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

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,695 ratings

Alto M/L
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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
  • Personalized settings, access to future updates, and more available through the Bose Connect app. Bluetooth connectivity for easy pairing
  • Battery life: 3.5 hours streaming; 12 hours on standby. Charge time: 2 hours
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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.

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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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  • 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 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,695 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
3,695 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, look, and comfort of the sunglasses. They mention they're an elegant way to listen to audio on their phones, with a great design. Some also appreciate the comfort. However, some customers have reported that the battery life is poor. Opinions are mixed on functionality, fit, build quality, and Bluetooth connectivity.

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307 customers mention "Sound quality"240 positive67 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the sunglasses. They mention they're loud enough that you don't need them too loud. Some say the lenses are good and provide a clear image.

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

"...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...." Read more

"...The sound is the high fidelity audio you’d expect from Bose.  Really clean transmission...." Read more

"...listening to any music when he has them on but he says it’s almost even noise canceling because he has to turn it down to hear you...." Read more

96 customers mention "Look"79 positive17 negative

Customers like the look of the sunglasses. They mention the frames are awesome, cool, and great. Some say the lenses have a nice tent effect.

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

"The frames themselves are great and work as a pretty decent set of sunglasses...." Read more

"...Eliminates a device. Third, they look decent enough on me. Fourth, they're very comfortable compared to having some crap in my ear...." Read more

"...The lenses are okay, nothing spectacular...." Read more

29 customers mention "Comfort"22 positive7 negative

Customers like the comfort of the sunglasses. They mention they're extremely comfortable, have a crisp sound, and don't feel clunky. Some also say the sunglasses fit well and feel solid in the hand and on the head.

"...the thickness of the bows didn't play out either since the glasses feel very comfortable on my face...." Read more

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

"...Extremely comfortable. Earbuds hurt my ears and over-the-ear headphones give me a headache after a few minutes, so these are a perfect solution...." 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

172 customers mention "Functionality"108 positive64 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the sunglasses. Some mention they're a great product when they work, while others say they stopped working after 10 months.

"The frames themselves are great and work as a pretty decent set of sunglasses...." Read more

"...However, the first three pairs all stopped working. No sign, no visible damage. Literally, one day I put them on and nothing...." Read more

"...No problem and we're were very pleased with the process. They worked great even though they were refurbished which was annoying considering they..." Read more

"...They're ultra-light, I have much better peripheral vision, they work well with hats and my Powerbeats, and they stay on no matter what even without..." Read more

51 customers mention "Fit"23 positive28 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the sunglasses. Some mention they fit pretty well, are comfortable, and perfect for daily walks. Others say the lenses are slightly on the large side, and the glasses themselves don't fit the face very well.

"...The case is pretty large and the bows look "thick".However, once I put them on my reservations disappeared...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...For most guys, definitely get the Alto. The Rondo seems to be very small to wear...." Read more

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

44 customers mention "Build quality"30 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the sunglasses. Some mention the sound is amazing, while others say the frames are fragile and disappointing that they aren't more reinforced.

"...Oh, it's also got a single REAL button. And it's solid, not too easy or too hard to push...." Read more

"...The quality of the lens seems very good and provides a clear, shape image on par with my Maui Jim's that I use for golf...." Read more

"...Bad: Poor optical quality, poor build quality, and poor audio quality..." Read more

"...Build quality seems alright. Arms are plastic though.For most guys, definitely get the Alto. The Rondo seems to be very small to wear...." Read more

31 customers mention "Bluetooth connectivity"15 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bluetooth connectivity of the sunglasses. Some mention that it's easy to connect from their phones, while others say they have some connectivity issues and the sound quality is only so-so.

"...A month or so before the warranty was to run out they stopped connecting to her phone...." Read more

"...The frames are super easy to pair and manage with the Bose Connect app...." Read more

"...Very short range and the Bluetooth connection gets lost at 15 feet which seems too short. Anyways I still make good use of it and enjoy wearing it." Read more

"...The other thing that really impressed me was the bluetooth range...." Read more

105 customers mention "Battery life"29 positive76 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the sunglasses. They mention the battery died after a year and a half, and the warranty is one year. Some say the frames will no longer charge and broke after just over one year.

"...They are far better than any similar product I've heard. But they do break. A lot." Read more

"...The battery life's kind of weak too. After about 5 or 6 hours, it dies and I have to plug it in to my carport but within 30 45 minutes I arrive at..." Read more

"...Battery life was very good. I had the volume so it was comfortable for me and they lasted the whole round (just a touch over 4 hours)...." Read more

