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Is the SoundSport Wireless sealed in-ear or open-ear?
Bose's Owner's Guide places the StayHear+ Sport tip at the ear-canal opening and tucks its wing under the ear ridge. That is classified here as sealed in-ear, not open-ear. Bose recommends trying the small, medium and large tips and notes that left and right ears may need different sizes; a personal seal is not guaranteed.
Explore this need in the finder →Does it support two device connections at once?
Yes. The Owner's Guide says the headphones can be actively connected to two devices while remembering up to eight, but only one device can play audio at a time. This is source switching, not simultaneous playback of two streams.
Explore this need in the finder →Does this older model include a charging case or USB-C case?
No charging case is listed. The box contents include a carry case and USB cable, and the cable plugs into the right earbud. Bose does not identify that connector as USB-C, so neither case-charging option describes this package.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the catalog establish ANC or a named Bluetooth codec?
The reviewed model-specific feature/control material does not list an ANC mode or controls, so this assessment classifies it as no-ANC by feature-inventory inference rather than a direct Bose sentence. Bose also does not name an audio codec or Bluetooth version. Do not use it to meet an ANC or codec requirement.
Explore this need in the finder →Does its sweat-and-water statement equal an IPX4 rating?
No IP code is stated in the reviewed Bose material. The 2016 launch uses a general sweat- and water-resistant description, but it does not establish the finder's exact IPX4 earbuds-only arrangement or rate a case. An IPX4 requirement therefore remains unsupported for this model.
Explore this need in the finder →This assessment is for the earlier Bose SoundSport wireless headphones in Black, U.S. part 761529-0010. It is the cable-connected Bluetooth sport earbud, not the later SoundSport Free true-wireless model, the heart-rate-equipped SoundSport Pulse, or the 2020 Sport Earbuds. The review is based on Bose's U.S. launch material, product catalog and owner's guide; no hands-on fit, exercise, sound, call, water or battery test was performed.
A sport tip with a cable between the earpieces
The SoundSport Wireless uses Bose's StayHear+ Sport tips. The owner's guide places the soft umbrella-shaped tip at the opening of the canal and tucks the projecting wing below the outer ear ridge. Bose advises trying all three supplied sizes and says left and right ears may need different ones. This is a sealed in-ear layout, not an open-ear product. The fit description is useful when checking the correct tip kit, but it cannot predict a comfortable seal for one person's ears.
Unlike SoundSport Free, there is a cable running between the left and right earpieces. Its inline remote and microphone carry music and call controls. That physical design may suit someone who would rather not handle two separate, unconnected buds, but the cable and small control unit still need to be placed and managed. Bose's guide identifies the removable clothing clip; it does not tell us whether a particular wearer will find the cable stable during a run. There is no basis here for a personal exercise or comfort verdict.
The six-hour figure is an original maximum
Bose's manual says to allow up to two hours for a full charge and claims up to six hours of playback. The USB cable plugs directly into the right earbud. The carton list names a carry case, extra tips and cable, not an electronic charging case. A storage pouch cannot add battery time; do not mistake an included carry case for the different SoundSport charging accessory sold separately by Bose.
These are manufacturer figures for a new product, not a measurement of one offered today. A model with a 2016–2021 sold-from label may have accumulated years in storage or use, so its historical maximum says nothing about a particular cell's present capacity. Before considering a used or old-stock pair, check that both earbuds charge through the right-side input, confirm the cable and all three sizes of tips are present, and ask whether the seller accepts a return if the battery drains quickly. The guide's connector is described as USB, not USB-C; the exact case charging options do not apply because no charging case is part of this configuration.
Two active connections, one playing source
The guide distinguishes paired-device memory from a live connection: up to eight phones, tablets or computers can be stored, while two can remain connected at once. Only one device plays audio at a time. That can help when switching between a phone and a laptop, but it is not simultaneous mixed audio. If two active links matter to you, compare the host devices and test the intended switching behavior within the seller's return window.
Bose describes Bluetooth pairing and NFC convenience but does not name a Bluetooth version or supported audio codecs in the reviewed launch and manual. A host's feature list cannot fill in that gap. Likewise, the sports-oriented controls and feature inventory do not list active noise cancellation or an ANC control. I classify this as no-ANC from the model-specific feature/control record; Bose's documents did not give me a direct sentence saying “no ANC.” A well-fitting tip may passively reduce some sound, but that is not electronic cancellation.
Sweat wording is not an IP code
Bose's 2016 release describes the SoundSport sport headphones as sweat- and water-resistant, but it gives no IP rating or named protection boundary for the carrying accessories. That broad phrase does not establish this finder's exact IPX4-earbuds-only condition, and it certainly does not rate a charging case. Check the original care instructions and keep the earbud USB input dry before charging. No swimming, showering or immersion claim follows from the general sports description.
Who should compare the Black version?
This earlier model makes most sense as a source-checked reference for someone specifically considering Bose's older wired-between-the-buds sports shape, its winged sealed tips and two-device switching. It is a poor shortcut for someone requiring a known Bluetooth codec, a verified IP rating, a USB-C charging case, wireless charging or a measured ANC session: those are not established in these sources. It is also not a present-day battery guarantee or evidence of current store stock.
Bose's U.S. catalog lists Black 761529-0010 alongside Aqua 761529-0020 and Citron 761529-0030. They are finish configurations, not new feature packages. The composite shown below includes all three colors. It establishes appearance only; it does not show what a seller includes, the condition of a unit, or whether a model is available now.
Primary references: Bose's 2016 U.S. announcement, the Bose U.S. Fall 2017 catalog, the SoundSport Wireless Owner's Guide and Bose support for the model family.
Finish reference: SoundSport Wireless
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Wearing style | Sealed in-ear |
|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | No |
| Two-device Bluetooth multipoint | Yes |
Use the exact model’s instructions for operating limits, supplied equipment and version differences.
Sources for this review
Sources for this assessment
- Bose Introduces Wireless QC Noise Cancelling Headphones and Wireless Sport Headphones
- Bose U.S. Premiums and Incentives Catalog, Fall 2017
- SoundSport wireless headphones Owner's Guide
- SoundSport wireless headphones serial number location — Bose Support
- Bose 2016 pressroom composite showing SoundSport wireless headphones in three finishes
Compare the documented details with your routine
Use the finder to combine only requirements supported by one documented operating arrangement. It cannot guarantee comfort or compatibility with every host.