Earbuds / Compare
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Huawei FreeClip 2
Product A: Bose
71 of 166 known
Change Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Product B: Huawei
62 of 166 known
Change Huawei FreeClip 2
62 of 157 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 78 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 2hB: 3hHuawei is 1 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABose: 17.7 × 18.9 mm
- BHuawei: 26.7 × 25.4 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.9g
B5.1g
Case weight
A49.9g
B37.8g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
897806-0010, 444638, 638L, 638R3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026US Black SKU from exact retailer source also cited below. Original multilingual guide regulatory printed pages 4 and 7: case 444638, left 638L, right 638R.4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2001094-REG/bose_897806_0010_ultra_open_true_wireless.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black retailer listing MFR 897806-0010. Regulatory 444638/638L/638R are separately proved by the original manufacturer guide.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Bose's September 2026 release calls the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) the next generation and compares them with the first-generation model.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
€1993Press articlehuaweicentral.com/huawei-freeclip-2-launched-globally-with-a-big-shift-in-designRead 14 October 2026Original price 199 EUR at the global launch. The article names no country. Italian and German reviews list 199 EUR at Huawei.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026German review: 199.00 EUR at Huawei.8Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Italian review: 199 EUR list price.
Markets
DE, IT, MY, GB7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026German review, updated 19 Jan 2026: 199 EUR at Huawei and Galaxus.8Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Italy: list price 199 EUR. Release 22 Jan 2026 in Italy.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/huawei-freeclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026UK review of 6 Feb 2026: reviewed price 180 GBP.11Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/my/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Malaysia: the Huawei Malaysia site sells the FreeClip 2.
Colours
Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US model family. Last three colors are limited editions. Reference is US Black 897806-0010.
Berry Purple, Blue, Rose Gold, White, Black1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026The global specs tab lists Berry Purple, Blue, Rose Gold, White and Black. Other regions list fewer, for example Blue and White in Australia, and some call them Denim Blue, Feather White and Modern Black.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Row under the product name: Berry Purple, Blue, Rose Gold, White, Black.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
| Type | Count per earbud |
|---|---|
| Dynamic | 1 |
BHuawei FreeClip 2
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10.8 | 1 |
Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker row: 10.8 mm powerful dual-diaphragm driver. The singular driver is read as one driver per earbud. The page footnote calls it the open dual-diaphragm acoustic unit. The technology is stored as dynamic from the reviews below, since the maker does not name it.6Measurementsoundguys.com/product/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 dynamic driver of 10.8 mm. This agrees with the one driver per earbud read from the maker page.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Spec list: open-ear dynamic transducer with a dual-sided diaphragm.
Driver type
Dynamic4Press articlefonearena.com/blog/465174/huawei-freeclip-2-price-features.htmlRead 14 October 2026Dynamic drivers of 10.8 mm. The article says dual 10.8 mm dynamic drivers, which reads as the dual-diaphragm unit.6Measurementsoundguys.com/product/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Spec table: dynamic.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Dynamic transducer.
Driver size
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10.8mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
105Reviewsoundguys.com/huawei-freeclip-2-review-151644Read 14 October 2026Three EQ presets and a 10-band custom EQ in the HUAWEI Audio app. The preset count differs in other reviews, so no presets are stored.7Reviewkopfhoerer.de/test/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 202610-band EQ in the Huawei Audio Connect app, up to three presets can be saved.8Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026Customizable 10-band equalizer in the app.
EQ presets
Bass Boost, Treble Reducer5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Review names Bass Boost and Treble Reducer as examples. Stored list only contains these proven names, not an inferred complete preset inventory.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial2Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-sport-open-earbuds-and-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Launch paragraph specifically names Cinema Mode powered by Bose TrueSpatial, spatializing video/podcasts with centered dialogue. Manual separately proves Bose Immersive Audio and its Still/Motion settings.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 21 to 24 Immersive Audio Off/Still/Motion and Stereo/Immersion/Cinema listening modes. Cinema uses Still plus video spatialization. Current maker/launch names Cinema TrueSpatial.
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass extends lower than the first generation but remains below the review preference curve below about 80 Hz. Treble is less harsh than the original. The review reports bass distortion at higher listening volumes.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Exact review objective measurements compare with the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. No numeric target deviations or graph-derived values stored.
SoundGuys lab, relative to 1 kHz and compared with the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. The response is about 8 dB lower at 100 to 200 Hz, 6.4 dB higher at 2 kHz, 11.9 dB higher at 3.15 kHz (the peak), 6.8 dB higher at 8 kHz and 5.1 dB lower at 16 kHz.6Measurementsoundguys.com/product/huawei-freeclip-2Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys product page, measured frequency response table in relative dB against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. Values: 100 Hz -7.8, 125 Hz -7.5, 200 Hz -8.4, 1 kHz 0.0 (reference), 2 kHz +6.4, 3.15 kHz +11.9, 4 kHz +10.5, 5 kHz +11.8, 8 kHz +6.8, 12.5 kHz +1.2, 16 kHz -5.1. Firmware, fit and unit are not stated. The same page lists 20 Hz at -43.5 dB and 20 kHz at -27.6 dB. Fnac's lab called the response even, which differs.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Artificial test-head recordings have clear voice in quiet conditions. Office and street noise suppression also removes much of the voice, leaving it muffled. The windy sample contains almost no audible speech. The non-vibrating test head cannot activate the voice pickup units as a real person would, so real calls may differ.5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-164060Read 8 October 2026Exact review quiet, office, street and windy recordings use an artificial test head that does not vibrate like a real human head. The voice pickup units cannot work as they do on a real person, so actual calls may differ. These sample results cannot establish complete real-person VPU-assisted call performance.
