Customers recognize the Anzu Smart Glasses for their exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, and stylish design. The polarized lenses are also a hit, providing excellent protection from the sun's glare. However, some users have expressed concerns about the battery life, size, volume, and controls of the glasses.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good buy, worth the money
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I've had mine for almost two months now and waited to review till they'd been tested and proven worth it. They're hands down worth every bit of what I spent on them! Hate if you want but they come in handy in so many everyday activities including work, yardwork, gaming or just scrolling through the phone and watching TV (Def. Less eye strain). The sounds is superb with gaming mode, and enhanced clarity to help (customizable gestures as well with in app control) It's amazing to be able to wear these and not have to put my music on pause when conversing with other people. Also helps when hanging out with the wife and she's watching her shows... my phone doesn't have to be blaring out loud drowning out her TV time. They are comfortable as well. It's pretty dope to be in a meeting listening to some Rod wave but they don't even know. Oh yeah almost forgot if you do buy them.. get them through best buy. That geek squad insurance is always worth it... peace of mind if they break within that 2 year window. #YouGetWhatYouPayFor considering ive paid just as much for my Oakley sutro's which are great but do less.
P.S. the battery life is true to what it says it will last to and only takes 30 -45 mins to get a full charge after (give you a break from them for a bit during the meantime).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Love the open ear design! It let's me listen to what's playing on my smart phone and my surroundings at the same time! Goodbye regular headphones! No more inner ear aches for me. The sound at first use is kinda low, but after the firmware update... the sound became much fuller and louder! I can even hear a fair amount of bass! Other people cannot really hear what you're listening to below 50% volume and that is perfect volume for me. It is similar to regular headphones when the volume is cranked up so much, eventually other people that are close to you can hear it as well. Don't remove the rubber at the end of the temple tips, it helps a lot from sliding off. Weight is not a problem at all, it is so light and doesn't hurt the top of my ears on prolonged use. Gesture controls needs a bit of practice. There is no one tap gesture. The first gesture is more like to press and hold for a sec for it to work. Charging is quick! As for the lens, i can tell there is blue light protection indeed, while the spare lens are polarized. I usually return items that don't make sense, but this one is a keeper! Thank you Razer for making this product at a very reasonable price!!! Now let's see you make Smart AR Glasses that will beat Vuzix Shield! ^-^
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality, Water resistance
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Incredibly Light, But at a Cost
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The Razer Anzu smart glasses combine two really functional products into one, that obviously being glasses and an audio device. While this isn’t a new concept, Razer excels in a few key areas. Build quality of the glasses themselves and the case is incredible. A leather case was absolutely the right choice, and the felt liner inside is soft so you know it won’t scratch the glasses. Not to mention the secret pouch that houses the charging cable. Love that. While plastic, the glasses and lenses still feel durable. It’s a nice touch that you can get prescription lenses for these. The hinges appear to be made of metal and open wide to accommodate a wide range of head shapes and sizes. Controls work via touch, so there’s no physical button that will wear out on you. Their IPX4 rating can also protect against splashing water if you find yourself caught in the rain or a little too close to a pool or lake. Battery life is also surprisingly good. On my 45 minute evening walks, they only use about 15% battery life at max volume playing a mix of podcasts and music. It is truly incredible that they’ve fit this much into a package that only weighs 1.5oz, or just under 43g. 43g feels like nothing on your face, and I really think that is my favorite feature of the Anzus. You could wear these all day.
All of the above being said, a light pair of glasses has got to have some drawbacks. In this particular case, the areas that could use improvement are the microphone and the speakers. While both are adequate, they’re nothing to brag about. The mic picks up background noise very easily. When I’ve used the glasses for phone calls, the person I was talking to could hear wind and other background noises, which they commented on. And the speakers sound, well, cheap. Vocals and mids sound a bit tinny and bass is basically non-existent. Volume is another issue. If there is consistent background noise, good luck hearing pretty much anything, even at max volume. If you’re inside working on your computer in a secluded space, these issues are mute. However, swap to the polarized lenses and go near a busy road and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. These audio issues keep me from trying them out for gaming. I’d recommend sticking to a dedicated gaming headset.
