The best Bluetooth sunglasses should be able to take two things - your headphones and regular sunglasses - and combine them into one unstoppable force.

Whether you want to use them to listen to music when running, take phone calls while commuting or something else entirely, they are an excellent alternative to in-ear buds. Since most sunglasses will use bone conduction to deliver sound, your ears are open to things like traffic as well as your tunes or podcast - all while blocking out the sun, too.

Like everything, though, not all smart sunglasses offer the same package. Some will feature excellent audio, while others will focus more on delivering a waterproof, UV-protecting frame. The trick is to find the right balance for what you need, and that's where this guide will come in handy.

Below, we've detailed some of the very top options in Bluetooth sunglasses to help you decide.

Best Bluetooth sunglasses available to buy today

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Bose Frames

An elite option

Bose's Bluetooth sunglasses deliver crisp audio from a beautifully-made frame.

Bose Alto M/L Rectangular Sunglasses, Black, Regular

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Bose's Frames started out as a promising AR project by the audio giant, and, though that aspect failed to really materialize, the Bluetooth sunglasses are still the best we've tested in this area.

For those who want crisp, open-ear audio packed inside a sturdy, well-made frame with a range of different styles to choose from, there's really no better pick.

Like all bone conduction frames, the arms are quite thick, but, really, this is about as discreet as it gets, and they still compare well against 'regular' thick frames.

There's an integrated microphone to allow you to make calls and speak to your connected phone's virtual assistant, with charge time taking two hours and delivering nearly four hours of music streaming and 12 hours on standby.

Naturally, they're still great sunglasses, too, with Bose indicating that the lenses can block 99% of all UVA/UVB rays.

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TechKen Sunglasses Headset

Great for runners and cyclists

Affordable Bluetooth sunglasses that offer ideal support for keen exercisers.

TechKen Sunglasses Headset Headphone Bluetooth Wireless Music Sunglasses Headsets Compatible with iPhone Samsung LG and Smart Phones PC Tablets

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If you need a cheaper pick that skips the bone conduction smarts for more of a bud shape, TechKen's sunglasses are a top pick to consider.

They offer a more sporty design than typical Bluetooth sunglasses, making them ideal for running, hiking and cycling.

The polarized lenses will protect your eyes from UV rays, too, while the frame is foldable and features arms that can telescope inwards.

The design also makes them easy to operate in use, with users able to answer phone calls, control music and adjust volume from the side of the glasses.

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Oho Sport Bluetooth Sunglasses

Sporty shades that blend in

Sporty sunglasses that can deliver open-ear music and let you enjoy hands-free calls.

OhO Audio Glasses,Open Ear Audio Sunglasses Speaker to Listen Music and Make Phone Calls,Water Resistance and Full UV Lens Protection for Outdoor Sports and Compatiable for All Smart Phones

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Oho has plenty of smart sunglasses to consider, but those in the market for something on the sporty side are best opting for this pair.

There's a speaker on the side to keep your ears open to the outside world, and a microphone, too, to allow you to take calls and chat to your phone's voice assistant.

The UV400 polarized lens also gives you great protection against the sun - even when the five hours of playtime has elapsed and the headphones element needs recharging.

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Gelete Bluetooth Sunglasses

Neat and tidy

An affordable and stylish way to receive Bluetooth audio from your sun-blocking frames.

GELETE Smart Glasses Wireless Bluetooth Sunglasses Open Ear Music&Hands-Free Calling,for Men&Women,Polarized Lenses,IP4 Waterproof,Connect Mobile Phones and Tablets (Black)

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Gelete manages to fit audio smarts inside a fairly normal-looking glasses frame, while also ensuring the pair is able to handle sweat and rain.

Like others, this pick focuses on delivering an open-ear audio experience, with users able to enjoy music, take calls and ask for directions from their phone's linked voice assistant.

It doesn't have the biggest battery to let you do so - just over three hours - but, even once the juice runs out, you'll have polarized lenses to protect you from UV rays.

Those lenses are also available in a few different colours - blue, black and red.

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Bose Frames Tempo

Bose's activity-friendly offering

The perfect Bluetooth frames for exercisers, offering a neat design and long battery life.

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Bose Frames Tempo

The perfect Bluetooth frames for exercisers, offering a neat design and long battery life.

Unlike Bose's regular Frames glasses, which are designed more for everyday life, the Tempo pair is aimed at those who need something for long runs, hikes and cycles.

The design is sweat- and weather-resistant, and, with playtime running up to around eight hours on a full charge, they're a perfect way to gain inobtrusive sound on long jaunts. Just as important is the fact they can recharge within an hour, too.

The audio quality is precise and clear - even when battling against winds - and the fit remains secure even when on the move, thanks to the temple grips and nose bridge.

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OhO Bluetooth Sunglasses

An excellent all-rounder

Oho's less sporty Bluetooth sunglasses provide ample features for a healthy price tag.

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OhO Bluetooth Sunglasses

Oho's less sporty Bluetooth sunglasses provide ample features for a healthy price tag.

If you like the look of Oho's audio sunglasses, but want something a bit more suited to everyday wear than the company's sporty offerings, these are a great pair to consider.

It offers much of the same features as the sportier twin, and that means open-ear audio, as well as a microphone for phone calls and voice assistant prodding.

The sunglasses can provide you with around five hours of total playtime at maximum volume, but, naturally, you're protected from UV rays indefinitely.