Bose Frames - Audio Sunglasses with Open Ear Headphones, Black, with Bluetooth Connectivity

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  • Sunglasses with built-in Bose speakers that produce rich, immersive sound for you, while others hear practically nothing
  • Open-ear audio allows you to stay aware of your surroundings, while enjoying your music
  • Bose Frames Alto feature a classic angular shape and commanding lenses in 2 sizes. Bose Frames S/M Lens Width: 53 Millimeter, Bridge Width: 20 Millimeter, Temple Length: 135 Millimeter
  • Integrated microphone for clear calls and access to your phone’s virtual assistant
  • Blocks up to 99% of UVA/UVB Rays
  • Battery Life: 3.5 hours streaming; 12 hours on standby. Charge Time: 2 hours
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bose audio bluetooth sunglasses

Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses

Sunglasses. With a soundtrack.

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: Audio Sunglasses

Press & Turn Volume Control


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

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Premium materials. Premium comfort.

Metal hinges. Nylon rims. Lenses that won’t easily scratch or shatter. For a wearable to be worth wearing, it needs to look right, feel right, and survive life on the go. That’s why Bose Frames are meticulously molded for comfort and built to last.

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Love your look.

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.

One app. Complete control.

The Bose Connect app gives you easy access to everything your product has to offer. Get tips, personalize settings, and unlock new features, through simple software updates.

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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.09 x 3.11 x 2.6 inches; 10.93 ounces
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2019
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YNJN4V7
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 3,715 ratings

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Customers appreciate the sunglasses' sound quality, with one noting they're great for lectures, and find the design and comfort appealing. The value for money is positive, with customers saying it's worth the price. The functionality and battery life receive mixed reviews - while some say they work well with Spotify and have great battery life, others report they completely die and last only an hour. The build quality and fit also get mixed feedback, with some praising the lens quality while others find them not as good as expected, and while some say they fit well, others find them slightly too large.

111 customers mention "Design"91 positive20 negative

Customers love the design of these sunglasses, describing them as great and cool, with one customer noting they look and sound excellent.

"...while still ALWAYS being available to the outside world.. while being stylish AF at the same time😎..." Read more

"They are nice and loud. Can be heard if someone is standing next to you!" Read more

"Love the glasses but on day 1 the hinge broke or it was defective. Sound is good but outdoors it could be louder." Read more

"Awesome sunglasses maybe the maximum volume could have been louder but I guess that would make them bigger" Read more

103 customers mention "Value for money"81 positive22 negative

Customers find these sunglasses to be good value for money.

"Great product - perfect for walking on the beach or relaxing in a spa. Excellent sound while those around you can’t hear it...." Read more

"...They are expensive but worth it. Anything with THE name BOSE is expensive and quality. I have brought 2 pairs." Read more

"Amazing product! Sound is awesome and controls are easy and the frames are sturdy!! The case is perfect for protection! Favorite new accessory." Read more

"...Hopefully they last or else probably not worth the price, but love them so far." Read more

34 customers mention "Comfort"26 positive8 negative

Customers find these sunglasses comfortable, with one customer noting they eliminate ear pain from ill-fitting earbuds.

"...use them every day all day to take phone calls listen to music Comfortable they feel like ray-bans battery can go two days with charger" Read more

"...These sunglasses are light weight and comfortable...." Read more

"These glasses are light and comfortable to wear...." Read more

"...It's just a little uncomfortable and I'm able to get through it the whole day without having to take it off because it's too painful...." Read more

69 customers mention "Build quality"37 positive32 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of these sunglasses, with some finding the lenses excellent while others report poor quality and durability issues.

"...Quality is good. It’s the first kind... so expecting thinner and better sound on the next product...." Read more

"...After cleaning them and pairing them to my Oneplus 6T.... They feel incredibly cheap...." Read more

"...Anything with THE name BOSE is expensive and quality. I have brought 2 pairs." Read more

"...they sounded great charged up quickly they were very light and felt kind of cheap but the lenses Had a nice tent to them but I had the problem of..." Read more

49 customers mention "Fit"21 positive28 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the glasses' fit, with some finding them comfortable and suitable for wide heads, while others report they are slightly too large.