The last thing I want to touch on is the Anzu app. Not much to say here other than it works very well. It’s simple, easy to navigate, shows battery levels, allows you to remap gestures, and change audio profiles. I look forward to seeing what additional features Razer adds in the future.
My final thoughts are that these glasses are generally nice for everyday use. Razer definitely put some thought and premium material touches into their design. However, if you want quality audio and a really nice mic, I’d maybe wait for the next generation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Blue light filter, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
JUST .....WOW!!!
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I really get excited about new technology like these glasses!!! Often times products do not live up to the hype but Razer kills it with these glasses! Talk about innovation that really brings a lot to my day to day life!! So cool.
I Pulled them out of the box and I loved the build quality immediately. They feel solid. The glasses come with an awesome leather case that really protects the glasses and also carries the charger inside with it safely so you always have the glasses and the case and the charger together. They have blue light blocking lenses and polarized sunglass lenses as well. The sunglasses are great but I will probably just use them with the blue light clear lenses and use them at work all day. The lenses pop in and out and I would recommend you watch the video of how to do that online first. I was afraid I was going to break the frames but they pop in and out just like they are supposed to.
They are really comfortable and I forgot I even had them on at times. It’s amazing how light they are for the quality of the speakers that are in it. They sound amazing. I want to be careful not to set up unreal expectations…They are not like over the ear base boomers headphones, but they really produce a clean and well-balanced sound. They can really put out some sound for as small as they are!
I tap play and listen to music as I work and no one is the wiser! The sound really envelops the ears and it’s so fun to be walking around with your own personal music sound track. I know you might be thinking “well I can do that with air pods” I am telling you it’s different. The music seems to come from nowhere and just float into the ears! I really love how I don’t have to have anything in my ears and all the ambient sound allows me to easily interact with co-workers without them knowing I am listening to a podcast or music. They also cannot hear it so they have no idea. I just told them they are “bluelight blockers” and no one raised an eye! When I showed them the speakers and they heard the sound quality…they were amazed as well. I bet Razer has a big hit on their hands with these!!! I also love the phone call quality! My spouse said she could not tell I wasn’t talking into my phone. Super clear and responsive!
Razer says the battery life is 5 hours. I have not done a stop watch on it but that is about right. I wear them from about 8am to noon. Put them on the charger when I go to lunch and back in the game after lunch with no problems.
I also really appreciate how “normal” they look. People don’t know they have all kinds of tech packed inside! Just amazing!
I wasn’t sure about the “blue light” blocking feature but as I have been working away and rocking out I have noticed that my eyes do feel less strained. At first, I wondered if it was psychosomatic but it’s not… my eyes are less strained and feel more relaxed and not as tired. It’s like one of those things that I never noticed until I got relief from the strain and now wish I would have don’t that a long time ago!
It also has a gaming feature for an even lower latency experience but latency has not been an issue. It’s fun to play games on my phone and have great sound and not have earbuds in and not bother a soul around me! These glasses are very responsive. It took me a few minutes to get used to the touch features on the frame. There are a few gestures available for the touch interface with the glasses. There’s a single press, double tap, triple tap, a long press for 2 seconds and a triple tap and hold the last tap for 2 seconds. They have defaults which worked fine for me but you can program the gestures if you want. There is also an interactive tutorial that comes with the app and you can practice the taps. Once you get the timing down it’s a snap.
It’s got a mic as well for calls and talking to your virtual assistant which you can summons with a press! Works great! I was worried about using them for jogging cause of sweat but they are water resistant IPX4 which are splash proof and hold up to sweat. YOU CANNOT SUBMERGE though.
Again, the audio sound is remarkable!! One of my favorite songs just came on as I was typing this review and I am just blown away with how enjoyable wearing these Razer glasses are! Super comfortable, and my favorite music while I work and a vacation for my eyes!
When AR glasses gets here someday, Razer will have an edge because they sure have the comfort and sound portions locked down!!
Do yourself a favor and grab a pair of these! I would give them 6 stars if I could!! LOVE THEM!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Blue light filter, Water resistance
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Useful piece of tech
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I’m so in love with the Razer Anzu smart glasses and they are very light weight. With the built in Bluetooth you are able connect these glasses to your phone. Setting them up was a breeze, download the Razer Anzu app and follow the steps. The built in speakers sound really nice for being a pair of glasses. I can say that these glasses are not just a tech fashion thing I actually have found really good use for it. I go running outdoors but I don't like to wear headphones because I like to hear my surroundings and I have to wear glasses sometimes because in Florida we have lots of gnats especially when it is cloudy. So how these glasses are a perfect solution, well I can listen to music without my ears being covered and I can protect my eyes from the gnats and the sun.
