Best Sunglasses for Pilot | Ray Ban VS Randolph Aviators Honest Review By Pilot Blog

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Hey! I got the new 2021 model of Randolph Aviator Sunglasses. It is time to compare them with Ray Ban Aviators that I mainly use for flying. The firs look shows that each model has it's own plusses and minuses.
This video was not sponsored by anyone, but I goy the Randolph glasses for free. I just said that I will make a honest review. So I did it. Will continue to fly using new Randolph sunglasses for some time.
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[@PilotBlogDenys]

This video was not sponsored by anyone, but I goy the Randolph glasses for free. I just said that I will make a honest review. So I did it. Will continue to fly using new Randolph sunglasses for some time. If you can, please support my channel here: 🔥 Support Pilot Blog on Patreon! www.patreon.com/PilotBlog

[@norbert.kiszka]

I got - You misspelled here.

[@markjackson5333]

How much were your raybans

[@thomashill9437]

You can get randolphs with curved temples

[@drewt4451]

Denys: Does “Metal Test” Family watching from the gate: Hey kids how about we wait for the next flight! 😅👌🏻

[@firefly8464]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@perfectdude999]

Randolph suits you more than Rayban

[@vickk1123]

I use Ray Bans too and am very happy with them and its quality! I loved the Heavy Metal test LOL... I think the Randolph fits you as well! Not bad at all! Thanx for another great video!

[@danieleyre8913]

Ray-Ban’s have been overpriced junk for about the last 1/4 century. They used to be premium sunglasses, but then they denigrated to some fashion brand. Randolph Engineering are excellent sunglasses from their construction to their lenses to their service. However they are *very* expensive. Another brand to check out are American Optical (AKA AO). Also very high quality build, but a lot cheaper than Randolph, although they don’t have as great service nor do they have the fancy lenses.

[@deansiracusa3966]

I suggest that you try Flying Eyes sunglasses. Founded by a pilot and far more comfortable under headsets.

[@christaiwan1933]

It's so nice to see another amazing video from Pilot Blog :)

[@jeffreykrajchan6995]

I think Randolph sunglasses are the best and that is why they supply the U.S.A.F and although not cheap you get what you pay for, very high quality and they are classics . Happy Trails

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

The squared Randolph Engineering all day every day. I first started with the Ray Ban Caravan but then discovered American Optical which then led me to Randolph Engineering. I still wear either the 57-20 AO or 58-20 RE polarized. What I did with the bayonet temples is cut and put black rubber on the very end of the tips and they stay on better. I think I got the black rubber pieces from one of those sporterized sunglass straps that you put on each temple so you can hang them on your neck or keep on your head. Anyway, I never used it but instead cut the round rubber tube up and used them on the ends of temples (easiest way to slide them on is use a little hand sanitizer gel and they slide right on in place and then when the sanitizer dries they will not come off). I think the squared aviators look better on your face than the tear drop Ray Ban's. Also, look at the 58mm Randolph Intruder, Corsair or FGN frames. I have those as well and mix it up. Do all of you pilots prefer the non-polarized to view instrumentation? Another thing, I sent my shiny chrome RE 58-20 in to Randolph because one of the nose pad holders broke. Randolph sent me a new pair no charge under their warranty.

[@bluemonday7054]

You look great in both! The Ray Bans you really rock though! 😀

[@olha_]

I agree with you Denys, the Ray Bans suit you better and the other ones are a little bit small. I also love aviator sunglasses and I even bought my current ones on a plane - in the Wizz Air onboard shop!

[@emptybuddha5308]

You just need to have both adjusted and tightened up.

[@weltmeister]

You can actually tighten the screws a bit to make it less flimsy or take it to a jeweler to fix it for you

[@michaelm6950]

Great to see the “polarisation test” every pilot should try this (on ground) I did the test with different instrument, and i can tell you that the result depend on the type of polarization of you lens and the technology of the screen, my old Oakley polarized sunglasses work perfectly with Garmin G1000, but on Airbus screen, tilting your head by 45deg, and… black-out Some other instrument like radio can became very…rainbow, sometime you can also have some “interesting” stuff with the windows,depending on the heating technology Polarized or non-polarized…. You can make a 1h video about the “right polarization” …and another 1h about the …left polarization Did you test the polarization on the flight computer ? Is the result same as for the “main screens” ?

