Bose Frames Alto/Rondo (2019 family)
Open-ear wireless audio and calls
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Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)
Open-ear audio, calls and Alexa through a phone
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| Prices · all markets | $199 USD≈ €178 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Historical price · Original launch MSRP; present stock not verified 1 offer records & sources$199 USD≈ €178 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Historical price Original launch MSRP; present stock not verifiedOriginal manufacturer Original Alto/Rondo launch sunglasses Original manufacturer release price, not a current checkout offer.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-13 | $269.99 USD≈ €241 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Historical price · Original launch MSRP; present stock not verified 1 offer records & sources$269.99 USD≈ €241 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Historical price Original launch MSRP; present stock not verifiedOriginal manufacturer Third-generation Echo Frames starting frame configuration Original manufacturer release price, not a current checkout offer.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 |
| Designed for | Open-ear wireless audio and calls ↗ | Open-ear audio, calls and Alexa through a phone ↗ |
| Audio | Miniature speakers embedded in temples ↗ | Custom open-ear speakers; audio directed toward ears ↗ |
| Storage | Protective case and cleaning cloth supplied ↗ | Not verified |
| Form factor | Original Alto/Rondo audio sunglasses family ↗ | Audio smart glasses ↗ |
| Styles | Larger Alto and smaller Rondo; one original hardware family profile ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Runtime | Up to 3.5 hours playback, 12 hours standby ↗ | Up to 6 hours continuous media playback or talk ↗ |
| Charge Time | Less than 2 hours ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Charging | Included custom pogo-pin charging cable ↗ | Dedicated charging stand ↗ |
| Control | Multi-function button and phone voice-assistant access ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Lens Protection | Up to 99% UVA/UVB blocking ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Lens Options | Not applicable to this category | Sunglass, prescription-ready and blue-light options at launch ↗ |
| Design | Not applicable to this category | Five frame styles; temples 15% slimmer than prior generation ↗ |
| Recording & privacy | Not applicable to this category | Double-press button mutes microphones ↗ |
| Software | Not applicable to this category | Alexa voice requests, calls and supported smart-home controls ↗ |
| Availability | Historical commercial model. Current production, stock and destination support have not been established. | Original 2023 manufacturer release and commercial review verified. Current regional purchase/stock and Alexa service eligibility not tested. |
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| Editorial pick & release | No editorial ranking recorded | No editorial ranking recorded |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 |
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