I can control the music and even answer phone calls by using the touch sensitive feature built in the glasses legs. I did not have any issues using any of the features as matter of fact during phone calls I sound loud and clear from what I was told. The touch controls can be customized with the app. It comes with blue light lense and also polarized ones that will protect your eyes from the sun. Swapping the lenses is fairly easy by applying little pressure the lense will pop out. This is a nice gadget to have and for gamers like me all we need is a gaming amber lens. I hope I get paid for that idea LOL.
The low latency technology I guess works because I did not experience any audio lag whatsoever. It is water resistant so if it rains or if you use it like me the sweat won't damage it. This thing will hold the charge for approximately 5 hours according to the manufacturer. One of the things I found to be a bummer was the charging. You have to charge each leg independently even though you use the same cable but it has 2 charging connectors. It would have been nice if the carrying case was a charging case instead. Overall this is a nice piece of tech that looks sleek and is useful. In the box you get the glasses, blue filter and polarized lenses, carrying case, charging cables and cleaning cloth.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smart Glasses
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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awesome smart glassed, polaroid lense is nice for driving and speaker phone is loud enough, i like it so much i got another pair from BB
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Charging
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
SmartGlasses
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Good smart glasses . I don’t like charging cable . Magnets on cable is not strong enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Blue light filter, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best open ear speakers
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These are the best smart glasses I have ever used. First foremost, this type of smart glasses are designed for those who like an open ear listening style and want to stay connected to receive phone calls, activate voice assistants (based on which smartphone is being used, such as Apple Siri or Google voice) in addition to listening to music on the move. Per Razer, battery life is more than 5 hours, I used it for almost six hours until the battery died.
Design: Razer made an outstanding design by using high-quality materials and integrated them into a perfect fit to be truly glasses, they do not feel cheap but premium, very comfortable, and lightweight (43 g only), pre-equipped lenses are a blue filter for screen protection (Filters 35% of blue light) while in the box are polarized (99% UVA/UVB protection) to be swapped out by pressing firmly on the top of the lense until pops out. Both glasses arms are touch-enabled (default gestures on both sides are: 2 seconds tap Play/Pause, two taps are next track, three taps are previous track, press and hold to activate voice assistant.
Charging: Charging ports are placed on both sides of the arms using a USB cable. The case is leather and feels premium that has a built-in pouch to keep the charging cable inside.
Connectivity: These smart glasses are paired via Bluetooth using the Razer Anzu app on smartphones available on Apple and Google app stores. Setup is straightforward, and the app provides a simple adjustment range from remapping the touch gestures.
Powering On/Off: The glasses turn on automatically when arms are opened and off when closed, along with audio prompts.
Overall use: I'm the type of person who likes to use smart glasses, and I won already other two from other brands, but to be honest, Razer beat them when it comes to quality, low latency, and no-lagging connectivity, lenses quality, clarity of sound even though speakers are not too loud, but my only current downside is gestures remapping feather that does not provide an option to assign volume control gesture. If available, it would make more sense to control the volume on glasses touch-enabled arms. I hope Razer will consider this in their potential firmware update. Other than that, I'm so happy to have and wear it when working on the computer and going outside for walking.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Stylish and functional
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The Razer Anzu “smart” glasses are surprisingly stylish and functional. They came packed nicely with a quality leather carrying case, two sets of lenses, a cleaning cloth and the proprietary USB charging Y-cable that magnetically attaches to both left and right side for charging. HINT, the charging cable is nicely tucked under a flap inside the leather carrying case, it took me a while to find it. There is little in terms of instructions included in the box, but there is a QR-code you can scan with your smart phone to get to the on-line help. Also the Anzu app is helpful, though limited in features. It shows the battery charge level, it has a limited equalizer with 3 presets - Default, Enhanced Clarity and Treble Boost. You can also practice the touch-gestures or remap them if need be, but I personally found them to be just fine the way they are, very similar to many popular earbuds.
