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| Sport Open Earbuds | AeroClip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-22 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $199 (US launch price) | $169.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | — | D1105 |
| Notes | New 2026 model (product code SPORTOPN26), not the 2021 Bose Sport Open Earbuds; no Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode or aptX | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦278,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦238,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Bose | Soundcore |
| Category | Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 17, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| Model Name | Sport Open Earbuds | AeroClip 2 |
| Price | $199 (US launch) | $169.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm |
| Driver Type | Custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio technology | 12 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Sound Features | Bose OpenAudio Tech | Hi-Res Audio supported; Spatial audio: 3D Spatial Audio; Chip: Anker Thus AI chip |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | No (open-ear) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Bose app | Soundcore app |
| Customizable EQ | Yes, adjustable bass, mid and treble in Bose app | Yes, HearID 5.0 and custom EQ in Soundcore app |
| Other Features | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ; Google Fast Pair | HearID 5.0 custom EQ, AI translation (100+ languages), Nap Mode with offline white noise |
| Touch Controls | Textured physical buttons | No, physical buttons |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 (Bluetooth Low Energy) | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | Yes, two devices | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Black, White Smoke, Eucalyptus Green (limited edition) | Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black, Cloud White |
| Dimensions | Earbud: 20.0 x 25.0 x 27.9 mm; Case: 48.3 x 67.9 x 29.6 mm | — |
| Form Factor | Open-ear C-arm cuff true wireless earbuds | Open-ear clip-on true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (sweat, water and dust) | IP57 |
| Materials | Polycarbonate and silicone, soft matte finish; translucent textured case lid | Hard plastic body, flexible titanium wire ear hook |
| Weight | 5.9 g (single earbud), 47.2 g (case), 59 g (total) | 6.2 g (each earbud) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = up to 1.8 hours | 10 min = 4 hours |
| Total Playtime | Earbuds: Up to 7 hours; With case: Up to 22 additional hours (29 hours total) | Earbuds: Up to 8 hours; With case: Up to 32 hours |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (wireless charging case) | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes, SpeechClarity Tech | Yes, Anker Thus AI chip voice isolation |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4 (+2 VPU bone-conduction sensors) |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation | 4 MEMS mics + 2 bone-conduction sensors (VPUs) |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | No (open-ear cuff design) | — |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Charging case | — |
| Included Items | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet | — |
| Main Device | 2 Bose Sport Open Earbuds | — |
| User Manual | Quick start guide, safety sheet | — |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Supported Devices | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 | — |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | The Bose Sport Open Earbuds (2026) are C-arm cuff open-ear earbuds built for workouts, with custom dynamic drivers, Bose OpenAudio and textured physical buttons. | The Soundcore AeroClip 2 are open-ear clip-on earbuds with 12 mm dual-magnet drivers and Anker's Thus AI chip, supporting LDAC Hi-Res audio over Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint. |