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Maui Jim Cliff House vs American Optical Original Pilot
Maui Jim Cliff House ($280) vs American Optical Original Pilot ($250) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sunglasses.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Maui Jim Cliff House | American Optical Original Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $250 |
| Weight | 30g | 40g |
| Lens | MauiBrilliant | Glass CR-39 options |
| Polarized | Yes | — |
| Weight | 30g | — |
| UV | 100% | — |
| Frame | — | Steel |
| Temples | — | Bayonet |
| Origin | — | USA |
Pros & Cons
Maui Jim Cliff House
- Polarized
- Water & drive optimized
- Light on face
- Expensive
- Prescription option limited
American Optical Original Pilot
- NASA heritage
- American made
- Glass lens option
- Heavy
- Only pilot shape
American Optical Original Pilot is the better value at $250. If weight matters most, Maui Jim Cliff House carries lighter at 30g. Both are part of our curated sunglasses index — tap through to check current pricing.