DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Microsoft HoloLens 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses if…
- You want the lighter 200g fit (vs 566g)
Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2 if…
- You want the wider 52° field of view (vs 30°)
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 |  Microsoft HoloLens 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCOS + LED light engine into DigiLens Crystal photopolymer waveguides, binocular | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 2048x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 47 |
| Field of view (°) | 30 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | — |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available (maker accessory list; vendor unnamed) | Fits over eyeglasses |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 200 | 566 |
| Frame style | — | headband visor |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | 2.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | Standalone, Windows |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | DigiOS (AOSP Android 12), OpenXR and WebXR compatible | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 8GB RAM (standalone) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | 8MP (5×) |
| Microphones | — | 5 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | Cortana |
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DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Microsoft HoloLens 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus November 2019 for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has the larger field of view: DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses measures 30 degrees vs 52 degrees for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which is lighter: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is lighter at 200g. The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses weighs 200g and the Microsoft HoloLens 2 weighs 566g.
What is the main difference between the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses and the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
Based on recorded specs, the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses leads on weight (366g lighter) while the Microsoft HoloLens 2 leads on field of view (22 degrees wider FOV).