# Brilliant Labs Frame vs Even Realities G1

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/brilliant-labs-frame-vs-even-realities-g1/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the Brilliant Labs Frame is the better buy for most people at $150 less, unless you need the wider field of view.**

- Buy the Brilliant Labs Frame if you want to spend $150 less ($349 vs $499) and you want a built-in camera.
- Buy the Even Realities G1 if you want the wider 25° field of view (vs 20°), you need longer battery life (36 hours vs 4), and you want adjustable lens dimming.

## Specifications

| Spec | Brilliant Labs Frame | Even Realities G1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $349 | $499 |
| Optics type | prism | waveguide |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 98% passthrough |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -6 to +2 | single vision and progressive lenses available |
| Weight (g) | 40 | 44 |
| Frame style | round classic | classic panto and rectangular |
| Color options | Clear, Grey | Grey, Green, Brown |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life (hours) | 4 | 36 |
| Charging method | USB-C via Mister Power charging dock | Wireless charging case |
| Charging time (min) | 1 | 2.5 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | open-source (Noa firmware) | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 |
| Chipset | Nordic nRF52840 + Lattice FPGA | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) |
| Camera | 720p | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Noa AI (open-source) | Even AI |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/brilliant-labs-frame/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/even-realities-g1/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/brilliant-labs-frame.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/even-realities-g1.json