Customers recognize the effectiveness of the noise cancellation feature in creating a peaceful sleep environment. They also appreciate the comfort and fit of the sleepbuds, ensuring a pleasant wearing experience. However, concerns are raised regarding the product's pricing, with some customers expressing a desire for a lower price point. Additionally, issues with charging, connectivity, and battery life have been mentioned, suggesting areas for improvement in future iterations of the product.
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Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have for sleeping
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Love Love
My husband snores very loud and I was so joyful when I found this earbuds
Since I purchased this I've had my best night sleep
I need a extra one for traveling
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
When they work they are amazing..When they don’t
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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At first I was not sure if these would work to what I needed. Spouse coming in late from night shift and my alarm going off three hours later. These are NOT ear plugs. I knew this but it takes a while to get used to sleeping with the buds in your ears and getting used to the sound. After making myself try for a full week I am finally hooked. I find myself not noticing the tones/sounds anymore and falling back asleep quickly if I am woken up. The problem is that my left bud will now only charge to 58% no matter the length of time charged. It dies in the middle of the night. Super frustrating for the cost. Maybe the next gen will work out kinks. Will be forced to return.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Bose
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Hello Em1196 and thank you for sharing your thoughts on our Sleepbuds! We're glad to hear that these are helping you, and sorry to hear that you've been having battery issues here. We would recommend that you reset the charging case by inserting a paperclip/pin into the hole on the charging case until you hear a click. Once reset, please try charging these again! If your issues persist, please reach out to Bose Customer Support when you can. Thank you for your time, and have a wonderful day! Liam W - Bose Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bose does it again!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Received as a Birthday gift! Nice surprise!
More noise masking than blocking, as I can still hear loud noises or be rustled for emergencies if needed. Does cover snoring, room noises, or early rising neighbors!
Bose quality sound!
Easy to charge!
Great fit—smooth—stays in place while sleeping!
App is simple and could use more sound options for the price, but overall very nice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very helpful for person with difficulty sleeping
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My friend recommends this sleep earbuds to me. She used them for more than 1 year and fells good. This product is really helping me fall asleep fast and relax for whole night. Surprisingly, my tinnitus disappear after using it for 1 month. One disadvantage is only several sounds could be selected, hope to provide more choice for sounds.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Allows me to sleep in peace
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======= Summary =======
The Bose Noise-Making Sleep Buds are one of those rare and pleasant products that live up to all of its marketing promises. They are very comfortable, does an excellent job filtering out ambient noise, and include helpful features such as alarm schedules. It's a great product~!
*Pros:
-Super comfortable and light.
-Fits my ears perfectly (medium size tips).
-Great sound quality.
-Many choices for ambient sounds & alarm sounds.
-Alarm only wakes you up and not your spouse.
-Charging case looks awesome & feels nice.
-Slick magnetic docking and charging mechanism for the sleep buds.
-Easy to operate.
*Cons:
-Can be paired to only one smartphone at a time.
-The sleep buds do not automatically connect to the phone after taking them out of the case.
======= Design & Build =======
The Bose Noise-Masking Sleep Buds are a premium product in a premium package. The sleep buds are cool-looking & light, well-designed & super comfortable to wear all night, and easy to put on and take off.
The charging case is a work of art as well. Made of aluminum, it is light and feels premium. The bottom of the case has a soft-touch and non-slip rubber bottom that secures the charging case to any surface. The sliding-up mechanism to open the charging case feels "fun" and very satisfactory. It is very smooth in actuation and opens and closes easily.
And the way the sleep buds get charged are slick and futuristic. Slide open the charging case, place the sleep buds into their slots, and the magnets hold the sleep buds in place to the charger. When the sleep buds are being charged, a white LED strip of light beneath each sleep bud pulses on and off to let you know that the sleep buds are being charged. When the charging case is being charged, then the round center LED lights pulse to let you know that the case is being charged. All very slick stuff. Check out my short YouTube video to see the charging in action:
https://youtu.be/BQvEDGCflGw <--- Shows the case & the sleep buds being charged.
