Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses
Brilliant Labs
$349
- Weight
- 40 g
- Battery
- 14 hr
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses are smart glasses with a heads-up display from Brilliant Labs, released 2026-07. They feature a 0.2-inch full-color microOLED module (Halo Display) projecting directly toward the eye, monocular display. Weight is 40g. Best for: Developers and tinkerers who want an open-source, hackable color-HUD AI wearable.
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- Monocular tiny display, unpublished resolution/FOV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 | |
|---|---|
| Dimming control | ✕ No |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | yes, via SmartBuyGlasses partnership; display optic itself adjusts +2 to -6 D |
| Not published: Optics type, 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 | |
| Tethered | ✕ No |
| Not published: Connectivity, Compatible devices | |
| 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 | ✕ No |
| Speakers | bone-conduction |
| Tracking | 0DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No |
| Not published: Microphones, AI assistant | |
Where to buy
Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses: FAQs
How much does the Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses cost?
The Brilliant Labs Halo AI Glasses costs $349 (USD).
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.
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