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| Nova | Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-09-23 | 2026-10-01 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $299 (US launch price) | $299 (US launch price) |
| Notes | — | Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Meta | Bose |
| Category | AI glasses with open-ear speakers | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 23, 2026 | September 17, 2026 |
| Model Name | Nova | Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
| Price | $299 (US launch) | $299 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Type | — | Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology |
| Sound Features | — | Spatial audio: Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking |
| Speakers | Open-ear speakers | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | — | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | — | Bose app |
| Camera | 12 MP; Video: 3K | — |
| Customizable EQ | — | Yes, 3-band EQ in Bose app |
| Other Features | — | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app); Google Fast Pair |
| Sound Modes | — | Immersion Mode, Cinema Mode, Stereo |
| Storage | 32GB | — |
| Touch Controls | — | No, physical button on each earbud (play/pause, track, volume, calls) |
| Voice Assistant Support | Meta AI (built-in) | Phone's native voice assistant (Alexa+ planned) |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m) |
| Multipoint | — | Yes, two devices |
| Range | — | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Supported Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Sandstone, Classic Black, Honey Tortoise, Sage | Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition) |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm |
| Form Factor | AI glasses (pantos frame) with open-ear audio | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | — | IPX4 |
| Materials | Pantos frame, 3-way adjustable nose pads, adjustable temple tips, overextension hinges | Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff |
| Weight | — | 5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life (Standby) | — | Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio) |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min = up to 2 hours |
| Total Playtime | 8+ hours | Earbuds: Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio); With case: Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total) |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes, Bose SpeechClarity |
| Mic Count | — | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | — | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | — | Not listed in box contents (power adapter not included) |
| 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 (no power adapter) |
| Main Device | — | 2 Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
| User Manual | — | Quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Warranty Card | — | 1-year Bose limited warranty |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | — | Android, iOS (Bose app on Google Play and App Store); any Bluetooth device |
| Supported Devices | — | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | The Meta Nova are Meta-branded AI glasses with a pantos frame, a 12MP camera and 3K video recording. | The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are cuff-style open-ear earbuds with an improved driver for deeper bass, Bose OpenAudio, Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode with TrueSpatial head tracking. |