Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs RealWear Navigator 520
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses is better
- Weight: 95g lighter (179 vs 274)
Why RealWear Navigator 520 is better
- Field of View: 2 degrees wider FOV (24 vs 22)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses TBD |  RealWear Navigator 520 $3,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $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 | 274 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 8 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| 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 |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |