The 7 Best Bluetooth Sunglasses
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Seven audio sunglasses compared on battery, lenses, water resistance and cameras. The OhO A8 Pro Elite wins on value; Ray-Ban Meta suits video and calls. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Bluetooth sunglasses hide tiny speakers in the arms that aim sound at your ears without plugging them, so traffic, teammates and birdsong still come through. The trade-off is thin bass and sound that leaks to anyone close by at high volume. They suit runners, cyclists, commuters taking calls and anyone who hates earbuds, though none here is made for swimming.
Editor's Notes
November 1, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:
The OhO A8 Pro Elite now leads this page. It covers music, calls and a voice assistant in light frames with impact-rated lenses, at a small part of what camera glasses cost. None of the ten pairs on the earlier version made the cut. The Inventiv Classic, Solos Smart and Lucyd Loud have disappeared from sale, the Bose Tenor and Bose Frames are down to scattered last units from resellers, and we found no current versions of the Groovx Classic, Horizon VocalSkull Alien 5, Chemion 100A, Nextwood Smart or the older Oho Sunshine Open Ear.
The page now covers two kinds of glasses: audio-only shades from OhO and Blackview, and Meta's camera glasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley, which play music just as well. Lucyd, whose Loud model was on the earlier list, now sells its frames from its own store, so its safety-rated Armor appears as a special honor.
For this page we leaned on battery, water and lens claims from each maker's own pages, Meta's rules for the camera's recording light, the impact standards makers cite for their lenses, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database, where we found no recalls of audio sunglasses.
October 25, 2020:
To avoid disappointment when buying Bluetooth sunglasses, it is important to have realistic expectations. If you are looking for premium audio quality and deep, rich bass, you are better off with a pair of headphones or, at the very least, earbuds since no pair of Bluetooth sunglasses is going to provide that, at least not yet. Perhaps as technology improves we may one day get there.
That being said, the shades on this list can certainly provide a reasonably enjoyable music-listening experience, with some doing a better job than others. Bose has long been known for producing impressive sound from small speakers, so if you are looking for the best audio quality in Bluetooth sunglasses, we recommend choosing either the Bose Tenor or Bose Frames. The former are slightly more expensive but come equipped with polarized lenses. However, the latter do block 99% of UVA/UVB rays, so either should keep your eyes well protected.
If you want to listen to your music discreetly, a pair that utilize bone conduction technology, such as the Lucyd Loud and Horizon VocalSkull Alien 5, are going to be the best choice. Unlike those with open-air speakers, these covert sound waves into vibrations and transmit them directly to the inner ear, which means they shouldn't be audible to anyone else.
The Solos Smart and Chemion 100A probably deviate furthest from what the average person is looking for when considering a pair of Bluetooth sunglasses. The former are designed to help athletes improve their training by projecting a virtual screen that allows them to keep track of workout information, like distance traveled, route navigation, and more, and even provide guided coaching prompts. The latter don't have any speakers at all, and, instead, are a fun party prop that can programmed to display a message on their lenses using built-in LEDs.
October 04, 2019:
Bluetooth sunglasses are a relatively new and niche product, and they definitely have their uses. Many, including the Bose, Lucyd, and Oho Sunshine, operate using external speakers rather than earbuds. So far, the Bose have managed to squeeze the best sound quality out of such ear speakers. The Horizon claim to use bone conduction, eliminating the need for external speakers, but they may or may not fit most users, and if they don't fit, they won't conduct the sound properly.
Several others, including the Senluo, Forest Fish, and Nextwood, use actual earbuds; the first two are stereo and the last one has a one-sided monaural output. These don't provide wearers with the same awareness of their surroundings as the open-ear models, but they do offer significantly more rich low-end. Some even utilize video cameras, recording data onto a microSD card. If you're looking for something a little different, the Solos promise innovation but are mostly geared towards use while exercising -- plus they cost a lot -- while the Chemion are fantastic party goggles, although they don't record video or play audio.
Special Honors
Lucyd Armor Lucyd sells its audio glasses from its own store. The Armor is the one to know about: Lucyd lists ANSI Z87.1, EN ISO 16321-1 and CSA safety ratings, up to 8 hours of music, a choice of clear light-adapting, black polarized or green mirror lenses, and prescription lenses in single-vision or progressive. It comes with a one-year warranty. lucyd.co
Open-Ear Sound: What You Hear And What Leaks
Small speakers sit in each arm, just ahead of the ear, and point sound down into it.
