I just bought the Bose SoundSport Free.. the sound is so awesome withe powerful bass... and theres no lag at all when i watch youtube.. infact seeing this video using my Bose earbuds... maybe they have updated it... 👍🏼🤗
Hi I have quit a lot of lag using Themen with TH-cam with an iOS device. What device are you using? I have all the newest available versions iOS, app, firmware ... and I already replaced the headphones once but no change. With Netflix, Movie etc the is no lag just with TH-cam.
Bose earbuds are meant for classy and elegant personas, with a lot of taste for sound quality. Airpods are for more urban, practicality and simplicity type of customers, which is good too! They both have their specific market target. I personally pick the Bose over the airpods, and for practicality, definitely the Jabra sport elite, over any of them.
@@josedelafuente9292 so bose i can actually work out with them definitely!!! Airpods suck tbh not worth the price bose on the other hand worth the price
I bought the Bose SSF and Samsung Galaxy Sport watch last Christmas specifically for workout freedom and sound quality. They did have TH-cam latency issues when I first set them up, but I didn't care because they were perfect for my intended usage. However, update 2.5.6 came out a couple months later completely fixed it. They have been awesome and the sound quality is amazing. I mountain bike with them and they have never fallen out. I have only taken phone calls a handful of times and I dont remember anything terrible, but I dont doubt that Airpods do it better. If I wanted all around perfect, I'd probably go Icon-X. Great review and very accurate. Thanks man
Great review sir!! . I have the Bose Sound SportFree as well. The only MAJOR problem problem I found is the clipping in and out and lost of connection. Well, I did a little process of elimination. Found that it only does that using my IPhone XS Max. Not once did it do that while paired to my Galaxy Note 9. I could have the IPhone laying on my chest and the audio will cut out. Now using it on my Note 9. I walked around the house with phone sitting still and it never cut out. Saying all this to say. The ear buds are great. Just be aware of the phone you pair it with.
I bought the Bose and loved them. The one thing I couldn’t get over is that you can’t listen with just the left ear. (I’m used to doing this because of my job) and how bulky they look in your ears (looks like you have a space tick burrowing in your ear) sound quality and comfortability were way above Apple though. AirPods have cool features though like live listen and you just double tap to play/pause, skip, rewind, open Siri
I just returned my Bose. The problem with lateness with sound really bothered me when I watched TH-cam videos. They do stick out. But yeah they are sound great.
Old comment but I have not had any issues with the right ear only calling. It works great for the car. I can still hear outside and hear my caller clearly. They can hear me too. Great design
Santa just brought me a beautiful pair of Bose SoundSport buds and they are incredible! (I immediately updated firmware) Sound quality is phenomenal and as far as the phone calls, we tested two calls and both were crystal clear on listening and speaking so not sure what this video is referring to? They fit flush with the outside of my ears and look great vs the little white spikes sticking out of your head. Maybe they're handles to catch them when they fall out. I've done everything short of banging my head against the wall to make the Bose come loose but not happening. Love the Bose paired up to my S9+! If you're questioning buying them, I highly recommend you do!
I find the AirPods very uncomfortable and couldn’t wear them for more than about 10 minutes before my ears hurt from their shape. The Bose however I could wear nearly all day before my ears hurt. The only issue I’ve had with the Bose earbuds is a second or so lag when connected to my phone, but it is a big issue
I have the bose and I love them. Great sound quality, they fit very well, and come with a tracking feature on the app in case you lose them. They do stick out a lot though, sometimes the left earbud will cut out but it rarely happens and the buttons suck.
Thanks for your video, I just ordered the Bose SoundSport Free & I'm thinking that I should've done more research before ordering them. Eventhough people are saying that the Bose are great when listening to music, but aren't that good when taking phone calls. I know that I'm gonna be using them more for taking phone calls than listening to music, so I'll just have to see when I get them.
Having owned both, they both definitely are for varying consumers. Bose have a sleek and higher quality feel, and are super comfortable in your ears. Bose have a big bass advantage in music, but it’s not as balanced. The sound quality is slightly higher overall, but the bass can turn certain people off as some songs can be overly rich in bass AirPods have a prettier design and look less intrusive to your ears. AirPods have better connectivity, no latency issues, and the audio, like mentioned is more equal across the board (Bass, Mid, Treble), so it really depends on preference. Honestly, it depends. They both are very good, and both are worth their prices in my opinion. Very good review!
I just bought the bose, I can verify that the calls SUCK at times but for others its fine... Also, you can listen with just one which is amazing. I'm currently charging my left and listening to music with my right! They also don't fall out and are more comfortable than both airpod and the Elite ( i bought and returned both ). Strongly suggest bose if you don't care what they look like but just want over all quality in every other aspect!
Did you have any problems with video lag on the Bose earphones? I bought them when they first came out and there was generally a 1 second audio delay with the Bose. I never have this problem with the AirPods.
I want to get Bose but afraid of how they will look on me. Same with the AirPod but everyone knows what that is. I also want the ones I can workout with. I’m only looking at these 2 options and not the jabras or jaybirds, etc. Great video!!
jamie gill I just bought the Bose and I love that they fit in your ear perfectly for sport and a lot of other thing, AirPods just look like a tips hanging out of ur ears but the Bose are not well no and people might question them. However the Bose are really comfy and the AirPods are not that comfy so I do prefer the Bose👌
I agree with you, but the microphone quality of the Bose is really good. I own a Huawei P20 Pro an no one noticed a change in quality when I lay in bed and switch to my Bose for calling. Everyone said I sound really good. Before the Bose I had Ultimate Ears Fi 5 Pro with customized ostoplasty earpieces and I'm still happy with the Bose :)
So i just bought iPhone x max and bose airbuds, i was just wondering if this combination will look weird. Should i buy airpods or what. Im just wondering how it looks.
