Key facts
- Even Realities' G2 smart glasses feature a monochrome heads-up display and no cameras, prioritizing productivity over recording.
- The G2 offers features such as real-time translation, AI-powered meeting notes, and turn-by-turn navigation.
- The device's functionality is heavily dependent on smartphone connectivity, which has seen improvements.
- The glasses boast a 1,200-nit display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a battery life of up to two days.
- A companion R1 ring, priced at $249, offers control and health tracking features but is deemed non-essential by the reviewer.
Even Realities' G2 smart glasses aim to carve out a niche in the consumer hardware market by focusing on productivity rather than recording capabilities. Unlike competitors such as Meta, the G2 eschews cameras and speakers, opting instead for a monochrome, neon-style heads-up display that presents information in green. This design choice is intended to alleviate privacy concerns for those around the wearer.
The G2 represents an upgrade from its predecessor, the G1, featuring a brighter 1,200-nit display with a 60Hz refresh rate, improved audio with four microphones, and a larger display area. While early connectivity issues with smartphones were a point of frustration, the company has since released app updates that have significantly improved reliability.
The glasses are targeted at professionals who frequently attend meetings, give presentations, or travel internationally, offering features like real-time language translation and AI-powered "prep notes" that can surface contextual information during conversations. The navigation feature, though functional, requires users to set routes through the Even Realities app and has experienced accuracy issues.
Constructed from magnesium and titanium alloys, the G2 glasses are lightweight at 35 grams and comfortable to wear, with UV-protected lenses. The battery is claimed to last up to two days, and a substantial charging case can recharge the glasses seven times. The integrated Even AI assistant can be activated by voice, but experienced issues with activation and understanding commands, particularly in noisy environments.
Even Realities also introduced the R1 ring, designed to control the glasses and offer health tracking. However, the reviewer found the ring's $249 price tag unjustifiable, given that the glasses' own controls are sufficient and dedicated health trackers offer superior functionality in that form factor.
At $599, the G2 offers solid hardware and a unique design, but its reliance on smartphone connectivity and the current limitations of its AI features may limit its appeal to early adopters and tech enthusiasts.