Happy wireless with Bose SoundSport Free
29.6.2018
Translation: machine translated
Video: Manuel Wenk
From monsters to doctors, I've had quite a few headsets and headphones. But whether it was iSport or Dr. Dre, my sports headphones never really convinced me. Until now...
Sometimes it feels like they don't fit properly, sometimes it's the Bluetooth connection that's lacking, other times it's both at the same time. But now it's different, thanks to Bose's 'SoundSport Free' headphones. With these, the Americans are launching their very first completely wireless in-ear headphones. And that makes me feel, well... better. They're with me every time I do sport and I'm delighted.
The port
Put in ear, twist, done. These two movements are all it takes for the SoundSport Free to be and stay in place. Whether you're jogging in the woods, trail running over hill and dale or working out in the gym, there's no fuss. Despite their size, they slip easily under mountain bike helmets. Even if headphones don't really belong on a trail. Because of safety and all that.
The sound
I admit that I'm not a great sound specialist. And when I do sport, I concentrate more on my own efforts than on the music. Still, sound works for me. Particularly when I'm jogging, I really appreciate the fact that I can hear the ambient noise despite the music. It's already saved me from more than one collision, for example with speeding e-bikers.
The case
The SoundSport Free come in a stylish case. This is both a storage place and a charging station. So the headphones are 1. always safely stored and 2. always charged.
Gone are the days when you wanted to run and your Bluetooth headphones only had ten per cent battery left (provided you charged them regularly). I recharge them once or twice a week. And speaking of class: the SoundSport Free headphones come in black, blue and orange.
Battery life
According to Bose, a full charge provides up to five hours of battery life. That means if you're running a marathon at a reasonable pace, you'll always have music in your ears. What's more, the fully charged case delivers two additional charges, meaning up to ten hours of extra sound. So you can train for a whole day too.
The app
From lighters to wooden spoons: these days (almost) nothing works without an app. Bose headphones also need one. "Bose Connect gives you access to all the features of the headphones. The search function is very clever. If you lose your headphones, this is how you'll find them. Here's how it works: activate the search function, you see where they were last connected to your smartphone, follow the map. There they are. You can also activate an audible signal to guide you to your little darlings.
The review
Would I buy the Bose "SoundSport Free"? No, because I've already got them!
Patrick Bardelli
Senior Editor
Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.