I’ve used these glasses working on my PC with the pre-installed clear lenses with blue light filtering and paired to my phone on work calls. Speaking of blutooth pairing was super easy. Once you open the glasses up, they automatically turn on and are ready for pairing. Sound quality was good and so is the mic, everyone could hear me very clearly on the other end. I then switched to the sunglass lenses and went for a 90-minute bike ride, streaming music and news which worked well. Listening this way was more comfortable than earbuds or bulky headphones, while being a bit safer given that I could still hear everything else going on around me. In terms of battery life, after my 1.5hr bike ride the charge was only down to 90%, so unless they discharge unevenly, they should easily exceed the advertised 5-hour battery life.
Overall these will get a lot of use biking and walking, probably not jogging or any other more dynamic activity because they could easily slide off your ears/nose, since they’re made out of very shiny, smooth plastic. Also because they’re not in your ears, I personally feel like they could use more volume, as they were not loud enough for me while bike riding with all the wind noise. The sunglasses lenses are also a pretty light shade, darker would have been better. It is nice to know they partner with a company you can order prescription lenses for at a discount. These have great potential, they’re good as they are, will probably be great with their next version.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Blue light filter, Sound quality, Water resistance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great smart glasses with eye protection
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Razer is genuinely pushing the technology in the gaming industry, reflecting with this new Anzu smart glasses. These are cutting-edge smart glasses that connect to devices (PC or mobile), provide eye protection, and immerse the ears with sound. The greater utility and eye protection are perfect for working from home, enjoying entertainment, playing video games, and outdoor activities. To prevent damage from outdoor activities, I highly recommend using a neck strap retainer cord/chain holder. Glass holders cost around seven dollars, which is cheaper than having the entire glass replaced. I feel like the pre-installed blue light filtering lens does a great job since now, after using these glasses, my eyes are less tired. Besides reducing eye strain, the filter lens lessens screen glare very well. Now after long screen usage, these glasses make my eyes feel fresh and focused. The kit comes with replacement polarized sunglasses that are very nice to use.
Bluetooth's connectivity is excellent, and I always get smooth, stutter-free sound, no audio delay nor skipping. The mic on the glasses works flawlessly; all my calls are heard clearly. I have not tested the mic in a noisy environment, so I do not know how they will perform in this situation.
Controls for the audio are conveniently located on the side of the glasses. Like most high-quality wireless headphones, they have a sleek touch interface with a simple touch one can manage calls, play/pause music, change music tracks, and even activate your device’s voice assistant.
The kit comes with a protective case, charging cords, and travel case. Placement of the charging cables on the glasses could be improved slightly, set at a different location, or maybe include a charging dock. The over-the-ear speakers on the frame are water-resistant, which makes this device great for outdoor activity. Overall, these are great smart glasses. It is a great companion for both PC and mobile usage. The best part, it is designed to protect your eyes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Razer lends
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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good razer brand lenses nice and easy to use and easy to change the second lenses, recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Lens swap
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice start Razer!
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Admittedly, my use case is likely a little different than most. While I'm out-and-about I find it difficult to wear sunglasses, a facemask and ear-hook style headphones. I could use buds style but they tend to fall out. If I could combine the sunglasses and earbuds I could look like a rockstar when shipping for groceries!
Opening: Bravo Razer! I tend to enjoy the unboxing experience when I buy products and Razer did not take any shortcuts. The box looks great, the packaging was organized and logical.
Instructions: The quick start guide was anything but quick. I tend to like when companies include two sets of instructions. Something for the complete newbies with a 1,2,3 setup story, and then something more detailed for the more technically inclined. I definitely went cross eyed when I unfolded their instructions. It made me feel like I was navigating a cross country trip in the 70's with a Rand McNally from a gas station!
Actual Setup: It's a shame that the instructions were so technical because the actual setup is stupid easy. You literally open the stems of the glasses and it's in pairing mode. Search for the glasses on your iPhone and you're connected. To pair with another device you simply tap and hold the left temple until you hear the voice tell you 'Disconnected - pairing mode'. Easy!
Sound: There's something really cool about hearing music at your ears without actually having anything in them. The experience is very comfortable and it sounds great! They're not super loud so if you're someone who cranks it up you might be disappointed. I could use about an extra 10%.
