Lucyd – Lyte Square Wireless Connectivity Audio Sunglasses – Starseeker

Customer Reviews (15)

1. 

   SteveL – August 30, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Bottom Line: If you want to listen to music while wearing glasses without earbuds, the Lucyd Lyte Starseeker sunglasses may be for you.

   Pros: fit well; not noticeably heavy; good battery life; decent midrange sound; good accessories

   Cons: thickness of arms can be uncomfortable during extended wear; poor lows/bass; mediocre highs; left and right speakers independently charged and operated

   Review: For me, the Lucyd Liyte Starseekers fill an important gap, since earbuds typically fall out of one of my ears and over-ear/on-ear headphones aren’t really an option when wearing sunglasses. In terms of fit, they work well with my face, and I had no concerns about the weight even after wearing them for several hours. The pair also looks good, except for the arms which are quite thick to accommodate the speakers and technology. I also found that the thick arms became uncomfortable during extended wear. With regard to sound quality, buyers should temper their expectations. On one hand, the speakers do a fairly good job of delivering midrange sound, and I had no trouble hearing vocals and the music even with moderate wind. The speakers also did not distort much at max volume. On the other, the speakers really do not have a way to deliver lows to your ears, and I found that bass was virtually nonexistent which was especially noticeable on bass heavy tracks. The speakers did better with highs, although discerning listeners will certainly note where the speakers fall short on their favorite tracks. Overall, I found that the soundstage seemed to be in front of my ears, which at first seemed odd but ultimately worked well when I was engaged in conversation with people while the music was still playing. The fold flat case was one of the accessories I really liked, since it makes carrying the hard case easier, which expands origami style to accommodate the glass. As a somewhat minor annoyance, the left and right speakers are charged (the cable branches into a Y) and powered (on/off) independently.

2. 

   AlanD963 – September 1, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   These audio sunglasses are fine for listening to music while walking or jogging or gardening. The glasses fit very snugly, so especially if you’ve had problems with regular ear buds falling out of your ears, that problem is gone. The polarized lenses are excellent, I could see no distortion, in fact it’s probably the best feature of these glasses.

   The audio quality, however, is just fair. There’s absolutely no bass. Your music will be very clear however, the stereo separation is amazing, with most tunes the singer totally comes from the middle of your head, and for jogging or walking outside, the ambient noise from the street is not muzzled so that’s great for safety.

   Connection to Bluetooth is the easiest I’ve ever seen on any device. You just turn on the glasses for the first time, you’ll see “Lucyd” when your phone looks for new Bluetooth sources, just tap that and you’re connected. All done.

   You just have to be careful to never lose the charging cord, as it’s made especially for these glasses, you’ll need it to connect each temple individually to the charging cord.

   Bottom line, these glasses are really well made. A heavy duty case is included to protect them, they come with a polishing cloth and an A/C adapter for the USB cord (which is not found often on devices these days. I think you’ll enjoy them, just realize that it won’t be the main source you’ll use to listen to your music, but for just walking outside or sitting listening to your music, you should be fine.

3. 

   hahanson – September 1, 2023

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Lucyd Starseeker Smart Glasses offer a way for you to enjoy music, calls, and voice assistants without any wires or earbuds. They have four speakers built into the temples/arms that deliver reasonably immersive sound to your ears.

   I was impressed by the design and functionality of these glasses. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear, and they have touch controls on the sides that let you adjust the volume, skip tracks, answer calls, and activate voice assistants. The sound quality exceeded my expectation, and the battery life is decent. Battery life should be up to 12 hours before needing to recharge them.

   However, there are some drawbacks that I noticed. The glasses use a proprietary charger cable that is not compatible with other devices, which can be quite inconvenient should you forget to take the cable with you. The phone calls sound distant and echoey, and the other person can hear everything around me despite the dual noise cancelling microphones. They also don’t automatically turn off if I take the glasses off and set them down or put them in their case. On the plus side, they do include a solid protective case for the glasses.

   There is also a downloadable app available for iOS (Android version “coming soon”) that allows you speak to ChatGPT through Siri. I wasn’t able to test it out as I have an Android phone.