[@brendcloete]

I think the Randolph looks awesome

[@MihaiDobrin88]

the build quality and lens quality in randolph you will never find in any other sunglasses since most of the brands are now owned by luxotica and they are focused on selling quantity over quality

[@ambienceclarity1123]

Looks good on you sir Due to its large gap on the bridge which 20mm..it tends to look out of place in the initial phase..but after a while it will grow on you and you will start to love the look And yes the square navigator does not provide protection as the teardrop shape like the rayban..but RE does have their own teardrop shape frame..the concordes

[@ashishgaming1738]

I am from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳, I liked your all videos🎥🎥🎥🎥, your videos are amazing👍👍👍👍

[@PilotBlogDenys]

Glad you like them!

[@patolt1628]

"The Ray Ban fit to every face": that's true! And they have been traditionally the iconic "pilot glasses" for decades. Personnally, as a former H/C pilot I used Ray Bans due to the quality of the lenses at the time ... Moreover, regarding the temples, I could use them under my flight helmet (we have helmets in military helicopters) and my bike helmet as well (like you I had a bike). Anyway Randolph glasses with Ray Ban temples ... why not if the quality is better? I mean the quality, not the look, but it's just my opinion. All the best

[@BC08]

Square aviators probably fit more faces… tear drop Aviators always annoyingly rub my cheeks

[@TheBooban]

@@BC08 not atheistically, which is what we are talking about when we day “fit”. Tear drop is the best design. If it rubs your cheeks, thats a different issue. Adjust it, get a smaller size or lose weight.

[@coletrick8748]

I am a Bausch & Lomb Rayban collector and Randolph glasses are superior quality. Luxotica Ray Bans are good but not even in the same ballpark as old school B&L... Randolph are easily the best quality on the Planet, #1 in durability, metal and glass quality ,and fit and finish

[@LCNWA]

Denys The other ones are what my father wore. You can adjust nose pieces & I think you can adjust temple areas to make them tighter now don't make them too tight you'll get a headache. I use presciption sun glasses cause i need them too see ! 🤗

[@MihaiDobrin88]

in terms of glass and build quality of the frame u will never get better than randolph. most of the sunglass brands are owned by Luxottica including ray ban and they dont focus on quality they focus on making money. Randolph on the other side focuses on quality and they are the only brand to offer lifetime warranty for their frames. They are also contracted by us military and other us government institutions as their sunglasses providers and this is for a reason. if u want u can consider them in sunglasses industry like swiss made watches. while luxotica is more of a fasion brand. is like comparing rolex or omega with brands like dolce gabanna or armani in watch industry

[@E97x]

randolphs look great! but if you feel that they are too big they have 3 different sizes too choose from

[@FAN-if4qv]

good review!

[@p47br]

Hello from Brazil, I have both and and RE is better finished and more durable than Ray Ban; You should try the 55mm RE, as the one you're wearing seems not to be well suited (oversized) for your face; my guess is that both the grip of bayonet temples and size will let you more confortable to wear 55mm RE in daily basis, be it in cockpit or not; hope of some value theses few words, best regards Marco Cesar

[@cdsmotivation3454]

Love From INDIA

[@cruxader27]

You might wanna try Flying Eyes. It is specifically designed for pilots and bikers just like you.

[@WendyKS93]

Captain the Ray Bans are very flattering to you as you look absolutely sensational in them. However, you may find that you need more than one style of sunglasses in order to have what you will truly need at that moment in time.

[@duncandonuts5268]

Fortunately, the loose hinges on the Ray-Bans can be fixed with a screwdriver. The aviators in general are simply not going to be as good because they are designed to be just like the ones designed in 1937. Ray-Ban offers other sunglasses that were designed much more recently that use much stronger frames.

[@parijatnarayan1729]

Dear Captain greetings! I tried the RE aviators and was hugely disappointed with them.. the lenses are at an angle that makes them make the wearer look a little bug eyed. I did some more research and finally settled on the RE intruders 58mm with green non polarized lenses. They lenses are just something else! They are the same tint as the 737 sun visors and are great on a bright sunny day. The big disadvantage with RE is that the don't have spring loaded arms... So from transport to terminal to dispatch through security to the plane you can't just casually out them on top of your head and they don't come cheap so if not on the face they are better off being in the case. This becomes rather cumbersome and i just put them on once I am apron side. A great all rounder is the Serengeti medium size aviator with drivers gradient. If i had just one pair to pick it would be this... All the ticks. Spring loaded arms, variable tint to read instruments in lower lighting, drivers gradient is this tech which highlights aviation safety colours( so i pick up PAPI's earlier than my P2) and last but not the least they are photochromatic. One ring to rule them all types.... A must try IMHO. CHEERS and happy landings.

[@billkipper3264]

I think the Randolph glasses look fine on your face but the Ray-Bans are better. It would have been a better comparison if you had ordered the Randolph Concordes as they are the same tear drop shape with the curved temples. Personally, I own Randolph Sportsman's and find them superior in every way to the Ray-Bans.

[@Ravencroft81]

They fit you just fine.

[@tomdavis3038]

Never understood the use of skull temples with headsets. Bayonet all the way. Skull temples dig into the back of your head behind your ears when pressed by the headset. Cheers

[@saigudbai]

The Randolph's look fine, I guess it's all about personal taste? I'm thinking of trying a pair. I fly Heli and have a helmet with Bose A20 ear cups, I find that my big ears get squished down on skull temples and can cause a headache after a long day. I'm thinking the bayonet temples might solve this problem?

[@kylejin8971]

I just purchased new Randolph sunglasses and AO sunglasses yesterday (10/10/22) and I'll compare which pair fits me as well as their material's quality. Thanks for the video,....very informative. I hope Ukraine is fine and no more attacks from Polar Bear. God bless you and Ukraine.

[@wallacerickmanii]

They Randolphs look great, but I think you should try the Randolph Archer model in 63mm. They will address a lot of your concerns. They were designed specifically with wider faces in mind (the struggle is real I know). Also, they have the traditional temple/ear pieces that are curved down at the end (like the Ray Bans). Lastly, you can get them with a gradient gray lens. Of course, if the Ray Ban teardrop style aviator is specifically what you are after there is the Randolph Concorde…

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

I have 7 pairs of ray bans and only one I don't like. They are some hexagonal or octagonal mirrored with a copper lens. The sun just seems to come in them more but it's the only pair I don't like. I don't have Randolphs but there are some I want.

[@konradberger658]

Randolph Concorde.

[@accuracyin4k652]

I have always liked the Rayban sunglasses, although there have been durability problems in the past, and a big problem with Fakes so best to find a reliable vendor with good feedback especially buying online.

[@andreyyemenev4435]

Denis! Both of them are fine and good 😁

[@josephliptak]

I have the Randolph P3 and absolutely love the style, quality, and light weight. BTW, your Rayban's loose temple arm should be an easy fix with a counter-clockwise turn of a screwdriver.

[@dw908]

I have been wearing RB my whole life. Then I discovered RE. Now all my RB's feel cheap! Many RB's are now produced outside of Italy to lower production cost, which causes quality consistency issues (along with the fakes). I think your RE Aviators look fantastic....it's the square frame that throws people off. Variety is the spice of life and seeing the teardrop frames gets old after a while.

[@Its_shells]

Both look good on you 👍🏻 but I think the Ray Bans look that bit better. 👌🏻🔥😍

[@historysimplified67]

I just ordered aviators from ray ban! They haven’t come yet but I’m excited

[@DominicanRegulator]

Bro. The Randolph's fit you like a glove.

[@mohammadmubin6075]

You already smart and Colling glass very very smart

[@Steven-qi4gm]

I think they look fine, but if you want to send them to me that’s also acceptable 😆

[@THATGUYTALKSMOVIES]

Dude, you know, you can buy the Randolph Concorde Aviator....and do your "metal test" and they won't fall off. A MUCH better build quality than the Ray Ban but, with the curved/hooked temple. Problem solved. Just assuming you didn't know Randolph made the Concorde. You can get the Randolphs in non-polarized as well. Oh, and you certainly won't get any FAKES with Randolph! Happy flying! As for me, I'm a collector of Jacques Marie Mage, Persol, Oliver Peoples and of course....Randolph.

