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Meet Bose Frames, the first audio sunglasses from Bose. Miniaturized Bose speakers hidden in the temples produce rich, immersive sound for you, while others hear practically nothing. It's a revolutionary open-ear audio experience that leaves you free to hear the world around you, all while discreetly listening to music. Choose from two timeless styles enriched with premium accents and materials, like gold-plated hinges. Alto offers a classic angular look in a larger size, while Rondo is more distinct with rounded lenses and a smaller fit. Bose Frames include a seamlessly integrated microphone for taking calls and accessing your phone's virtual assistant. They block up to 99% of UVA/UVB rays. And they're easy to use. Bluetooth connectivity provides hassle-free pairing. Plus, the Bose Connect app gives you the ability to personalize settings, access future updates, and more. Every pair of Bose Frames is Bose AR enabled and ready to utilize the new technology when it's available. Bose AR is an innovative audio-only take on augmented reality that uses sound instead of sight to relay information about your world. 832029-0010B, 838211-0010A. Battery Life: 3.5 hours streaming; 12 hours on standby. Charge Time: 2 hours Bluetooth Range: 30 ft. or 9 m Compatible Operating Systems: iOS: 9.0 or newer/ Android: 5.0 or newer.
Meet Bose Frames, the first audio sunglasses from Bose. Miniaturized Bose speakers — hidden in the temples — produce rich, immersive sound for you, while others hear practically nothing. It’s a revolutionary personal audio experience embedded in a classic design.
Bose Frames let you hear & interact with the world around you, while discreetly listening to audio of your choice. But it can be frustrating to have to take out your phone to adjust the volume- breaking the connection with your environment. With Press & Turn volume control, all you have to do to turn your volume up or down is press the button on your Frames & look left or right. Your phone stays right in your pocket or bag. And you move freely throughout your day.
Requires Bose Connect App 11.0
From Rose Gold & Blue Gradient to Mirrored Silver, choose the look that best fits you with the Bose Frames Lens Collection. Featuring a selection of limited-edition colors—each sold separately—these replacement lenses are easy to interchange for a look that’s all your own. Each pair blocks up to 99% of UVA/UVB rays — with polarized options available. And they’re forged from premium materials to ensure they won’t easily scratch or shatter.
The Bose Connect app gives you easy access to everything your product has to offer. Get tips, personalize settings, and unlock new feature, through simple software updates.
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Customer Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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DESIGN
| Round | Angular | Angular | Cat-Eye | Rectangular | Sport |
FINISH
| Matte | Matte | Matte | High-Gloss | High-Gloss | Matte |
MEASUREMENT GUIDE
| 50mm-16mm-135mm | 51mm–16mm–135mm | 52mm–18mm–162mm | 55mm-18mm-136mm | 51mm-18mm-136mm | 65mm-17mm-136mm |
POLARIZED LENSES
| Sold Separately | Sold Separately | Sold Separately | Included | Included | Included |
BATTERY LIFE
| Up to 3.5 hours | Up to 3.5 hours | Up to 3.5 hours | Up to 5.5 hours | Up to 5.5 hours | Up to 8 hours |
WATER RESISTANCE
| IPX2 | IPX2 | IPX2 | IPX2 | IPX2 | IPX4 |
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers like the sound quality, value, appearance and comfort of the sunglasses. For example, they mention the volume levels are fantastic, the music is spot-on and the glasses are inconspicuous. They appreciate versatility, and comfort. That said, some complain about the battery life, performance and quality. They say the battery stopped holding charge after 4 months, the frames just stopped working and that it didn't deliver as promised.
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Customers like the sound quality of the sunglasses. For example, they say the music is spot-on, the volume levels are fantastic, and the sound is better than most earbuds. Some say that the device for blind folks uses 3D sound and sound beacons to help them. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.