When I first saw this earbuds (Bose) from a friend in a different version (the one with has a wire that goes back in your neck), I heard the sound and really liked it. Sound was very good, even when I compared with expensive headphones and that was exactly what I was looking for running in the streets. After some research, I found this model which would be even better for me, since I prefer no wires touching my neck or back when running. I didn't find any official reseller in Brazil, so, I bought them in "MercadoLivre", which is marketplace pretty close to ebay in other countries. The product arrived to my hands on August 25 2018 (5 months and almost 2 weeks before this review). I really appreciated it's quality, it's battery duration, it's color (in my case I chose orange) and specially it's sound quality, which is amazing. I use this earbuds something between 3 and 4 times per week, only when running, during one hour each time and always cleaning them up after trainning. Ten days ago, I noticied that left side had volume decreased a little bit and it's sound was not excellent as it used to be. Three days later, quality and volume had decreased even more. Searching into it's user manual, I realized I was issuing the exactly procedure to clean them up, which is removing caps and cleaning them with water and neutral soap, to remove wax/body oil and passing softly cotton on the sound out. Reached their local technical assistance in Brazil (representative) and they said they couldn't do anything about my case, Since I didn't buy it from an official reseller. That if I had bought it from an official reseller, they would replace it for me, since this product has no chance to be cleaned up. Tried to contact Bose USA and they said they couldn't do anything. In Brazil I paied about 300 dolars for it and used for less than 6 months. This was not my first bose electronic, but, for sure, will be the last one, since, now it's function will be only to hold papers on my desk. So disappointed..... Don't buy it.
Awesome, thorough review. Love a reviewer who answers question I had before reading review, "How do Bose handle phone calls?" Met with answer, "Bose are hot garbage when it comes to phone calls." that's all I needed to hear, as I don't need headphones that much for music - more for phone calls. Still hoping Airpods will up rev soon - waiting for improvements!
I am an audiophile and dislike MOST Bose products, but the SSF are decent. They aren't the best sounding headphones but for a set of wireless headphones, they sound DAMN good. After a bit of EQ'ing, they really shine and easily become one of my most-usable headphones to date. Hope 2020 can bring something better ;)
You are so down to earth and great. This is the first time I have seen a review by you. Saw a bunch before you and your review was the best in presentation and demeanor. Thank you.
Great review I agree I am an apple person but the AirPods just don’t fit the year right and sound quality and fit for the ear Bose is excellent I got the Bose and very satisfied.
Accidently bought them through Verizon and will be arriving tomorrow. I had them in my cart and decided to wait for the reviews. Well, I look in my email and see a UPS Delivery message from Verizon. After reading and watching several videos about the Bose, I'm excited. I'm a big fan of Bose but also of Apple. I have both in my home so I guess either way, it's a win for me! Thank you all for the reviews and comments. Made my decision not to cancel my accidental order of my new Bose coming in tomorrow.
Hi, can you please tell me if the Bose tips feels like something is inside the ear canal as I hate those earbud feeling, which is why I love the AirPods, but I would like to purchase the Bose, but this fit issue is putting me off, can you please confirm.
Yeah, Bose is by far a better sound producer than Apple, but it makes sense seeing as Apple doesn’t focus only on sound. They may have more potential if they wanted to put in more effort. I haven’t tested the soundsport free, but I have the soundsport and have used my friends AirPods for a week to see if I would notice a difference, and the Bose just have a more defined quality
Sound quality is good but they unfortunately drop the sound very often. This is almost always the case in loud train stations or airport. This case been reported before but no corrective updates. Beware.
+1 for the Bose SoundSport Free... BestBuy Salesperson told me they were the best for running, he was right. Bose sound so good & wear so well I wear them for hours at a time 'round the house. Fell asleep last night with them on listening to classical music. Used to own Apple Airpods- happy but not great for running, felt like they were gonna fall out within 10 mins.
i have both and use them in different occasions. Bose is awesome with sport and it doesn't fall no matter how you jump. bad thing is the case loses power over time because it continues charging the earbugs. Airpods works well on daily walking on street, plane, work on the go, or conferences.
True. Currently I’ve bose soundsport and i use it for my daily Gym workout including Running and everything. They just fit in ear so comfortably and perfect. Sound is best as well!!
I own both EarPods and Bose but what is always missed about apple is that you can also hear with one ear pod at a time and will last 10 hours or longer as you recharge the one not used. I work 15 hours a day and listen all day with one at a time. Where no other EarPods does that. That’s the major difference that is left off reviews
I thought that only the right for calls on the bose would be bad, but its actually very useful incase your calling someone and also talking to someone irl or need to hear irl
Totally agree with you on your Bose soundsport free comments. I love the function and sound of them... but they look horrible on me. They stick out like crazy. WAY more than on the Bose models lol. A bit of a shame because they sound and function well. I might sell them to try the Airpods. Thanks for the review!
NOTHING beats Bose quality! Well i have a bang & olufsen system in my car and its WAY better sounding than anything else but in speakers and headphones bose takes the #1 spot!
Got some Bose and I don’t regret it super comfortable and the sound is great on the Bose don’t mind the size they stick in your ear effortlessly haven’t tried talking on the phone with them yet but everything else even the charging case is great!
I have both . I love the Apple AirPods for travel and general day to day use, but they fall out my ears trying to wear during workouts. The Bose are my favorite for working out, I get mine sweaty, ran in rain, wipe off, and they work the next day... Also like you said the Bose seem to feel better with rubber tips, and the sound is a bit better ... Apple=Day to Day , Bose=active life
love soundsport free very much, tho one of the two got lost... let me know if you have the same situation, and maybe we could find a match. the one I still have is controller side.
