Testseek.com have collected 55 expert reviews of the Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses and the average rating is 72%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses.
May 2019
(72%)
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The editors liked
Clear
Crisp audio that allows you to hear your surroundings
Strong mic clarity
Easy to control with a single button
Classic
Stylish design
The Bose Frames deliver surprisingly decent sound using embedded micro speakers. While the arms are slightly bulky
The sunglasses don't feel heavy on your head and are comfortable to wear. Using the sunglasses to make calls works well. Even though the au
Good sound quality
Easy to operate
Bose AR features available
There's a surprisingly good entertainer hiding out in these shades
Users stay engaged and safe
With their ears and eyes open
Significant potential for interactive augmented-reality applications
Ingenius private audio
Sweet audio quality
Light
Great design
Impressive sound output
Handles calls clearly
These things don't look anything like conventional earbuds and that's what makes them interesting
The Bose Frames have an enjoyment factor that I haven't experienced with many other devices
You feel like you're in a James Bond movie with a cool gadget
Convenient hands-free wireless audio
Can take phone calls
Helpful Siri or Google Assistant integration
The editors didn't like
Audio lacks bass depth
No prescription options
Battery life isn't great. There's no prescription lens option available from Bose
And adding a third-party prescription lens voids the warranty. The charging cable is proprietary
Not effective in blocking out background noise
Slightly bulky in the arms
Overall plasticky feel
No volume controls
Some AR apps are lackluster
Only 3.5 hours of battery life
And recharging requires a proprietary cable
On an iPhone
The only music apps you can control with voice commands are Apple's own
These shades won't hide in the pocket of your skinny jeans
Relatively short battery life
Average battery life
Lack of bass is evident on some tunes
Bose Frames Tenor feel like cheap plastic sunglasses from the dollar store
$250 is way too much for what you're getting. It's cheaper to buy sunglasses and earbuds
These things don't look anything like conventional earbuds and that's what makes them interesting, The Bose Frames have an enjoyment factor that I haven't experienced with many other devices, You feel like you're in a James Bond movie with a cool gadget
Bose Frames Tenor feel like cheap plastic sunglasses from the dollar store, $250 is way too much for what you're getting. It's cheaper to buy sunglasses and earbuds, It's just alright, which isn't good when the sunglasses cost $250
Bose Frames Tenor6.5/10I've used basically every pair of popular Bluetooth earbuds on the market right now, and the Bose Frames are the ones I like using the most. That doesn't mean they are the best—the audio is objectively not as good as virtually any i...
Good sound quality, Stylish design, Easy to operate, Bose AR features available
Not effective in blocking out background noise, Slightly bulky in the arms, Overall plasticky feel, No volume controls, Some AR apps are lackluster
A stylish, multifunctional wearable that's best for casual use.Bose Frames are an innovative and forward-thinking wearable for the busy, stylish, and music-loving consumer. If you like the idea of audio built in to your sunglasses and you don't need sweat...
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Published: 2019-06-24, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
img src=" I've really been enjoying the Frames. When conditions are right they feel liberating, perhaps even a taste of our AR future, since they mix ambient and digital audio while being more convenient than conventional headphones. There's no fiddling...
Convenient hands-free wireless audio, Can take phone calls, Helpful Siri or Google Assistant integration, Light
No bass whatsoever, Not loud enough, Mediocre battery life, AR and gesture navigation not yet live
As a debut effort, the Bose Frames are more than just a novelty -- at least they actually work. But not well enough yet. Plus, you probably shouldn't be wearing your sunglasses at night or at the gym (unless you're super thick-skinned), which kind of limi...
Published: 2019-02-01, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Bose Frames deliver surprisingly decent sound using embedded micro speakers. While the arms are slightly bulky, the sunglasses don't feel heavy on your head and are comfortable to wear. Using the sunglasses to make calls works well. Even though the au
Battery life isn't great. There's no prescription lens option available from Bose, and adding a third-party prescription lens voids the warranty. The charging cable is proprietary
While the audio AR features are still in the works, the Bose Frames managed to produce decent enough audio to make them a compelling wearable audio device that can take the place of headphones...
There's a surprisingly good entertainer hiding out in these shades, Users stay engaged and safe, with their ears and eyes open, Significant potential for interactive augmented-reality applications
Only 3.5 hours of battery life, and recharging requires a proprietary cable, On an iPhone, the only music apps you can control with voice commands are Apple's own, These shades won't hide in the pocket of your skinny jeans
Multi-functional sunglasses with hidden speaker smarts, the entertaining Bose Frames will grab you first with their sly private music playing and call handling. But they promise to broaden your smile later with custom adventures, gaming, and coaching sess...
Too often, companies trot out seriously interesting tech at conventions and festivals, tech that never hits the shelf. While Frames still have a promise to fulfill with the Bose AR platform, they've already proven a lot to me and sent a message to the ind...
