Smart glasses seem to be the new rave these days. This year, we have seen new players enter into this budding market category and the number is expected to keep growing. Anker is the newest player in this space and its first product is the Soundcore Frames.
The Soundcore Frames is similar to the Razer Anzu smart glasses that launched in March in that both have built-in speakers. However, Anker takes the design further by offering up to 10 different designs, unlike the Razer Anzu which is available in only two designs.
Anker has put a price tag of $199.99 on the Soundcore Frames while additional frames some of which have polarized lenses for blocking UV rays or blue-light filters will sell for $49.99. There is also support for prescription lenses. Users will be able to remove the temples which house all of the components and swap them to another frame they own. To know if a frame fits you before purchasing it, there is a virtual try-on page on the website and on the Soundcore app for Android and iOS that allows you to try on different frames.
The manufacturer says the glasses have four speakers for an OpenSurround experience. There are two microphones that work together with a noise reduction algorithm to block out ambient noise when making calls. The Soundcore Frames also has its own local assistant for music control and calls. It has a battery life of 5.5 hours and is rated IPX4 water-resistant.
If you plan to get the Soundcore Frames, you can get an extra frame for just $1 if you pledge before October 31st. A code will be sent to those who do so and they are required to complete their order for the glasses from November 1st through 10th on the official Soundcore website or on Amazon. The code sent to them earlier can be used to get a free frame.
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