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Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses vs Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop

Buy the Persol PO3019S for everyday city wear and a classic square acetate look; buy the Smith Guide's Choice for fishing, hiking and long days outdoors. The Persol is handmade Italian acetate with crystal lenses and a high-bridge fit, but it is not built for glare off water or hard activity. The Smith adds ChromaPop polarized glass, an 8-base wrap, Megol grip pads, spring hinges and a detachable leash, and its 4 out of 5 rating from 58 owners reflects solid but not flawless satisfaction.

  • Choose the Persol PO3019S if you want a square acetate frame with a high-bridge fit for daily wear and light glare control.
  • Choose the Smith Guide's Choice if you need polarized glass, a secure wrap fit and grip pads for water, trails or bright open terrain.

Prices

  • Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses: $149.40 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop: $134.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop is $14.41 cheaper than the Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses at the latest prices (Nov 9)
Persol
Persol Po3019s Square Sunglasses

Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses

Persol Po3019s Square Sunglasses

5(3 ratings)
$149.40at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Handmade Italian acetate frame
  • Crystal glass lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection
  • Square wayfarer shape suits many faces
  • High bridge fit for higher nose bridges
Cons
  • No grip pads, so it can slide during activity
  • Standard coverage leaves more side light in
  • Not built for water or trail glare
  • Crystal lenses scratch more easily than coated glass
Smith
Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop

Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop

4(58 ratings)
$134.99at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • ChromaPop polarized glass cuts glare and boosts contrast
  • 8-base wrap blocks side light
  • Megol pads hold the frame in place when sweaty
  • Spring hinges and a detachable leash add security
Cons
  • Sporty wrap look limits dressy wear
  • Medium-large fit only, not for small faces
  • 4 out of 5 rating shows some owners are not fully satisfied
  • Glass lenses add weight

What separates them

Persol PO3019S Square SunglassesSmith Guide's Choice ChromaPop
LensCrystal glass, solid color, polarized light blue gradientTechlite polarized glass with ChromaPop Gray Green and anti-reflective coating
Frame shape and coverageSquare wayfarer, standard coverage, high bridge fitAggressive 8-base wrap, medium-large coverage
Grip and retentionStandard acetate temples, no grip padsMegol nose and temple pads plus detachable leash
HingesStandard acetate hingesItalian spring hinges
Build and originHandmade acetate, made in ItalyWrap frame with wide temples, no stated country of origin
Style rangeDressier square shape that works with casual and smart outfitsSport wrap that reads as outdoor gear
Lens careCrystal lenses need careful cleaningSmudge and moisture resistant coating on the lenses
Owner feedbackLong-standing Persol reputation for acetate quality4 out of 5 from 58 ratings

Price history

$265.00$171.90
Oct 29Nov 9
  • Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses: lowest $171.90 on Oct 29; $265.00 on Nov 9.
  • Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop: lowest $249.00 on Nov 9 at SmartBuyGlasses.

Prices at every store

Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses

  • SelfridgesNew

    In stock

    $265.00+ $35.00 shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • GlassesNew

    In stock

    $333.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • SmartBuyGlassesNew

    In stock

    $333.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by jessk771 (83.3% positive, 25 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $149.40Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop

  • SmartBuyGlassesNew

    In stock

    $249.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • NordstromNew

    In stock

    $297.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • BackcountryNew

    In stock

    $297.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by sunshinemarketplace (99.4% positive, 23,700 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $134.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecPersol PO3019S Square SunglassesSmith Guide's Choice ChromaPop
Lens materialCrystalTechlite™ polarized glass
Size52-18One Size
FitHigh Bridge FitMedium-large fit, medium-large coverage
Lens technologySolid ColorChromaPop Polarized Gray Green
UV protection100% UVA/UVB protection100% UV protection
colorHavanaTortoise / Chromapop Glass Polarized Green Mirr…
Frame colorTransparent Grey—
Frame materialAcetate—
Lens colorLight Blue Gradient Dark Blue Polar—
Made inIT—
Face coverageStandard—
Frame shapeSquare—
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SpecPersol PO3019S Square SunglassesSmith Guide's Choice ChromaPop
eyewear_frame_styleWayfarer—
Lens curvature—8-base lens curvature
Nose and temple pads—Megol temple and nose pads
Hinges—Spring hinges
Included accessory—Integrated, detachable sunglass leash
Lens coating—Smudge and moisture resistant coating
Anti-reflective coating—Anti-reflective coating
actual_color—Tortoise / Chromapop Glass Polarized Green Mirr…
clothing_size—One Size

What reviewers say

Persol PO3019S Square Sunglasses

Owners rate the PO3019S highly for build quality and the classic square shape. Most praise the acetate feel and the secure fit; a few find the frame heavy and the fit loose on smaller faces.

What people mention
  • Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the acetate as thick and well finished, with hinges that feel durable.
  • FitMixedMany like the secure high-bridge fit, but some with narrow or low noses say it sits loose.
  • WeightCriticisedA few buyers find the acetate frame heavier than other wayfarer-style sunglasses.
  • LensesPraisedCrystal lenses are called clear and comfortable, with good glare control in polarized versions.

Smith Guide's Choice ChromaPop

  • 4 / 558 ratings

Owners praise the lens clarity and the secure, no-slip fit on the water. Complaints center on weight and the fit being too large for smaller faces.

What people mention
  • Lens clarityPraisedOwners say ChromaPop glass makes contrast pop and cuts glare on bright water.
  • FitMixedMany like the secure wrap, but some with smaller faces find it too wide.
  • WeightCriticisedSeveral note the glass lenses feel heavier than resin-lens sunglasses.
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Questions and answers

Which is better for fishing and boating?
The Smith Guide's Choice. Its polarized ChromaPop glass cuts glare off water, the 8-base wrap blocks side light, and the Megol pads and leash keep it on your face.
Which is better for everyday city wear?
The Persol PO3019S. The square acetate frame looks dressier, and the high-bridge fit suits many faces. The Smith's wrap shape reads as sportswear.
Which lasts longer?
Both use quality materials. The Persol's acetate frame ages well but its crystal lenses need gentle cleaning. The Smith's coated glass resists smudges and moisture, and its spring hinges take more daily flex.
Is the Smith worth stepping up to over the Persol?
If you spend time outdoors in bright light, yes. Polarized ChromaPop glass, grip pads and a leash are real functional gains. For style-first daily wear, the Persol is the better fit.
Will the Smith fit a small face?
Probably not. It is a medium-large fit with medium-large coverage. The Persol's 52-18 size and high bridge suit narrower faces better.
Do both block UV fully?
Yes. Both list 100% UVA/UVB protection.

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GripPraised
Megol pads stay put through sweat and spray.