I tried these stylish, futuristic-looking open earbuds, and although they boast sound by Bose, they're not as harsh on your wallet here's everything you need to know

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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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I tried Noises new open earbuds that pack in sound by Bose here are my first impressions.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Indian tech brand Noise has teamed up with Bose for a brand new pair of open earbuds, the Noise Master Buds Open.

These clip-on buds are a first for Noise in the open ear segment, but join
its existing Master series lineup, that includes over-ear headphones and in-ear buds which were also built alongside Bose. And lucky me Ive already tried the Master Buds Open for myself. I got hands on with the brand new open earbuds at IFA Berlin 2026, and spoke with Noise about its collaboration with Bose and the fancy features crammed into its latest creation. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Bose sound at an affordable price kinda (Image credit: Future) Allow me to start with something of a disclaimer. The Master Buds Open arent a fully fledged Bose product, they simply feature
Sound by Bose technology. This means that the audio giant helped to tune the sound on the Master Buds Open, and theres a specific Sound by Bose EQ option for the model.

Weve seen other brands use Sound by Bose tech in the last year or so, with Baseus making use of a partnership in its Inspire line (including the XH1 headphones ), and Skullcandy teaming up with the ANC giant for products including the Method 360 ANC (which we rated very highly). You may like Baseus' outstanding open earbuds are back, early, and with an unexpected new feature I tested 3 of the best-selling cheap open earbuds on Amazon and theres a clear winner Baseus Bowie MC2 review: great-value clip-style open earbuds

However, Noise has a closer relationship with Bose than most, as the latter has invested in the Indian company across recent years, and the pair have already developed a number of audio products together, including the Noise Master Buds 2 and Master Buds Max.

Although the new Master Buds Open dont quite offer the exceptional build and sound quality weve come to expect from products like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 , this collaboration certainly heightens the perceived value of Noises affordable audio gear, and helps it to stand out as a relatively recent entrant in competitive markets like the US, UK, and EU. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Getting hands on
(Image credit: Future) Anyway, lets talk about my time getting hands-on with the Noise Master Buds Open.

I have to say, when the buds were brought over to me, they made an excellent first impression. They come in a beautiful case with appealing metallic details, and the buds themselves look incredibly sleek and almost futuristic especially in the slick Silver colorway.

In use, the Master Buds Open also felt supremely comfortable. I find that
some clip-on earbuds have the tendency to either feel a bit tight, or almost too loose, but in my short time with the Master Buds Open they seemed to master the clip-on feel, with a secure yet comfortable fit and almost weightless on-ear sensation. What to read next CMF's first clip-on open buds land, with low pricing and none of Nothing's elite surveillance tech Sonic compromises? Why I think Sennheisers new open buds aim to fix issues that no longer exist The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our experts

Sonically, the Master Buds Open performed about as well as I expected, although I should preface my thoughts by noting that the unit I tried was a prototype, and so the Master Buds Open may sound a little different at
launch.

Naturally, I made use of the Sound by Bose EQ option, and Id say the earbuds performed decently overall. A representative played me a bit of Im Alive by Cline Dion, and I was treated to clear vocals, with fairly prominent bass (as far as open ears go), and well-separated guitars in the mid-range.

I also had the chance to play some songs of my choosing, and switched over to Cant Resist by Jamback. In this house track, I realized that treble was
pretty forward, meaning that drums higher in the frequency range were particularly prominent. Bass was also decently weighted, although you wont
get the pounding low-end that some of the best wireless earbuds can provide.

Was I blown away by the audio on offer from the Master Buds Open? Perhaps not
at least not at this stage. But they did perform pretty well overall, especially when you consider their price. I was told that the Master Buds
Open will release for about 119 (around $140 / 100), which is relatively affordable especially when you consider that Boses Ultra Open Earbuds have a list price of $299 / 299 / AU$449.95. A surprising highlight (Image credit: Future / Noise) While the Master Buds Open will undoubtedly face stiff competition from similarly priced rivals like the Anker Soundcore AeroClip , they did impress me with their comfort and looks.

But one thing struck me more than any other: their surprisingly feature-rich companion app. Not only did I find Noises app to be incredibly easy to use
and navigate, but I also couldnt believe how much functionality it had to offer.

Theres a spatial audio setting, designed to offer dynamic and realistic
audio, as well as a Gaming Mode if you need low-latency audio a nice touch for keen mobile gamers.

On top of this, the Master Buds Open have customizable touch controls, multi-point, Find My Device capabilities, and a Focus Mode, which locks the buds controls when you just want to zone in on your tunes and avoid
accidental touch commands. Of course, there are also EQ settings, including a fully customizable equalizer, and mics built in for taking calls on the go.

Noise was also keen to show me that the Master Buds have a built-in AI assistant. This enables you to ask questions with your voice, read chat history, and transcribe meetings or discussions. Thats quite a lot of functionality for buds in this price-range.

While theres no specific launch date for the Master Buds Open just yet, Noise has said that theyre set to launch on their website and with some major
online retailers from late September 2026. Follow TechRadar on Google News
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