Persol 649 Original vs Maui Jim Cliff House
Persol 649 Original ($320) vs Maui Jim Cliff House ($280) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sunglasses.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Persol 649 Original | Maui Jim Cliff House |
|---|
| Price | $320 | $280 |
| Weight | 30g | 30g |
| Frame | Acetate + ground cotton | — |
| Hinge | Supreme Arrow Meflecto | — |
| Origin | Agordo, Italy | — |
| Lens | Crystal or polycarbonate | MauiBrilliant |
| UV | 100% UV400 | 100% |
| Heritage | Since 1957 | — |
| Polarized | — | Yes |
| Weight | — | 30g |
Pros & Cons
Persol 649 Original
- Italian acetate masterpiece
- Meflecto temples reduce fatigue
- Supreme Arrow hinge trademark
- Proven since 1957
- Cotton + acetate lightweight
- $320 premium
- Keyhole bridge polarizing fit
- Dark lenses limited indoors
Maui Jim Cliff House
- Polarized
- Water & drive optimized
- Light on face
- Expensive
- Prescription option limited
Maui Jim Cliff House is the better value at $280. If weight matters most, Persol 649 Original carries lighter at 30g. Both are part of our curated sunglasses index — tap through to check current pricing.