Audio sunglasses don't put anything in your ears. Small speakers sit in each arm, just ahead of the ear, and point sound down into it. That leaves your ears open to traffic, a riding partner or a bike bell, which is why runners and cyclists like them. The cost is physics: with no seal, bass is thin, and at high volume people beside you on a train can hear what you're playing. Keep the volume moderate in quiet places.
Battery life on paper runs from about six hours on the Blackview D1 to about 10 hours on OhO's frames. Lucyd rates its Armor at up to 8 hours of music and a 1.5 to 2 hour recharge on a magnetic cable. Meta's camera glasses quote about eight to nine hours of mixed use, plus a charging case that refills them several times; the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 ships with one. Recording video drains them much faster than music does. Almost every pair charges through its own magnetic or pin cable, so keep it with the glasses, and use the supplied one: the battery sits right beside your head.
Lenses: Polarized, Light-Adapting, Safety-Rated Or Prescription
Look for a lens that blocks 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB light, often labeled UV400. Polarized lenses cut the glare off roads and water, which helps drivers and anglers. Light-adapting (photochromic) lenses, such as the OhO AI A8U's, darken in sun and clear indoors, but OhO's own note says they only reach light gray, so they are not a substitute for dark shades on a beach or in snow.
Some makers claim their lenses meet ANSI Z87.1, the U.S. impact standard for work safety glasses. OhO says so for its frames; Lucyd lists ANSI Z87.1, EN ISO 16321-1 and CSA ratings for the Armor, though it notes the rating for prescription-fitted lenses is still pending. If you need a prescription, check before you buy: OhO's frames don't take prescription lenses, Lucyd fills single-vision and progressive prescriptions in the Armor, and Meta's frames are sold with prescription lens options through its partners.
Cameras, Privacy, Water And The Road
The Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta glasses carry a camera next to the hinge or above the nose. Meta's privacy page says a white light blinks for photos and stays on during video, and the camera shuts off if that light is covered or tampered with. Even so, gyms, locker rooms, schools, offices and some venues ban recording, and people may object. If you only want sound, the OhO and Blackview pairs have no camera at all.
Water ratings vary. IPX4, which OhO and the Oakley Meta HSTN carry, means splashes and sweat. Blackview claims IP65 for its D1, and Oakley rates the Vanguard at IP67, which survives a brief dunk. None of these is meant for swimming.
Open-ear speakers leave you hearing the road, but some U.S. states limit headphones or earbuds while driving or cycling, and the wording differs from state to state. Check your state's vehicle code before you wear them behind the wheel, and use them for calls through your car's own system when you can.
How we researched this
We compared 17 pairs of audio and camera sunglasses and their color variants, read the makers' spec pages and seller documents for the seven finalists and for Lucyd's Armor, reviewed Meta's privacy rules for its camera glasses, and checked the brands against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database. We found no independent lab tests of these glasses, so battery life and water ratings are the makers' own claims.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Bluetooth sunglasses brands?
OhO is the most common budget brand for audio-only shades. Ray-Ban and Oakley, both owned by EssilorLuxottica, make Meta's camera glasses. Blackview and Lucyd are smaller names, and Lucyd sells mostly from its own store. Bose made the well-known Frames line, but only scattered last units remain.
Can people around me hear my music?
At low volume, barely. The speakers sit open beside your ears, so at high volume people close by in a quiet room or train can hear it. Keep the volume moderate in shared spaces.
Can I get Bluetooth sunglasses with prescription lenses?
Yes, from some brands. Lucyd fills single-vision and progressive prescriptions in its Armor frames, and Meta's Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses are sold with prescription options. OhO's frames don't take prescription lenses.
Can I swim in Bluetooth sunglasses?
No. The best water rating here, IP67 on the Oakley Meta Vanguard, covers a brief accidental dunk, not swimming. Most pairs are rated only for sweat and splashes.
Is it legal to wear audio sunglasses while driving?
It depends on the state. Some U.S. states restrict headphones or earbuds while driving, and the rules differ on open-ear designs. Check your state's vehicle code, and use your car's hands-free system for calls.