"...They are big and ridiculous looking...." Read more

"...They fit perfectly. Now for the pros and cons. Pros: - Lightweight. Don't feel unnaturally big. - Open-ear audio...." Read more

"...Like, I wouldn't want to run with these. They're not as fitted as well-adjusted and properly sized glasses...." Read more

"...I ordered the sm/m size and they fit great...." Read more

Love not having to put ear buds in and still jamming to my tunes!
5 out of 5 stars
Love not having to put ear buds in and still jamming to my tunes!
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is active likes to be outdoors and enjoys music. I feel like I’m always listening to music so finally having headphones that don’t remove me from a conversation or make me seem rude. Is everything to me. The battery life on these is about 3 1/2 hours while playing music. You can also receive phone calls on it. It takes normally about two hours to charge in the charger is proprietary so be careful not to lose it. I would recommend ordering a second one just to have a back up because like I said, nothing else will charge this device. I also like the way the frames fit on my face I’m 6 foot six 200 pound guy and would recommend the medium to large frames for anyone out there of my size and stature with a larger face. The sound quality is amazing as always, and it really is crazy to be able to have a dance party and no one else can really hear your music. There is a quiet buzz of sound when you are listening if you’re in a quiet place, but nothing that’s disruptive.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
    Style: Alto-regularPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
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    I would highly recommend this to anyone who is active likes to be outdoors and enjoys music. I feel like I’m always listening to music so finally having headphones that don’t remove me from a conversation or make me seem rude. Is everything to me. The battery life on these is about 3 1/2 hours while playing music. You can also receive phone calls on it. It takes normally about two hours to charge in the charger is proprietary so be careful not to lose it. I would recommend ordering a second one just to have a back up because like I said, nothing else will charge this device. I also like the way the frames fit on my face I’m 6 foot six 200 pound guy and would recommend the medium to large frames for anyone out there of my size and stature with a larger face. The sound quality is amazing as always, and it really is crazy to be able to have a dance party and no one else can really hear your music. There is a quiet buzz of sound when you are listening if you’re in a quiet place, but nothing that’s disruptive.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Love not having to put ear buds in and still jamming to my tunes!

    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
    I would highly recommend this to anyone who is active likes to be outdoors and enjoys music. I feel like I’m always listening to music so finally having headphones that don’t remove me from a conversation or make me seem rude. Is everything to me. The battery life on these is about 3 1/2 hours while playing music. You can also receive phone calls on it. It takes normally about two hours to charge in the charger is proprietary so be careful not to lose it. I would recommend ordering a second one just to have a back up because like I said, nothing else will charge this device. I also like the way the frames fit on my face I’m 6 foot six 200 pound guy and would recommend the medium to large frames for anyone out there of my size and stature with a larger face. The sound quality is amazing as always, and it really is crazy to be able to have a dance party and no one else can really hear your music. There is a quiet buzz of sound when you are listening if you’re in a quiet place, but nothing that’s disruptive.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
    Style: Alto-smallPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
    Something you need to know right off the bat, these WILL NOT replace your headphones. They aren't designed to do that. What they ARE designed for, however, they do an absolutely amazing job at: Giving you crisp, clear audio while still allowing you to hear your surroundings.

    For such a small, small speaker, the audio quality coming out of these is simply fantastic. If their regular size falls right off your head, I'd suggest getting the S/M Alto size. They fit perfectly. Now for the pros and cons.

    Pros:
    - Lightweight. Don't feel unnaturally big.
    - Open-ear audio. You can still hear the world, environment, and conversations around you so long as the volume isn't turned up too high.
    - BUILT-IN microphone!! Compatible with Siri and Google Assistant. Seconds after the device is turned on, it's synced with blutooth and ready to use.
    - So long as your phone is less than 30 feet away, (the range of blutooth) you can pause and resume music, as well as accept or decline calls, all from the glasses themselves, with a single button.

    Cons:
    - One-button functionality could also be a con. The button can very easily accidentally be pressed.
    - A little odd figuring out how these devices turn off. You don't know if it's going in standby or being turned off entirely. Takes a while to get use to this part.
    - No deep-rich bass.
    - Audio won't be crisp if not worn exactly how sunglasses are supposed to be worn. (ie not on top of your head, pointing upwards. The audio must have a direct line into your ears to maximize the experience.)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020
    Style: Alto-smallPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
    I'm not a fan of earbuds. I use them when I must, but don't walk around with them on all the time. But I didn't realize until I put on these sunglasses that my dislike has to do with discomfort, not being distracted by music playing in my ear.

    These sunglasses are light weight and comfortable. The polarized lenses are sufficient for casual eye protection -- perhaps not for high-glare activities like skiing and sailing, but I haven't tried them for such activity so I could be wrong.

    Where I would never put on headphones or ear buds to run errands, I do put on sunglasses. So taking the next step of turning on music while I walk from car to store or wherever is easy. And hey, what do you know, it's nice to be listening to music more often.

    I'm not an audiophile. The sound quality is darn good. I've listened to pop and classical so far.

    What I really like is that they don't block out external sound. I can hear someone yelling at me, for example. When cycling, I'll be able to hear "On your left" from another biker coming from behind. Ear-bud wearing walkers who can't hear me coming are my biggest pet peeve when I cycle on the local rail trail.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019
    Style: Alto-regularPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
    The frames themselves are great and work as a pretty decent set of sunglasses.  Because of the high-end association with Bose, I expected them to have plastic that was a little more weighty, dense, or quality feeling.  No real complaints about the build quality, though.