   Overall, I think Lucyd Starseeker Smart Glasses could be a great option for people who want to enjoy music and calls without drowning out the outside world. They are light, compact, and certainly stylish, and they offer an easy and convenient audio experience. However, they are not perfect, and in my opinion they have some limitations that may impact your satisfaction.

4. 

   Clover80 – September 3, 2023

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Like the review title says I really wanted to love these. I do a lot of outdoor working out and one thing I do is rucking. If you don’t know what that is it’s a form of hiking with weighted backpacks going through all different terrains. While I’m out there it’s a hour to two that I like to listen to music. The problem with that always ended with first my apple over the ear headphones would constantly slide off the top of my head or the amount of sweat I would get in the ear cups was unbearable. So then I moved to the AirPod pro because those are in ear. I don’t know if it’s just my ears or not but those things would constantly fall out no matter what I would do. Then these cool sunglasses presented themselves and I was sold in a second. I always wear sunglasses outside and I can leave my phone in the car now have my shades and music and I’m good to go. Well kinda. You open the box and these things look sleek and cool. Not so much on my face as I’m weird with sunglasses and how they look on me. But who cares I’m in the woods or hiking so looks are my least concern. I charged them up which took a really long time. Then paired them which was weird because you have to pair each side of the glasses not just one. Took me a second to figure this out. Then came the time to try my tunes. I put my music on and only one side worked just music out the left. So I shut them off tried again and now just the right would have music. I’m not sure if this is how it’s suppose to be but if it is it kinda completely turned me off to these as I like to be immersed in my music. So for me these are just an ok product just doesn’t meet my specific needs but still a cool idea.

5. 

   Rick – September 4, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   The Lucyd Lyte starseekers are a good approach to having your ears free from headphones but still having your tunes to listen to passively. The built in speakers are not overpowering and provide a decent audio quality.

   Charging time took about two hours via the supplied USB/ Magnetic attachment. At full charge the battery lasted about 9 hours, I think this is because I had the volume turned up. I did a second battery test at medium volume and achieved 10 1/2 hours.

   Speakers: The speakers are good. That being said, these are not something you could depend on in a noisy environment. Walking in your neighborhood, beach, sitting outside, even using them in your office at work would be fine. If you’re in a reasonably loud environment however, the surrounding noise will overpower the speakers.

   Taking calls and using the controls are pretty easy and straight forward. Lucyd did a good job not overloading the glasses with buttons. During phone calls I was able to hear and be heard without issues. Using Siri was flawless.

6. 

   TeamSlacker – September 5, 2023

   Rated 3 out of 5

   These Lucyd Lyte’s were very intriguing when I saw them and I had a couple use scenarios in my life I thought they might fit in nicely. I didn’t know what to expect from such small speakers, but figured I’d give a shot.
   They were packed nicely, with a hard case, soft case, cleaning cloth, charger and quick start guide. I couldn’t resist, turned them on, paired them with my phone, and started some music streaming. First impression was, ‘wow, this is pretty cool’. They sounded a little better than what I would have expected from tiny little speakers. They have a nice clear soundstage. Not sure what magic they are doing with the ‘quadraphonic’ speakers, but it sounded pretty good. But note, these are still tiny little speakers, there is absolutely no bass, but the frequencies they can produce is clear. IE vocals and midrange. Bluetooth range seemed about average in use, no issues as they are either paired with my garmin watch or with my phone, both of which stay nearby.
   In reality, here are the bummers after using them for a few days.
   They were nice wearing on walks with my wife. I could have a little background music on and still talk to her and hear the sounds around me. Usually they paired to my devices right away, but on one walk it took about 3 tries of power cycles before they finally paired with my garmin watch.
   I wore them while riding my bike, anything over 10-15mph and the wind noise pretty much would drown out the music and the music just became more ‘background noise’, even at max volume on the Lucyd’s. While using them on phone calls, even if there was a light wind, the party I was talking to said they could hear wind noise, but they did comment the quality was still good.
   I’m not fond of the folding hard case, it unfolds quite large. I assume it’s one size to fit all their frames. Another bummer is they only pair with 1 device at a time, might not be an issue for some, but my use is a drag. IE. I’m leaving the house to go for a walk with the Lucyd’s. I turn them on, they pair with the last device which is my phone, but I dont take the phone with on walks, I want to listen to music from my watch. So now I have to wait till I walk out of the yard, then turn them on and pair them with my watch. With my earbuds that pair with 2, I just let them pair with both, walk away and no issues.
   Some other good points, the optics of the lens are very good, no distortion or imperfections I could see. Overall they fit snug, but were comfortable up to the 1-1.5hr’s I’ve worn at a time.
   Overall these are only getting an average rating from me, my #1 use would have been bike riding, but when it just becomes ‘unintelligible noise’, I’m not sure it’s worth it. At the MSRP price I’d definitely give these a no, even at the sale price I’m not sure they are worth it unless your only use case is sitting on the beach listening to a podcast, light music, or phone calls.

