DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Magic Leap 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Magic Leap 2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses if…
- You need the brighter 2500-nit display (vs 2000 nits)
- You want the lighter 200g fit (vs 260g)
Buy the Magic Leap 2 if…
- You want the wider 70° field of view (vs 30°)
- You need longer battery life (3.5 hours vs 2)
- 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 |  Magic Leap 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCOS + LED light engine into DigiLens Crystal photopolymer waveguides, binocular | Diffractive waveguide with dynamic dimming, binocular see-through |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1760 |
| Field of view (°) | 30 | 70 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 2000 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | dynamic dimming (0-100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available (maker accessory list; vendor unnamed) | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 200 | 260 |
| Frame style | — | visor with headband |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | 3.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | Standalone |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | DigiOS (AOSP Android 12), OpenXR and WebXR compatible | Android AOSP-based (ML OS); OpenXR, Unity, Unreal support |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 8GB RAM (standalone) | Tethered Compute Pack (425 g): AMD quad-core Zen 2 x86, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | 12.6MP (9×) |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Magic Leap 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Magic Leap 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus September 2022 for the Magic Leap 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 has the larger field of view: DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses measures 30 degrees vs 70 degrees for the Magic Leap 2.
Which is lighter: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Magic Leap 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is lighter at 200g. The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses weighs 200g and the Magic Leap 2 weighs 260g.
Which has the brighter display: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Magic Leap 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is brighter at 2500 nits (DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses: 2500 nits, Magic Leap 2: 2000 nits).
What is the main difference between the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses and the Magic Leap 2?
Based on recorded specs, the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses leads on weight (60g lighter) while the Magic Leap 2 leads on field of view (40 degrees wider FOV).