[@MihaiDobrin88]

price is not the same rayban 150e randolph 300e. if you prefer the way aviator fits your face than buy randolph Concorde they are like rayban aviator and you can find with normal temple as well which is called skull temple the straight one like on your randolph aviator is called bayonet

[@LazLeDicateur]

i think Randolph Aviators are good on your face

[@sitifatimahfatimah676]

I like your style.slowly but objectif

[@tomdavis3038]

Method seven sky lenses are way better both of these brands. Ray ban doesn’t even have an AR coating in the inside so if any sun gets you on the side (and it will) it’s worse than not even having sunglasses on Cheers

[@PcDX-MHB]

The same one that reviews Mriya can also review sunglasses. This is exactly why I really like your channel! :) Awesome video. By the way, did you see Mriya in the Ukranian air show for youe Independence day?

[@PilotBlogDenys]

I was on standby that day😞

[@pikachupublic9331]

Interesting captain.....

[@youngfossil]

I have Ray Ban Aviator and RE Concorde (that has the same shape of RB aviator). RE is way superior.

[@CanYouBio]

neah. It'k ok. It's very ok. The size seems good!

[@CaptainSisko1972]

I think the the Randolphs look good on you. But you have to be comfortable in them. Just don't go fishing in the Randolphs! LOL

[@PilotBlogDenys]

😂

[@abtirurtirur6935]

Great look you

[@MartinetGuy]

Randolph suit you better!!

[@raylenesenke7504]

They both look good BUT what about ao generals?

[@ladywalue]

RE is nice but I just can’t tolerate it’s weight

[@gowtham1715]

Super

[@firefly8464]

Try the RE Concordes!!

[@drunkdrummer107]

01:55 and 02:05 Pilot in rock concert))))

[@gurpreetdhillon1712]

😅

[@samraj1704]

Pilot ROCK 😎🎸😎

[@mohanadmohhammed6047]

The new glass is better for your face captain

[@a320nick]

They look great on you. Ray Bans day has gone. Try Randolph Engineering. Ray Ban look good and pass the head banger test lol. Plus these days Randolph are actually 100% UV prot. Ray Ban used to beat Randolph for UV prot but now Randolph are top. Originals don't exist anymore. To find original you will see B&L on the frame. Yes Captain, polarised on the flight deck is not a good idea especially with digital instruments like Nav Display and ECAM etc. I have the original Ray-Ban Aviators big size they make me look like a bee !! (or a helicopter pilot, but I'm fixed wing) they have green lenses and I used to wear Dave Clark headsets which although the best tend to press the arms of the sunglasses into your temple after about 6 hours straight of flying! Ouch but I love 'em just the same. I now wear over the top white frames with electric blue reflective lenses because I'm older than I look and retired and therefore don't give a 😷 what I wear!! They look amazing and cost anything up to $4, lol ⛄ makes a change from £160 quid back in the day✈️ NO STEP I couldn't live with Randolph is they keep slipping forward. It's silly not to have the standard curve around your ears to keep them on you.

[@jorgearmas9310]

I've used both for extended periods. The Randolphs are much more comfortable and fat more durable, a significant step above in quality of construction and materials.

[@COMBATAVIATOR]

I think you simply got the wrong size of Randolph. Just get the next size up. Although, I don't think it fits you as terribly as you think. But the next size up would be better. If you prefer tear drop shape, then get Randolph concorded. Randolph is not "a little bit better" in quality compared to Rayban. Its leagues and knots better . Rayban doesn't even come close. You have a wider face so I will suggest getting Concorde of 58mm size . Also, I think You are comparing two very different shapes. The comparison would be more valid if you compare Rayban 3025 to RE Concorde.

[@c.s.9357]

Hej. Nice Quick-Review...and to my opinion: the RE glasses do fit your face. Probably not perfect but very good :). BR, Chris

[@miceljampit1629]

It's looking good for your face😎

[@nte2336]

randolph has a shape that's the same as Ray ban but it's called concord

[@ilishamedia]

ray ban

[@travelon2androamingtherock301]

My Ray-Ban Caravan arms do not flop like yours. I tried very hard to replicate your floppy arms. Maybe you have fake Ray-Ban? Meine RB simd sehr gut.