The rest of the kit are equally nice as well - the wall charger and its USB charging cable, two extra eartips (small and large), and a nice draw-string cloth case for the charging case.
The kit definitely feels worth $250 to me with its well-executed design, premium build and materials, and all the included accessories.
======= Comfort =======
As promised by Bose, the sleep buds are very light and super comfortable to wear during sleep. I sleep frequently on my sides and the buds never bothered me nor disrupted my sleep. Before using the Bose sleep buds, I used regular foam ear plugs to filter out the noises. To my pleasant surprise, the Bose sleep buds - despite having plastic parts and a battery inside - felt more comfortable to wear for long sleep periods.
======= Noise Masking Ability =======
Again, Bose has managed to deliver on its promises and provided a great noise-masking experience for me. With my foam ear plugs, I can still hear my neighbor's dogs barking which lead me to waking up frequently because I'm a semi-light sleeper. With the sleep buds and the appropriate noise-making sound effect (I used Cascade), the dog's barking is almost entirely filtered out so I don't get awakened.
There are a total of 10 different noise-making sound effects: Shower (rain), Swell (ocean waves), Altitude (airplane humming sound), Cascade (waterfall), Circulate (windfarm fans), Downstream (water stream), Warm Static (white noise), Rustle (leaves rustling), Tranquility (instrumental), and Campfire (bonfire).
In addition, you can set the volume level of each sound effect so that the sound effects themselves won't prevent you from falling asleep.
I'm so very happy that such a product exists~!! Sleep is a precious commodity for me due to my tiring work and my very active toddler. The sleep buds allow me to sleep in peace and get my needed rest.
======= App Support =======
The Bose Sleep app is well-designed and super simple to use. The app guides you step-by-step in pairing up the sleep buds to your phone and helps you choose the correctly-sized eartips for maximum comfort.
It is inside the app where you choose your noise-masking sound effect (10 choices), set the volume of the sound effects, create your alarm schedule, set your alarm sound & its volume (7 alarm sound choices), access the Owner's Manual, and perform firmware updates (there was one firmware update out of the box).
On the topic of alarms, it is great that my wife will no longer get disturbed by my alarm in the morning. With the sleep buds playing the alarm ONLY inside my ears, I don't have to feel so bad anymore. :D
If there is one thing I wish Bose would change about the operation of the Sleep Buds, it is to have the phone automatically connect to the Sleep Buds when they are taken out of the charging case and start playing the noise-masking sound effect automatically. As it is now, I have to take out the Sleep Buds, open the Bose app and wait for the pairing, then hit the Play button to start the sound effect.
All in all, the app is intuitive and very helpful. Great job from Bose~!
======= My Verdict =======
The Bose Sleep Buds get a Ten out of Ten from me~!! The product looks very cool and all the rest of the kit are premium. The Sleep Buds are super comfortable and non-irritating. The sound quality is great and all the sound effects and alarm sounds work well. Best of all, I can sleep in peace and get a great night of sleep in a consistent manner.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Right AirPod problem
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When the AirPods work they are great. I love how comfortably they fit in my ear and muffled the sound of my noisy window unit near my bed. But I should have heeded the other reviews that warned about the right AirPod not working. The first night was great. But then I noticed the right AirPod quitting before the left one. So I started watching the battery life of each AirPod. The right AirPod wouldn’t charge more than 58%. After troubleshooting I connected to my MacBook Pro to check for the charger update. My charger was up to date. I tried resetting the base with a paper clip then tried recharging again several times. The right AirPod still did not charge over 58%.
I would like to return my AirPods to try to get a set that works. But I am afraid the same thing will happen.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Bose
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Hello,
It's great to hear that you think the Sleepbuds fit comfortably! I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your right Sleepbud, this is not the expected behaviour. Since you have already tried all the troubleshooting that can be done to no avail, I would recommend calling the customer care team as we would be more than happy to help you out.
Thank you for taking the time to review the Noise-Masking Sleepbuds, we really appreciate your feedback.
Kindest regards, Zoe - Bose Customer Support
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Sleep Mask for Your Ears
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Bose has always been an innovator. These sleepbuds are no exception, and they work quite well.
First, the presentation. The buds are designed to be nested in a sturdy metal case which both protects them and charges them. You can connect the supplied AC adapter through the supplied usb cable, or you can plug the usb cable into another device to charge the buds.
You must then install the smartphone app to control the buds and select the masking background of your choice to help blot out the noise while you sleep. Three sizes of ear fittings are offered: small, medium and large. I have rather large ears, but the smallest of the three nested in my ears the best. Once they buds are in, they are quite comfortable. I did not feel any discomfort at all either going to sleep, during the night, or when I got up in the morning.
Most of the background choices are what you might think and are descriptive: Rustle, Cascade, Shower, Circulate, Altitude, Swell, Campfire, Warm Static, Downstream, and Tranquility. I would surmise that the choices are based on sounds that your memory would be likely to associate with peaceful sleep, like cracking campfires, running brooks and rustling leaves and wind. I chose rustle and it worked beautifully for me.
The buds fit tightly into your ear canal for one level of sound suppression. After placement I was not conscious of their presence. When the rustle sound was played through the app, I could hear leaves rustling and a gentle wind blowing as I eased off to sleep. I generally awaken each night several times due to non- noise related issues, as I did with the sleepbuds. I eased back to sleep, not even conscious of the rustle sound.
I woke up completely refreshed and it took me a few minutes to even perceive the rustle masking sounds were still present. I will try the other sounds as well. I did find the inclusion of "Altitude" in the suppression mix to be somewhat ironic. After all Bose is known for its "Quiet Comfort" selection of headphone and earbud products which are designed to keep the aircraft sounds suppressed underneath the music. This product seeks to use the monotonous whine of jet engines to mask sounds which otherwise might interrupt your sleep. I suspect it will work on me as well, and will have try it soon.
I do have a nit to pick. I was never able to get the buds to connect via Bluetooth to my phone without first putting them back in the case, and then immediately removing them from the case, and proceeding through the prompt in the app to connect them. The product instructions suggest this as a last resort. So far, it has proved to be the sole resort which results in a connection.
And the buds do fit so nicely in the case: by both the contour cut-out and the magnets that hold each bud in the correct position for charging. A white light adjacent to each bud confirms they are properly seated. A separate row of leds shows charging progress.
These sleepbuds work. They will go with me on the road when I must have a perfect night's sleep for work task the next day. There is a convenient travel pouch for taking them on the road.
My main problem. I am a snorer. I strongly suspect my wife is going to want to try these out as well. I don't blame her. I would expect them to work for her. I guess I will be purchasing another set soon!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So good, health insurance should cover the cost
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I've lived with insomnia all my life, and have tried many things. Sleep sounds such as fans helped, but living next to a busy road and having neighbors means that I would often be perturbed back into wakefulness. Motorcycle people often want to show off how loud their bikes can be without care for others. It's a mating call, oh well. Thought I would have to just live with it. Noise canceling headphones only went so far but comfort issues can just be bad as the motorcycles revving their engines outside my window. Sleeping pills are just terrible. They work, but only for a week or two at most before they become less effective, and they are too easy to become dependent on. Worse, they make you groggy the next day and off your game, even if just a little, sometimes a lot for me.
The night before I purchased these I got only about three hours of sleep. That's miserable, especially when you have to work early the next day. I had been eyeing these for a while and that 3 hour night was my breaking point. These are not cheap, but how much have I spent on sleeping pills and all the other solutions? And what price is quality of life. So I once again threw my hope into a product and thankfully this time it paid off.
The first few nights are a little weird. Your mind needs to get used to it. The product fits perfectly and comfortably, much better than airpods for example, so there is no discomfort to distract me, but we insomniacs are a sensitive people and you still feel that something is in your ear, even if it was a fluffy cotton ball. The constant sound also requires getting used to. So I was iffy the first few nights, and even took them out the first night. But I kept at it.
