" ... Is there any possibility that amazon can arrange for its service or replacement. ... "
" ... But Amazon customer service, simply unbelievable. ... "
" ... Product as promised ... "
" ... Amazon will refuse replacement or refund even though the website has a replacement / Refund Policy . ... "
" ... Amazing discount and fast delivery by Amazon. ... I'll update the review in days to come ... "
Body / Fit
18ear, ears, sound quality, fits well, fall
+67%
-33%
" ... Fits perfect and great sound, I can wear them while jogging with no tension of sweat or water. ... "
" ... Both SoundSport and X3 fit well, x3's comes with comply foam tips so they have a little advantage here. ... "
" ... Comfort - Extremely comfortable, even with its stock silicone tip it fits well in your ear. ... It already comes with a two extra tip of different size so you can use them as per your fit. ... I am giving it a 4 star mainly for quality sound, great fit and built quality and usability. ... "
" ... The earphones fit securely in your ears thanks to winged tips. ... "
" ... , and Better to make ear piece small ... "
" ... Both SoundSport and X3 fit well, x3's comes with comply foam tips so they have a little advantage here. ... "
" ... Fits ears perfectly. ... I personally loved the product and it's fit. ... "
" ... Pros - very nice clamping Stay sport silicon ear buds that hold on to you much better than any other, no doubt. ... To think- I have a very nice leather belt, but I need a reasonable pair of denims to hold on to with it? ... "
Body / Build Quality
17poor, built quality, rubber, clip, bose
+59%
-41%
" ... Great for those who are into metal . ... "
" ... Build quality good could hv been excellent for 13k. ... "
" ... To think- I have a very nice leather belt, but I need a reasonable pair of denims to hold on to with it? ... "
" ... Rubberish feel on outside, inside is metal. ... "
" ... Nice build quality ... "
" ... The product feels premium. ... "
" ... company should use quality clip ... "
" ... Its sound quality is good, but the build quality is not that good, I have used it for few months and its button started ripping, torn off ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
15range, pairing, connectivity, tooth, headphones
+93%
-7%
" ... Pairing was never so easy. ... "
" ... I was happy after buying bose bluetooth headphone . ... "
" ... NFC works like magic for pairing. ... "
" ... easy Bluetooth connectivity ... "
" ... I've bluetooth earphones which cost 2000 bucks and are still intact. ... "
" ... Good range of bluetooth ... "
" ... #Good Bluetooth range upto 10m ... "
" ... There can be no comparison with other Bluetooth headphones within same range. ... "
Sound / Volume
12noise, lower, high, low, max
+25%
-75%
" ... Its almost less than a year and a half since purchase and the lower key is completely broken and the volume rockets are on the brink of being broken completely. ... "
" ... One of the earbud was operating at 10% lower volume than the other. ... "
" ... Sound is too low even on max ... "
" ... Volume automatically falls down on the connected device, over and over again, followed by beeping sound ... "
" ... Volume does not go too high. ... "
" ... Definitely not suitable in very noisy environment. ... You have to pump up volume button to overpower the noise. ... "
Body / Size
12carry, bulky, pouch, pocket, looks
+75%
-25%
" ... It's highly portable too. ... "
" ... Size 7/10 ... "
" ... i am frequent traveller and it is very useful ... "
" ... Size bigger than usually earphones. ... "
" ... and a carry pouch. ... "
" ... Quality in every sense except earpiece size ... "
" ... Love the fact that I no longer need to keep my phone in my pocket. ... "
" ... The feel, the weight and the pouch. ... "
Usage / Controls
11volume, button, stopped working, power button, power
+18%
-82%
" ... Its almost less than a year and a half since purchase and the lower key is completely broken and the volume rockets are on the brink of being broken completely. ... "
" ... But the quality of button (power button) is too poor . ... "
" ... Had to exchange the same day since the vendor provided a faulty product (volume buttons faulty) ... Only 3 months of very careful usage, the volume buttons and power on/off button stopped working. ... "
" ... But they lasted only for a year and then buttons broke. ... "
" ... Also the quality of rubber is too bad , buttons have came out and even the small flap which is near battery got damaged ... "
" ... I won't recommend this costly items to be purchased from Amazon it has defect in earphone control , button is not working ... "
" ... Button on the earpiece is hard though. ... Buttons on the volume controller gives feel of duality, actually the finger tends to slide sideways when you press. ... You have to pump up volume button to overpower the noise. ... And they can be paired again just a press of button, power or the middle button of the controller. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
8policy, replacement, told, returned, refund
+13%
-88%
" ... They don't have return policy even for unopen product. ... "
" ... They recieved it in a day and later they told me I should get replacement soon. ... "
" ... Can't be used for calls at all, want to return. ... "
" ... there is no return policy . ... "
" ... No return option of the product - only replacement allowed. ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
7delivery, delivered, time, promised, good
+100%
" ... It was delivered in good shape and on time. ... "
" ... Very nice accessory, delivered in time ... "
" ... Received the product in good condition and packing. ... "
" ... Amazing discount and fast delivery by Amazon. ... "
" ... Geniune product and quality delivery ... "
" ... Delivery as promised ... Product as promised ... "
" ... the 1st product delivered had no case for the earphone which I requested for replacement. ... "
Body / Design
7premium, look, design, looks, feels
+57%
-43%
" ... Very basic design. ... "
" ... Got the aqua blue. ... Looks really awesome. ... "
" ... The product feels premium. ... "
" ... Feels like Heaven! ... "
Usage / Ease
5sound, quality, user friendly, use, pairing
+100%
" ... The sound quality is amazing and it is easy to connect. ... "
" ... Pairing was never so easy. ... "
" ... Good quality sound but not much user friendly for daily use . ... "
" ... Easy to operate and audio feedback is also provided. ... "
" ... And switching between device is really easy. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
5product, got, amazon, sent, one
-100%
" ... Amazon has sent defective and used product. ... "
" ... in Amazon will get defective product . ... they will send defective products. ... "
" ... I exchanged and got a new one even that is faulty. ... "
" ... I got a really faulty piece. ... "
" ... Then the replacement that I got was a defective one, the left didn't function. ... "
Usage / Gaming
4game, videos, games, product, playing
+100%
" ... If you are watching videos, games on your mobile device i guess it will still be OK. ... "
" ... This product is good for listening to music but when it comes to you playing games like pubg there is a lag between the sound and the game which is irritating. ... "
" ... Few seconds leg in pubg game ... "
" ... Few seconds leg in pubg game ... "
Software
4use, bose connect app, bar, anything, android
+25%
-75%
" ... I have faced many issues with connection across all of android, iOS and mac devices. ... "
" ... initially it worked fine in 2 days sound use to change like to low, i thght prblm wit software issue, and got replaced but still after receiving a new one, Bose sound sport has a sound prblm with suddenly changes the mode of clarity, as dolbly sound comes to Mono stereo . ... "
Marketplace / Original Product
4original, genuine, fake
+75%
-25%
" ... I checked for originality on the website and it’s an original product . ... "
" ... Genuine Original Product. ... "
" ... It is an original product. ... "
Performance
3bad
+33%
-67%
" ... Bad performance bad coustomer care in amzon ... "
" ... But it does have a significant latency. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
3sweat, resistant, workouts, isnt
+100%
" ... Very comfortable in-ear wireless Bluetooth sports headphone that's sweat-resistant and sounds great. ... "
" ... Fits perfect and great sound, I can wear them while jogging with no tension of sweat or water. ... "
" ... Water Resistant : Works perfectly after splashes, can easily withstand sweat during running and workouts. ... "
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