DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Lenovo ThinkReality A3
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is the better buy for most people, unless you need spatial audio.
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Buy the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses if…
- You want spatial audio
Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 if…
- You want the wider 40° field of view (vs 30°)
- You want the lighter 130g fit (vs 200g)
- 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 |  DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses Contact manufacturer |  Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCOS + LED light engine into DigiLens Crystal photopolymer waveguides, binocular | Stereoscopic binocular 1080p displays (birdbath optics) |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 30 | 40 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | — |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available (maker accessory list; vendor unnamed) | Prescription insert frame support; swappable nosepieces and ear-horn extensions |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 200 | 130 |
| Frame style | — | tethered glasses |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | — |
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by host device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | Windows (select ThinkPad workstations), Motorola phones |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | DigiOS (AOSP Android 12), OpenXR and WebXR compatible | ThinkReality platform (Industrial Edition, Android host) / Windows 10-11 (PC Edition) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 8GB RAM (standalone) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 onboard co-processing; host compute from tethered PC/phone |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | 8MP (3×) |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, SLAM |
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DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Lenovo ThinkReality A3: FAQs
Which is newer: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus June 2021 for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which has the larger field of view: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 has the larger field of view: DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses measures 30 degrees vs 40 degrees for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which is lighter: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is lighter at 130g. The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses weighs 200g and the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 weighs 130g.
What is the main difference between the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses and the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
Based on recorded specs, the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses leads on spatial audio (Has spatial audio) while the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 leads on weight (70g lighter).