"...2 days ago they stopped turning on and charging...." Read more

Great Audio, Stylish, Kinda Poor Battery, Discreet, I LOVE THEM!
4 out of 5 stars
Great Audio, Stylish, Kinda Poor Battery, Discreet, I LOVE THEM!
First I'm going to use this review to dispel a couple of rumors and outright false things I've read in other reviews of this.#1. I wear these on croakies or a lanyard or whatever you want to call it and am constantly hanging them around my neck. It is true that you turn these upside down to turn them off, but they will not turn off while hanging around your neck...ever.#2These of course have very little bass, But that's to be expected because the base comes from the ceiling of the earbud with your ear canal, it's able to produce that base like effect. With these angling speakers directly towards your ear canal if you know anything about audio there's no way to expect a high level of bass in any song whatsoever.That said, they sound amazing.3. I can hear the outside world even when these are turned up the level 10, I do people's pools for a living and when I'm cleaning the pool and have these going, if they step outside and yell to me I hear them every single time and I'm able to easily press the button on the frame to pause the music and begin the conversation.I only have one gripe about these. If you wear them with a hat or a beanie, they will make the very top of your ear right next to where it's connected to your head feel a little bit of pain due to being pushing down on the glasses.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.The battery life's kind of weak too. After about 5 or 6 hours, it dies and I have to plug it in to my carport but within 30 45 minutes I arrive at my next pool and they are at 100% and ready to go for the rest of the day.Totally worth it.Don't listen all these negative reviews. They either are making assumptions, speculating or had an anomalous experience that wouldn't be replicated in 99% of the people who buy these.I highly recommend these for ANYONE and EVERYONE who wants to enjoy their music while still ALWAYS being available to the outside world.. while being stylish AF at the same time😎
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024
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They are nice and loud. Can be heard if someone is standing next to you!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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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 August 5, 2019
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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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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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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 November 28, 2021
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First I'm going to use this review to dispel a couple of rumors and outright false things I've read in other reviews of this.

#1.
I wear these on croakies or a lanyard or whatever you want to call it and am constantly hanging them around my neck. It is true that you turn these upside down to turn them off, but they will not turn off while hanging around your neck...ever.

#2
These of course have very little bass, But that's to be expected because the base comes from the ceiling of the earbud with your ear canal, it's able to produce that base like effect. With these angling speakers directly towards your ear canal if you know anything about audio there's no way to expect a high level of bass in any song whatsoever.
That said, they sound amazing.

3. I can hear the outside world even when these are turned up the level 10, I do people's pools for a living and when I'm cleaning the pool and have these going, if they step outside and yell to me I hear them every single time and I'm able to easily press the button on the frame to pause the music and begin the conversation.

I only have one gripe about these. If you wear them with a hat or a beanie, they will make the very top of your ear right next to where it's connected to your head feel a little bit of pain due to being pushing down on the glasses.

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.

The battery life's kind of weak too. After about 5 or 6 hours, it dies and I have to plug it in to my carport but within 30 45 minutes I arrive at my next pool and they are at 100% and ready to go for the rest of the day.

Totally worth it.

Don't listen all these negative reviews. They either are making assumptions, speculating or had an anomalous experience that wouldn't be replicated in 99% of the people who buy these.

I highly recommend these for ANYONE and EVERYONE who wants to enjoy their music while still ALWAYS being available to the outside world.. while being stylish AF at the same time😎
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Audio, Stylish, Kinda Poor Battery, Discreet, I LOVE THEM!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021
First I'm going to use this review to dispel a couple of rumors and outright false things I've read in other reviews of this.

#1.
I wear these on croakies or a lanyard or whatever you want to call it and am constantly hanging them around my neck. It is true that you turn these upside down to turn them off, but they will not turn off while hanging around your neck...ever.

#2
These of course have very little bass, But that's to be expected because the base comes from the ceiling of the earbud with your ear canal, it's able to produce that base like effect. With these angling speakers directly towards your ear canal if you know anything about audio there's no way to expect a high level of bass in any song whatsoever.
That said, they sound amazing.

3. I can hear the outside world even when these are turned up the level 10, I do people's pools for a living and when I'm cleaning the pool and have these going, if they step outside and yell to me I hear them every single time and I'm able to easily press the button on the frame to pause the music and begin the conversation.

I only have one gripe about these. If you wear them with a hat or a beanie, they will make the very top of your ear right next to where it's connected to your head feel a little bit of pain due to being pushing down on the glasses.

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.

The battery life's kind of weak too. After about 5 or 6 hours, it dies and I have to plug it in to my carport but within 30 45 minutes I arrive at my next pool and they are at 100% and ready to go for the rest of the day.

Totally worth it.

Don't listen all these negative reviews. They either are making assumptions, speculating or had an anomalous experience that wouldn't be replicated in 99% of the people who buy these.

I highly recommend these for ANYONE and EVERYONE who wants to enjoy their music while still ALWAYS being available to the outside world.. while being stylish AF at the same time😎
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Givanildo
5.0 out of 5 stars Incrível
Reviewed in Brazil on September 18, 2022
Style: Alto M/LPattern Name: SunglassesVerified Purchase
Achei incrível, só precisa durar mais tempo sua bateria!!!
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 S/MPattern 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.
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。
inacio r.
5.0 out of 5 stars muito bom
Reviewed in Brazil on August 8, 2020
Style: Alto M/LPattern 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。