At a glance
- Display type
- 0.2-inch full-color microOLED module (Halo Display) projecting directly toward the eye, monocular
- Weight
- 40 g
- Battery
- 14 hr
- Full-color microOLED HUD at a sub-$400 price
- Open source hardware and software - most hackable display glasses
- Shipping slipped roughly 8 months (from late Nov 2025 to Jul 2026)
- Monocular tiny display, unpublished resolution/FOV
Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses
Brilliant Labs
Read the full overview$399
Buy at Brilliant Labs- Weight
- 40 g
- Battery
- 14 hr
- Camera
- 640x480 (0.3MP, global shutter)
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses are smart glasses with a heads-up display from Brilliant Labs, released 2026-08. They feature a 0.2-inch full-color microOLED module (Halo Display) projecting directly toward the eye, monocular display. Weight is 40g. A 640x480 global-shutter camera with an 81.2-degree horizontal field of view feeds Noa's visual AI -- a computer-vision sensor rather than a photography camera. Best for: Developers and tinkerers who want an open-source, hackable color-HUD AI wearable.
Editorial overview
By AR Compare Team ·
Compiled from AR Compare's verified catalog record and cited coverage — AR Compare has not tested this device.
The Brilliant Labs Halo is the most hackable display-wearing AI product in the catalog: open-source hardware and software, a documented 640x480 global-shutter camera with an 81.2-degree horizontal view that works as a computer-vision sensor rather than a photography camera, and on-device AI on an Alif Ensemble B1 chip with a dedicated NPU running Liquid AI’s LFM2-VL-450M vision-language model. At 40 grams with a full-color 0.2-inch microOLED module projecting toward one eye, it undercuts nearly every display-equipped AI wearable on weight, and Brilliant Labs claims up to 14 hours of battery.
The software ideas are the genuinely novel part of the record: Noa, the AI agent, keeps an agentic long-term ‘narrative memory’ of what it sees and hears, and Vibe Mode lets users voice-code miniature apps on the glasses. Prescription support runs two ways — the display optic itself adjusts from +2 to -6 diopters, and a maker-named SmartBuyGlasses partnership covers full prescription lenses.
The history calls for honest framing: announced in July 2025 with preorders at $299 and a promised November 2025 ship, the Halo slipped roughly eight months, with the price stepping to $349 and then $399 — the record logged shipments beginning in August 2026 at the $399 current price. Brilliant Labs is a small startup whose Frame predecessor had rough software edges, the tiny monocular display carries no published resolution or field-of-view spec, and the bone-conduction audio and developer-first feature set make this a tinkerer’s product. For developers who want a color HUD with open firmware and private on-device inference, nothing else in the catalog is shaped like it.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Full-color microOLED HUD at a sub-$400 price
- Open source hardware and software - most hackable display glasses
- On-device VLM (Liquid AI) and NPU for private processing; 14 h battery claim
- Agentic memory (Noa) and voice-built apps (Vibe Mode) are genuinely novel
Cons
- Shipping slipped roughly 8 months (from late Nov 2025 to Jul 2026)
- Monocular tiny display, unpublished resolution/FOV
- Small startup - Frame predecessor had rough software edges
- Price rose from $299 preorder to $349 (to be $399)
Full specifications
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription options | Built-in dials, -6.00 to +2.00 · Prescription lenses in the frame via SmartBuyGlasses |
| Not published: Optics type, Dimming control, Transparency level | |
| Physical | |
| Weight (g) | 40 |
| Foldable | ✕ No |
| Not published: Frame style, Color options, IP rating | |
| Battery & power | |
| Battery life (hours) | 14 |
| Not published: Charging method, Charging time | |
| Connectivity | |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android |
| Not published: Connectivity, Tethered | |
| Computing | |
| Operating system | Noa AI agent with agentic long-term 'narrative memory'; Vibe Mode voice-coded mini apps |
| Chipset | Alif Ensemble B1 (Cortex-M55 + Ethos NPU) for on-device AI; Liquid AI LFM2-VL-450M vision-language model on-device |
| Not published: Processing type | |
| Sensors & input | |
| Camera | 640x480 (0.3MP, global shutter) |
| Speakers | bone-conduction |
| Tracking | 0DoF |
| Not published: Microphones, Gesture control, Voice control | |
Prescription options
The documented prescription routes for the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses, from the maker and named-partner documentation recorded in our database.
- Built-in dials, -6.00 to +2.00 Source: brilliant.xyz documentation
- Prescription lenses in the frame via SmartBuyGlasses — range not published by the maker Source: brilliant.xyz documentation
Maker documentation as recorded 2026-09-17. Ranges are the maker's published limits, not medical advice — confirm your exact prescription with your optician before ordering.
Where to buy
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Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses specs: quick answers
- How much does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses weigh?
- The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses's glasses weigh 40g according to the manufacturer specification.
- How long does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses's battery last?
- The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses is rated for about 14 hours of battery life.
- Does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses have a camera?
- Yes, the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses has a built-in camera. The recorded camera resolution is 640x480 (0.3MP, global shutter).
- How much does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses cost?
- The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses costs $399.
Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses: FAQs
How much does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses cost?
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses costs $399 (USD). It is available from 1 retailer listed on this page.
How much does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses weigh?
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses weighs 40g according to the manufacturer specification.
How long does the battery last on the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses?
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses has a rated battery life of 14 hours.
Can I use the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses with prescription lenses?
Yes, the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses supports prescription lenses. The recorded diopter range is yes, via SmartBuyGlasses partnership; display optic itself adjusts +2 to -6 D.
Does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses have a camera?
Yes, the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses has a built-in camera (640x480 (0.3MP, global shutter)).
What devices work with the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses?
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses lists compatibility with: iOS, Android.
Is the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses worth it?
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses is priced at $399 (USD). For that you get 14 hours of rated battery life. It weighs 40g. The full spec breakdown on this page shows what the price includes.
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