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Spektrum

SCORE4.6FAIR

Biohacking-focused brand with several distinct lens tiers

BEST FORA biohacker who wants the multi-tier lens-shopping experience of Ra Optics, BON CHARGE, or TrueDark, but at a meaningfully lower price — Spektrum's lenses run roughly $45–50 versus $119 and up for those three brands.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 1 day ago (2026-07-20)
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Verified light-blocking claims4/10

Spektrum publishes blocking-percentage claims per lens tier on its own site, but as with its direct competitors, these numbers aren't tied to a named independent lab test a shopper can verify separately.

Simple lens lineup vs. confusing tiers3/10

Spektrum, like BON CHARGE and TrueDark, sells multiple lens tiers at different price points rather than one purpose-built evening lens, so a shopper has to compare tier-specific pages before choosing.

Comfort for extended wear5/10

Frames follow standard eyewear shapes rather than industrial styles, but as with other premium brands in this category, the darkest tier's tint is intended for short pre-bed wear rather than extended all-day use.

Price and value7/10

Despite marketing itself alongside premium biohacker brands, Spektrum's lenses are actually priced around $45–50 — meaningfully cheaper than Ra Optics ($174+), BON CHARGE, or TrueDark ($119+), and below Swanwick and Gunnar's typical price points too.

Look and everyday usability4/10

As with other biohacker-tier brands, the darkest nighttime lens has a visible tint impractical for public wear, while lighter tiers look more normal but block less light.

PROS
Publishes tier-specific blocking claims rather than one vague brand-wide percentage.
Offers multiple frame styles so buyers aren't limited to one generic shape.
Sold direct at spektrumglasses.com with tier-specific product descriptions.
Markets itself alongside premium biohacker brands like Ra Optics, BON CHARGE, and TrueDark, but at roughly $45–50 per lens — the cheapest of the four biohacker-positioned brands in this comparison.
Markets distinct lens tiers by intended time of use rather than a single all-purpose tint.
Frame styles are described as everyday eyewear shapes rather than industrial safety-glasses builds.
CONS
Confusing multi-tier lineup similar to BON CHARGE and TrueDark means new buyers must research which specific lens matches their use case.
Blocking percentage claims are self-published rather than backed by a named independent lab test.
Smaller, less established brand than Ra Optics, BON CHARGE, or TrueDark, with less third-party community discussion to reference before buying.
Darkest nighttime tier has a visible tint impractical for wearing outside the home.
Sold only direct at spektrumglasses.com, without the mainstream retail availability (Best Buy, Amazon) that Gunnar Optiks offers.
Full coverage across day and night use typically requires buying more than one tier, raising total cost.