7. 

   Leonardo – September 6, 2023

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Audio sunglasses are an interesting concept and definitely have their uses for the correct person. However, for it to be good it cannot compromise on the wearability of a normal sunglass and the audio should feel isolated to the wearer. This audio sunglass from Lucyd fails in both departments and forces the user to make multiple compromises when using the product.

   There’s really no good things to say about this product other than it looks like a normal sunglass without anything special. If you want to ride incognito, then this might just do the trick. However, you’ll find that anyone next to you will also hear your audio as long as you have it at a volume you can comfortably hear at. If that wasn’t bad enough, the speakers are not that great either. Good for phone calls and bad for music, almost makes you wonder why you didn’t just use earphones instead. But ok, maybe that’s acceptable for you so lets discuss the design of it. For starters, this is not comfortable to wear. Their site advertises these for men with medium to large heads, but that could not be farther from the truth. They squeeze very tightly and I use medium sized race helmets. The frame section that rests on your ears are also too thick and forces your ears out in an uncomfortable way. Compared to a normal sunglass, these are twice as thick if not more! Again, compromises had to be made for a slim looking design, but one thing they didn’t have to cheap out on are the actual lenses. It is almost unusable with how much glare comes through the back and obstructs your vision. Moving on to the next problem, the electronics are also designed badly. The left and right sections are separated and this is such a bad decision. Because of this, you have separate batteries that need to be charged, leading to having a proprietary charging cable instead of just a standard usb-c port. You have buttons on both sides, but they both do the same thing meaning you better get ready to remember all the different tap, double tap, triple tap, long holds just to use the thing.

   Overall, I do not recommend this without at least trying it out in person. There are many options on the market and sometimes function is way better than form.

8. 

   sdunnin – September 7, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Instructions were simple to follow, charge first and then when removing charging cable, the glasses automatically enter pairing mode which I then easily paired to my iPhone. There are 2 quick start guides, a small double-sided sheet and a larger folded one. I found the instructions on the larger one under “Features & Controls” to be incorrect and opposite of the smaller sheet. This is with regard to the left and right button operations. They are backwards on the larger sheet.

   I’m not a big fan of the split magnetic charging cord where you must connect an end to each arm, especially when I’ve seen other brands that charge when docked in a case or via a single USB-C connector. Including both a hard and soft case is nice to have, would have liked to also have a place to store cable though.

   The style of these frames is pretty flat/straight. Feels like the should be a little more curve to the frame as they seem to let more light in around bottom and sides than other sunglasses. I was worried at first that the arms were going to be uncomfortable because they are much bulkier than traditional glasses, but I found that to not be the case. They were as comfortable as most other sunglasses and also lighter than I expected.

   The two-button power on is relatively easy, however, it just feels like a feature that could have been made simpler and easier by having a single power button.

   The sound output is acceptable and not too bad for voice calls. I was told that the audio quality on the other end of the call was good which means the mic is pretty good. Don’t expect to listen to any hi-fidelity music though as it sounds quite tinny and flat. I also did some experimentation with other people to see how perceptible the sound was coming from the open-air speakers. A reasonable volume level for clear audio seems to be about halfway. At that level sound is perceptible to others nearby. Outdoors it is not as easy to make out the exact audio but in a quiet setting it would be. In other words, there may be privacy concerns with conversations you are having in quiet places, especially if the volume is turned up moderately high. The sound output is acceptable and not too bad for voice calls. I was told that the audio quality on the other end of the call was good which means the mic is pretty good.

