Experts recommend Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer more than Ray-Ban Clubmaster
As of 11 Jan 2025, experts prefer Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer over Ray-Ban Clubmaster, but both Sunglasses have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer received 3 recommendations: from OutdoorGearLab (19 Nov 2024), Runner's World (28 Apr 2022) and Good Housekeeping (11 Mar 2024). By contrast, Ray-Ban Clubmaster received only 2 recommendations from T3 (3 Jan 2024) and independent.co.uk (6 Jun 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Sunglasses | OutdoorGearLab  | T3  | Runner's World  | luxurylondon.co.uk  | thecoolist  | independent.co.uk  | TheManual  | tripsavvy.com
 | Good Housekeeping  | Forbes  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 |  Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer sunglasses are highly praised for their timeless style, versatile design, and durability, making them a popular choice for both men and women. | 6 | - | 1 | - |
- | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $180 |  Ray-Ban Clubmaster The Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses are highly regarded for their timeless style, excellent lens quality, and durability, making them a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of individuals and activities. | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Nov 2024 OutdoorGearLab ranked Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer as #6
Rank Sunglasses Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer A Timeless ClassicSource: www.outdoorgearlab.com - On 28 Apr 2022 Runner's World ranked Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer as #1
Rank Sunglasses Comment #1 out of 8 Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Best Everyday Pair... ... ... Source: www.runnersworld.com - On 11 Mar 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer as #1
Rank Sunglasses Comment #1 out of 6 Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Best Overall Sunglasses for Men... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 3 Jan 2024 T3 ranked Ray-Ban Clubmaster as #1
Rank Sunglasses Comment #1 out of 19 Ray-Ban Clubmaster American-meets-Euro chic, these sunglasses are classics... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 6 Jun 2022 independent.co.uk ranked Ray-Ban Clubmaster as #1
Rank Sunglasses Comment #1 out of 10 Ray-Ban Clubmaster Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.independent.co.uk
After counting and adding up the 108 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer outranks Ray-Ban Clubmaster. This is not to say that Ray-Ban Clubmaster is a bad option. Like Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer outranks Ray-Ban Clubmaster by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 11 Jan 2025, Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer is more critically acclaimed than Ray-Ban Clubmaster.
| Rank | Change | Price | Sunglasses | OutdoorGearLab | T3 | Runner's World | luxurylondon.co.uk | thecoolist | independent.co.uk | TheManual | tripsavvy.com | Good Housekeeping
| Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 | Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer sunglasses are highly praised for their timeless style, versatile design, and durability, making them a popular choice for both men and women. | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Huckberry Weekenders The Huckberry Weekenders sunglasses are highly praised for their stylish design, versatile fit, and durable construction, making them a great option for casual wear and outdoor activities. | - | - | 2 | - | 12 | - | - | 3 | - | 2 |
| 3 | - | $180 | Ray-Ban Clubmaster The Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses are highly regarded for their timeless style, excellent lens quality, and durability, making them a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of individuals and activities. | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $507 |  Persol 714SM Steve McQueen The Persol 714SM Steve McQueen sunglasses are highly regarded for their style, lens quality, and durability, making them a timeless and versatile choice for eyewear. | - | 15 | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by Dive In | 92 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by OutdoorGearLab | 72 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- UNISEX SUNGLASSES: The Original Ray-Ban Wayfarer features legendary G-15 lenses, in both polarized and non-polarized options, perfect for both women and men. Made from high-quality glass, Ray-Ban lenses are prescription ready.
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From Seller:
- Model: RB3016 / Color: 221C3E METALLIC MEDIUM BRONZE/LIGHT GREY MIRROR RAINBOW 2
- 100% Authentic New
- EyeSize 49mm/ Bridge 21mm/ Temple 140mm
- Made in Italy/ Authorized Retailer/ Buy With Confidence
- All Items Come With Original Case and Manufacturer Retail Package.
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