Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs RealWear Navigator 520
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses is the better buy for most people, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
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Buy the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses if…
- You want the lighter 179g fit (vs 270g)
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the RealWear Navigator 520 if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses Contact manufacturer |  RealWear Navigator 520 $3,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $3,150 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Designed to work with prescription/safety glasses (headband-style fit) | Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 179 | 270 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 8 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, iOS, Android | Standalone |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | Almer OS (Android-compatible); Almer Companion app (iOS/Android) | Android 11 (RealWear voice-first UI, WearHF) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (standalone) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 610), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 25MP | 48MP |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | 3DoF |
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Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs RealWear Navigator 520: FAQs
Which is newer: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the RealWear Navigator 520?
The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus January 2023 for the RealWear Navigator 520.
Which has the larger field of view: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the RealWear Navigator 520?
The RealWear Navigator 520 has the larger field of view: Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses measures 22 degrees vs 24 degrees for the RealWear Navigator 520.
Which is lighter: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the RealWear Navigator 520?
The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses is lighter at 179g. The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses weighs 179g and the RealWear Navigator 520 weighs 270g.
What is the main difference between the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses and the RealWear Navigator 520?
Based on recorded specs, the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses leads on weight (91g lighter) while the RealWear Navigator 520 leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV).