Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
UPDATE: PLEASE READ!
I missed the noise canceling of the Bose QC20’s and now own the AirPod Pros. Yes, airpods that fit my ears and stay in. They are not as loud, but still loud enough and with active noise canceling you don’t need them as loud. Most “Active” Noise Canceling headset are about the same cost as the Airpods Pro. The mic with phone calls is one of the best I’ve used for a Bluetooth headset. The AirPods Pro is my main Bluetooth headset these days and I haven’t had the need to use my Active noise canceling Bose QC20 since I bot the AirPods Pro.
I’ve downgraded my review and retracted some of my initial thoughts. Please also read the description in this video since I’m trying to keep it updated, and still following the Bose support thread.
youtu.be/eUXCuvDkKAs
I’ve also tried the Bragi Dash Pro’s, and the E&O E8’s, starting to think they all use the same chipset and I should wait for hardware version two before I start testing these again.
If you want to see my written review of these three headsets check out this post:
community.bose.com/t5/Wireless-Headphones/Updated-12-7-SoundSport-Free-Audio-Video-Delay/m-p/88283/highlight/true#M14026
With a new headset I recommend uodating the firmware FIRST before pairing them to any device. You can do this much faster from a computer as seen in my tutorial:
youtu.be/QfDsuP8O0TA
They released a new firmware, I bought another pair and still not fixed completely with some devices. But I did like the Lime colored ones. You can follow and check their updates when they rarely post in this link below:
community.bose.com/t5/Wireless-Headphones/Updated-12-7-SoundSport-Free-Audio-Video-Delay/td-p/84817/highlight/true/page/31
In my usual fashion, I like to test things. I mean really test things before I just review and recommend something. So despite having these on the day they were released and reviewing them the same day, I put them through a month of me using them. When I was in a good mood, I would let others use them too, and almost wouldn’t get them back.
This is my review of the Bose SoundSport Free Bluetooth Headset. This may conflict some other reviews I have been watching since I didn’t rush a review. But it also covers all the details you would want to know before spending the money.
To update the firmware faster from version 1.1.0 to the current version:
youtu.be/QfDsuP8O0TA
As always, I’m willing to help. So if you have a question please leave a comment down below.
Disclosure about my reviews:
Any links to products are not affiliate links, not even the amazon URL’s. I list these URL’s for your convenience to find the product faster, they are not for my profit.
If you want to buy them elsewhere because you found a good sale, I won’t be upset. Go for it.
I do sometimes recommend certain sellers based off their customer support. This is based off my experience with the seller. I was nice to them, and they were nice in return. Sellers do not know I’m working on a review or video if I need to ask for support, so no special treatment is given to me. If I’m was pleased with the seller support then I may ask the seller for permission to mention them or recommend them in the review before I publish the video.
Some have asked not to be mentioned if they are not a big store and that’s ok, I just render the final review again without those parts and remove the seller recommendation.
As most items I take time to review they are bought by me and not sponsored in anyway. If I do a sponsored video, or a product that’s sent to me I will tell you.
I only release the review videos based on if I keep the product, and if I would recommend the product. Some video footage might be taken when unboxing, with other parts stitched in later.
UPDATE: PLEASE READ!
I missed the noise canceling of the Bose QC20’s and now own the AirPod Pros. Yes, airpods that fit my ears and stay in. They are not as loud, but still loud enough and with active noise canceling you don’t need them as loud. Most “Active” Noise Canceling headset are about the same cost as the Airpods Pro. The mic with phone calls is one of the best I’ve used for a Bluetooth headset. The AirPods Pro is my main Bluetooth headset these days and I haven’t had the need to use my Active noise canceling Bose QC20 since I bot the AirPods Pro.
I’ve downgraded my review and retracted some of my initial thoughts. Please also read the description in this video since I’m trying to keep it updated, and still following the Bose support thread.
youtu.be/eUXCuvDkKAs
I’ve also tried the Bragi Dash Pro’s, and the E&O E8’s, starting to think they all use the same chipset and I should wait for hardware version two before I start testing these again.
If you want to see my written review of these three headsets check out this post:
community.bose.com/t5/Wireless-Headphones/Updated-12-7-SoundSport-Free-Audio-Video-Delay/m-p/88283/highlight/true#M14026
With a new headset I recommend uodating the firmware FIRST before pairing them to any device. You can do this much faster from a computer as seen in my tutorial:
youtu.be/QfDsuP8O0TA
They released a new firmware, I bought another pair and still not fixed completely with some devices. But I did like the Lime colored ones. You can follow and check their updates when they rarely post in this link below:
community.bose.com/t5/Wireless-Headphones/Updated-12-7-SoundSport-Free-Audio-Video-Delay/td-p/84817/highlight/true/page/31
In my usual fashion, I like to test things. I mean really test things before I just review and recommend something. So despite having these on the day they were released and reviewing them the same day, I put them through a month of me using them. When I was in a good mood, I would let others use them too, and almost wouldn’t get them back.
This is my review of the Bose SoundSport Free Bluetooth Headset. This may conflict some other reviews I have been watching since I didn’t rush a review. But it also covers all the details you would want to know before spending the money.
To update the firmware faster from version 1.1.0 to the current version:
youtu.be/QfDsuP8O0TA
As always, I’m willing to help. So if you have a question please leave a comment down below.
Disclosure about my reviews:
Any links to products are not affiliate links, not even the amazon URL’s. I list these URL’s for your convenience to find the product faster, they are not for my profit.
If you want to buy them elsewhere because you found a good sale, I won’t be upset. Go for it.
I do sometimes recommend certain sellers based off their customer support. This is based off my experience with the seller. I was nice to them, and they were nice in return. Sellers do not know I’m working on a review or video if I need to ask for support, so no special treatment is given to me. If I’m was pleased with the seller support then I may ask the seller for permission to mention them or recommend them in the review before I publish the video.
Some have asked not to be mentioned if they are not a big store and that’s ok, I just render the final review again without those parts and remove the seller recommendation.
As most items I take time to review they are bought by me and not sponsored in anyway. If I do a sponsored video, or a product that’s sent to me I will tell you.
I only release the review videos based on if I keep the product, and if I would recommend the product. Some video footage might be taken when unboxing, with other parts stitched in later.