    With my use, the battery lasts 3-4 days with an average of 60-80 minutes of listening time each day.   The charging port is proprietary so accessing a spare or asking someone else to borrow theirs isn’t as convenient.

    The sound is the high fidelity audio you’d expect from Bose.  Really clean transmission.  The bass reflex is close to being non-existent, but for this form factor and price point I'm still very pleased.

    With the phone volume all the way up, the shades are at a comfortable listening level.  If there’s louder than average noise around, you may be struggling to hear the glasses audio.  I fully expect the 2nd generation to be much better in that regard.

    The frames are super easy to pair and manage with the Bose Connect app.  Another cool feature is the ability to turn the frames off by turning them upside down.

    The best feature, of course, is the look on people’s faces when you tell them to “put these on” and hearing audio is the last thing they expect from a pair of sunglasses!
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  • カレーは飲み物
    5.0 out of 5 stars これなしでは生活出来ません
    Reviewed in Japan on January 25, 2022
    色んなタイプのイヤフォンを使ってきましたが、耳の中や、耳の周りが痛くなってしまうため
    眼鏡タイプのものを探していて、試しにウォーキング&軽めのジョギング用にサングラス兼用として購入したました。

    さすがBOSE、音楽聞くには音質最高です!
    そして通話も聞き取りやすく、話している相手にも「えっ?サングラスのマイクなの?」と言われるほど、クリアに声が届いているそうです。

    野外で使う分には半径50センチ以内に近づかなければ他人に音楽が聞こえることもないと思います。それなので音楽をガンガン聞いていても、よく道を尋ねられます(笑)
    (電車の中ではオススメしません)

    装着していても耳が痛くなることも全くありません。

    あまりにも快適なので家の中でも使いたいと思い、もうひとつ購入しました。さすがに家の中でサングラスは暗いので今はレンズを外してフレームだけで使っていますが、いずれ眼鏡屋さんで透明レンズを作ってもらおうと思っています。

    強いて言えば、フル充電で3時間ほどしかもたないので、もう少しバッテリーが長持ちしてくれるともっと嬉しいなと思います。
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  • Joubert Ribeiro
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bom para passeios casuais e não para o dia a dia.
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 7, 2021
    Style: Alto-smallPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
    Produto bonito e confortável
    Audio 7 de 10. Bom para ambiente silencioso
    Microfone e conversação, ok
    Uma pena o meu ter apresentado defeito com 3 meses de uso. Ainda esta na garantia, pela engevideo, e não tem estoque de reposição, tem que aguardar o processo de importação.
  • Givanildo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incrível
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 18, 2022
    Style: Alto-regularPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
    Achei incrível, só precisa durar mais tempo sua bateria!!!
  • inacio r.
    5.0 out of 5 stars muito bom
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 8, 2020
    Style: Alto-regularPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
    satisfez
  • 永見隆太
    1.0 out of 5 stars 脆弱すぎる
    Reviewed in Japan on March 10, 2021
    通常のメガネ、サングラスと比べると重さがすこし気になります。
    今のところ、使用中に充電がなくなったという程長時間連続使用をしていませんが、使用後は毎日充電しておく必要はあるのかもしれません。

    使用後2年経ち室内での使用が殆どでしたが、先日リモート会議で使用した際に電源が入らない事態に。
    アップデートをおこない、カスタマーサポートに相談したが、原因不明とのこと。
    再購入をすすめらてたが、安いものではないので修理を依頼したが不可とのこと。

    数日後閉じた状態で電源ボタンをおしたところON状態に。
    再度カスタマーサービスに状況を伝え、修理、アップデートでの改善を依頼したが、保証期間が切れている為再購入をとの一点張り。回収等をして原因の解明をして改善していない商品を再度購入しても同様の不具合が起きる可能性が高いのに、終始再購入をと。

    決して安いものではないのに、修理不可で再購入は一般ユーザーには厳しいと思います。
    bose商品全般が同様に故障が多く、事後対応がこのような形なのでしょうか。

    原因不明のまま回収依頼もせずに、再購入なんてできないと考えています。他にも同様で安価なサングラスもありますし。好きなメーカーであったのに対応にとても不満を感じています。

    経年使用での劣化による断線等であれば少しは納得しましたが、閉じた開いたでの電源ONOFFの入れ違いは基盤に問題があるのではと思いますし、アップデートで改善できるのではとの問いに対しても、保証期間がきれているのでの一点張りでした。正直二度とBOSE商品を購入することはないと思います。
    本当に残念です。

    この商品を購入される方は1年に以内でしたら保証期間内ということで交換対象みたいですから、1年以内に自然故障して交換してもらうようにした方が良いですね。