Last night I had fully gotten used to them and had the best sleep I have had in a long time, and without sleeping pills. Last night was the first night I was able to fall asleep without sleeping pills in months, in fact. My mind had gotten used to the new sensations and sounds and it was amazing. They mask the street sound nearly perfectly, except for the occasional extra loud motorcycle, but even then the sound that does make it in is so softened that it doesn't take me out of the spiral into sleep.
Now, these aren't miracles. Insomniacs often have problems turning off their minds enough to fall asleep, and mindfulness techniques and training are helpful for me there. But these two things alone, mindfulness and the sleepbuds wouldn't be enough. Coupled together, they have proven for me to be a powerful way to manage insomnia. I'm writing this on the day after a healthy full night sleep (I have a sleep tracker as well) and feel amazing both physically and mentally. So now the price of these doesn't hurt one bit. So worth it, and I would even pay more knowing now how well they help me.
That being said, I can easily see the day where these are approved as medical aides such that they can be prescribed and covered by healthy insurance. Until then, I appreciate the risk that Bose took in bringing this product to market and hope its something they continue to manufacture for the rest of my life. If these go off market, I will dread the day the pair I have stop working.
Highly recommended for fellow insomniacs, just don't see it as a cure. Couple it with mindfulness techniques, though, and you get pretty amazingly close. It's a potentially life-changing purchase worth the asking price. Of course, you may get different results than I did, but sleep is so central to our physical and mental health that if there is a chance it will help its probably worth it. I also plan to get these for my mom who has kindly shared the insomnia gene with me :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An absolute must for the frequent traveler
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As someone who travels internationally regularly for work, you can never be sure as to how well you'll sleep on a flight or in a hotel. On a recent trip to Edinburg, Scotland, the hotel was located next to some bars that were open very late and we didn't really sleep much until 3am.
If you really want to ensure you get the best nights sleep possible then the Bose Sleepbud's are definitely recommended. They are easy to setup with the Apple iOS app for iPhone and iPad and the app is also available for Android.
Once paired with your mobile device, the Bose Sleep app allows you to select from several calming sounds that can be played through the Sleepbuds. You might be concerned about how comfortable it can be sleeping with earbuds all night. You don't need to be as these are the softest, most comfortable earbuds I have ever tried on and I try many new pairs of headphones.
Using the noise masking features of the Bose Sleepbuds you'll be sleeping soundly without the distraction of people nearby.
I'm considering getting my wife a set of these as I have a feeling she will be taking mine any day now.
As someone with over a million miles flown, this is an incredible product that I wish I had many years ago
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does what it claims to do, well!
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Bose has created another elegantly made product that does what it claims to do, in this case help you sleep comfortably. It is helpful to break it down first into two categories. What it is and what it is not.
First what it is. It is an extremely comfortable set of earbuds you can wear all night, even if you sleep on your side. They stay in your ears with no fuss and seal out unwanted noise. To further enhance the noise reduction and masking (not cancellation) they employ noise masking technology that plays preset pleasant sounds created to mask unwanted noise (in various frequencies). Because of what they are, they cannot effectively be what they are not.
What they are not are hi-fi streaming headphones. All of the sounds are actually played from the earbuds themselves, controlled by the app on your phone. They do not play any sound from your mobile device. They can't without sacrificing size, which is why they are so comfortable and why the battery is so small but can actually play an entire night (or two) without being charged. Your standard bluetooth earbuds would not be as comfortable and would not play as long. This is why this product is not for playing music or other files.
What it is though is a great. Great at helping you sleep with few disturbances. Great at being barely there. Great at playing all night long. In short, a great looking product with a slick charging case that looks every bit worthy of the hefty price, and that works. Is it expensive? Absolutely but in my opinion it is worth it.
