Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Chilled Lilac – OpenAudio Wireless Clip-On, 7.5H Playback, IPX4

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Chilled Lilac answer a specific complaint about clip-style earbuds: that the bass disappears once you give up the seal. Bose built a dedicated OpenAudio transducer to push back against that, and while these will never bass-shake like a sealed pair, they get noticeably closer than most open designs manage.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Chilled Lilac: The Bass Problem

Bass needs a sealed volume of air to develop pressure, which is exactly what an open earbud does not have. Most competitors accept this and lean the tuning toward mids and highs instead. Bose took a different route: OpenAudio uses a directional transducer and a carefully shaped acoustic path to concentrate what bass is achievable directly at the ear canal rather than losing it to open air.

The honest result is fuller low end than most open-ear competitors, not parity with a sealed pair. If bass depth is your top priority, the QuietComfort or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds will always beat an open design on physics alone.

Ultra Open Earbuds Chilled Lilac and Water Protection

IPX4 is achieved here with acoustic mesh across the ports rather than a sealed housing, since the whole point of the design is an open acoustic path. That mesh keeps moisture and debris out while still letting sound through, which is a harder engineering problem than sealing a solid earbud shut.

In practice it covers sweat, rain and general outdoor use, which is what the open design is aimed at in the first place.

Snapdragon Sound on an Open Design

Despite having no seal, these still carry Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive on compatible Android devices, which raises bitrate and adapts to connection strength in real time. iPhone falls back to AAC. Full specifications are on the official Bose Ultra Open Earbuds page.

Browse more in our earbuds collection, or see the full range from Bose.

Who Chilled Lilac Suits

Chilled Lilac is a soft, pale lavender with a grey undertone — understated rather than bold, and easy to overlook in daylight until you look for it, which is exactly the tone most people want from a subtle accessory.

Being pale, the outer barrel can show handling marks over time faster than black, though there is no eartip or cushion in contact with skin the way sealed earbuds have, so upkeep is minimal — an occasional wipe is enough.

SimpleSync With a Bose Soundbar

If you already own a compatible Bose smart soundbar, SimpleSync routes its audio to these earbuds, letting you watch television at full volume without disturbing anyone else in the room. It is a genuinely useful feature for shared living spaces and one that is easy to miss on a spec sheet.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2024)
• Colour: Chilled Lilac
• Type: Open-ear clip design, no ear canal insertion
• Noise Cancelling: None – open by design
• Sound Technology: Bose OpenAudio, directs sound into the ear canal with minimal leakage
• Immersive Audio: Available, spatialises sound beyond the earbuds
• Battery Life: Up to 7.5 hours, or up to 4.5 hours with Immersive Audio on
• Standby Time: Up to 48 hours
• Charging Case: Up to 19.5 extra hours (12 with Immersive Audio); earbuds fully charge in about 1 hour
• Fast Charge: 10 minutes gives up to 2 hours of playback
• Water Resistance: IPX4, with acoustic mesh keeping out moisture and debris
• Bluetooth: 5.3, range up to 9 m, with multipoint (added July 2024) and Google Fast Pair
• Codecs: SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive via Snapdragon Sound
• Fit: Flexible clip-on joint, sits around the lower ear, room left for earrings
• Other Features: Auto Volume, SimpleSync with select Bose soundbars, customisable button shortcuts
• Charging: USB-C
• Released: 2024
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

FAQ – Ultra Open Earbuds Chilled Lilac

Is the bass as strong as sealed earbuds?

No, and it cannot be by design. OpenAudio makes it fuller than most open-ear competitors, but a sealed pair will always produce more low end.

How does IPX4 work without a sealed shell?

Acoustic mesh over the ports blocks moisture and debris while still letting sound pass through, since the design needs an open acoustic path.

Does it work with a Bose soundbar?

Yes, via SimpleSync with compatible Bose smart soundbars, for private late-night television listening.

Is Chilled Lilac very purple?

No, a soft pale lavender with a grey undertone. Subtle in most lighting.

Do I need an Android phone for better sound?

Snapdragon Sound and aptX Adaptive need a compatible Android device. iPhone uses AAC, which remains capable.

Does Totot deliver across the UAE?

Yes. We ship nationwide via Aramex for a fixed AED 10, with cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara available at checkout.