   Don’t expect to listen to any hi-fidelity music though as it sounds quite tinny and flat. I also did some experimentation with other people to see how perceptible the sound was coming from the open-air speakers. A reasonable volume level for clear audio seems to be about halfway. At that level sound is perceptible to others nearby. Outdoors it is not as easy to make out the exact audio but in a quiet setting it would be. In other words, there may be privacy concerns with conversations you are having in quiet places, especially if the volume is turned up moderately high.

9. 

   TonyMSP – September 8, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Never knew how much I would enjoy bundling sunglasses with audio. I remember my sunglasses 99% of the time but always forget to bring my earbuds on my dog walks or just being out and about. The Lucyd brings both sunglasses and speakers into one.

   In the box, it comes with everything you need. A nice carrying case, lens cleaning cloth, charging cables and wall adapter. The charging cable appears to be proprietary so make sure not to misplace those.

   Initial setup is straight forward but I ran into technical difficulties where the Luycd would appear twice in my Bluetooth list on my iPhone and only playing music in one ear or the other. I knocked a rating star down for this. After a few days of communicating with tech support, it appears that the factory missed a step on making sure the left temple was paired with the right temple before reaching consumers. Once I was able to pair the left temple to the right temple, pairing the right temple to my phone was as easy as any other Bluetooth speaker out there. And yes, each temple of the glasses has their own power on/off buttons. You have to long press both buttons on each temple simultaneously to turn them on and off.

   Sound quality was a bit disappointing. It does the job of listening to music and taking calls but don’t expect any dynamics or bass out of the tiny speakers. It’s also not bone conducting. If you sit close to someone else, they will be able to hear what you’re listening to. It is in stereo sound but just don’t expect them to replace your AirPods or similar nicer sounding earbuds for serious listening. I do appreciate the open ear concept so I can hear traffic, etc but the speakers are tiny and therefore doesn’t have the volume to overcome loud background noises. Works great in a quiet neighborhood but good luck if you’re walking in the city or near a busy street. I did take a few calls with the Lucyd and the people on the other line couldn’t tell between my sunglasses or earbuds. I would consider that to be a huge win on the microphone department.

   The fit and adjustments can be a hit or miss. The temples on my “Starseeker” model doesn’t have the flex hinges so it sits tight against my head at first. Read a few tips online to use the nose bridge to bend the temples out to your liking. The temples are larger than regular as it houses the battery and speaker. It does hide well and only a keen eye can tell you’re not wearing regular sunglasses. I also picked the “Starseeker” for adjustable nose pads. Lens appears to be glass or a very plastic. I couldn’t tell but feels premium. Love the polarized lenses for outdoors but good luck glancing at other electronic displays in your car.

   In summary, I do recommend someone that wants to listen to tunes or take a call while they are outside enjoying a sunny day. It’s not the best fitting glasses nor the best sounding headphones so take that into consideration on the nuances of combining them both. Things I would like to see improved on is some kind of battery gauge or verbal communication on battery level. It’s rated for 12hours but I have no idea in between on how much power is left.

10. 

    CriticalEye – September 8, 2023

    Rated 4 out of 5

    These hi-tech smart sunglasses are pretty slick! I was expecting them to feel heavy, but they’re surprisingly lightweight. I charged them for about 2 hrs. & they immediately paired with my Android phone. I’ve used them for 6 days in cycling, jogging, walking & gardening but haven’t needed to re-charge yet. Don’t think I’m going to have any problem getting the 12 hrs. of battery life promised.

    Although the arms are a little thicker than I’m used to w/my Oakleys, they’re still comfortable & secure (even in heavy sweat, they didn’t slide down my nose), & the sound quality is clear. The lenses are polarized (UV400) & the control buttons are on the underside at the front of each arm.