I like my air pods but I have an issue with them.. I have a high frequency ringing noise in my right ear when I'm not playing any audio. It's so annoying!
I purchased the Bose Soundsport Free ear buds. Strongly advise against it. It has severe latency issues, which is very perceptible, and extremely annoying while watching videos and movies. Almost a 1 second delay, and therefore no lip sync. Movies and videos are unwatchable. I contacted Bose support via twitter, and they are very aware of this problem, but still not addressing it. Nor are they communicating properly to potential customers that this is not meant for watching videos. The latency issue is not mentioned on their box, nor in ANY communication. This product will definitely ruin their reputation. They have even disabled comments on their TH-cam video because of the large volume of complaints. First time ever experiencing such a basic problem on a headphone, which pretty much makes it unusable for most purposes. I have no idea why Bose chose to release this product without fixing issues.
Airpods hahahaha, it's like a race between a Ferrari and a Lada. Most important thing here is sound quality, and that's where Bose wins it by being 5x better :)
Bose is great. I personally haven't had any issues with calls. It's clear and crisp, and I'm speaking at a normal volume and pace...the caller can hear me fine. There are some settings you can play around to enhance the audio quality.
I disagree with the statement about Bose and phone usage, I use it all the time and most people have no idea that I am on wireless. Sounds quality is excellent on both, however like he said, Bose has better sounds quality.
Nicely done BBC man (shout out to @Dene. F.) notwithstanding that I had to look up Goat Mode but hey, that's outside my Galaxy anyway. :) Love watching your comparisons even if I'm not a user of what you are comparing. High praise Mr. Peachy. :D Until next time, sir.
It was the only show I'd miss happy hour for so I could be there live with the *Technically Speaking fans. I lie. I'd go afterward but then have to put up with a crowd, therefore, couldn't get the attention from my bartender that he knew I expected. So I did give up something. I loved the Friday shows.
Does anyone know if the Bose Sport Free has the same mechanics in terms of like skipping songs etc as the Bose soundsport with the wire that connects both wireless buds?
@@TechnicallySpeaking Just found out that you can pause by double tapping but can't skip track's... There's an app called AirBattery that makes your life easier using Apple products on Android but still skipping track's isn't a thing yet... But thanks for the replay
@@TechnicallySpeaking We should be happy that Apple even let's us use them to be honest, we all know how selfish this company is... So yeah as long as there's an app that helps, im fine with that.
I had the bose free headphones a couple of days ago and they had a hug latency while watching TH-cam videos from the app... also the connection to pc is a struggle that does not pays off cuz its very unstable! There is audio-video lag in many apps but some others like hulu work great no lag whatsoever. I did the update and everything possible but they suck for everything but to listen to music so no thank you and I returned them, now I have the soundsport wireless and they do work flawlessly with every app and any pc connection, even great for pc gaming! But the soundsport free are a huge disappointment! Oh btw I called bose customer service and they are aware of this audio-video lag so don’t even try to tell me that they have no latency issues cuz they do.
I've been using the Bose SoundSport for almost a year, and with all iOS devices (iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, iPad 2018 - all 12.1.2) on the TH-cam App I have a delay of almost a second between picture and sound. I have contacted the support again because of this video and received the answer below. They admit an asynchronicity and find this to be technically feasible today. No solution is promised. The succinct answer is: " With all the features, it's impossible to build in more technology now to make the SoundSport more capable of multimedia. I think, Mr. Hostettler, you will understand that you have to do technical sections here and there in order to achieve top class in a certain area". That's it never BOSE again. I can't recommend these headphones. Greetings Pit, Switzerland From: Technical Support CH Subject: Aw: Bose Free Soundsport Firmware 2.6.0 Latency Problem Date: 16 January 2019 at 16:55:22 CET To: "xxxxxx@mac.com" Dear Mr. xxxxx, Thank you for contacting BOSE Customer Support with your request. I will be happy to help you. At the same time, I regret that the SoundSport headphones cause you so much inconvenience. I can understand your anger very well, especially if you take a little more money in your hand to buy a nice device. Nevertheless I have to tell you that with our wide range of products we unfortunately don't have an "egg-laying wool milk sow" in our assortment. The SoundSport Free wireless are simply top in the intended field of application. They are completely wireless, water-repellent and have a battery life of up to five hours. For me, these are exactly the characteristics that headphones, sports and OperAir activities have to fulfil. With all these features, it's impossible to build in more technology to make the SoundSport a multimedia everything. I think, Mr. Hostettler, you will understand that you have to do technical sections here and there in order to achieve excellence in a certain area. However, I am very grateful for your feedback, and you can be sure that I will take note of your objection to the video delay and pass this feedback on. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or telephone. You can reach us by telephone at the telephone number +41 619 75 7768 of Mo.-Sa. from 9:00-18:00 o'clock. Yours sincerely Christopher E. Bose Customer Service
The only way Apple or any other earbud company can compete is to build a similar model like Bose. Or it will sound cheap. But sound quality isn’t important to everyone.
