Smart glasses offer many of the same benefits as bluetooth headsets, but they also protect your eyes from UV rays and blue light. Most frames are both functional and fashionable. In this list, we’ll tell you about a few of our favorite options currently on the market. We’ll discuss in detail what features each choice offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do smart glasses connect to my device?
Smart glasses have Bluetooth capabilities, and will connect to your phone or tablet easily as long as they are within range. The actual distance varies between each frame, but you’ll probably need to be between five and 30 feet away from your device to be able to use all of your smart glasses’ features.
How often will I need to charge my smart glasses?
Most pairs can run between five and seven hours on a single charge. You’ll receive a USB cable with your glasses, and you’ll be able to charge them from any USB power bank (or on your laptop computer). How long the charge takes will depend on what frame you buy, but you can usually expect a full charge sometime within one to three hours.
Buying Guide
You have plenty of options to consider when shopping for smart glasses, and that alone can feel overwhelming. Here are some factors you can consider as you look at each individual option that will help you narrow down your choices:
- Design: How comfortable are the frames? How are the lenses shaped? Can you replace the lenses with your prescription lenses, or do you have to keep the original lenses in? This is also where you can think about how the glasses will look on your face – there’s nothing wrong with wanting a pair of smart glasses that you also find stylish!
- Durability: Are your glasses waterproof? Will they easily scratch or smear? What if you accidentally drop them? Think about how tough your glasses will be, especially in less-than-optimal conditions.
- Sound Quality: What kind of sound quality will your glasses produce? You can expect all smart glasses to provide open-air sound – this is sound that you can hear easily without becoming totally unaware about what else is happening around you. However, some glasses will produce clearer sound than others.
- Microphone Quality: If you ever use your smart glasses for phone or video calls, how will you sound on the other end? Will your voice come through clearly and audibly, without any background noise making its way through?
- Buttons: Because smart glasses are made for simplicity, they probably won’t have more than one or two buttons. These buttons may allow you to change the volume levels or access the voice assistant. Most of what you do will be done hands-free.
- Filtering: How will the glasses guard you from UV rays and blue light? Most sunglasses can provide protection from 99% of UVA and UVB rays. Many of the same lenses will also soften the blow of blue light on your eyes.
WGP Smart Audio Glasses
Best Audio
Delivers Hi-Fi stereo-quality sound
With their blue light filtering lenses, polarizing layers and waterproof design, these smart glasses are built for advanced eye protection and enhanced durability. They come with front-line chips that reduce background noise and provide sturdy voice control.
Pros:
- Integrated nose pad offers added comfort
- Provides steady compatibility with most smart devices
Cons:
- May be too big for some faces
GELETE Smart Bluetooth sunglasses
Best Eye Protection
Blocks out harsh UV rays
This pair of smart glasses is designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. It is very comfortable to wear and can easily withstand the elements. It provides sturdy Bluetooth 5.0 connections, and delivers top sound quality and excellent compatibility with most other smart devices.
Pros:
- Charges in just two to three hours
- Highly durable
Cons:
- May feel to heavy for some users
Soundcore Smart Glasses
Best Immersive Experience
Engineered with four high-quality speakers
This pair of smart glasses enables you to simply tap the audio button to listen to your favorite music or make and answer calls. It comes with dual microphones engineered to pick up your voice clearly over any background noise.
Pros:
- Includes a privacy mode
- Frames can be detached and replaced
Cons:
- Connections may not always be stable
Bose Smart Glasses
Most Stylish
Features a luxurious look
These polarized sunglasses support all Bluetooth connections and deliver lifelike audio, whether you’re listening to music or taking calls. It comes with an integrated motion sensor that allows you to conveniently answer calls, control the volume or access the voice assistant.
Pros:
- Blocks out 99% of UVA and UVB rays
- Charges in just one hour
Cons:
- Has a relatively short battery life
Razer Smart Glasses
Best Lenses
Filters out blue light and blocks harsh sun rays
This pair of stylish smart sunglasses come with a built-in mic and speakers that enable you to play music and conveniently take calls all from a user-friendly interface. It is compatible with most Bluetooth smart devices and excellent smooth, stutter-free sound.
Pros:
- Offers 99% protection from UVA and UVB rays
- Touch-enabled and voice assistant compatible
Cons:
- Can sometime disconnect from Bluetooth
