Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs Brilliant Labs Frame
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Brilliant Labs Frame is the better buy for most people, unless you need the longer battery life.
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Buy the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses if…
- You need longer battery life (8 hours vs 4)
Buy the Brilliant Labs Frame if…
- You want the lighter 40g fit (vs 179g)
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses Contact manufacturer |  Brilliant Labs Frame $349 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $349 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | prism |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Designed to work with prescription/safety glasses (headband-style fit) | -6 to +2 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 179 | 40 |
| Frame style | — | round classic |
| Color options | — | Clear, Grey |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 4 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C via Mister Power charging dock |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | Almer OS (Android-compatible); Almer Companion app (iOS/Android) | open-source (Noa firmware) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (standalone) | Nordic nRF52840 + Lattice FPGA |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 25MP | 720p |
| Microphones | — | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 0DoF | — |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | Noa AI (open-source) |
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Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs Brilliant Labs Frame: FAQs
Which is newer: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the Brilliant Labs Frame?
The Brilliant Labs Frame is newer, released April 2024, versus January 2024 for the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses.
Which has the larger field of view: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the Brilliant Labs Frame?
The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses has the larger field of view: Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses measures 22 degrees vs 20 degrees for the Brilliant Labs Frame.
Which is lighter: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the Brilliant Labs Frame?
The Brilliant Labs Frame is lighter at 40g. The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses weighs 179g and the Brilliant Labs Frame weighs 40g.
What is the main difference between the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses and the Brilliant Labs Frame?
Based on recorded specs, the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV) while the Brilliant Labs Frame leads on weight (139g lighter).