Cheap vs. Expensive: A Comparison of the Blenders Eyewear Eclipse and the Oakley Sutro 

Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment! Yeah, for the price of the Blenders, you do get what you pay for in the end. I think they look good and are an option for those on a budget. I have not had any luck with my Oakleys not scratching. I had my Sutros on my head once and tried to put on my helmet and I knocked them off my head. They landed right on the lens and it put a scratch right on where I directly look out from. It would have been nice if the scratch was lower or in a corner but with my luck, it landed right in my direct vision. I also put a pair in my camera bag once without putting them in a case and some camera gear scratched them up pretty bad. At least in my use, the Oakleys scratch pretty easily. Haven't used the Blenders as much so I can't tell if they scratch as easily but I wouldn't be surprised. The only glasses that have held up to minor scratching for me have been Maui Jims and more so because they are made of glass. Man, but the Maui Jims are pricey! I just got a new pair from my wife for my birthday and father's day which I'll review soon but those were like $275!!!

I've had lots of Blenders that have lasted for years with no issues. No scratches, no hinge problems. Then again I am ocd about taking care of them.

Not sure what conditions you ride when using blenders. I surf lots at the beach out here in cali and even use em generally. I got the float waterproof resistant sunglasses and been using the same pair for 4 years now. $70 got me where its needed. Oakley brands are outstanding as well and durability is no joke, i own a pair of ballistic sunglasses for twice the price and they’ll go perfect for any condition. Had em for 6 years that one. Definitely get a bang for ur bucks!

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching and for the comment!

That's awesome! Glad you like them! They are a great pair of sunglasses. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

Thank you for watching! I'm stoked you got them on sale. That's the only way I buy any expensive sunglasses.....I wait for a sale and then pounce!

I can totally see your points. I'm positive that the R&D that goes into Oakley lenses is head and shoulders above cheaper brands. My favorite pair of riding sunglasses is the Oakley Sutro and that's the one I grab when I head out on a ride. There are times when I forget that they are on, they are so clear and sharp. But with that R&D comes a much higher price and not everyone can afford a pair of Oakleys. I was just trying to point out that there are alternatives out there if you don't have the means to get something like the Sutros. For some people, the cheaper glasses are fine. Others want a higher quality and they'll get Oakleys. Thanks for watching and for your comment! Much appreciated!

The design of the arms of the Sutro sucks. You can quote me on that before your bosses. It is the worst design in the history. Lenses are awesome, no doubt about that. Ah yes, please bring back the Wind Jacket.

Oakley lenses suck lmfao

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Totally agree. The Prizm lenses are really good. They are my favorite riding glasses hands down. Do you have a YT channel? I wanna check out those MTB drone videos! Thanks for watching and for the comment!!

Yeah man,many people who knock on oakleys haven’t ever tried some on. Their PRIZM and lens geometry technology is on a whole different ball park. They definitely do the job on any Lens color for a hot ass California summer day or camping trip to the sequoia mountains.

@@andrewdonis7995 most people knock on oakleys because they are largely worn by dbags.

The Sutros are a little bigger. Did you end up returning the Blenders? Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@@cruisinginthe808 No, just for the fact that I was hoping to find a way to stretch them a little bit. And they were only like $40

Thanks for sharing that! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Great point! Yes, get what you can comfortably afford. Maui Jims for me have been a solid choice but not everyone wants to pay that price. Thanks for watching and for sharing that comment!

Ahh, that sucks man! Did you ever try and reach out to their customer service?

@@cruisinginthe808 No I didn't I had them for a few years when this happened so I just chalked it up as a loss. Looking at getting a pair of Sutros now!

What is the Roka? ?

I'll have to check those out myself. Yeah, those pointed ends really "stick" it to you! Thanks for sharing that and for watching! Appreciate it!

I wish they made the smaller frame in the sweep. I got both the sutro s and the lite sweep and the sweeps are a little too big for my face.

The Sutros are some nice sunglasses for sure that have some advantages over the Blenders. Thanks for sharing that and for watching the video! 🤙🏻

That is true!

Sorry to hear that man! That sucks! But see how the Blenders are for you. You may end up liking them and that price is hard to beat. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

Oakleyʻs definitely are nicer, both with the lense and the overall fit. Thank you for the kind comment! Much appreciated! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏻

It's definitely the name but also the R & D that goes into their lenses. I think they make some great looking lenses but that's just me. The cool thing is that we have options like Blenders to go elsewhere and I'm stoked that you like the Blenders! They are a good set of glasses too and you can't beat that price. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment too. Much appreciated!

Not sure what this means? Thanks for watching though!

For those that can't afford the Oakleys, the Blenders could be an option to consider. I agree, you can't put a price on one's eyesight but they are expensive. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@@cruisinginthe808 Haoles

Sutros are definitely some solid glasses! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

There is comparison, one cost 3x more than the other one.