The first night I had them I was restless. I chose the Cascade sound as it seemed to block traffic sounds best. I am not sure if it was the sound or just me being restless but it didn't seem to help much the first night. Subsequently I tried other sounds and so far my favorite is the "Rustle" sound. It's a little deeper (IMO) than Cascade and a bit less harsh, but masks traffic noise as well as the Cascade sound did. I find it more soothing (for me). There are enough sounds that one should work for just about everyone. You get:
Rustle (windy sound)
Cascade (waterfall sound)
Shower (rain)
Circulate (the sound of an old-school fan)
Altitude (airplane sound, honestly this one seems odd)
Swell (ocean)
Campfire (just what it sounds like but with crickets)
Warm Static (brown noise)
Downstream (brook sound)
Tranquility (melodic sound for relaxing)
This is a pretty good start and as I said something for just about everyone. Bose advertises more sounds will come in subsequent updates. I'm looking forward to seeing what they put out.
It comes with an app that walks you through set up and pairing your headphones. It flashes the earbuds with an update when you first pair them to the phone and then all you need to do is set an alarm, which works very well, and pick a sound to sleep by. They come with different tips for different sized ears (the medium that were already installed worked well for me). They go into your ear easily, are very secure, and most importantly are extremely comfortable. They are very small and have given me 0 issues with sleeping on my side.
I've only had one issue and that was for some reason the alarm got turned off one night. But this hasn't been an issue since. I set a backup regular alarm just in case. I've slept a total of 5 nights and 4 of them were very restful. I also seemed to fall asleep faster. All in all, great product with few downsides. I definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Fit, Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Slept like a baby!
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I've never (and I mean ever) been able to find a pair of ear buds or any type of in ear protection that fits me. I'm also a side sleeper so was skeptical that these ear buds would fit (they do!), that they would hold up to my turning from side to side (they do!), that they would be comfortable (they are!) or that they would really and truly work (they do!). I did struggle a bit to figure out the right size of ear bud--each set comes with three different sizes so that you can find the best fit--but the visual aids and instructions on the app helped with that. And I did have some challenges getting the ear buds to sync with my phone even though I followed the directions to the letter (I've read others reviewers indicating the same issue). But let me tell you, once I had everything set up and the ear buds in, I knew I'd found something that works for me. I slept like a baby...over cats meowing for food, my husband's snoring, and a thunderstorm. In case you wonder, I could still hear sounds so would be able to know if the smoke alarm went off or if something urgent was happening around me--but somehow this device seems to magically neutralize the noises that keep me awake. So well, in fact, that I did not want to take the ear buds out after the first night. I'm not a high tech person--I'm usually the last person (if ever) to try a new gadget, and certainly don't typically spend over $200 on a luxury item-or any item for that matter unless it's a needed appliance. But after 20 years of dealing with my husband's snoring and never finding a solution, I was willing to give these a try. I'm telling you, these are life changing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful sleep solution
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Sleeping is not always easily achieved. Every day is different. Different stresses and experiences, jobs, kids, mortgages, etc. One thing that can truly be a challenge on many nights is being able to relax. To let the day kind of ease away so that you can find some comfort and get a good night's sleep. One popular method is sound, whether it be an air conditioner, a fan, or one of those speakers that plays soothing soundscapes such as rain, waves, etc. So what’s the problem with all of those things? There’s room between your ears and the sound. It’s currently summer time and I have the air conditioner running. It’s good white noise, but it buzzes a bit. The spinning fan can vibrate the air conditioner and make unpleasant sounds. I also have an app on my phone that plays different sounds. I usually choose the waves sound. However, my wife isn’t a fan of that one. Except for the fact that the A/C keeps the room cool, she’d rather have complete silence when sleeping. Earphones are very uncomfortable to sleep with because they’re not designed to be used while laying down on your side. Well, BOSE has come up with an amazing solution!!!!! The BOSE Sleepbuds. If you look at my first picture, the case they come in is small. Around the size of a hockey puck. This is not just any ordinary case. It’s a charging case. When the case is charged, it’ll keep the earbuds charged. It slides open to not only reveal the earbuds, but it also shows you the charge of each one. Look how small they are. They’re very light and incredibly comfortable. Check out the second picture. How discreet is that??? Plus, they’re wireless! Now you can’t just play regular music through these. That’s not what