Bose Frames Alto/Rondo (2019 family)
Open-ear wireless audio and calls
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Bose Frames Tempo
Open-ear sports audio and phone calls
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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 | $249 USD≈ €223 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Historical price · Original launch MSRP; present stock not verified 1 offer records & sources$249 USD≈ €223 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Historical price Original launch MSRP; present stock not verifiedOriginal manufacturer Frames Tempo original complete sunglasses 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 sports audio and phone calls ↗ |
| Audio | Miniature speakers embedded in temples ↗ | Not verified |
| Storage | Protective case and cleaning cloth supplied ↗ | Not verified |
| Form factor | Original Alto/Rondo audio sunglasses family ↗ | Sport audio sunglasses ↗ |
| 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 8 hours ↗ |
| Charge Time | Less than 2 hours ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Charging | Included custom pogo-pin charging cable ↗ | Standard USB-C charging cable ↗ |
| 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 |
| Drivers | Not applicable to this category | 22 mm full-range driver in each temple ↗ |
| Frame configuration | Not applicable to this category | TR90, spring hinges and TPE temple tips ↗ |
| Fit | Not applicable to this category | Three nose-pad shapes; compatible with many protective helmets ↗ |
| Lenses | Not applicable to this category | Polycarbonate polarized lenses; standard visible-light transmission 12% ↗ |
| Uv Protection | Not applicable to this category | Up to 99% UV blocking ↗ |
| Lens Options | Not applicable to this category | Replaceable optional Road Orange and other lenses ↗ |
| Resistance | Not applicable to this category | Maker describes sweat/weather/scratch/shatter resistance; no numeric IP claim added ↗ |
| Availability | Historical commercial model. Current production, stock and destination support have not been established. | Historical commercial model. Current production, stock and destination support have not been established. |
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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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