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Maui Jim Cliff House vs Randolph Engineering Aviator

Maui Jim Cliff House ($280) vs Randolph Engineering Aviator ($250) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sunglasses.

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Maui Jim
Cliff House
$280
Polarized
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Randolph Engineering
Aviator
$250
USA Mil Spec
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Spec-by-spec
SpecMaui Jim Cliff HouseRandolph Engineering Aviator
Price$280$250
Weight30g40g
LensMauiBrilliantGlass
PolarizedYes
Weight30g
UV100%
FrameMetal
TemplesBayonet
OriginMassachusetts
Pros & Cons

Maui Jim Cliff House

  • Polarized
  • Water & drive optimized
  • Light on face
  • Expensive
  • Prescription option limited

Randolph Engineering Aviator

  • US military contract
  • Glass lenses
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Heavy
  • Aviator style polarizing
Randolph Engineering Aviator 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.
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