they’re designed for. They’re not made for high fidelity with tons of bass and screaming highs. They’re made to play soothing sounds for the person wearing them, and only the person wearing them. They’re your own private soundscape machines. There’s nothing between the relaxing sounds and your ears. You control them with the BOSE Sleep App, which is also fantastic. You can choose the sound you like, choose how long the sound is played, including being able to have it play all night, you can choose the volume, and you can choose what time to have an alarm go off to wake you up. They really thought of everything. The first night I used them, it was a breeze. When you take them out of the case and launch the app, everything pairs up automatically. The app looks for them. They are so comfortable to wear, even with my ear pressed against the pillow. Not only was the sound relaxing, but it really reduced the A/C buzzing. I really have slept better. The main points regarding this product are ease of use, comfort, variety of settings to truly personalize the experience, and quality of sleep it enables you to have. BOSE has really excelled at accomplishing these things. I love tech and gadgets, etc. So to have a product like this with such a cool factor while also being very effective at solving a difficult problem, is really just a dream come true (pun intended). Thank you BOSE for such a fantastic product. I can’t wait to see, and hear, what you come up with next.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
They just work.
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The Bose Wireless Noise-Masking Sleepbuds arrived about a week ago and I am getting the best sleep of my life. Seriously, they are that good! Here are the good and the bad of my experience so far.
PROS
- Are comfortable without falling out. Very soft yet firm silicon ear-tips that stay put all night line.
- The earbuds easily store in the case to avoid misplacing.
- The battery case is excellent. Solid and sleeping magnetically pop into place for charging or storage. The sliding door on the case feels magical!
- Masks away most every noise. Whether loud snoring or barking dogs - the Sleepbuds let me sleep.
- They sound really good. I read some reviews that say the nature sounds are low fidelity. I do not hear that at all. The sounds are vivid and detailed while still feeling relaxing. I like most of the 10 track options Bose currently offers. No complaints there.
- Private alarms! So great to have customized wake-up alarms in my ear that will not inadvertently wake my wife.
- They work automatically. When I remove the buds from their case, they automatically power on and begin playing my last chosen track. In other words, you set them up initially, but then they just work.
- A cloth pouch is provided to protect the beautiful aluminum case. Am thankful for this when I need to through the Sleepbuds in a bag for travel.
- The App is simple and intuitive. Really, very minimalistic ally designed. No complaints here.
CONS
- Occasionally just one earbud turns on. Not often though and the fix is easy. I just have to place the bid back in the case and remove it again.
- The case battery indicator. There are some nice lights which show how much battery charge remains in the case. Unfortunately, these indicators are not completely accurate. Often I think I have 50 percent battery left in the case only to find it dead when I go to use it. I am sure Bose could probably fix this in a software update - if not already.
Though they are not perfect, I cannot imagine sleeping without my Sleepbuds. Perhaps the best indication is that my wife is SO glad that I have them. She says she sleeps much better now that I am sleeping better. It is so wonderful to not be nightly woken by the loud disturbances which plagued me in the past.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Alarm, Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Game Changer - expensive but works!
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Short Review:
Yes, these are expensive for what they are and they have their shortcomings in light of the asking price. However, considering how small they are and how well they do the singular thing they were designed to do... if you are at the end of the line trying to sleep because of noise disturbance - these are for you and worth every penny. These are superior to external noise machines, ear plugs, and medication. If they broke, I would purchase them again.
Pro tip - the low tones in ‘Warm Static’ do a fantastic job of blocking the snoring of a loved one.
Longer Review and Thoughts:
The main complaint seems to be that they can’t stream music. This is a reasonable complaint at first glance with that price tag. However the issue deserves some thought. It seems to result directly from compromises Bose had to make to design truly tiny buds. The main body of the bud that the rubber ear-fitting piece surrounds is amazingly small. When you pop it out it is smaller than a dime. Smaller than the main bud of an Apple AirPod. I’m sure Bose could enable the buds to play music... for all of 2 hours. There’s no way the battery is big enough to maintain a streaming connection for long. The library of sleep noises is stored on the buds and the buds only communicate with the phone to sync alarms and other settings. Most of the battery is used to power the speakers all night. When battery technology advances I am sure these are what the future of truly wireless buds will look like.
