Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
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 wider 22° field of view (vs 16.8°)
- You want the lighter 179g fit (vs 190g)
- You need longer battery life (8 hours vs 2)
Buy the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses 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 |  Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses $1,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $1,500 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Designed to work with prescription/safety glasses (headband-style fit) | Works alongside prescription glasses / safety frames via mounting options |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 179 | 190 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, iOS, Android | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | Almer OS (Android-compatible); Almer Companion app (iOS/Android) | Android 9.0 (upgraded builds available; APK sideloading) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (standalone) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 (8-core, 2.52GHz), 6GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 25MP | 12.8MP |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | 3DoF |
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Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus September 2019 for the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.
Which has the larger field of view: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses has the larger field of view: Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses measures 22 degrees vs 16.8 degrees for the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.
Which is lighter: the Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses or the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?
The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses is lighter at 179g. The Almer Arc 2 AR Glasses weighs 179g and the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses weighs 190g.