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 13.02 |
BHuawei FreeClip 2
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
13.02h
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Dual-device connections to iOS, Android or Windows devices at the same time, with automatic audio switching.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity row: simultaneous Bluetooth connection with dual devices supported.
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Not availableBHuawei FreeClip 2
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
Features that need a specific device
ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Google Fast Pair | Android 6 or higher, Bluetooth and Location enabled, Google Play Services notifications enabled. |
| Snapdragon Sound / aptX Adaptive | Snapdragon Sound-certified source device, such as a compatible Android device. |
| Device voice control | Assign an earbud shortcut in the Bose app. Uses the connected device's voice assistant. |
| Spotify Tap | Assign an earbud shortcut in the Bose app and use the current Spotify app. |
BHuawei FreeClip 2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Pop-up pairing | Huawei phone or tablet running EMUI 10.0 or later. |
| Connection to more than two devices | The earbuds must be connected to EMUI devices. |
| Head motion controls | Off by default. Works during cellular calls. Nod to answer and shake the head to reject. |
| Adaptive volume | In the trial phase and off by default. Turn it on in HUAWEI Audio Connect under Experimental features. |
| Battery test | Huawei lab, HUAWEI Pura 70 on EMUI 14.2.0, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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Claimed battery life
ABose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
| Mode | Spatial audio | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | No | 9 |
| ANC off | Yes | No | 5 |
| ANC off | No | No | 5 |
| ANC off | Yes | No | 4 |
BHuawei FreeClip 2
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 9 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 38 |
| Call | Not available | No | 6 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 25 |
Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Up to 9 hours of music after a full charge and 38 hours with a fully charged case. Footnote 4: Huawei lab, HUAWEI Pura 70 on EMUI 14.2.0, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default. The call rows come from the specs tab: 6 hours and 25 hours with the case.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery Life row: music 9 hours and 38 hours with the case, voice calling 6 hours and 25 hours with the case. Voice test: 50 percent volume in a low-noise environment.
Longest claimed use per charge
9h
9h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
9h
9h
Total with case (claimed)
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38h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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Talk time (claimed)
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6h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
Bose lists up to 19.5 additional hours from the case with Immersive Audio and Auto Volume off, up to 11 hours with either on, and up to 8.5 hours with both on. The original manual instead lists 28.5, 16 and 12.5 additional hours. Total playback including case recharges is not resolved.1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current FAQ and September 17 launch both state 19.5 additional case hours at standard playback. Manual printed page 31 and footnote 4 explicitly say 28.5 additional, not total. No case total is calculated or stored.
Wired charging uses the USB Type-C port at 5 V 1.5 A. The case alone takes about 50 minutes wired and about 150 minutes on a wireless charger. Earbuds and case together take about 60 minutes wired. No charging cable is in the box.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging Method and Charging Time rows. The test was run at 25 C.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Press, Double-press, Triple-press, Press and hold, Press, then press and hold3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Double-tap: play or pause, answer or end a call, Triple-tap: next track, Swipe up or down: volume up or down, Nod to answer a call or shake the head to reject it1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2Read 14 October 2026Page and specs tab: double-tap, triple-tap, swipe, and nod or shake for calls.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls row: double-tap, triple-tap and swipe up or down.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Gyroscope and accelerometer integrated sensor, Bone acoustic sensor, Touch sensor2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor row, as listed.
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
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Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width17.7Height18.9Depth27.7mm(0.7 × 0.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker-labelled one-bud axes: 0.746 in H x 0.697 in W x 1.091 in D. Converted with 25.4 mm/in and rounded to 0.1 mm.
Width26.7Height25.4Depth18.8mm(1.1 × 1 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds: 25.4 mm (Height) x 26.7 mm (Width) x 18.8 mm (Depth).
Case weight
Case dimensions
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
A94638L, A94638R3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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In the box
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In the box
2 Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen), Charging case, Quick Start Guide, Safety Sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-ultra-open-earbuds-2nd-gen/ULT2-HEADPHONEOPN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker list is corroborated by exact US Abt and original manual. No USB cable or power adapter included. The charging accessory is the case, despite generic technical-table charging-accessory Yes.
Earbuds x 1 pair (left and right), Charging case x 1, Quick Start Guide & Safety information x 1, Warranty card x 12Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freeclip2/specsRead 14 October 2026In The Box: earbuds, charging case, Quick Start Guide and Safety information, warranty card. The page says the product does not come with a USB Type-C charging cable.
Cables included
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
assets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/asset/b512e4d6-8ac6-45c5-a4da-2e9aef467ef2/898298_OG_UOEBII27-HEADPHONEOPN_ML.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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