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Randolph Engineering Aviator vs Persol 714 Folding

Randolph Engineering Aviator ($250) vs Persol 714 Folding ($498) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sunglasses.

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Randolph Engineering
Aviator
$250
USA Mil Spec
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Persol
714 Folding
$498
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Spec-by-spec
SpecRandolph Engineering AviatorPersol 714 Folding
Price$250$498
Weight40g28g
LensGlass
FrameMetal
TemplesBayonet
OriginMassachusetts
Pros & Cons

Randolph Engineering Aviator

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

Persol 714 Folding

Randolph Engineering Aviator is the better value at $250. If weight matters most, Persol 714 Folding carries lighter at 28g. Both are part of our curated sunglasses index — tap through to check current pricing.
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