Bose - Frames Alto Small — Classic Angular Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses - Black
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Description
Features
Bose - Frames Alto Small Audio Sunglasses with Bluetooth Connectivity
Sunglasses enhanced with Bose Sound
Bose Frames Alto Small feature a classic angular shape, commanding lenses with a smaller fit, and immersive sound. Alto S/M: 53 mm - 20 mm - 135 mm (Lens width - Distance between lenses - Temple length)
Prescription-ready
Approved and tested for prescription lenses at any strength. Warranty will be upheld through any licensed prescription lens installer. US only.
Nothing in or on your ears
A new way to listen. Stay connected to the world around you while discreetly listening to music with a revolutionary open-ear audio design.
Press & Turn Volume Control
With Press & Turn volume control, you can turn your volume up or down by pressing the button on your Frames & looking left or right. Your phone stays right in your pocket or bag. And you move freely throughout your day. Requires Bose Connect App 11.0.
Sight and sound
Bose Frames with patented acoustic chambers and premium lenses are designed for sun and sound.
Built-in microphone
Make and take clear phone calls, access Siri and your Google Assistant with the seamlessly integrated microphone.
Uniformly tinted
Bose Frames block most of UVA/UVB rays.
Shatter- and scratch-resistant lens
Designed to survive life on the go.
One-button control
Power on and off, accept and reject calls, play and pause music, and access Siri or Google Assistant.
Metal hinges
Stainless steel hinges finished in gold.
Nylon rims
Scratch-resistant and subtly transparent.
One app, complete control
The Bose Connect app gives you easy access to everything your product has to offer. Get tips and personalize your settings so you can spend more time enjoying the music instead of setting it up. Available on iOS and Android.
Love your look
Choose the look that best fits you with the Bose Frames lens collection. These replacement lenses are easy to interchange for a look all your own. Available in polarized and non-polarized. Sold separately.
What's included
Protective case, microfiber pouch, and magnetic charging cable - all included.
Bose and Bose Frames are trademarks of Bose Corporation. OD845131A.
What's Included
Case
Charging cable
Cloth bag
Frames Alto Small Audio Sunglasses with Bluetooth Connectivity
Owner's manual
Manuals & Guides
Warranty Manual (PDF)
Quick Start Guide (PDF)
User Manual (PDF)
Material Safety Data Sheets (PDF)
Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active)No
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessNo
- Maximum Wireless Range30 feet
- Water ResistantNo
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Headphone FitEyewear
- Battery Life3.5 hours
- Battery Charge Time2 hours
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Siri
General
- Product NameFrames Alto Small — Classic Angular Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses
- BrandBose
- Model Number840667-0100
- SeriesAlto Small
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active)No
- Sound IsolatingNo
- Environmental Noise ControlNo
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessNo
- Maximum Wireless Range30 feet
- Number Of Devices Connectable Simultaneously1
Features
- Water ResistantNo
- WaterproofNo
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- ControlsCall, Track selection, Voice assistant
- Stand-By Time0.5 days
- Lens TreatmentScratch-resistant coating
Design
- Headphone FitEyewear
- Frame ShapeIrregular
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life3.5 hours
- Battery Charge Time2 hours
- Charging Accessory IncludedCable
- On/Off SwitchYes
Compatibility
- Works WithGoogle Assistant, Siri
Lens
- Lens Colorblack
Dimension
- Product Height2 inches
- Product Width5.69 inches
- Product Depth1.75 inches
- Product Weight0.1 pounds
- Lens Width53 millimeters
- Bridge Width20 millimeters
- Temple Length135 millimeters
- Frame Width142 millimeters
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 Year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 Year
Other
- UPC017817811538
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 336 reviews
(336 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Battery life, Volume
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bose does it again
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wish I knew they made them in prescription frames as well I would have waited. But they're so good I think it will be worth owning both pairs. The sound is excellent and background noise is not a distraction. Quick charging but talk time is @ 3hrs before it starts reducing and sound isn't as crisp. Interferes with other Bluetooth devices in that it dominates even when you don't want it to. I still don't understand the volume increase without disconnecting the call. That could have been made a little simpler but otherwise its better than any headphones and no worries about ear irritation from buds. Lastly do not use at night it distorts the road and all that you see and depth is hard to tell.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Pretty cool to an extent.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was pretty excited to buy these so I can lay out in the pool. Figured I can kill two birds with one stone having the protection of sunglasses and music in my ear. Witch in itself is awesome. I am loving them. I DON'T regret buying them! However, there are a few downsides that can be improved upon. First, the battery life. When your relaxing all day in a pool, or out and about for the day, the last thing you want to do is stop the fun to charge your sunglasses. Lol, you kinda need them. Then you lose your music. Basically your Good time is interrupted early. Second, I noticed the signal is interrupted if you lower your head. For example: laying on your stomach on your float in a pool. I kept having to keep my head up, it hurt my neck and prevented me from really relaxing. Third, I didn't think about being around people when I saw these. When my Fiancee would join me in the pool, we were constantly having to pause the music or lift up the glasses to listen and talk, Lol. (YES, I bought him a pair for Father's Day, too) Last, they could be darker. Before I bought these I had a really dark pair of regular sunglasses that I used outside. These are no where near as dark. So in conclusion these are super cool if you're hanging solo for a little while sitting upright. Other than that, I find myself taking my old pair of dark sunglasses and portable speaker outside with me so after these die or if I want to lay on my stomach in the pool or lounge chair, I'll have an easier alternative.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hello,
Great to hear that you love using your Frames, especially by the pool! It sounds like you may be experiencing some Bluetooth connection issues with your phone. Clear the pairing list on the Frames, and your phone, and reconnect together again. This will resolve your issue.
