RealWear Navigator 520
RealWear
$3,150
Check price at RealWear Store- Field of view
- 24°
- Weight
- 274 g
- Battery
- 8 hr
The RealWear Navigator 520 are smart glasses with a heads-up display from RealWear, released 2023-01. They feature a 1280x720 per-eye HyperDisplay monocular LCD (occluded, boom-arm mounted), 24° field of view. Weight is 274g. Best for: Frontline industrial workers in loud, dirty, or hazardous environments needing rugged hands-free remote assist and documentation.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Fully hands-free voice-first UI works in up to 100 dB industrial noise
- Rugged: IP66, MIL-STD-810H, 2m drop rated
- Hot-swappable battery for full-shift use
- Modular 48MP camera, swappable for FLIR thermal module
- Higher-res HyperDisplay (53.3 PPD) than Navigator 500
Cons
- Expensive ($3,150)
- Monocular occluded display — assisted reality, not true AR overlay
- Heavier than glasses-style devices (274 g)
- Some resellers flag EOL/limited stock as newer RealWear devices ship
Full specifications
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats |
| Not published: Optics type, Transparency level | |
| Physical | |
| Weight (g) | 274 |
| Foldable | ✕ No |
| Not published: Frame style, Color options, IP rating | |
| Battery & power | |
| Battery life (hours) | 8 |
| Not published: Charging method, Charging time | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No |
| Not published: Compatible devices | |
| Computing | |
| Operating system | Android 11 (RealWear voice-first UI, WearHF) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 610), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Not published: Processing type | |
| Sensors & input | |
| Camera | 48MP |
| Speakers | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No |
| Not published: Microphones, AI assistant | |
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RealWear Navigator 520 specs: quick answers
- What is the RealWear Navigator 520's field of view?
- The RealWear Navigator 520 has a 24-degree field of view.
- What is the RealWear Navigator 520's display resolution?
- The RealWear Navigator 520's recorded per-eye display resolution is 1280x720.
- How much does the RealWear Navigator 520 weigh?
- The RealWear Navigator 520's glasses weigh 274g according to the manufacturer specification.
- How long does the RealWear Navigator 520's battery last?
- The RealWear Navigator 520 is rated for about 8 hours of battery life.
- Does the RealWear Navigator 520 have a camera?
- Yes, the RealWear Navigator 520 has a built-in camera. The recorded camera resolution is 48MP.
- How much does the RealWear Navigator 520 cost?
- The RealWear Navigator 520 costs $3,150.
RealWear Navigator 520: FAQs
How much does the RealWear Navigator 520 cost?
The RealWear Navigator 520 costs $3,150 (USD).
What field of view does the RealWear Navigator 520 have?
The RealWear Navigator 520 has a recorded field of view of 24 degrees.
How much does the RealWear Navigator 520 weigh?
The RealWear Navigator 520 weighs 274g according to the manufacturer specification.
How long does the battery last on the RealWear Navigator 520?
The RealWear Navigator 520 has a rated battery life of 8 hours.
Can I use the RealWear Navigator 520 with prescription lenses?
Yes, the RealWear Navigator 520 supports prescription lenses. The recorded diopter range is Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats.
Does the RealWear Navigator 520 have a camera?
Yes, the RealWear Navigator 520 has a built-in camera (48MP).
What resolution does the RealWear Navigator 520 have?
The RealWear Navigator 520 has a recorded per-eye resolution of 1280x720.
Is the RealWear Navigator 520 worth it?
The RealWear Navigator 520 is priced at $3,150 (USD). For that you get a 24-degree field of view, a 1280x720 per-eye resolution, and 8 hours of rated battery life. It weighs 274g. The full spec breakdown on this page shows what the price includes.
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