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The Framery vs. Zenni

Sure, low prices are great. But we think really great glasses come with premium lenses, in-home try-ons, and legendary customer service.

Quick comparison

Quick comparison

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Time to change your mind 60 days, full refund 14 days
Shipping and returns Free $4.95, non-refundable
Adjustments Take them anywhere and we’ll cover it, up to $25 Not offered
How we stack up

How we stack up

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Glasses start at From $79 From $6.95
What’s included Frame and premium lenses with our Essential coating Frame and basic lenses
Anti-glare, scratch resistance, and 100% UV protection Included Anti-glare is an upgrade
Thinner, lighter, impact-resistant lenses Included Upgrade
Try glasses at home first Two prescription pairs mailed to your home to try for free Virtual try-on only
Virtual try-on Yes Yes
Return window 60 days 14 days for a refund, 30 days for store credit
Time to arrive About 7–10 days to your doorstep Roughly 7–14 business days standard
Adjustments Take them anywhere and we’ll cover it, up to $25 Not offered
Vision insurance VSP and UnitedHealthcare applied at checkout No direct billing—you file for reimbursement
FSA and HSA Accepted Accepted
Where they’re made Hand-assembled and inspected in our very own lab in Salt Lake City, Utah Primarily in Danyang, China

We back up every pair

Low prices matter, but so does support. Every pair is assembled, inspected, checked against your prescription, and tested by our expert technicians before it ships from our Salt Lake City lab. If you need an adjustment, we’ll reimburse up to $25. And if you ever have questions or need help, a real person is just a phone call away.

Lens options

Lens options

Stack our regular sitewide promotions for even more savings.

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Progressives +$179 From +$37.95
Blue light +$59 From +$16.95
High-index +$49 From +$34.95
Polarized prescription sunglasses +$79 From +$35.95
Light responsive +$79 From +$58.95

Try-on glasses with your prescription—before you buy

We’ll send you up to two pairs made with your prescription so you can wear them for 15 days. At work, out at night, on a Tuesday—go for it. Keep what you like and send the rest back. You’re only charged for what you keep. Zenni offers shoppers a virtual try-on. We send real prescription glasses to your door.

Sixty days to decide. Not fourteen.

Our 60-Day Delight Guarantee gives you two full months to fall in love with your glasses—or send them back, free. Zenni gives you 14 days for a refund (minus your original shipping fee), or 30 days for store credit.

VSP or UnitedHealthcare? You’re set.

Your VSP or UnitedHealthcare benefits apply automatically at checkout. No forms, no waiting for reimbursement. Zenni doesn’t directly bill vision insurance, so you’ll pay first and file for reimbursement later. Here, your benefit comes off the total before you pay. FSA and HSA cards work too.

When Zenni is the better call

Maybe we’re not for everyone. Here’s when Zenni could be the right fit.

Price is the deciding factor

Zenni starts at $6.95.  We start at $79. If you’re looking for the lowest possible price, they’re cheaper.

You want several inexpensive pairs

A backup pair, a pair for the car, and a pair you’ll leave at work. Buying multiple pairs from Zenni may cost less than buying the same number from us.

Glasses backed by 30 years and 30 million happy customers

We’re part of the 1-800 Contacts family, so the service you’ve trusted for decades comes standard with every pair. Every order is assembled, inspected, checked against your prescription, and tested by our expert technicians before it ships from our Salt Lake City lab. And when you call, you’ll always talk to a real person.

Treat your face right

From $79 with premium lenses included, up to two prescription pairs to try at home, and 60 days to decide. Not bad for a face you’ll see every day.

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