While the Tempo is more sports-oriented, these models are designed to look like regular glasses. Like the Tempo, the Tenor and Soprano are part of Bose's line of second-generation audio sunglasses. Lensabl is offering a 15% discount to Anzu owners, but you can compare its prices with other sites' prices. Razer has partnered with Lensabl for prescription glasses lenses, although more online replacement lens sites, including and, can fit them with Rx lenses. You can make calls with them and access your virtual assistant with a button press. The Razer Anzu companion app for iOS and Android enables firmware updates, lets you make EQ adjustments (default, enhanced clarity or treble boost), access latency settings and check battery status. It says the "customized Bluetooth 5.1 connection brings industry-leading 60ms latency for smooth, stutter-free sound." Battery life is rated at up to 5 hours at moderate volume levels, and additional polarized lenses are available for $30.Īlso worth noting: Since Razer is a "gaming lifestyle" company, it's highlighting its low-latency Bluetooth technology. Audio glasses work well for running and biking, because they leave your ears open so you can hear traffic. These wireless Bluetooth sunglasses are IPX4 water-resistant (meaning they're splashproof) so you can use them for running. The built-in Bluetooth speaker hidden on its frame provides stutter-free sound and does not skip or delay audio. This smart eyewear is touch-enabled, plus you can play or pause media, manage calls and pair easily to your PC device. The glasses include 35% blue light filtering lenses along with a set of polarized sunglass lenses (you can easily swap them in). By comparison, the Echo Frames, the lightest audio glasses on this list, are 31 grams. The small version weighs 43 grams while the large weighs 48 grams. They're also pretty light and comfortable to wear (as you can see from the photo, I tried the square version). The $50 lower price tag also gives them a value advantage over the Bose, and right now you can pick them up for as low as $60, a whopping $140 discount. While they're a little bass-shy, they have more bass than some of the other models on this list. In terms of sound, they're arguably just a tad behind the Bose Tenor and Soprano shown below (like those models, the Anzu has 16mm drivers), but they're pretty close. The Razer Anzu smart glass comes in round and square versions in two different size options and are available now for $200. Razer has made a surprise entry into the audio glasses arena and the result is surprisingly good. Optional lenses are available for $39 and you can order prescription lenses through Lensabl. (I had no problem using them with a couple of bike helmets.) They also work well for making calls, thanks to a new dual-microphone system. Bose says the Tempo plays "deeper and louder - loud enough for cycling at 25 mph - while still able to hear traffic and your training partners." According to Bose, they're sweat-, weather-, scratch- and shatter-resistant, and they fit under most protective helmets. Their sound is definitely improved from the original Frames. Bose sunglasses are made of the polarized lens and they are prescription, or Rx ready, meaning you can select Bose Frames with your prescription lens. These Bluetooth sunglasses also deliver up to 8 hours of battery life, and have simple one-touch volume control so you can adjust your music on the fly. The Tempo has better specs all-around, with USB-C charging and larger 22mm drivers. The Tempo offers slightly better sound and battery life than the more traditional-looking Tenor and Soprano (see below). Bose's innovative eyewear is ostensibly a sports model designed for runners and bikers, and while they're a little bulky, they stay on your head securely. If you're looking for the best-sounding pair of audio glasses with superior overall performance - that includes call quality and battery life - the Bose Frames Tempo are the one to get.
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