Amazon’s latest Echo Frames glasses are both smart & stylish

Check these out!👓Introducing Echo Frames & Carrera Smart Glasses, new smart eyewear that lets you take @alexa99 on the go. These frames come in seven snazzy styles, and we worked with Carrera Eyewear and Safilo Group to design ‘em. pic.twitter.com/BqIpktStBp

— Amazon (@amazon) September 20, 2023

Even in terms of design, Amazon is offering a variety of options, and the new Echo Frames are available in multiple styles, including Modern Rectangle, Rectangle, Round, Square, Cat Eye, Carrera Cruiser, and Carrera Sprinter, with most of these looking just like a traditional pair of eyewear. For prescription lenses, Amazon has partnered with Boomerang.

In terms of features, the Echo Frames is IPX4-rated for water resistance, and the lenses offer UV400 protection, making them suitable as sunglasses. In terms of battery life, the Echo Frames can provide continuous media playback for up to six hours on a single charge, with support for gesture input, which can be used for answering calls and controlling music.

What can you do with Echo Frames?

The new Echo Frames also act as a Bluetooth audio device, which, when paired with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, can stream music. With a built-in microphone, these eyeglasses can also be used for video and audio calls. On top of all these features, the Echo Frames can be used to summon Alexa. Echo Frames can be used to listen to music, and watch movies, and can also be used to control smart devices with voice commands.

The base model of Echo Frames starts at $269.99, and the Carrera smart glasses are priced at $389.99, both of which are currently available for pre-order on Amazon.