DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Mad Gaze Glow Plus
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus is the better buy for most people, unless you need a built-in camera.
Buy the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses if…
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want spatial audio
Buy the Mad Gaze Glow Plus if…
- You want the wider 53° field of view (vs 30°)
- You want the lighter 92g fit (vs 200g)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
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 |  Mad Gaze Glow Plus $521 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $521 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCOS + LED light engine into DigiLens Crystal photopolymer waveguides, binocular | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 30 | 53 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 118 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | — |
| Transparency level | — | see-through (adjustable via app) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available (maker accessory list; vendor unnamed) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 200 | 92 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | — |
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C, HDMI (via adapter) |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | Android, PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | DigiOS (AOSP Android 12), OpenXR and WebXR compatible | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 8GB RAM (standalone) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | directional |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Mad Gaze Glow Plus: FAQs
Which is newer: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus June 2020 for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which has the larger field of view: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus has the larger field of view: DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses measures 30 degrees vs 53 degrees for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which is lighter: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus is lighter at 92g. The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses weighs 200g and the Mad Gaze Glow Plus weighs 92g.
What is the main difference between the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses and the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
Based on recorded specs, the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses leads on camera (Has built-in camera) while the Mad Gaze Glow Plus leads on weight (108g lighter).