Best Bluetooth Audio Glasses and Sunglasses for 2023

Razer has made a surprise entry into the audio glasses arena and the result is surprisingly good. The Razer Anzu smart glass comes in round and square versions in two different size options. 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. While they’re a little bass-shy, they have more bass than some of the other models on this list. The lower price tag also gives them a value advantage over the Bose, and right now you can pick them up for as low as $40.

They’re also pretty light and comfortable to wear (as you can see from the photo, I tried the square version). The small version weighs 43 grams while the large weighs 48 grams. By comparison, the Echo Frames, the lightest audio glasses on this list, are 31 grams. The glasses include 35% blue light filtering lenses along with a set of polarized sunglass lenses (you can easily swap them in). This smart eyewear is touch-enabled, plus you can play or pause media, manage calls and pair easily to your PC device. The built-in Bluetooth speaker hidden on its frame provides stutter-free sound and does not skip or delay audio.

These wireless Bluetooth sunglasses are IPX4 water-resistant (meaning they’re splashproof) so you can use them for running. Audio glasses work well for running and biking, because they leave your ears open so you can hear traffic. Battery life is rated at up to 5 hours at moderate volume levels, and additional polarized lenses are available for $30.

Also worth noting: Since Razer is a “gaming lifestyle” company, it’s highlighting its low-latency Bluetooth technology. It says the “customized Bluetooth 5.1 connection brings industry-leading 60ms latency for smooth, stutter-free sound.”

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. You can make calls with them and access your virtual assistant with a button press.

Razer has partnered with Lensabl for prescription glasses lenses, although more online replacement lens sites, including replacerxlenses.com and overnightglasses.com, can fit them with Rx lenses. Lensabl is offering a 15% discount to Anzu owners, but you can compare its prices with other sites’ prices.

Like the Tempo, the Tenor and Soprano are part of Bose’s line of second-generation audio sunglasses. While the Tempo is more sports-oriented, these models are designed to look like regular glasses. (You can still run or bike with them but they’re not rated for water- or sweat-resistance.) They’re slicker-looking than the original Bose Alto and Rondo Frames, and they have a glossy finish. The Tenor fit my face better than the Soprano, which — as the name implies — Bose is aiming at women who like oversized sunglasses. Anecdotally, my daughter likes them.

Bose improved the sound in the Tenor and Soprano, and the battery life is better. It’s up to 5.5 hours instead of around 3.5 hours, charging with a pogo-pin cable rather than USB-C. Both pairs of sunglasses play a little louder than the original Frames, and the bass response is better, so music sounds fuller and richer. Don’t expect the big bass you get from a standard set of headphones, though, and they can distort at higher volumes. Still, the sound is significantly better than what you get from even the best bone-conduction headphones like those from AfterShokz, which developed a pair of audio sunglasses but never shipped them out.

Like the Tempo, Bose has also upgraded the voice-calling capabilities in these models, adding dual beam-forming microphones. These smart sunglasses allow you to take calls on the go, hands-free. Bose offers optional lenses for $39. Since these sunglasses have a more traditional design, more online replacement lens sites — including replacerxlenses.com, Lensabl and overnightglasses.com — can fit them with Rx lenses. 

While the Avantree SG188 Bluetooth Smart Audio Sunglasses have a bit of generic quality to them and don’t have the greatest lenses (they are dark and polarized, however), they fit me well, look pretty good and deliver decent enough sound for their modest price. Also, Android uses should note that they have support for the AptX audio codec for what that’s worth (it’s not like these audio glasses are for critical listening).

Designed for sporting activities, they’re IPX5 splashproof and rated for 5 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels. They also work decently for making voice calls, though wind noise is still a factor. Keep your expectations low and you may be pleasantly surprised. 

These also are available as a bundle with a clear lens for $10 more. A carrying pouch and two different size nose pieces are included.

Revo has a line of sunglasses called Revo Black. The Revo Sonic 1 is part of that line but adds an audio element courtesy of Solos, a maker of smart-audio glasses. So, as far as I can tell, these are essentially a Solos/Revo hybrid. 

The long a short of it is they’re really good sunglasses with middle of the road sound (for audio glasses). So great optics — and an attractive design and comfortable fit — but audio quality is on the average side with so-so bass performance. On he plus side, battery life is very strong at up to 11 hours, and the glasses have some health-tracking features and come with a really nice case (they have a magnetic charger). You can also make calls with them. 

While they’re expensive, the Sonic 1, which are available in three color options, sold out on Revo’s site (you can find them at a few few other online retailers) due to “overwhelming demand.” Revo says the expected in-stock date for its site is early 2023.

Maybe you’ve had your eye on Bose’s second-gen Frames audio sunglasses (see above), but you looked at their high price tag and said no thanks. Well, JLab Audio has a much cheaper Bluetooth audio alternative: The JBuds Frames are essentially open-ear true-wireless earbuds that clip onto your existing glasses.

It’s an intriguing innovative eyewear concept that JLab describes as a bring-your-own-frame design, although it’s clearly a bit clunky looking and a bit disingenuous to call these earbuds “frames.” That said, I received a review sample and can tell you that these sound almost as good as the Bose Frames and are also decent enough for making calls. In fact, I’d say they’re the second-best-sounding “audio frames” on this list.

JLab says its JBuds Frames comprise “two independently operating Bluetooth true wireless audio devices, which can be affixed to the temples of sunglasses, eyeglasses, and similarly styled blue light blocking eyewear.” They have 16mm drivers, and JLab says your music can’t be “heard by those close by,” though from my tests that only applies when you’re listening to audio at more moderate volume levels. 

Battery life is rated at 8 hours, and the clip-on devices have an IPX4 water-resistance rating, making them splash-resistant. They charge with a proprietary pogo-pin cable.