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Feature | Zenni Optical | Goggles4u | GlassesUSA | EyeBuyDirect | GlassesShop | 39DollarGlasses | Warby Parker |
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Price Range | $6.95 โ ~$200 | $6.95 โ ~$150 | $39 โ $500+ | $6 โ ~$250 | $5.95 โ ~$100+ | $39 โ ~$150+ | $95 โ $295+ |
Shipping (US) | ~$5.95 (7โ14 days) | ~$4.95 (2โ3 weeks) | Free shipping & returns | Free over $99, or $5.95 | Free over $69; $5.95 otherwise | $4.95+ (varies by method) | Free shipping & returns |
Returns | 30-day remake/store credit | 15-day returns | 14-day full refund/return | 14-day fit & style return | 30-day return policy | 30-day return policy | 30-day return policy |
Try-On Tools | Virtual try-on (photo) | Basic try-on | Advanced virtual try-on | Virtual try-on (photo/video) | Virtual try-on (photo) | None | Virtual try-on & Home Try-On |
Prescription Types | Single, bifocal, progressives | All types incl. high-index | All types incl. Rx sunglasses | All types incl. blue light | Single, bifocal, progressives | Single, bifocal, progressives | Single, bifocal, progressives |
Frames Available | 1000+ | 1000+ | 7000+ | 2000+ | 1000+ | 1000+ | 1000+ |
Lens Options | Standard, blue light, photochromic | Standard to high-index | Transitions, anti-glare, etc. | Similar wide selection | Standard, blue light, photochromic | Standard, blue light, photochromic | Standard, blue light, photochromic |
Customer Support | Email only | Email/live chat | Phone, chat, email | Chat, email, phone | Email, phone | Email, phone | Phone, chat, email |
Made Where? | China | Pakistan/Thailand | Varies (some U.S.) | U.S./China depending | China | USA | Italy, Vietnam, Japan, China |
Spring Hinge Availability | โ Yes link | โ Yes link | โ Yes link | โ Yes link | โ Yes link | โ Yes link | โ Yes link |
Single Vision Lenses | Included with frames | Included with frames | Included with frames | Included with frames | Included with frames | Included with frames | Included with frames |
Progressive Lenses | From $52.95 | Varies; discounts available | Starting at $129 (before discounts) | Starting at $99 (frame + lenses) | From $49.95 | From $79 | Starting at $295 |
Lens Coatings & Add-ons | Anti-reflective: $4.95; Photochromic: varies; Blue light filter: varies | Tinting: $10; Other coatings: varies | Blue light filter: $29; Transitionsยฎ: varies | Blue light filter: $19; Other coatings: varies | Anti-reflective, UV protection, scratch-resistant: varies | Anti-reflective, UV protection, scratch-resistant: varies | Included: Anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, UV protection |
Notes:
Use Case | Best Option |
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Budget-Friendly Options | Zenni, Goggles4u, GlassesShop, 39DollarGlasses |
Designer Frames Selection | GlassesUSA, SmartBuyGlasses |
Stylish and Affordable | EyeBuyDirect |
Advanced Virtual Try-On | GlassesUSA, EyeBuyDirect |
Home Try-on | Warby Parker, Liingo Eyewear |
Quick Shipping & Returns | GlassesUSA |