[@travelon2androamingtherock301]

I did look at RE .. they look good. I decided to try the RB Caravan first. I may try RE as well, just to compare.

[@Brother-Louis]

Hi Denys. If you want to get a pair of sunglasses that will blow your mind away, get a pair of AMG Black Berlin. A bit pricy at 340 Euros, but it has a 100% protection for UV-A, UV-B & UV-C (UV-400). Non polarized for glass instruments. Filter Category 3. Lenses made by Carl Zeiss Vision, who is also in the process to design optical components for the James Webb Space Telescope, which will replace the Hubble. Make the RayBan owners jealous with a unique AMG pair. I think it'll suit you 100%. I'll facebook inbox you the link.

[@gtogeno]

Good decision... keep both. Randolph looks great.

[@ajdijkvan7831]

Hi Denys! I love your Ray Ban.....and I love my own Ray Ban too) Thx......Keep connecting Denys;)) X Betsy.....

[@glucah]

I would like a video with a comparison between the Ray-Ban Caravan and the Randolph Aviator

[@bobbyjenkinsjr.397]

If your Ray • Ban temples are that loose you either have a fake pair or the temples need to be tightened. I’ve worn Ray • Ban for almost 40 years and I’ve never seen a genuine pair of Ray • Ban’s do that.

[@meriedmeried9384]

,I would like to buy it,

[@sandeepvictor6879]

Hi sir I have one doubt if mach speed is 0.78 & OAT is -28*c @ FL 240, then magnetic course of plane is 260* True wind 280*, mag variation 11*E, magnetic wind 269*, Wind speed 50 kts, Distance of leg 93.3 nm. So what's the true airspeed, Ground speed, & time of the leg *How to do with manual calculation without CX-3?

[@umumut_]

I use Carrera Glory Non-Polarized. Ray-Ban Aviator doesnt fit on my face actually.

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

You look good in both! But you can’t go wrong with rayban! Take care sir

[@priestof1s]

Most practical review I've seen. I'll stick with my Oakleys. They must stick on my face - not negotiable. Thank you

[@JRudd]

The Randolph’s look good on you, honestly

[@arhlenitchon8793]

Every body praises randolf. But you are real pilot and you prefer rayban.

[@101Greenturtle]

The randolphs look better on your face in my opinion. Thanks for the video

[@samuelarnoff7753]

What size Randolph's did you review?

[@Aviationlifestyle24]

hi captain ! how are you ? I also like the Randolph but Rayban looks cooler than randolph Captain ! thanks for this review captain ! it was very intresting and different from regular videos . I also have rayban captain . whats the difference between normal sunglasses and aviators sunglasses captain ? is it only that the normal sunglasses are polarized and aviators sunglasses are not polarized ? BYE ! stay awesome captain !

[@79nzoli13]

I have a Polaroid. I think they are better than ray. I also had ray ban sunglasses, a long time ago. I'm more comfortable with this now. And I think they're better.

[@WieselGod]

first! pls CAN I GET A MEDAL. :)

[@marjatukiainen9431]

They fit perfectly❣️ You look always so nice❣️❣️

[@jungle5507]

I think those RE ones fit you perfectly. Check out the 60’s astronauts, they’re supposed to be a little smaller. The straight legs also are for going under a pilot helmet. Different type of jet maybe 😎

[@dantaylor8887]

Randolph does make sunglasses w the ear pieces like the Ran ban. Have a pair of the Randolph aviators and love how they fit, especially w the headset on- more comfortable. Also use them for driving.

[@norbert.kiszka]

2:05 Why I hear Sabaton music?

[@samraj1704]

Randolph is good but it's little small.randoplh fits you

[@user-mat2118]

Nice vídeo i love

[@AviationNut]

They look good on you, i don't see a problem.

[@rudya.hadiatmo133]

The Randolph actually fits you very well.

[@كلماتوخواطر-ل6س]

Please teach us how to drive a plane step by step😍😎

[@Virginiabeltran00]

They both look good. but the first one look better..