Razer’s new Anzu smart glasses come out of the box with truly wireless audio

Razer is today formally announcing its “smart” glasses from Anzu, which follow Bose, Amazon and other companies by integrating audio speakers directly into the eyeglass stems. The $ 199.99 Anzu glasses will be available in rectangular and round frames, and each will come in two sizes: small and large. You can place an order starting today.

Two sets of lenses come in the retail package: a regular transparent pair that offers 35% blocking against blue light, and Razer also offers sunglasses lenses with 99% UV protection.

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But Razer dodged the competition with its approach to audio glasses: the company used a true wireless design that completely divides the left and right speakers. Razer says that this allows for greater comfort, since the frames allow for more flexibility and flexibility. On the other hand, this can lead to some strange loading situations: you have to load Both temples at the same time – there are pogo pins on each one – and you could theoretically encounter the occasional real wireless frustrations, like audio failures on one side.

If you need prescription lenses, Razer has partnered with Lensabl to get a 15% discount available to Anzu buyers. This will obviously end up well above the standard cost, but what should we, the spectacle wearer, do?

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Razer has equipped each side with a 16 mm driver, and there are also touch-responsive touch gesture controls at each temple that allow you to change lanes, answer calls or activate a voice assistant. Anzu glasses are rated IPX4 for water resistance, so you should avoid heavy rain – but they must handle splashing light well. Razer says it has reduced Bluetooth latency to 60 ms.

Anzu glasses automatically turn off when folded and closed – reaching up to two weeks of standby time – and then pair with the last device, once opened again. Battery life is rated “up to five hours”. This is almost on par with Bose, which estimates 5.5 hours for its Tenor sunglasses. As for sound bleeding, which is always a side effect with these audio glasses, Razer told me that people close to him are likely to hear his music.

The included leatherette case has a magnetic lock and flap to store the charging cable or extra lenses. Anzu glasses are available exclusively at Razer.com and at physical locations on the RazerStore. In North America, you can get them at Best Buy US and Best Buy Canada.