Watch my full video review of the Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses
In this review of the Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses, I’ll be taking a detailed look at the design, features, specifications, and real-world performance of these smart sports glasses. I was sent a pair by Langsdom to test out, but this review is not sponsored — all opinions are my own.
Price and Options
The Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses retail for $99. They are available with a choice of lenses in black, red, or blue. I opted for the black lenses, which I think look the best and offer a sleek, modern appearance.
Design and Build Quality
These sunglasses feature a matte black frame with the Langsdom logo on the front. The arms are slightly chunkier than standard sunglasses, but this is necessary to house the built-in speakers and battery. On the right arm, you’ll find a covered USB-C charging port and a multifunction button.
The Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses also come with thoughtful extras: a soft and hard carry case, an adapter for prescription lenses, interchangeable nose pads for added comfort, and a USB charging cable.
Specifications
- Designed for sports use with an IP55 waterproof and sweatproof rating
- UV400 polarized lenses for eye protection
- Built-in open-ear speakers in both arms
- Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- Integrated microphone for calls
- Multifunction button for play/pause, skip, voice assistant, and call control
Pairing is straightforward: hold down the button to enter pairing mode, then connect via Bluetooth settings on your phone. Once paired, you can use any music or podcast app of your choice.
Comfort and Fit
The Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses are lightweight and comfortable. During runs they’ve stayed firmly in place, even when sweaty. They don’t rub on the nose or ears, making them a comfortable everyday option as well as sports sunglasses.
Performance and Battery Life
Battery life lives up to the advertised 10 hours, which is impressive for sports eyewear. Call quality is serviceable, though not as clear as premium earbuds like AirPods Pro. Controls for playback, skipping, and calls are responsive and the multifunction button feels tactile and reliable.
Sound Quality
Here’s where things get mixed. For podcasts, the Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses perform well — the sound is clear and loud enough to hear over background noise while running or cycling.
For music, however, performance is disappointing. Bass and distorted guitars sound muddy, and overall audio feels like listening through a tinny speaker. I also experienced the right speaker cutting out once due to sweat, which caused some temporary crackling until it dried. Additionally, there is noticeable sound leakage, so they aren’t ideal for quiet social settings like cafés or beer gardens.
Final Verdict
As sunglasses, the Langsdom AirNova Smart Sports Audio Sunglasses are excellent — comfortable, stylish, and well-suited for sports use. If you primarily want them for podcasts or audiobooks while running or cycling, they work very well and keep your ears open to surrounding sounds for safety.
However, if you’re planning to use them mainly for music, they fall short compared to alternatives like AirPods Pro or bone conduction headphones. I’ll be keeping these for running as sunglasses and podcast listening, but for music I’ll stick with my usual earphones.