App: I downloaded the Razer app, but quite frankly I don't see any reason that I would ever use it. I like the default audio sound - it's rich and full. I guess it's neat that you can customize the gestures but they default setting is good for me.
Swapping lenses: There was literally zero instruction on how to swap lenses in the box. I felt like I was going to break the frame trying to pop out the lenses to put in the polarized lenses. It wasn't until I searched for the process in their support page that I saw their instruction. Press from behind at the top middle of the lens. Install new lens from the front and press into place. It's easy when you know how to do it, but you really do need to see the video. They even included a QR code that mentions the support, but the code just takes you to their main Razer page. Big fail here.
Misc: Side note - the leather case is awesome. I could sit here and smell it all day! Leather smells soooo good.
Overall: If you're in the market for sunglasses that have speakers you can't go wrong with the Razer Anzu. I'm definitely happy with my purchase and look forward to using them when I buy my cheerios!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Blue light filter, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Razer Smart Glasses are "Hear" to Stay
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--- Installation---
These glasses come with 2 pairs of lenses. One pair is polarized and the other pair has blue light filtering. To remove the lenses is as easy as popping them out with a bit of force using your thumbs and popping in the ones of your choice. The blue light filters were pre-installed. Connecting via Bluetooth to mobile devices was quick and effortless.
--- FEATURES ---
These smart glasses have a 5 hour battery use, open-ear headphone fit, embedded mic, and your choice of blue filter or polarized lenses. The box also includes a carrying case, a cleaning cloth, a proprietary charging cable, and a discount if you want to install prescribed lenses.
--- PERFORMANCE ---
The performance of these smart glasses is phenomenal. I received the small/medium, but I have a large head. I usually look for frames that have a wider bridge length because of how wide my head is. Though these were small/medium, the temples extend outward for comfort. This means that you don’t feel them squeezing against your head, as they expand as necessary with movement. These were tested while hiking with the polarized frames on. The music was impressively loud but controllable with your mobile device.
--- EXPECTATIONS ---
The product exceeds my expectations. I honestly had a bit of doubt when I read that the audio would come through open-ear speakers. However, all doubt went away as soon as I tried them on and turned on some tunes. These are perfect for walking outdoors as they don’t cover your ears and allow you to safely listen to your surroundings. However, if you turn the volume loud enough, you can drown out the ambient sound (thought for safety reasons, I don’t recommend you listen to anything with the volume at 100 percent). The carrying case looks great and fits the lenses and the proprietary charging cable. It would be nice if the cable was more universal, like a USB-C. However, it is a unique cable that requires connection through both temples tips.
--- VALUE ---
Listening to podcasts or music while protecting your eyes from the sun / blue light of screens is a definite worthy investment. One less device to worry about carrying if you already wear glasses.
--- APPROVAL ---
I highly recommend these smart glasses to anyone who wants to live at the cutting edge of technology. The future is “hear” (pun intended) and it works amazingly well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tony Stark Glasses for Music and Gaming? Oh ya!
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I am very impressed with these glasses from Razer! Razer, being a premium gaming peripheral and laptop maker, has delivered a product here that will interest many, especially those looking to streamline there every day carry electronic products (laptop, phone, headphones, sunglasses, wallet, etc.) or are just interested in trying out a new way of listening to music, podcasts, and engaging in phone calls.
The package: Not surprisingly, Razer made this a really all-inclusive package for the price, including two different sets of lenses (the blue light filtering lenses came installed), a leather carrying pouch, a proprietary braided cable USB-A charging cable, cleaning cloth, decals, and instructions. Everything needed to get started was present.
The Looks: My glasses I am reviewing are the Small-Medium frame square lens kind, and in my opinion and that of my fiancé’s, they look awesome. My only critique in the looks of the glasses is that Razer used a glossy black plastic for the frame of these glasses that seems to have almost a static-like attraction for dust and grit to the glasses. It is a good thing that Razer included a cleaning cloth with these glasses, because I have definitely needed to use it. Both set of included lenses look great, the polarized are a nice tent and definitely perform superbly as sunglasses. Also, you can get prescription lenses! According to their website, Razer has partnered with Lensabl to offer 15% off premium replacement prescription lenses.