    I like that the controls are intuitive, simple & easy to learn. The arms have 4 tiny speakers which are well-placed. 2 are positioned just before the ear on the underside of each temple & the other 2 are on the top, just behind the ear. They also have dual mics for phone calls. The sound quality for podcasts & calls is clear & crisp, although my husband says there’s a bit of an echo, as though I’m inside a tin can, when he listens to my voice as I talk cell-to-cell via these 5.2 Bluetooth glasses. As for music, it’s all treble & no bass, so I’m not enjoying my playlist as much as I’d hoped.

    What I like most about these sunglasses is that, when I go for a walk in my neighborhood, there’s far less chance of my being surprised by a dog, a jogger, a cyclist, or a driver. With these smart glasses, I can still enjoy my podcasts, music, & phone calls while maintaining much better situational awareness during exercise. I also look forward to wearing these when I travel out of town. Being able to hear GPS directional instructions while maintaining my walking pace, keeping my head up, & focusing my eyes on where I’m headed are all important from a safety & security perspective. Too many people make themselves a target when they’re away from home because they’re staring down at their phone like a lost tourist instead of walking confidently towards their destination while keeping their head on a swivel. I think I’m going to buy a couple extra pairs for my mom & sister so that they, too, can enjoy the benefits of their phone while keeping their head up & their eyes on their surroundings. I feel like I have a lot more control when I’m out & about & wearing these glasses.

11. 

    fudgear – September 9, 2023

    Rated 4 out of 5

    This is an interesting product, while it may not be for everyone but there is a real use case for the product. When driving, this pair of sunglasses is useful not only to shield our eyes from the scorching sun, but also to feed us audio from the navigation app. This way, the instruction from our navigation app coming from the phone will not interfere the audio from the sound system in the car. Also, because the device is equipped with built-in microphone and supports Siri you can give command to your iPhone as you would to Siri. It’s convenient to do so for example when you are driving and you want to change the destination in your navigation app without touching your phone.

    Audio quality is not bad but not good either. Bass and treble are just not there so audio quality is quite unimpressive. The audio is also not loud enough to my liking.

    Lucyd also supports chat GPT query, which is quite fun but to me it’s more of a novelty. Aside of the features, I like how it looks. There’s some finishing paint imperfection on the left arm of the glasses but it’s very minor and was not immediately noticeable. I like the look and color of the glasses and the fact that this pair of glasses use polarized lens, which is useful to make our eyes less strained when driving for so long in the daylight. Lucyd glasses are adaptable to prescription lenses, which is a big deal for people with myopic.

    The glasses is charged by using proprietary cable, which is less convenient because that means the cable needs to travel with the glasses. It would’ve been better if the glasses use USB-C port for charging. There’s two cases included in the box: hard case and soft case, which is nice and useful.

12. 

    Dakingindanorf – September 12, 2023

    Rated 3 out of 5

    I’ve been really excited about audio sunglasses and have had the opportunity to try multiple brands over the last few years. Let’s start with the positives of the Lucyd Lyte – Starseekers.

    – Build quality and design are excellent. While style is subjective, I really like the way these glasses look. There is no major cracking or creaking with the hinges and the nose pads are very comfortable. The IP-56 water resistance provides peace of mind when you’re sweating or if you were to get splashed by the pool.
    – They are easy to pair with your phone (or other Bluetooth device) and do so quickly each subsequent time they are powered on.
    – The lenses are polarized! This is a huge selling point for me as I really like wearing sunglasses in the car and this greatly cuts down on windshield glare.
    – The folding hard case is awesome. It does a great job of protecting the glasses and folds flat for easy storage when not in use.

    The aforementioned positives and high hopes of quality audio are what have kept me coming back and trying audio sunglasses over and over. This is also where all previous brands that I’ve tried, and Lucyd, fall short. While the Lucyd Lyte – Starseekers have “Quadrasonic sound” (aka four speakers), they simply do not get loud enough for anything other than walking. The audio quality is also pretty poor. Tinny is probably the best descriptor. This has always surprised me as small speakers with plenty of volume and reasonable sound quality exist – just look at most flagship smartphones at this point. Anyway, to charge these glasses you need a proprietary charger. Not that it’s the end of the world to carry multiple chargers, but it is definitely a deterrent to using these glasses if I were to forget it. In their current form, I can’t say I’d really recommend the Lucyd Lyte – Starseekers or any audio sunglasses for that matter. Buy a nice pair of polarized sunglasses and carry a portable speaker with you instead.

