Noise i1 smart eyewear- Bluetooth sunglasses with open ear speakers!
Since the previous two Bluetooth sunglasses I bought were Square, this one I bought the round version. If you prefer square then that is also a good choice but round is good for some face shapes and it is Unisex.
The actual cost according to the company website is 12999 but the initial offer and discount is close to 53 percent so you can get these for 5999!
If I had bought these for 12999 then I would have not been very happy since that is very close to Bose Frames with discount and deals which you can get for around 16k! And the sound in Bose is really good! But like I mentioned in my earlier review, Bose battery back up is not very good and it does not gel for rough use.
Noise i1 though was a big surprise! The build and the appeal was very refined and the finish is too good! The frames are light and they come with a simple instruction booklet with some details of touch functions.
The best part of the sunglasses is that they come shipped with plain glasses and sun glasses which can be immediately replaced by yourself! If you wear prescription glasses then you can give the plastic lens to your optician and it can be made in the same way and used!
The charging takes very little time and the battery back up which of course depends on your use is really good. The charging cable feels a little flimsy and it is custom built to the frame so better not misplace it!
I have been using Noise products like the smart watches and the smart speakers for so many years now and after the initial efforts, I have seen the subsequent models are always better. My only problem with most Noise products has been the abysmal battery after two to three months of almost all products including the smart watch, the Bluetooth speaker radio and the noise buds. I hope the company has taken care of this in Frames but that is the two or two month use review!
The sound output is clear and good with obvious limitation that it cannot be very loud. If you listen wearing a helmet then it’s Loud enough. So if you are on a bike it may not be clear but car driving, it is a dream! The touch panel is really sensitive and once you get used to the controls it is very easy. You have specific controls for changing track and play and pause and getting up the assistant. Of course you must not expect the responsiveness of a mobile phone in that small plastic space and you are good to go!
The initial pairing is a breeze and the subsequent pairing is done without any issues.
Constantly listening to the music is not advisable since it is not that clear but if you are listening to an audiobook then this is the best. Unless it is full volume, the sound does not reach your neighbor and that is a great thing! Plus since the ears are open, you are fully aware of the ambient noise. Noise cancellation will not happen for obvious reasons but then you win some and lose some!
At 5999 this is a steal! Sits so comfortably and is a light weight technological marvel! Bluetooth frames or smart eye wears are the future and I am sure this is a step in the right direction! Just opening it makes it switch on while closing the frames switches it off!
Have fun!