The sound: You won’t be writing home about the audio quality of these glasses, but the audio is delivered in such a cool manner that I think that it compensates for the lack of mid and bass clarity. Currently in the Razer Anzu app, the EQ presets only allow for default, treble boost, and enhanced clarity. I think that these could use a bass boost of some kind for gaming and such, but I know that structurally the engineers of these glasses could only pack so much bass into the 16mm speaker drivers these glasses utilize.
Those who are intolerant of over-the-ear headphones or who dislike earbuds will definitely want to consider these glasses as a means of delivering a private audio listening experience. These are not noise canceling or noise isolating by any stretch, so I would not expect them to work well on planes or in loud public areas. For all other situations, even on highest volume, others will only hear your audio 3 feet away or so and even then, it is not loud, just barely noticeable to others in your immediate area.
The Mic: I called a few people when I first got these glasses, and after a few minutes of talking to each of the I asked how I sounded, and they seemed shocked to find out that I was talking through a Bluetooth device. Really good mic quality out of these!
The controls: Controlling audio with these glasses are done with simple tap gestures. The taps can be remapped and can be assigned to both left and right temple stems or to just one or the other. The taps could be a bit more responsive in my book, but as most people will fiddle with the wearing position of the glasses and adjust the temples throughout the day, I can understand that you wouldn’t want the tap controls to be too sensitive.
Conclusion: If you are in anyway a Razer fan or just want to have a new audio listening experience and impress your friends with your Tony Stark glasses, then go get these! My rationale for it is that some sunglasses like from Ray-Ban or Oakley cost a couple of hundred dollars anyways, so why not get these when they include blue light lenses, polarized lenses, and the ability to listen to audio and communicate with the built-in microphone? No-brainer in my book. My only hope is that Razer might release a premium version of these in the future where the frames are made of a lightweight alloy instead of plastic, that would be sweet! In the meantime, these are amazing for the price. Don’t hesitate! Thanks for reading and good luck with these awesome glasses!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Fit, Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Where have you been all my life?
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Next generation wearable that actually MAKES SENSE!
OVERALL:
Great glasses at a great sale price.
I would not spend MSRP of $200 on these, but <$100 is a great deal.
I consider the cost similar to LG Tone wireless earbuds + sunglasses.
The Medium (51mm) is a better fit for people with flatter nose bridges.
The Large (54mm) are too large for me; they are also heavier and slip down my nose. I guess it depends if you like large sunglasses (seems to be the trend if they fit).
BATTERY LENGTH:
Brand new, once charged, the battery lasts about 4 hours. We'll have to see their longevity and whether they will become replaceable. I bet there will be a YouTube video in the next year (2023+).
CHARGING:
It takes about 1hr to charge. You need to wiggle the charging terminal at times until the temple blue light (inside) turns on. If the Right temple doesn't get charged, then the glasses don't work for audio. The right connects to your device. The left connects to the right.
BLUETOOTH DISTANCE:
The bluetooth distance isn't great on my FireTV that sits 10 feet away. The audio can cut in and out sometimes. And with the FireTV, gaming mode has better lip sync, but it is still about 5 milliseconds behind. From my phone and computer, the glasses are great.
MICROPHONE:
Everyone says these sound awesome when speaking in a quiet place.
I have not tried them in a noisy environment to get feedback on whether there is a lot of background noise.
I did record a selfie video in my home, and the sound is really clear and direct; not hollow or like I'm in a tunnel.
APP LINKING:
Bluetooth paired fine, but I had issues linking my glasses to my phone app.
I tried another model phone and it paired. I then updated the FIRMWARE via the app for the glasses, and my phone now finds it.
So update the firmware via the app (from a different phone) if you are having issues pairing your phone app to the glasses.
NOTE: you don't have to pair it to the phone's bluetooth for the app to find it. I was able to still use the app on my phone to configure Gaming Mode while the glasses were paired to my FireTV via bluetooth.
