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Quite expensive and (sadly) pretty good: React sports glasses
by Patrick Bardelli
Proven technology, more wearing comfort: the new "Rev" sunglasses from React discovered at the ISPO sports trade fair
5.12.2023
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Swiss sports eyewear manufacturer React is launching the "Rev", a successor to the popular "Optray". The company presented the new sunglasses at the ISPO sports trade fair in Munich.
"Yes, is it Christmas and presents already?", I thought at the end of November as I looked around the stand of Swiss sports eyewear manufacturer React at the Sports Fair ISPO in Munich. In addition to the current Optray models and the Sight 2.0 ski goggles (review to follow), the company from Wattwil also presented the "Rev" model. As an enthusiastic user of the Optray, I wanted to know more about the new sports glasses.
Source: Patrick Bardelli
Source: Patrick Bardelli
Proven technology, improved wearing comfort
What immediately catches the eye is the full-rim frame of the "Rev" - in contrast to the Nylor frame of the Optray. In general, the Wattwil-based company has placed great emphasis on improving the wearing comfort of its new glasses. In my opinion, there is nothing to criticise about the Optray in this respect. The lens technology remains unchanged in the Rev. And therefore top. In my opinion, there are currently no better sports glasses on the market. I have linked the detailed review of the Optray here:
Another change concerns the temples: these can be adjusted to three different positions on the Rev, which should improve wearing comfort. The temple tips can now be adjusted in all directions, the nose pad can be adjusted to two different nose sizes and finally, a holder for corrective lenses is built into the frame.
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At first glance, the Rev with the full frame looks more sophisticated than the Optray, and the adjustable parts such as the temples and nose pad make them more technical. However, more technology often also means more susceptibility to defects. The next few weeks will show whether this is actually the case. The detailed product test will follow.
According to the manufacturer, the Rev will be launched on the market in December or January at the latest and will therefore also be available at Galaxus. React will also offer the new glasses in a small version for narrow faces. The further development of the Optray will cost 339 francs, making it 50 francs more expensive than its predecessor.
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Patrick Bardelli
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Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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