everybody at my school has the apple airpods while i’m walkin’ around rockin’ my bose SSF and everybody asks if i’m deaf! because nearly everyone mistakes them as hearing aids
The AirPods have a technology that is still hard to match when it comes to connectivity. If they would only improve on the sound quality and the ability to stay in your ears, they’d have a winner. Plus they look ridiculous. It seems weird to me that they bought Beats and still have ear phones with an archaic and far from perfect fit. And how about that sound? C’mon Apple
Alex C Connectivity works best with IPhones 7 and higher! Sound quality is better with IPhones!! They are not bad as people let you believe! AirPods look bad at first sight! But when I bought them and started to wear them I begun to like them just as everyone else does! The Fit is perfect? You are just unlucky to have the wrong ears for the AirPods! Conclusion: Apple wins Easy
I have had both earbuds and personally the AirPods are much better. The sound in the Bose earbuds are definitely better but besides that AirPods are much better with how accessible they are and easy to handle
The issue of the air pods, if you can get over how they look like bizarre droopy antenna's sticking out of your ears (not that the Bose are any better sticking out like one of the largest hearing aids ever made) they are one-size-fits MOST and I know some people where they fit perfectly, and others where they just don't. Everybody's ears are different, and therefore for those who have ears that aren't compatible with that design, it's nice to have different sized silicone attachments like Bose offers. Hard to beat apples ease of use when connecting to an iPhone though. But unlike most apple products, the air pods will actually work with Android phones, too. It'd be nice to see them willing to extend that to a few other of their products as well.
It kind of depends of your purpose of use with the two different earbuds AirPods are better for urban environments. Bose are better for the gym/working-out, running because the ear piece makes sure they have a snug and won’t fall out. They both have there advantages and disadvantages it all depends on your purpose for the two pieces of technology.
If you don't know which ones to choose, get the airpods, the bose sounds sport keep falling out of my ear, great sound quality but annoying as fuck when they don't stay in. If your not working out or running etc they're great
I'm watching this review wearing my Bose headset lol...Bose is quality for sure..lacks a little bass but it very clear for sure..my phone calls r way better than before..I disagree with the review on that..Bose is way better than the airpods.
I can't agree 100% here. Uncomfortable headphones could have the best sound in the world, but if they aren't worn, it doesn't matter. The Bose sound better than the airpods, which I said in the video, but there are more factors than just sound. Have to look at the whole picture
One question : do those Bose earphones make you look like Shrek? I feel like everyone is complaining about the design, are they really that bad when it comes to the aspect?
Within a week of buying Bose earbud the left earbud stopped working. sent the set to Bose service center two times now and every time getting it back saying "software was not updated" which they have done it now. The very next day having the same problem again.. struggling for a refund or replacement but they don't care!! with Iphone - sometimes it works, sometimes Not with Garmin Vivo active 3 music watch- not working completely DO NOT BUY BOSE earbud! SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!
I just bought the Bose SoundSport Free.. the sound is so awesome withe powerful bass... and theres no lag at all when i watch youtube.. infact seeing this video using my Bose earbuds... maybe they have updated it... 👍🏼🤗
does it block all surround voice ?
@@tongporlim not totally.. it make u hear abit of your surrounding... but u still hear the song and the bass enjoyfully...
One problem, the charger case battery keeps draining even though the buds are charged...I hate this.
It charges fast thought so no use complaining
Hi I have quit a lot of lag using Themen with TH-cam with an iOS device. What device are you using? I have all the newest available versions iOS, app, firmware ... and I already replaced the headphones once but no change. With Netflix, Movie etc the is no lag just with TH-cam.
Bose earbuds are meant for classy and elegant personas, with a lot of taste for sound quality. Airpods are for more urban, practicality and simplicity type of customers, which is good too! They both have their specific market target. I personally pick the Bose over the airpods, and for practicality, definitely the Jabra sport elite, over any of them.
Thanks for watching! Great comment!
@@TechnicallySpeaking Appreciated. Always supporting quality content.
Thank you!
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@@FA-sr6lx Typing error, corrected, thanks.
Bose>apple
victor alday AirPods has a more reliable connection
@@josedelafuente9292 so bose i can actually work out with them definitely!!! Airpods suck tbh not worth the price bose on the other hand worth the price
@@TheBlindMessiah_ can you play basketball with them? The Bose. I might get them. Fuck airpods
I drink water Bose will not Get out of your ears bro, they are sick, perfect for basketball
@@itzzpreben1209 yes!!!! I got me a pair and man o man they do not fall best fucking headphones I've ever owned.
I bought the Bose SSF and Samsung Galaxy Sport watch last Christmas specifically for workout freedom and sound quality. They did have TH-cam latency issues when I first set them up, but I didn't care because they were perfect for my intended usage. However, update 2.5.6 came out a couple months later completely fixed it. They have been awesome and the sound quality is amazing. I mountain bike with them and they have never fallen out. I have only taken phone calls a handful of times and I dont remember anything terrible, but I dont doubt that Airpods do it better. If I wanted all around perfect, I'd probably go Icon-X. Great review and very accurate. Thanks man
Thanks for watching!
Great review sir!! . I have the Bose Sound SportFree as well. The only MAJOR problem problem I found is the clipping in and out and lost of connection. Well, I did a little process of elimination. Found that it only does that using my IPhone XS Max. Not once did it do that while paired to my Galaxy Note 9. I could have the IPhone laying on my chest and the audio will cut out. Now using it on my Note 9. I walked around the house with phone sitting still and it never cut out. Saying all this to say. The ear buds are great. Just be aware of the phone you pair it with.
I bought the Bose and loved them. The one thing I couldn’t get over is that you can’t listen with just the left ear. (I’m used to doing this because of my job) and how bulky they look in your ears (looks like you have a space tick burrowing in your ear) sound quality and comfortability were way above Apple though. AirPods have cool features though like live listen and you just double tap to play/pause, skip, rewind, open Siri
I just returned my Bose. The problem with lateness with sound really bothered me when I watched TH-cam videos. They do stick out. But yeah they are sound great.