VOLUME:
Lastly, the audio volume can be low in noisy settings. I think it is perfect for what it is (like 1980s headphones on your cheeks) as the speakers don't sit in the ear. I use them for computer viewing, phone viewing, and TV shows. Spotify equalizer works well with these to boost the bass, etc. If you put earmuffs on, it will increase the sound volume. A little trick when flying on airlines. Earmuffs over earbuds. Takes out the engine noise. These won't work as well as earbuds as there won't be as good a seal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Unsatisfactory
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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These are not good you can hardly hear on these and I’ve been trying to return them
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Blue light filter, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Lens swap
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Almost Perfect If You Work From Home
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I started a new job working from home, and this job requires me to spend several hours per day on Zoom. I couldn't stand having earbuds in my ears for hours at a time, and I did not want to wear a headset, so these seemed like a great option.
After a few months of using these daily, I have decided to list the pros and cons of my extended period of ownership. If I could give these 4.5 stars, that's what I would give them.
Pros
1) These fit excellent (I did the small/medium and have a fairly large head).
2) I love the shape of the rectangle frames.
3) The Blue Light Filter is amazing for using on the computer all day.
4) The sound quality is great for talking and communication, and it is decent for some music genres if you don't turn it up too loud.
5) You can also use the sunglasses by swapping out the lenses, although that process always makes me nervous.
6) They pair up immediately to my computer.
Cons
1) Battery Life is around 5 hours of usage. If you need them to last longer, then you will have to find time to charge them in the middle of the day. They last all day for me, but I don't spend the entire workday with the sound going.
2) It goes without saying that this isn't going to be the most amazing sound compared to in ear devices, but the bass is the biggest weakness.
3) If you need prescription lenses, you will have to send them off to have them done, but Razer does provide a coupon to get this discounted.
What can Razer do for the second generation to make these perfect?
1) Improve the battery life to truly last all day without worry for power users.
2) Keep working on the sound quality.
3) Make it easier to swap out the lenses (I would use the sunglasses more if I wasn't afraid of messing up the lenses every time I change them).
4) Enable a way for it to switch between devices automatically (like AirPods). Right now, it only pairs to the last used device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Blue light filter, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Way better than expected
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for some blue-filtering glasses and when I saw these - and at such a great price - I decided to give them a try. Glad I did. They look good and don't pinch my ears and they sound good. Not in-ear-monitor good, but definitely late night at the keyboard good. I think that how well they sound depends on how the speakers (located in the temple) fits by your ears. I moved them around a little and if they don't fir by your ear correctly the sounds get thin very quickly. But these are apparently in the right place because the sound is very good.
Plus, I really like having Google Assistant a tap away - in the evening its less intrusive when others are reading or sleeping.
I haven't tried the sunglasses lenses yet as I'm mostly wearing them for work.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Razer glasses - Review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this as a gift and decided to get a pair for myself.
I use it mostly while traveling, found it to be a complementary addition to my Razer collection.
I mostly use it for hotel stays/Zoom calls/Laptop gaming/commuting.
NOTE: The audio on these glasses is not a replacement for your standard headphones/earbuds.
PROS:
-Quick & easy connection to devices (low latency works great)
-Great style glasses *you can wear these in public, I promise you won't look silly :)
-Extremely comfortable to wear!!!
-Price is ok
-Battery life is great! (it does get about 5 hrs of usage)
-Surprisingly durable
-Comes in two sizes (large/small)
CONS:
-Hand gestures need some improvement
-Sound quality isn't the best for music but gets the job done in a pinch (compared to bose glasses)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Charging, Fit
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Almost there....
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased these in the hope to use these at work while still being able to hear my work environment, but these were made to be used in a quieter office or home environment. The speakers are down firing on the arms of the glasses, so they are not directed toward your ears. If you increase the volume almost to max, others around you can hear the audio. The audio quality was a letdown, almost non existent bass and the details of the mids are gone, the highs are actually okay, so if you are playing some chillstep or synth wave you can make out more of the track. But if you are trying to listen to a podcast in a slightly more noisier environment, forget about it. I did think the styling of the glasses looked good, and it's nice that you can change the lenses easily with polarized lenses for outdoor use. Charging uses a proprietary cord that splits to connect to charging points which was slightly cumbersome, but it's nice that it is USB-C for faster charging. Also I'm 6'3 male and the large size was way too big and kept slipping, would recommend for most to get the small-medium size which was a good size. There is an app from razor where you can tweak the sound signature, but the default sounded best, so I didn't mess with it too much. Overall these are okay, but I ended up returning them as $200 is way too much for these considering the sound quality wasn't great in a noisier environment.