The eminent American brand Bose did not stand aside from the general craze for “smart glasses”, presenting a line of experimental musical glasses in 2017. The line includes exclusively sun-protection models with massive arms, in which the speakers themselves, electronics and charging connectors are hidden. The control is the same as in the Bose TWS headphones: a single button is hidden on the end, which is responsible for turning on the glasses, calls, switching tracks and playing.


The technical specifications of most Frames models are identical, which suggests that Bose uses the same electronics, only changing the design of the glasses themselves. Almost all Frames models connect to a smartphone or other audio source using Bluetooth version 5. The built-in dynamic drivers sound the frequency spectrum from 20 to 20,000 Hz, the power of the built-in battery is enough for 5.5 hours of continuous operation, and a proprietary connector is used for recharging. In most cases, the goggles have basic water protection (IPX2) against sweat and splashes.

When it comes to design, you can feel that Bose has tried to hook as many people as possible, so the range is dominated by classic shapes. If the square Frames Alto will appeal to hipsters and geeks, then the more strict Frames Rondo will surely appeal to fans of classic round glasses. The Soprano and Tenor models are pure classics with a focus on unisex design. Only the sports model Bose Frames Tempo, which looks like cycling glasses, is knocked out of the general row, which was equipped with a more capacious battery (lasts 8 hours) and a standard USB-C port for charging.