Did you know we have different styled replacable Frames lenses? Check them out at BestBuy - https://bit.ly/39pI2QH.
Andy - Bose Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
These are the bomb!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These glasses are awesome! The Bose sound can’t be beat! They look stylish and lenses are not too dark. They don’t seem heavy. My only small complaint and the reason for 4 stars is the ear pieces where the speakers are located are a bit too close to the top of my ear and can start hurting a little after a while. I wish they extended back more. Because of that, they tend to side forward sometimes. However, I really do love them. No one can hear the music where you’re wearing them, which is way cool!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
COOL
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.OMG these BOSE sunglasses are the Bomb. I got the Alto's. Look like Rayban's. I always have a earpiece in my ear for easy access/constant talking. Now I can just put on my shades and bam I have bluetooth. These are super cool. I'm so happy I was surfing on BESTBUY.COM and seen these. Another cool thing is you can change lenses. (sold separately) a must buy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Neither here nor there
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Summary title pretty much sums it up. This is neither a good pair of sunglasses not a good pair of headphones. I had bought it to use for listening to music while running, or while walking to and from work. The large size is too big for me and the small is too small for me, nevertheless I bought the small one so that it doesn't keep slipping off the bridge. The sound quality is okay, but the battery is really poor, it dies out of nowhere - one minute its 80%, the next it's telling you that the battery is low. Needless to say, you'll struggle if you plan to use these for listening to audio in a crowded place. The finishing doesn't have a premium feel either - see the picture attached out of the box. It looks like the product was manually glued together and nobody took the pains of wiping the excess glue away. To summarize I fully get that this product isn't meant to replace a quality pair of headphones or a pair of quality shades, but the value for money simply doesn't justify this price. Paying $200 + taxes for a product that does a bad job in both of the things it's trying to replace is simply not worth it. I really hope this product gets improved over time, because at the moment it's simply not ready for the consumer's dollars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Súper
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super! Fits perfect and sound excellent. The battery it’s good!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for walking/running
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great to walk/run and not have over ear headphones or ear buds. Very good for podcast/vocals, not so great for music but it's to be expected. Love them! Also got the polarized lenses and work great. Bought some silicone nose pads to help from sliding off, and they came with these little ear hooks. Now they won't slide off.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Woah!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I happened to come upon this item by complete accident and BOY AM I GLAD I DID! When i tell you all you will NEVER use headphones again on your run and the freedom that this brings - you just have to experience it on your own. Just try them on the next time you are at Best Buy and you will see. The Bose quality of sound carries over into this product. Also I’m including a picture of how bomb they look on.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionHow do I know what size to buy
Asked by Joezep.
- A:Answer I would go with the small. I am a female and I have chubby cheeks and they fit perfect. Both my husband(5’7, 180 pounds) and my son(6’1, 185-190 lbs) tried on my glasses and it also fits fine. Not sure what age you are but my husband and I are 50 and my son is 21(not sure it that’s helpful but figured I would mention it). Hope my answer is helpful
Answered by Momofsix
Q: QuestionAre you able to put prescription lenses into these frames? Thank you
Asked by Lawman.
- A:Answer Yes they do if you go to bose website and go to the frames page they have a big link to click that take you to prescription page, also they give you tons of cool color options too
Answered by Dylsterr
Q: QuestionAre you able to talk to people on the phone with the sunglasses
Asked by Bigmoney17.
- A:Answer Yes, you can talk on the phone using your Bose frames. All you have to do is press the button on the right side of the lens to answer calls. You can as k google or Siri to place your calls.
Answered by Giantdolphin50
Q: QuestionCan other people around me hear the music I guess what I’m asking is will this be disruptive to other people if I’m on a plane or Amtrak
Asked by Tony.
- A:Answer Unless you have the volume at max, then people may hear your conversation/music. Otherwise, no people will not hear your conversation/music.
Answered by Jihernandez
Q: QuestionWhich is the difference between large end small glasses.
Asked by Elosonegro18.
- A:Answer The small is for woman and smaller faced men. The larger are for large faced men and woman who want giant glasses. I got the large and it was too big. I returned it and got the small and it fits fine. It is hard to show you how big my face is but I am 66" and 170 lbs. Small is the way I went.
Answered by DocZee
Q: QuestionCan this work with samsung phones
Asked by Shelly.
- A:Answer Yes these work on my Samsung and my iPhone
Answered by Dylsterr
Q: QuestionI wanted to get my husband these sunglasses for his birthday, however he wears glasses. Will I be able to get these sunglasses with a prescription?
Asked by RR12.
- A:Answer Yes, you can via Lensabl.
Answered by Bose Support
Q: QuestionWhich small frames have polarized lenses
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer I have the small Alto frames and ordered the blue frames for $20. I’m probably going to order the Polaroid lenses for $30 for these which I saw were available.
Answered by 1234