"...into the sunglasses made it much more comfortable and natural to listen to music while working out and still being aware of surroundings...." Read more
"...I put them on I absolutely gasped at the magnificently accurate, clear sound, and the amazing recreation of the acoustics of a huge auditorium...." Read more
"...be heard by others around you and the sound quality is luscious, great sound and not tinny in the least and sounds just like wearing a pair of..." Read more
"...Very lightweight and comfortable on my ears and nose. The volume levels are fantastic. Music quality is better than most earbuds I’ve used...." Read more
Customers like the value of the sunglasses. For example, they say it's a great product, with amazing durability. Customers are also impresseded with the sound quality, saying it has incredible sound and the lenses are wonderful. Overall, they feel the sunglasses are worth every penny.
"...But I recommend them 100%, incredible otherwise and worth for me buying again!" Read more
"...I also like the app, which shows battery level and installs updates...." Read more
"...These glasses are a great value for the money considering the pricey wireless Bluetooth earbuds. It connects very easily to my iPhone...." Read more
"...I enjoyed the experience from the first time I put them on. Bose does not disappoint." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sunglasses. They say they have great looks, are cool shades, and spectacular. Some customers also mention that the glasses are inconspicuous and sweet. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and sound quality of the product.
"...I gave these to my loved ones for Christmas because they are so truly spectacular. This is actually my second pair...." Read more
"...They fit great, the look is super, and they sound much better than I had expected...." Read more
"...Pros:They work with SpotifyAwesome conceptLook greatI can use them at work without the plant manager being a turd about them...." Read more
"...Sound is great! Clear and crisp.Next time I’m driving and listening to my music, I won’t get stopped by the police for wearing headphone...." Read more
Customers find the sunglasses versatile and useful for city running and biking. They say they make the walk a pleasure. Customers also mention that the sunglasses are lightweight and cute, making them ideal for commuters. They also love the gold color and find them fun to wear.
"...cool replacement lenses in pink and blue and gold which make them fun to wear." Read more
"...and with the addition of photo-chromatic lenses it’s been awesome to enjoy.!!" Read more
"...great for driving, biking, walking." Read more
"Lightweight and cute. Ideal for a commuters who wants to be aware of their surroundings...." Read more
Customers find the comfort of the sunglasses to be convenient. They say the product is comfortable so they can listen to their favorite music or podcasts. Customers also mention that the lenses are wonderful and enhance the day.
"...Really easy to use. Very lightweight and comfortable on my ears and nose. The volume levels are fantastic...." Read more
"Incredible sound quality, very soothing when at the beach," Read more
"I use these glasses for running/biking. They’re comfortable, but slide a bit once I began to sweat...." Read more
"The sound quality is excellent. The glasses are comfortable. I enjoyed the experience from the first time I put them on. Bose does not disappoint." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the sunglasses. They mention that it stops holding charge after 4 months, won't take a charge, and only lasts 4 hours of listening. Some customers also have issues with the batteries weakening. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's battery life.
"...The one knock I would have is that the battery doesn’t seem to last long. I would estimate you get 15 minutes of listening for 10% battery...." Read more
"...Absolutely stunning sound. The only drawback is the battery life is not exceptional, but it is enough for a couple of days' listening...." Read more
"...My glasses do not charge. I called Bose support...." Read more
"Loved these speaker sunglasses until I noticed the battery drained over listening through them on a 2 hour walk...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the sunglasses. They mention that the frames just stopped working and will not turn on. Some customers also mention that there is no function on the frames to adjust the volume. Overall, customers feel that the sunglasses are not worth the price they are charged.
"...early adopter of the frames and the fact that they are useless a little over a year later and that I need to pay another $150 does not speak well of..." Read more
"...They started fully charged but did not deliver as promised. This occurred after 12-18 months of twice weekly use...." Read more
"...to the Bose Rondos and I’m happy with that decision - they worked great for a 6 mile run...." Read more
"...I’m editing my review. After a year and a half they have simply quit working. They won’t take a charge...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the sunglasses. They mention that the frames feel cheap and plasticy, and the product is defective. Some customers also say that the sound is great, but the sunglasses lack volume and fidelity.
"...looking at other reviews this is a common issue it seems. these are not cheap and they are a quality company (Bose) you would think they would be of..." Read more
"Awesome sound quality, but too quiet. Frames feel very cheap and plasticy. This is a strange product that seemed a lot better than it is." Read more
"...Poorly constructed trash." Read more
"These are defective and the problem is common that the frames just stop working and will not turn on." Read more