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Compare With Similar Frames
How the Tom Ford 5842B Blue Light blocking Filtering Eyeglasses stacks up against the closest alternatives we carry.
- Lower starting price at $141.67
- Alternative frame shape option
- Same blue light filtering technology
- Cat-eye shape for a more feminine, retro-inspired look
- Same Italian craftsmanship and blue light filtering
- Similar price point at $256.15
- Similar price at $245.08
- Same blue light filtering technology
- Alternative frame design for different style preferences
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Tom Ford 5842B vs. Other Blue Light Blocking Frames
If you're shopping Tom Ford's Blue Block collection, the FT5842B square frame is one of several strong options. Here's how it compares to similar models in our catalog.
5842B vs. 5709B: Square vs. Cat-Eye
The 5709B ($256.15) offers a cat-eye shape with upswept corners and a retro-inspired silhouette, while the 5842B delivers a more angular, square aesthetic. Both feature the same Italian acetate construction, metal "T" logo detail, and blue light filtering lenses. The cat-eye is ideal for round faces and makes a bolder feminine statement, while the square shape is more universally flattering and works well in professional settings. If you want versatility and clean lines, the 5842B is the safer choice. If you want drama and vintage glamour, go with the 5709B.
5842B vs. 5537B: Price and Style Options
The 5537B starts at $141.67, making it a more budget-friendly entry into Tom Ford's Blue Block collection. Both frames offer the same blue light filtering technology and Italian craftsmanship, but the 5537B has a different frame shape and may appeal to customers looking for an alternative to the 5842B's square geometry. The 5842B's higher price reflects its specific design and finish options, including the translucent Shiny Blue and Shiny Transparent Pink colorways.
5842B vs. 5542B: Similar Price, Different Designs
At $245.08, the 5542B is priced nearly identically to the 5842B and features the same blue light filtering lenses. The choice comes down to frame design preference—the 5842B's square shape offers clean, angular lines that balance rounded facial features, while the 5542B provides an alternative aesthetic. Both are prescription-ready, made in Italy, and feature Tom Ford's signature quality finishing.
Bottom line: The FT5842B is the best choice if you want a square frame that works across face shapes, professional and casual settings, and offers four distinct color options. It's a versatile, well-executed frame that justifies its price with Italian craftsmanship and a universally flattering shape.
At a Glance
Tom Ford 5537B Blue Light Blocking Filtering Eyeglasses
Pros:
- Lower starting price at $141.67
- Alternative frame shape option
- Same blue light filtering technology
Cons:
- May have different size availability
- Different aesthetic—less angular than the 5842B square shape
Tom Ford 5709B Blue Light Blocking Filtering Eyeglasses
Pros:
- Cat-eye shape for a more feminine, retro-inspired look
- Same Italian craftsmanship and blue light filtering
- Similar price point at $256.15
Cons:
- Cat-eye shape may not suit all face types as universally as square frames
- More dramatic styling—less versatile for conservative environments
Tom Ford 5542B Blue Light Blocking Filtering Eyeglasses
Pros:
- Similar price at $245.08
- Same blue light filtering technology
- Alternative frame design for different style preferences
Cons:
- Different frame shape may not suit the same face types
- Specific design details vary from the 5842B square aesthetic