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| Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) | 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 17 | — |
| Released | 2026-10-01 | — |
| Status | Available. Released 2026-10-01 | — |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff | — |
| Dimensions | Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | — |
| Type | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds | — |
| Weight | 5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case) | — |
| SOUND | ||
| ANC | No (open-ear) | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) | — |
| Driver | Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology | — |
| Features | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app) | — |
| Microphones | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation | — |
| Spatial Audio | Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking | — |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m) | — |
| Features | Google Fast Pair | — |
| Multipoint | Yes, two devices | — |
| BATTERY | ||
| Charging Type | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour | — |
| Earbuds | Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio) | — |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = up to 2 hours | — |
| Standby | Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio) | — |
| With Case | Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total) | — |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition) | — |
| Compatibility | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 | Works with Apple devices (one-touch pairing, Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing; Find My needs iOS 27 or later) and Android (Beats app needs Android 15 or later with Google Play Services; Fast Pair, Audio switch, Find Hub). Sold in the US and 100+ countries and regions. |
| Environmental | — | 80% recycled plastic in several components (ear cups, speaker enclosure, internal parts); 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets; packaging is 100% plant-based material from recycled fiber and/or sustainable forests (Beats) |
| In the Box | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet (no power adapter) | — |
| Launch Price | USD 299 (Standard) — launch, 2026-09-17 | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $349.99 |
| Models | — | A3577 |
| Notes | Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦490,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 32 h with ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on; up to 32 h with Adaptive EQ (ANC and Transparency off); up to 24 h in Transparency mode; Fast Fuel: 5 min charge = up to 1 h of playback (Beats manufacturer figures). Engadget review: 47% battery left after 24 h of use |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | — | Beats |
| Category | — | Over-ear wireless headphones |
| Launch Date | — | September 22, 2026 |
| Model Name | — | 360 |
| Price | — | $349.99 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm |
| Driver Type | — | Custom-designed dual-magnet dynamic driver with three-layer diaphragm |
| Sound Features | — | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Dolby Atmos, Adaptive EQ, custom high dynamic range amplifier |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | — | Yes, up to 1.75x more noise cancellation than Beats Studio Pro |
| App Support | — | Beats app (Android 15 or later required on Android) |
| Customizable EQ | — | No (Adaptive EQ only; no user EQ controls in the Beats app) |
| Sound Modes | — | Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency, Adaptive EQ (when ANC and Transparency are off) |
| Touch Controls | — | No touch controls; physical buttons (right earcup: volume up/down and play/pause; left earcup: power and listening mode) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Yes (Transparency mode) |
| Voice Assistant Support | — | "Hey Siri" on Apple devices; voice assistant access on Android |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 5.3 (Class 1) |
| Range | — | Class 1 Bluetooth (extended range) |
| Supported Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Wired Mode | — | No wired audio; USB-C port is for charging |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | — | Black, Cloud, Pink, Sky |
| Dimensions | — | 165.5 mm (W) x 87.1 mm (D) x 191.3 mm (H) |
| Form Factor | — | Over-ear, fold-flat design with interchangeable ear and headband cushions |
| Ingress Protection | — | IPX4 (sweat and water resistant) |
| Materials | — | Memory foam cushions with Performance Knit (diamond-knit) or UltraPlush (engineered leather) covers; 80% recycled plastic in multiple components; 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets |
| Weight | — | 294.5 g |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | — | Fast Fuel: 5-minute charge gives up to 1 hour of playback |
| Total Playtime | — | Up to 32 hours (ANC and Personalized Spatial Audio on); up to 24 hours in Transparency mode |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes |
| Mic Count | — | 9 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | — | Digital MEMS microphones: 8 for Active Noise Cancellation and 3 for voice pickup |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | — | Always-on "Hey Siri" (Apple devices); press and hold on-device button for voice assistant |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | — | Not included (sold separately) |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | — | Not applicable (over-ear headphones) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | — | Woven ripstop fabric carrying case |
| Included Items | — | Beats 360 headphones with color-matched Performance Knit cushions, woven ripstop fabric carrying case, Quick Start Guide, documentation (USB-C charging cable and power adapter sold separately) |
| Main Device | — | Beats 360 headphones with interchangeable, color-matched Performance Knit cushions |
| User Manual | — | Quick Start Guide |
| Warranty Card | — | Yes |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | — | Apple platforms and Android |
| Supported Devices | — | Apple devices (one-touch pairing, Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing, Find My) and Android devices (Fast Pair, Audio switch, Find Hub) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | — | The first Beats over-ear headphone with interchangeable ear and headband cushions, rated IPX4 for sweat and water resistance. |