Vuzix Blade 2
Vuzix
$800 typical · $1,300 at Vuzix
- Field of view
- 20°
- Weight
- 90 g
- Battery
- 3 hr
The Vuzix Blade 2 is an enterprise-focused standalone AR smart glasses featuring a full-color Micro-LED waveguide display with 2,000-nit brightness, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification, 8MP autofocus camera, and Android 11 OS -- all in a 90-gram glasses form factor designed for the deskless workforce.
Pros & cons
Pros
- ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses certified for industrial environments
- 2,000-nit brightness visible in direct sunlight
- Full Android 11 OS with enterprise MDM support
- 8MP camera with autofocus for remote assistance and documentation
- Standalone operation -- no phone tether required
Cons
- 20-degree FOV is very narrow -- smallest among AR glasses
- 480x480 resolution is low by modern standards
- $1,300 price targets enterprise budgets, not consumers
- Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C
- No gesture or hand tracking -- touch and voice only
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display type | Waveguide projection, full-color 24-bit, right eye only (monocular) |
| Resolution | 480x480 |
| Pixels per degree | 24 |
| Field of view (°) | 20 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 |
| HDR support | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color |
| Not published: Refresh rate, Virtual screen size | |
| Optics | |
| Optics type | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available (~$149.99) |
| Physical | |
| Weight (g) | 90 |
| Frame style | safety glasses |
| Color options | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No |
| Not published: IP rating | |
| Battery & power | |
| Battery life (hours) | 3 |
| Charging method | Micro-USB |
| Not published: Charging time | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, Micro-USB |
| Tethered | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | |
| Processing type | on-device |
| Operating system | Android 11 |
| Chipset | Quad-core ARM CPU, 40GB storage (standalone) |
| Sensors & input | |
| Camera | 8MP |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF, head |
| Gesture control | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes |
| Not published: AI assistant | |
Where to buy
Vuzix Blade 2: FAQs
How much does the Vuzix Blade 2 cost?
The Vuzix Blade 2 costs $800 (USD). It is available from 1 retailer listed on this page.
What field of view does the Vuzix Blade 2 have?
The Vuzix Blade 2 has a recorded field of view of 20 degrees.
How much does the Vuzix Blade 2 weigh?
The Vuzix Blade 2 weighs 90g according to the manufacturer specification.
How long does the battery last on the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Vuzix Blade 2 has a rated battery life of 3 hours.
Can I use the Vuzix Blade 2 with prescription lenses?
Yes, the Vuzix Blade 2 supports prescription lenses. The recorded diopter range is Prescription inserts available (~$149.99).
Does the Vuzix Blade 2 have a camera?
Yes, the Vuzix Blade 2 has a built-in camera (8MP).
What devices work with the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Vuzix Blade 2 lists compatibility with: Standalone, iOS, Android.
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