Thanks for the phone call review. Few reviewers talk about that
Old comment but I have not had any issues with the right ear only calling. It works great for the car. I can still hear outside and hear my caller clearly. They can hear me too. Great design
Santa just brought me a beautiful pair of Bose SoundSport buds and they are incredible! (I immediately updated firmware) Sound quality is phenomenal and as far as the phone calls, we tested two calls and both were crystal clear on listening and speaking so not sure what this video is referring to? They fit flush with the outside of my ears and look great vs the little white spikes sticking out of your head. Maybe they're handles to catch them when they fall out. I've done everything short of banging my head against the wall to make the Bose come loose but not happening. Love the Bose paired up to my S9+! If you're questioning buying them, I highly recommend you do!
Great gift!
Do you have video lag? I also have an s9+ and video lag is the reason I'm still debating whether to buy them or not
Roberto Verduzco I think the updated firmware fixed any lag problems people had.. Tbh I never noticed lag
@@robertoverduzco4511 Zero, updated firmware must have addressed it. They work perfectly and the sound, especially the base, is brilliant!
How do u update firmware
I just got my Bose yesterday and I’m loving them so far!
I find the AirPods very uncomfortable and couldn’t wear them for more than about 10 minutes before my ears hurt from their shape. The Bose however I could wear nearly all day before my ears hurt. The only issue I’ve had with the Bose earbuds is a second or so lag when connected to my phone, but it is a big issue
Nathan Szpakowski brother the pain
I have the bose and I love them. Great sound quality, they fit very well, and come with a tracking feature on the app in case you lose them. They do stick out a lot though, sometimes the left earbud will cut out but it rarely happens and the buttons suck.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your video, I just ordered the Bose SoundSport Free & I'm thinking that I should've done more research before ordering them. Eventhough people are saying that the Bose are great when listening to music, but aren't that good when taking phone calls. I know that I'm gonna be using them more for taking phone calls than listening to music, so I'll just have to see when I get them.
The calls were definitely the weak point for me. I have ALOT of conference calls, so it was a larger impact than I thought even after this video. :/
Having owned both, they both definitely are for varying consumers.
Bose have a sleek and higher quality feel, and are super comfortable in your ears. Bose have a big bass advantage in music, but it’s not as balanced. The sound quality is slightly higher overall, but the bass can turn certain people off as some songs can be overly rich in bass
AirPods have a prettier design and look less intrusive to your ears. AirPods have better connectivity, no latency issues, and the audio, like mentioned is more equal across the board (Bass, Mid, Treble), so it really depends on preference.
Honestly, it depends. They both are very good, and both are worth their prices in my opinion.
Very good review!
Thank you! :)
I just bought the bose, I can verify that the calls SUCK at times but for others its fine... Also, you can listen with just one which is amazing. I'm currently charging my left and listening to music with my right! They also don't fall out and are more comfortable than both airpod and the Elite ( i bought and returned both ). Strongly suggest bose if you don't care what they look like but just want over all quality in every other aspect!
Did you have any problems with video lag on the Bose earphones? I bought them when they first came out and there was generally a 1 second audio delay with the Bose. I never have this problem with the AirPods.
Ali Yusufaly do the Bose stick out much?
Got mines yesterday,way better than the j labs and elites, I like the large look on the Bose . And there very comfortable!
I want to get Bose but afraid of how they will look on me. Same with the AirPod but everyone knows what that is. I also want the ones I can workout with. I’m only looking at these 2 options and not the jabras or jaybirds, etc.
Great video!!
jamie gill I just bought the Bose and I love that they fit in your ear perfectly for sport and a lot of other thing, AirPods just look like a tips hanging out of ur ears but the Bose are not well no and people might question them. However the Bose are really comfy and the AirPods are not that comfy so I do prefer the Bose👌
I agree with you, but the microphone quality of the Bose is really good. I own a Huawei P20 Pro an no one noticed a change in quality when I lay in bed and switch to my Bose for calling. Everyone said I sound really good. Before the Bose I had Ultimate Ears Fi 5 Pro with customized ostoplasty earpieces and I'm still happy with the Bose :)
Thanks for watching!
So i just bought iPhone x max and bose airbuds, i was just wondering if this combination will look weird. Should i buy airpods or what. Im just wondering how it looks.
I think it looks fine either way
When I first saw this earbuds (Bose) from a friend in a different version (the one with has a wire that goes back in your neck), I heard the sound and really liked it. Sound was very good, even when I compared with expensive headphones and that was exactly what I was looking for running in the streets. After some research, I found this model which would be even better for me, since I prefer no wires touching my neck or back when running. I didn't find any official reseller in Brazil, so, I bought them in "MercadoLivre", which is marketplace pretty close to ebay in other countries. The product arrived to my hands on August 25 2018 (5 months and almost 2 weeks before this review). I really appreciated it's quality, it's battery duration, it's color (in my case I chose orange) and specially it's sound quality, which is amazing. I use this earbuds something between 3 and 4 times per week, only when running, during one hour each time and always cleaning them up after trainning. Ten days ago, I noticied that left side had volume decreased a little bit and it's sound was not excellent as it used to be. Three days later, quality and volume had decreased even more. Searching into it's user manual, I realized I was issuing the exactly procedure to clean them up, which is removing caps and cleaning them with water and neutral soap, to remove wax/body oil and passing softly cotton on the sound out. Reached their local technical assistance in Brazil (representative) and they said they couldn't do anything about my case, Since I didn't buy it from an official reseller. That if I had bought it from an official reseller, they would replace it for me, since this product has no chance to be cleaned up. Tried to contact Bose USA and they said they couldn't do anything. In Brazil I paied about 300 dolars for it and used for less than 6 months. This was not my first bose electronic, but, for sure, will be the last one, since, now it's function will be only to hold papers on my desk. So disappointed..... Don't buy it.