One more thought. Alarms are something I always worry about. A concern was if i set an alarm on the Sleepbuds and for some reason they fall out (with the proper size shell, its unlikely) would i miss my alarm? Luckily, you can set an alarm on your phone and on the Sleepbuds independently and they both will go off when you like. Having the buds connected does not turn off your phone’s alarm or trick the phone to think it has headphones paired and route the alarm to the headphones.
Overall, these are fantastic and ultimately spare my loved one from having those snoring devices in her nose or being poked and prodded when I am trying to get to sleep. They have been a game changer for us.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds - Do Not Disturb!!
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As a reviewer, I've been using the Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds for about a week and I love them!! Hands down they're seriously better than standard ear plugs. The Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds take the lead in cutting-edge technology. I'd never heard of them so I didn't have any preconceived ideas as to what they were like. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. They're housed in a round chargeable case (very nice), and the sleepbuds case is marked Left and Right. After downloading the app, pairing the sleepbuds to your device is very simple, and charging the case is very quick. When ready to use, there five or six sound options, i.e., rainfall, water streaming, warm air circulation, wind turbine, crackling camp fire, etc., a very Zen experience. You choose your sound option and you control the sound volume. If you need to be able to hear children, pets, alarms, etc., you simply adjust the volume. The sleepbuds app also has an alarm option. I have been using these almost a week and I love them. I've used standard ear plugs for years for everything from home sleep to travel, hotels, air planes, and by far, the sleepbuds are superior. The sound quality is exceptional. The sleepbuds are sleek, small, delicate and very, very comfortable; and I have small ears. They snuggle in and are barely noticeable. The sounds play all night without draining your device battery. I find that once the sounds are on I am lulled to sleep quickly and stay asleep. Since I've been testing them, I haven't heard any street sounds -- or crickets! I will continue testing and update.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise cancellation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, Glorious Sleep!
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I am extremely excited to finally receive and use the Bose Sleepbuds and I’d like to share my experience. I’ll take you step by step through my review.
Packaging: Quality packaging is always typical of Bose, and the Sleepbuds are no exception. Everything is carefully packed to prevent damage or scratches. Once unboxed, you’ll have everything needed: Sleepbuds, charging case, a USB charging cable, instructions and a cloth carrying case for travel. (Dear Bose: please include a cloth pouch with all of your portable products.)
Set-up: Easy. Download the exclusive Bose Sleepbuds app from your iOS/Android store and follow the step by step directions. You’ll be up and running in no time. The earbuds fit perfectly in the exquisite charging case. I’m just knocked out by the beauty of the case and buds! Both are so elegantly designed, and the indicator lights on the case are beautiful, functional and simple. The buds effortlessly dock via magnets, so there’s no guess work. The case is also good for giving the buds 1 extra full charge (16 hours of typical use, per charge). I found the 16 hour time estimate to be accurate.
Use, fit and sound: These little gems are effective! You’ll get 10 different sounds to choose from, maybe more as updates are released. You’ll also get to adjust length of listening session, alarm time and sound, volume, etc. The fit of the earbuds are next to perfect and the size of the earbuds are great for side sleepers since they’re so small. I‘m still amazed by the sound of these tiny buds and hope that this will be the future of Bose’s music buds. I know that’ll take a while to develop, but a person can dream! I hope to see the technology used with these Sleepbuds in other Bose products soon.
Phone App: The app is very intuitive and simple. Updates are easily installed when available. As mentioned earlier, there’s 10 sounds to choose from and most are great… except 1: Altitude. I think someone at Bose has a wicked sense of humor! Bose was the pioneer of noise-cancelling earphones. Why else would Bose include the sound of being in an airplane as 1 of the 10 available sounds for the Sleepbuds, other than a brilliant joke? LOL The other 9 sounds are so peaceful, with my favorite being a rain shower.
