Maui Jim Peahi vs Randolph Engineering Aviator
Maui Jim Peahi ($349) vs Randolph Engineering Aviator ($250) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sunglasses.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Maui Jim Peahi | Randolph Engineering Aviator |
|---|
| Price | $349 | $250 |
| Weight | 30g | 40g |
| Lens | PolarizedPlus2 580nm | Glass |
| UV | 100% UV400 | — |
| Frame | Lightweight polycarbonate | Metal |
| Lens material | MauiBrilliant or glass | — |
| Use | High-glare outdoor | — |
| Origin | Hawaii / Japan | Massachusetts |
| Temples | — | Bayonet |
Pros & Cons
Maui Jim Peahi
- Best-in-class optical clarity
- PolarizedPlus2 color enhancement
- 580nm glare elimination
- Transformative vision quality
- All outdoor activity suitable
- $349 premium
- Polarized-only lens system
- Sportier aesthetic
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 Peahi carries lighter at 30g. Both are part of our curated sunglasses index — tap through to check current pricing.