Awesome, thorough review. Love a reviewer who answers question I had before reading review, "How do Bose handle phone calls?" Met with answer, "Bose are hot garbage when it comes to phone calls." that's all I needed to hear, as I don't need headphones that much for music - more for phone calls. Still hoping Airpods will up rev soon - waiting for improvements!
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If you need good Bluetooth earbuds try Jabra Elite 65T.
I am an audiophile and dislike MOST Bose products, but the SSF are decent. They aren't the best sounding headphones but for a set of wireless headphones, they sound DAMN good. After a bit of EQ'ing, they really shine and easily become one of my most-usable headphones to date. Hope 2020 can bring something better ;)
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You are so down to earth and great. This is the first time I have seen a review by you. Saw a bunch before you and your review was the best in presentation and demeanor. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Great review I agree I am an apple person but the AirPods just don’t fit the year right and sound quality and fit for the ear Bose is excellent I got the Bose and very satisfied.
Thanks for watching
do you get audio lag when watching video
Ear*
Accidently bought them through Verizon and will be arriving tomorrow. I had them in my cart and decided to wait for the reviews. Well, I look in my email and see a UPS Delivery message from Verizon. After reading and watching several videos about the Bose, I'm excited. I'm a big fan of Bose but also of Apple. I have both in my home so I guess either way, it's a win for me! Thank you all for the reviews and comments. Made my decision not to cancel my accidental order of my new Bose coming in tomorrow.
Hi, can you please tell me if the Bose tips feels like something is inside the ear canal as I hate those earbud feeling, which is why I love the AirPods, but I would like to purchase the Bose, but this fit issue is putting me off, can you please confirm.
Yeah, Bose is by far a better sound producer than Apple, but it makes sense seeing as Apple doesn’t focus only on sound. They may have more potential if they wanted to put in more effort. I haven’t tested the soundsport free, but I have the soundsport and have used my friends AirPods for a week to see if I would notice a difference, and the Bose just have a more defined quality
Sound quality is good but they unfortunately drop the sound very often. This is almost always the case in loud train stations or airport. This case been reported before but no corrective updates. Beware.
For which product?
Bose and definitely not Apple
+1 for the Bose SoundSport Free... BestBuy Salesperson told me they were the best for running, he was right. Bose sound so good & wear so well I wear them for hours at a time 'round the house. Fell asleep last night with them on listening to classical music. Used to own Apple Airpods- happy but not great for running, felt like they were gonna fall out within 10 mins.
i have both and use them in different occasions. Bose is awesome with sport and it doesn't fall no matter how you jump. bad thing is the case loses power over time because it continues charging the earbugs. Airpods works well on daily walking on street, plane, work on the go, or conferences.
True. Currently I’ve bose soundsport and i use it for my daily Gym workout including Running and everything. They just fit in ear so comfortably and perfect. Sound is best as well!!
I own both EarPods and Bose but what is always missed about apple is that you can also hear with one ear pod at a time and will last 10 hours or longer as you recharge the one not used. I work 15 hours a day and listen all day with one at a time. Where no other EarPods does that. That’s the major difference that is left off reviews
You know you can do this with your bose also right...
winjw7 yeah, I have the Bose too
But you can’t charge right earbud on Bose while using left. That was what I was typing to say. It will cut off. I happy with both
“Has been dethroned”? It never was on the throne 😂😂
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Is there lag in video for bose earphones? And do they connect to a macbook?
I didn't experience lag, but others have mentioned they did so 🤷♂️
In terms of the connection to a MB, yes they do
I thought that only the right for calls on the bose would be bad, but its actually very useful incase your calling someone and also talking to someone irl or need to hear irl
Totally agree with you on your Bose soundsport free comments. I love the function and sound of them... but they look horrible on me. They stick out like crazy. WAY more than on the Bose models lol. A bit of a shame because they sound and function well. I might sell them to try the Airpods. Thanks for the review!
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NOTHING beats Bose quality!
Well i have a bang & olufsen system in my car and its WAY better sounding than anything else but in speakers and headphones bose takes the #1 spot!
quick question, do they work with laptop BT?
Yes, they should
Got some Bose and I don’t regret it super comfortable and the sound is great on the Bose don’t mind the size they stick in your ear effortlessly haven’t tried talking on the phone with them yet but everything else even the charging case is great!
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Has anyone mentioned the find my buds feature app to track them and turn on sound pitch to locate them. Amazing feature if buds are ever misplaced.
I have both . I love the Apple AirPods for travel and general day to day use, but they fall out my ears trying to wear during workouts. The Bose are my favorite for working out, I get mine sweaty, ran in rain, wipe off, and they work the next day... Also like you said the Bose seem to feel better with rubber tips, and the sound is a bit better ... Apple=Day to Day , Bose=active life
love soundsport free very much, tho one of the two got lost... let me know if you have the same situation, and maybe we could find a match. the one I still have is controller side.
How to solve video lagging problem in bose soundsport free wireless?? Plz
I didn't experience that, so perhaps it's connection issues?
@@TechnicallySpeaking what sort of connection issue
The lagging is both in my mobile nd laptop
I use the bose ssf for working out, very comfortable and would forget they were there if they werent playing music
these were my 2 choices i chose bose but i hate the hard to push buttons. may return them. this is 1st hearing about phone sound quality bose oh boy
The buttons are so uncomfortable so I understand
the buttons may be abit stiff but thats probably the only flaw it has
J M no , and video late is a major flaw
I like my air pods but I have an issue with them.. I have a high frequency ringing noise in my right ear when I'm not playing any audio. It's so annoying!
