Solos AirGo 3 vs Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses
Thunderbird Innovation
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Solos AirGo 3 is the better buy for most people.
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Buy the Solos AirGo 3 if…
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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 |  Solos AirGo 3 $199 |  Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $199 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Diopter range | Prescription lenses ordered through Solos' own lab; SPH to -15.00/+10.00 by index | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 35 | 39 |
| Frame style | modular multi-style | glasses |
| Color options | Flare Black, Metallic Blue, Classic Black, Shiny Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 10 | — |
| Charging method | USB-C via temple connector | — |
| Charging time (min) | 1.5 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | — |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | Solos app: SolosChat (ChatGPT), SolosTranslate, Fitness Coach; optional $9.99/mo premium tier | — |
| Chipset | phone-tethered; cloud ChatGPT | Alibaba-Tongyi AI |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | ChatGPT (OpenAI) | — |
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Solos AirGo 3 vs Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the Solos AirGo 3 or the Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses?
The Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses is newer, released January 2025, versus September 2023 for the Solos AirGo 3.
Which is lighter: the Solos AirGo 3 or the Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses?
The Solos AirGo 3 is lighter at 35g. The Solos AirGo 3 weighs 35g and the Thunderbird V3 AI Shooting Glasses weighs 39g.