Our expert ditched his Meta Ray-Bans for these smart glasses, and they come with an Echo Spot for only $120

"Smart glasses are a hot buy. We've seen plenty of new models hit the market in the last several years, including Amazon's own Echo Frames, which first launched in 2019. They're an oldie, but certainly a goodie. In fact, our expert liked them so much, he ditched his Meta Ray-Bans, which are more expensive. Also: The best October Prime Day deals In if you're eyeing your own pair, you're in luck."

"The glasses are still extremely capable. An Alexa assistant is available, and you can use it to listen to books, music, and podcasts, as the open-ear speakers direct sound to your ear while minimizing it for others around you. Also: The best October Prime Day Echo device deals These frames are a good entry point into smart glasses, as the price is fair. However, the features are minimal compared to their competitors. For instance, the Echo Frames do not have a built-in camera."

Amazon is offering a Prime-exclusive bundle for the third-generation Echo Frames and an Echo Spot for $120, significantly discounted from a listed $270. The Echo Frames use open-ear speakers that deliver audio to the wearer while minimizing sound for others. An Alexa assistant provides access to books, music, podcasts, calls, and smart-home control. The frames serve as an entry-level smart-glasses option at a fair price and can replace headphones or some Alexa devices for convenience. The feature set remains limited compared with competitors, notably lacking a built-in camera.

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