CONCLUSIONS
For $250, the sports-focused Bose Frames Tempo are
the most compelling pair of audio sunglasses in the
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and likely need than the other pairs, which are more
everyday, stylish sunglasses with roughly the same
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hybrid headphones for the audio performance alone, as
you can purchase a dedicated pair of wireless in-ears
(some with ambient aware modes) with much better
audio quality for less money.
If that sounds more like what you’re after, consider the
JBL True Wireless Flash X ($170), the Jabra Elite
Active 75t ($200), or the Jaybird Vista ($180). If you
want to spend more on sunglasses and less on
earphones, the $35 Tribit FlyBuds 3 are about as cheap
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booming bass response, it’s not hard to imagine the
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TIM GIDEON
PC MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION (^) I SUBSCRIBE (^) I NOVEMBER 2020
The sports-
focused Bose
Frames Tempo
are the most
compelling
pair of audio
sunglasses in
the company’s
lineup.