Summary: If you have problems sleeping in a noisy environment, or just need a simple background of peaceful sound to lull you to sleep, then you will want to give the Bose Sleepbuds a try. The design and research that went into these buds are obvious and the quality is Bose through and through. With Best Buy's return policy, you shouldn't worry about giving these beauties a try.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fit
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Charging
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works Well, but not Perfect
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Generally works well. Fits well in my ears and is reasonably comfortable. Must be charged after each use since a normal night's worth of sleep (roughly 7 hours) depletes about 50-60% of the battery life.
Has a decent selection of sounds that I can listen to, making it easier to find one that better blends-out whatever local noise I am trying not-to-hear. These are NOT noise cancelling. This is a pro for me since I still need to listen for certain external things in the morning, but this could be a negative for someone trying to get complete isolation.
Also has the ability to add an alarm with a snooze function. You can also have more than one alarm setting (e.g., one setting for weekends and another for weekdays).
My main issue is with the charging. The buds have a magnet in them that normally snaps the buds into the right location when placed into the charging container. This worked great for the first three weeks. However, I now need to check the buds roughly 10 minutes after placing them into the charger to ensure that they are actually charging. If they are not charging, I need to reseat the ear bud until the charging light starts blinking, then check again in 10 minutes to see if it is still charging.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Alarm, Comfort, Noise cancellation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Does exactly what it's supposed to.
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I bought these for my wife and she seems to like them. She can't sleep without them. Basically what it really is, is an earbud that connects to its own app which produces sleep inducing noises and somewhat blocks outside noise. I've tried these myself and, while they do block some noise, they're NOT noise cancelling. Also, you cannot use these earbuds with other apps. They just work with the Bose one. Buy these only for sleeping. While that's limiting, I can say they are very comfortable to wear and after a while you forget they're there. Also, you set up your own alarm within the Bose app to wake up and not have it sound to wake up your spouse. I think they're cool, and my wife (who uses them everyday) loves them. I recommend as long as you understand their limitations.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Solution for 3rd Shift
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Working 7p-7a comes with it’s own challenges, including finding restful sleep while the rest of the world is busy making noise! These are the best earplugs I’ve ever used. I put them in, set my alarm, and play the rainfall sound. Once I fall asleep the only thing that wakes me up is the alarm! Lawn mowers and barking dogs got nothing on these. Just be sure you can hear a fire alarm or have someone to wake you up if there’s an emergency! The only reason I didn’t rate 5 stars is due to the occasional error connecting to the earplugs once I remove them from the case. Sometimes i’m stuck putting them in and out of the case a few times to get the phone to recognize them, but fairly uncommon. Overall would highly recommend and can’t think of any other product which comes close to these! Oh and they’re fairly comfortable, after a few minutes I can’t feel them in my ears.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Noise cancellation
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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I've had these for over two months now. My wife snores loudly and these did the trick. I set it right at the volume with the dash, at about 2/3rds. On rare occasion I've gone with higher volume when she is really going ham. The key is this. You have to make sure you use the correct bud size and that when you put it in you can essentially feel it lock in place (you get three sizes to choose from: small, medium, large). So ignore the reviews that these don't work, I guarantee you its because they did not feel the 'lock' effect when they put them in, and there is air (and hence noise) getting in. It is true that some of the sounds you can detect the repetition and it might drive you nuts (like Chinese water torture), but there are sounds that I don't notice this, especially the airplane sound, and the Cascade (waterfall sound). The 'rustling leaves' is a great sound but its too easy to notice the repetition (loop) so I seldom use it. Another minor drawback is that 1) you have to 50% of the time put them in and out of the charger to get them to sync to bluetooth, 2) you have to finagle some to get them in the charger in the morning. But these are minor compared to the real value they provide. I sleep on my side and these have greatly increased my sleep time! If these break tomorrow I will pay the cost to buy them again, and again, and again. :)