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BON CHARGE

SCORE4.4FAIR

Australian brand (rebranded from BLUblox in 2022) with many differently tinted blue/green-blocking lenses

BEST FORA shift worker or biohacker who wants a specific lens matched to a specific time of day and is willing to research which SKU (like Sleep+ vs. SummitBlue) fits their situation.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 1 day ago (2026-07-20)
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Verified light-blocking claims▼5/10

BON CHARGE publishes blocking-percentage claims per lens (its darker 'Sleep+' style is marketed to block more of the blue-green spectrum than its lighter daytime styles like SummitBlue), but these figures come from the brand's own spec sheets rather than a named third-party lab you can independently look up.

Simple lens lineup vs. confusing tiers▼3/10

The catalog spans multiple named lens tiers (e.g. Sleep+, SummitBlue, and other tinted variants) at different price points, which means a new buyer has to compare specs across several product pages before knowing which single pair actually suits evening use.

Comfort for extended wear▼6/10

Frames are sold in standard eyewear shapes rather than wraparound safety styles, though the darkest 'Sleep+' tint is heavy enough in color that it's only practical for short evening wear, not extended all-day use.

Price and value▼4/10

Pricing sits in the premium tier similar to Ra Optics and TrueDark, meaning you pay a comparable amount but may need more than one lens tier to cover both daytime and nighttime use.

Look and everyday usability▼4/10

The darkest sleep-focused lens has a strong red/amber cast not meant for wearing around others, while the lighter daytime lenses look closer to normal glasses but block less light — so no single BON CHARGE pair does both jobs.

PROS
✓Sells lens tiers specifically labeled by use case (e.g. a darker 'Sleep+' style for pre-bed use versus lighter daytime styles like SummitBlue).
✓Publishes a specific blocking claim per lens rather than one vague brand-wide number.
✓Frame options include standard glasses shapes, not just industrial-style wraparounds.
✓Frequently mentioned alongside Ra Optics and TrueDark in biohacking communities as a comparable premium option.
✓Sold direct at boncharge.com with lens-specific product pages describing intended time of use.
✓Multiple frame styles let you pick a shape that suits your face rather than one generic design.
CONS
✕The wide lineup of differently tinted SKUs means you can easily buy the wrong lens for your intended use without careful reading.
✕Blocking percentages are self-published by the brand, not verified by a named independent lab or journal.
✕Premium pricing similar to Ra Optics, so getting full-day coverage may mean buying two separate pairs.
✕Darkest 'Sleep+' style has a heavy red tint impractical for wearing in front of others.
✕Sold only direct at boncharge.com, without the mainstream retail availability (Best Buy, Amazon) that Gunnar Optiks offers.
✕Comfort for extended wear varies by frame style, so you can't assume one pair suits both a workday and pre-bed routine.
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