I haven't had that
I purchased the Bose Soundsport Free ear buds. Strongly advise against it. It has severe latency issues, which is very perceptible, and extremely annoying while watching videos and movies. Almost a 1 second delay, and therefore no lip sync. Movies and videos are unwatchable. I contacted Bose support via twitter, and they are very aware of this problem, but still not addressing it. Nor are they communicating properly to potential customers that this is not meant for watching videos. The latency issue is not mentioned on their box, nor in ANY communication. This product will definitely ruin their reputation. They have even disabled comments on their TH-cam video because of the large volume of complaints. First time ever experiencing such a basic problem on a headphone, which pretty much makes it unusable for most purposes. I have no idea why Bose chose to release this product without fixing issues.
Airpods hahahaha, it's like a race between a Ferrari and a Lada. Most important thing here is sound quality, and that's where Bose wins it by being 5x better :)
Have you checked out the gear iconx
Bose is great. I personally haven't had any issues with calls. It's clear and crisp, and I'm speaking at a normal volume and pace...the caller can hear me fine. There are some settings you can play around to enhance the audio quality.
I use Bose for gym workout and AirPods for daily use. Love them both.
makes sense! Thanks for watching!
I disagree with the statement about Bose and phone usage, I use it all the time and most people have no idea that I am on wireless. Sounds quality is excellent on both, however like he said, Bose has better sounds quality.
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ABOUT TIME!!!!!!! I’ve been asking about these!!!!!
You have!! 😂
Nicely done BBC man (shout out to @Dene. F.) notwithstanding that I had to look up Goat Mode but hey, that's outside my Galaxy anyway. :) Love watching your comparisons even if I'm not a user of what you are comparing. High praise Mr. Peachy. :D Until next time, sir.
Thank you Ms. Sheila, as always you make me smile, laugh and miss the live show Friday's 😫❤️
It was the only show I'd miss happy hour for so I could be there live with the *Technically Speaking fans. I lie. I'd go afterward but then have to put up with a crowd, therefore, couldn't get the attention from my bartender that he knew I expected. So I did give up something. I loved the Friday shows.
We did too, but, just know that Greg and I are actively talking about a live show again. 🤯🤯🤯🤯
I'm counting on that. You have rabid fans who need you and Stats too. :D
Oh i love that oriental music on the intro dude!
What one would be better for school?
You mean wich one could do your homework and attend your school in your place..??
Does anyone know if the Bose Sport Free has the same mechanics in terms of like skipping songs etc as the Bose soundsport with the wire that connects both wireless buds?
Yes
Wait, can you not control airpods on android ? like skipping tracks or pausing by tapping ??
Nope
@@TechnicallySpeaking Just found out that you can pause by double tapping but can't skip track's... There's an app called AirBattery that makes your life easier using Apple products on Android but still skipping track's isn't a thing yet... But thanks for the replay
That's awesome! I just wish we didn't have to have a separate app, :(
@@TechnicallySpeaking We should be happy that Apple even let's us use them to be honest, we all know how selfish this company is... So yeah as long as there's an app that helps, im fine with that.
Just bought Bose. Can’t go wrong with quality!
20$ earbuds are the same to me... nothing to gain here folks...stop promoting unfinished product please......
I had the bose free headphones a couple of days ago and they had a hug latency while watching TH-cam videos from the app... also the connection to pc is a struggle that does not pays off cuz its very unstable! There is audio-video lag in many apps but some others like hulu work great no lag whatsoever. I did the update and everything possible but they suck for everything but to listen to music so no thank you and I returned them, now I have the soundsport wireless and they do work flawlessly with every app and any pc connection, even great for pc gaming! But the soundsport free are a huge disappointment! Oh btw I called bose customer service and they are aware of this audio-video lag so don’t even try to tell me that they have no latency issues cuz they do.
I've been using the Bose SoundSport for almost a year, and with all iOS devices (iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, iPad 2018 - all 12.1.2) on the TH-cam App I have a delay of almost a second between picture and sound.
I have contacted the support again because of this video and received the answer below.
They admit an asynchronicity and find this to be technically feasible today. No solution is promised.
The succinct answer is: " With all the features, it's impossible to build in more technology now to make the SoundSport more capable of multimedia. I think, Mr. Hostettler, you will understand that you have to do technical sections here and there in order to achieve top class in a certain area".
That's it never BOSE again.
I can't recommend these headphones.
Greetings
Pit, Switzerland
From: Technical Support CH
Subject: Aw: Bose Free Soundsport Firmware 2.6.0 Latency Problem
Date: 16 January 2019 at 16:55:22 CET
To: "xxxxxx@mac.com"
Dear Mr. xxxxx,
Thank you for contacting BOSE Customer Support with your request. I will be happy to help you.
At the same time, I regret that the SoundSport headphones cause you so much inconvenience.
I can understand your anger very well, especially if you take a little more money in your hand to buy a nice device. Nevertheless I have to tell you that with our wide range of products we unfortunately don't have an "egg-laying wool milk sow" in our assortment.
The SoundSport Free wireless are simply top in the intended field of application. They are completely wireless, water-repellent and have a battery life of up to five hours. For me, these are exactly the characteristics that headphones, sports and OperAir activities have to fulfil.
With all these features, it's impossible to build in more technology to make the SoundSport a multimedia everything. I think, Mr. Hostettler, you will understand that you have to do technical sections here and there in order to achieve excellence in a certain area.
However, I am very grateful for your feedback, and you can be sure that I will take note of your objection to the video delay and pass this feedback on.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or telephone.
You can reach us by telephone at the telephone number +41 619 75 7768 of Mo.-Sa. from 9:00-18:00 o'clock.
Yours sincerely
Christopher E.
Bose Customer Service
What is the name of that music right in the beginning?
