Smith Optics
Aegis Echo II
Smith Elite's ballistic spectacle with the PivLock interchangeable lens system, MIL-PRF-31013 plus ANSI Z87.1, and a wide field of view shaped for a more sport-style fit than the typical military spectacle.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $90
- Weight
- 0.9 oz
- Brand
- Smith Optics
- Category
- eye-protection
Features
- •ANSI Z87.1 impact rated
- •MIL-PRF-31013 ballistic rated
- •PivLock tool-less lens swap system
- •Anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings on all lenses
- •Thin moldable stainless temple arms
- •Approximately $90 for base kit
Overview
Smith Optics' Elite Aegis Echo II is the only spectacle in this category that genuinely solved the lens-swap problem. The PivLock system uses a single pivot point at each temple: rotate the lens away from the frame, click in the new lens, done. The whole exchange takes under five seconds, with no risk of dropping a lens, fingerprinting it, or stripping a small frame screw the way Crossbow and Crosshair owners eventually do.
Optical glass meets MIL-PRF-31013 for ballistic protection and ANSI Z87.1 for high-velocity impact, both with anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings standard. The frame sits closer to a sport sunglass than a military spectacle, which is either a feature or a bug depending on your preferences. Lens shapes are wider than ESS but smaller than the StingerHawk Large.
At ~$90, the Aegis Echo II is the right pick for shooters who want a clear/gray kit and a fast lens-swap interface. It is also a quietly excellent daily-wear option for anyone who wants their ballistic glasses to look like sunglasses, not gear.
Key Features
- PivLock tool-less lens swap, fastest in category
- ANSI Z87.1 high-velocity impact rated
- MIL-PRF-31013 ballistic rated
- Anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings standard
- Thin moldable stainless temple arms
- Sport-sunglass profile for daily wear
- Compatible with Smith RX prescription inserts
Pros
- +PivLock lens swap is faster and more positive than any competitor
- +Sport-sunglass profile works as daily wear
- +MIL-PRF-31013 plus ANSI Z87.1 dual rating
- +Reasonable pricing for the cert level
- +Clear and gray lens kit covers indoor and outdoor use
Cons
- −Smaller lens coverage than Crossbow or Sawfly
- −Less common in tactical retail than ESS or Oakley
- −Frame profile may look out of place on a duty kit
Detailed Specifications
- ansiRating
- Z87.1
- militaryRating
- MIL-PRF-31013 clause 3.5.1.1
- additionalRatings
- EN 166
- lensMaterial
- Polycarbonate
- lensExchange
- PivLock (tool-less, single pivot)
- coatings
- Anti-fog, anti-scratch, UVA/UVB
- frame
- Thin moldable stainless temple arms
- dimensions
- 140 x 50 mm lens; 120 mm temple
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