Chamelo Music Shield vs Solos AirGo 3
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Solos AirGo 3 is the better buy for most people at $30 less.
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Buy the Chamelo Music Shield if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Chamelo Music Shield over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the Solos AirGo 3 if…
- You want to spend $30 less ($199 vs $229)
- You want the lighter 35g fit (vs 49g)
- You need longer battery life (10 hours vs 6.5)
- You wear prescription lenses
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Chamelo Music Shield $229 |  Solos AirGo 3 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $229 | $199 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | electrochromic tint-adjustable lenses | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 17% to 63% VLT adjustable | — |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lenses ordered through Solos' own lab; SPH to -15.00/+10.00 by index |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 49 | 35 |
| Frame style | shield sport wrap | modular multi-style |
| Color options | Matte Black / Smoke, Matte Black / Fire, White / Fire | Flare Black, Metallic Blue, Classic Black, Shiny Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 6.5 | 10 |
| Charging method | pogo pin cable or wireless charging case | USB-C via temple connector |
| Charging time (min) | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | proprietary | Solos app: SolosChat (ChatGPT), SolosTranslate, Fitness Coach; optional $9.99/mo premium tier |
| Chipset | — | phone-tethered; cloud ChatGPT |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | ChatGPT (OpenAI) |
Buy the Chamelo Music Shield
Buy the Solos AirGo 3
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Chamelo Music Shield vs Solos AirGo 3: FAQs
Which is newer: the Chamelo Music Shield or the Solos AirGo 3?
The Chamelo Music Shield is newer, released June 2024, versus September 2023 for the Solos AirGo 3.
Which is cheaper: the Chamelo Music Shield or the Solos AirGo 3?
The Chamelo Music Shield costs $229 and the Solos AirGo 3 costs $199, making the Solos AirGo 3 $30 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Chamelo Music Shield or the Solos AirGo 3?
The Solos AirGo 3 is lighter at 35g. The Chamelo Music Shield weighs 49g and the Solos AirGo 3 weighs 35g.