Which is better for running?

The Shokz OpenDots2. Its IP54 rating handles dust and sweat better than the Bose IPX4, and its 10-hour battery outlasts the Bose 7.5 hours.

Is the Bose worth the extra $70?

Only if you want Bose Immersive Audio spatial sound. The Shokz wins on battery, water resistance and price.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Shokz: 10 hours versus 7.5 for the Bose, or 4.5 with Immersive Audio on. With the case, Shokz reaches 40 hours and Bose about 27.

Do either have noise cancelling?

No. Both are open-ear designs that let surrounding sound in, and neither lists active noise cancelling.

Which is better for calls?

Both have built-in microphones and multipoint pairing. The Bose lists Bluetooth 5.3 and the Shokz 5.4, a small edge to the Shokz on the newer standard.

Bose Ultra Open-Ear Earbuds vs Shokz OpenDots2 Open-Ear Earbuds

Buy the Shokz OpenDots2 if you want longer battery life, better water resistance and a lower price: $199.95 at The Home Depot as of November 7, 2026 versus $269.99 at ShopCGX for the Bose Ultra Open. Buy the Bose if spatial audio and the clip-on comfort design matter more to you than price. The Shokz is the better value for most shoppers; the Bose is the pick for immersive listening.

Today the Shokz OpenDots2 Open-Ear Earbuds costs $70.04 less at its best price.

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