Its yoga music
Charging box price
The only way Apple or any other earbud company can compete is to build a similar model like Bose. Or it will sound cheap. But sound quality isn’t important to everyone.
I just ordered the Bose for 160 on sale.
everybody at my school has the apple airpods while i’m walkin’ around rockin’ my bose SSF and everybody asks if i’m deaf! because nearly everyone mistakes them as hearing aids
Listening on my Bose sport free, cheers!
The AirPods have a technology that is still hard to match when it comes to connectivity. If they would only improve on the sound quality and the ability to stay in your ears, they’d have a winner. Plus they look ridiculous. It seems weird to me that they bought Beats and still have ear phones with an archaic and far from perfect fit. And how about that sound? C’mon Apple
Apple fan boy, the Bose soundsport have the same Bluetooth chip that comes with the airpods, so they connect flawlessly with iPhones. Ciao
Alex C Connectivity works best with IPhones 7 and higher! Sound quality is better with IPhones!! They are not bad as people let you believe! AirPods look bad at first sight! But when I bought them and started to wear them I begun to like them just as everyone else does! The Fit is perfect? You are just unlucky to have the wrong ears for the AirPods!
Conclusion: Apple wins Easy
I love my Bose soundsport free! I got the orange color
I have blue yellow
AirPods hurt my ears & the Bose didn’t 🤷🏻♀️
I have three pairs of these because I kept sending them back in the left earbud kept cutting out did this happen to anyone else?
It must be a new issue they seems to have them all(problems)
I have both and like my BOSE better especially in the gym.
I have had both earbuds and personally the AirPods are much better. The sound in the Bose earbuds are definitely better but besides that AirPods are much better with how accessible they are and easy to handle
Thanks for watching Zach!
You probably have an iPhone too 🤣
Apple slave
Google Pixel 3XL actually for me. 🤷♂️
They sound great but the lagging between audio and video will drive you nuts
Looks more strange with Apple q tips hanging out of your ears
The issue of the air pods, if you can get over how they look like bizarre droopy antenna's sticking out of your ears (not that the Bose are any better sticking out like one of the largest hearing aids ever made) they are one-size-fits MOST and I know some people where they fit perfectly, and others where they just don't. Everybody's ears are different, and therefore for those who have ears that aren't compatible with that design, it's nice to have different sized silicone attachments like Bose offers. Hard to beat apples ease of use when connecting to an iPhone though. But unlike most apple products, the air pods will actually work with Android phones, too. It'd be nice to see them willing to extend that to a few other of their products as well.
10000% agree
Since when was it king?
I think Bose should make their own phones
With front facing speakers like my Razer phone 2 has with its Dolby Atmos system
I have both and its airpods all day. Bose dont fit my ears properly, are really heavy, and are far less comfortable. Airpod gang.
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It kind of depends of your purpose of use with the two different earbuds AirPods are better for urban environments. Bose are better for the gym/working-out, running because the ear piece makes sure they have a snug and won’t fall out. They both have there advantages and disadvantages it all depends on your purpose for the two pieces of technology.
Bose soundsport is made for well......sport.
Bose is better, getting my pair of Soundsport frees today!
Nice!
I bought the Bose and everything is great about them except they look funny wearing both of them.
If you don't know which ones to choose, get the airpods, the bose sounds sport keep falling out of my ear, great sound quality but annoying as fuck when they don't stay in. If your not working out or running etc they're great
Thanks for watching the video! Great comment! 👍
I've been using the Bose ones for almost a year. 0 regrets
WHAT'S THE SONG AT THE END?!?!?
I have to go back and look it up I don't know off the top of my head
Great Review!
Thank you!
apple users: so the airpods are better is what im getting from this?
- Bose stan
Can u just use one bose are do u need the two in ur ears
Anthony Garcia you Can use the right one, and the left one, but to use the left one, the right one need to be out of the case
this isn't even a comparison the bose were obviously going to be far superior, its like comparing a Prius to a P1 GTR
I'm not sure it's quite THAT bad
@@TechnicallySpeaking 😂😂😂 close enough.
Comparing shit to shit
Is that a Cleveland Indians cap...Thumbs Up from me
Darn right! 🙌
Honest review
Thank you!
I'm watching this review wearing my Bose headset lol...Bose is quality for sure..lacks a little bass but it very clear for sure..my phone calls r way better than before..I disagree with the review on that..Bose is way better than the airpods.
Please review airpods on Android's perspective. Planning to buy one. 😉
I did. :) Video is older but for sure is on the channel. :)
Phone calls are good with the Bose I have no problems with them
Amitiyahu Napper do you have an iPhone?
just buy the jabra elite active 65t
What is the point if one important feature ( taking calls ) won’t work with Bose??
Totally useless to me
another stupid millennial
Alejandro Lopez Osorio another stupid oldhead
headphones are all about sound. there is no contest, Bose blows airpods away
I can't agree 100% here. Uncomfortable headphones could have the best sound in the world, but if they aren't worn, it doesn't matter. The Bose sound better than the airpods, which I said in the video, but there are more factors than just sound. Have to look at the whole picture
Bose👍
One question : do those Bose earphones make you look like Shrek? I feel like everyone is complaining about the design, are they really that bad when it comes to the aspect?
I mean, not Shrek persay. 🤷♂️
Within a week of buying Bose earbud the left earbud stopped working.
sent the set to Bose service center two times now and every time getting it back saying "software was not updated" which they have done it now.
The very next day having the same problem again..
struggling for a refund or replacement but they don't care!!
with Iphone - sometimes it works, sometimes Not
with Garmin Vivo active 3 music watch- not working completely
DO NOT BUY BOSE earbud!
SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!
Same
I have the bose and the jabra the bose are so good sorry you are not enjoying them