Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses, Alto (S/M), Black

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Often we found them to last a little longer, but around four hours is the maximum we were able to get over our testing period. Bose has included this headphone functionality inside the body of a fairly stylish pair of sunglasses, and the likelihood is that the average person wouldn’t even realize these are smart audiowear at all. Mind you, it's not like listening to music on dedicated headphones or earphones, but it's still quite impressive. It’s great to be able to have music chiming in your ears while wearing sunglasses and not having to balance headphones as well. Bose Tenor sunglasses have a refined square frame and a distinctive keyhole bridge design, offering ultimate levels of style and comfort for wearers.

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But the build feels less premium than the two everyday sunnies and the arms are so thick, they don't quite fit everyone. Bose sells replacement lenses that users pop in and out themselves in a matter of seconds, no tools required. If the company had opted for that technology, we think it could have offered a better overall sound experience.

Listening to your tunes while still being able to hear the great outdoors while sitting in the garden or park in brilliant sunshine is thoroughly enjoyable.

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We found ourselves regularly doing this as we took the glasses off and wore them on our shirt, but once you’ve learnt that you may have to press the gold button to reconnect you won't find that to be an issue. The Bluetooth connection has held stable throughout the vast majority of my time with the Frames Tempo so far. The Bose Frames are the answer to the question: what if your sunglasses were also a set of smart, hidden headphones with no earbuds or no bone-conduction system, just a set of personal speakers? Designed to reduce the sound of the wind and noise around you, the lightweight built-in Bluetooth open ear speaker system provides up to 5. Double taps will bring up your preferred digital assistant (Siri or Google Assistant, depending on your paired phone's platform), while laying the Frames upside down anywhere will turn them off – another great feature that makes them user-friendly as it's a natural thing to do when removing any pair of sunglasses.

And by expanding the portfolio with more stylish and sporty selections, Bose is doubling down in an area where it faces relatively little direct competition. You slide your finger across the right temple to adjust volume, and the Frames also support tap gestures and have a multifunction button. The Tenor and Soprano uses proprietary chargers, while the Tempo has a USB-C port for quicker charging.