# Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) vs Brilliant Labs Frame

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/amazon-echo-frames-vs-brilliant-labs-frame/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the Amazon Echo Frames is the better buy for most people at $79.01 less, unless you need a built-in camera.**

- Buy the Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) if you want to spend $79.01 less ($269.99 vs $349) and you need longer battery life (6 hours vs 4).
- Buy the Brilliant Labs Frame if you want a built-in camera.

## Specifications

| Spec | Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) | Brilliant Labs Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $270 | $349 |
| Optics type | — | prism |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription-ready frames tested for +3.00 to -6.00 D; glazed by your optician or Amazon-named partners (Lensabl, Boomerang) | -6 to +2 |
| Weight (g) | 39 | 40 |
| Frame style | multiple styles (square, round, rectangle, modern rectangle, cat eye) | round classic |
| Color options | Classic Black, Charcoal Gray, Blue Tortoise, Havana Brown | Clear, Grey |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
| Battery life (hours) | 6 | 4 |
| Charging method | USB-C charging stand | USB-C via Mister Power charging dock |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | 1 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | proprietary | open-source (Noa firmware) |
| Chipset | — | Nordic nRF52840 + Lattice FPGA |
| Camera | ✕ No | 720p |
| Microphones | 4 | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Alexa | Noa AI (open-source) |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/amazon-echo-frames/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/brilliant-labs-frame/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/amazon-echo-frames.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/brilliant-labs-frame.json