13. 

    JStory17 – September 12, 2023

    Rated 4 out of 5

    There’s so much to say about the Lucyd Lyte Starseekers. They are stylish sunglasses and they fit nicely and don’t slip off easily. I was able to easily charge the sunglasses in about 2 hours for a full charge.
    I went for a walk to test them and the sound quality is ok while walking around. I wish there was a little more bass using the app, but it’s not bad. The negative I would mention is if you’re in a crowded area, music can be difficult to hear as the volume is limited.
    Despite this, the sound quality is good considering how tiny the speakers are. I do like there’s 2 set of speakers; one speaker located near the front of your ear and the other speaker located behind your ear. It does offer a nice balance.

    That being said, there could have been more to make this better. Other than making the volume louder, I wish the tint was darker on the lenses, but that’s my personal preference.

    My other issue is you have to be careful when you accidentally touch the sunglasses. I have accidentally paused and skipped songs as I’m just adjusting the glasses.

    So, I will admit the Starseeker isn’t ideal for everyone, it’s nice and it’ll fit for the right person.

14. 

    clow18 – September 17, 2023

    Rated 4 out of 5

    The Lucyd – Lyte Starseekers Square has a combination of style and functionality. The glasses themselves are sleek and light and overall fit in with the current style of glasses. As I am sure you are aware, you can connect the glasses Bluetooth to your phone, laptop, or Bluetooth devices. I myself used them on my Pixel Fold and was able to listen to my YouTube videos and Audiobooks just fine. The sound will definitely not blow you away, but the ability to use glasses to listen to what you normally use a pair of earbuds or headphones is a HUGE plus.
    The glasses have up to 8 hours of juice and a touch control that allows you to adjust volume, skip tracks to the next and answer calls. I did have a bit of a hard time in crowded loud areas, but to be honest, I do not think I will find myself listening to anything in such a place, but keep that in mind when you are out and about. Inside the box you get a cool folding hard case (A++ Design), charging cable and cleaning cloth.
    Overall, these are a good pair of smart glasses that have the style and connectivity to compete with any other device on the market.

15. 

    FlightMedic – September 28, 2023

    Rated 4 out of 5

    This is my second pair of audio sunglasses from Lucyd, and once again they fall just short of excellent.

    No current brand of audio eyewear is going to satisfy a true audiophile’s desire. But let’s face it – that’s not what they’re designed for. You aren’t getting spacial audio and all the deep dive elements you receive from in ear, over the ear, and other more traditional devices. So you need to alter your expectations when it comes to audio eyewear. With all that said, the sound quality and levels are pretty fantastic. I can easily hear music, podcasts, and voices during phone calls. The audio is clear and crisp, with minimal distortion, while simultaneously hearing my surroundings. It’s this odd version of pass through audio – but it works – quite well!

    The Lucyd sunglasses are well designed and sturdy. I’ve not been fearful of breaking them or feeling they need to be handled gently. Style is so individual, but I happen to like how stylish this particular model is. Sure, the ear pieces are larger than normal sunglasses due to the speakers and internal electronics, but not so large that they cause unwanted looks. However, this is where my one real complaint and alike comes in to play. The length of the stems / ear pieces are slightly smaller than traditional sunglasses, or so it seems. While they are comfortable, they do not quite wrap around my ears, so they just end up sitting on top, which makes them want to fall forward when bending over or looking down.

    Battery life is as advertised, along with charging times. Be mindful, charging is done via a proprietary charger.

    I’m actually a fan of Lucyd. Their products are stylish, rugged, and well built. I really just wish they would lengthen the stems so they fit around my ears. The audio is great, and I quite enjoy listening to music and podcasts with these sunglasses.

    I would still recommend these to my friends and family.