Bose SoundSport Free review: Bose's bulkier, better-sounding AirPods alternative gets $50 price cut

Apple's AirPods may have dominated the totally wireless headphone market since their release but some compelling alternatives, including the Bose SoundSport Free, have hit the market in recent months.

Although Bose's SoundSport Free may not be perfect, thanks to some software upgrades and a price drop, it's become one of the best -- and best sounding -- totally wireless earphones.

Bose's SoundSport Free, a set of totally wireless earphones, offers richer sound than Apple's AirPods and a more secure fit; The buds are water-resistant and durable, battery life is decent and a charging case provides two extra charges on the go.

The buds stick out pretty far from your ears; The case is a little large compared to the AirPods' and Jabra Elite 65t's cases.

Bose SoundSport Free review: The best is yet to come

With how lucrative and attention growing the true wireless earbuds segment has quickly become, it was only a matter of time before Bose became involved. In recent decades, the brand has been a dominant force the speaker and headphones space. Why wouldn’t they want to bring their storied reputation to the next big thing in wireless audio?

As a first effort in the true wireless category, the Bose SoundSport Free are an impressive effort. Unfortunately, they're also one dragged down by an slightly iffy form-factor and high pricetag.

Good sound; Reliable connectivity, minimal dropouts;

High price-tag; Iffy form-factor;

Bose SoundSport Free review review

Deep, powerful bass; Nicely balanced and rounded sound; Impressive battery life; Find My Buds feature;

Wireless connection between earbuds can be flaky;