DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Vuzix Blade 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses 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 wider 30° field of view (vs 20°)
- You need the brighter 2500-nit display (vs 2000 nits)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want spatial audio
Buy the Vuzix Blade 2 if…
- You want the lighter 90g fit (vs 200g)
- You need longer battery life (3 hours vs 2)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You're an iPhone user
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 |  Vuzix Blade 2 $800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $800 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | LCOS + LED light engine into DigiLens Crystal photopolymer waveguides, binocular | Waveguide projection, full-color 24-bit, right eye only (monocular) |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 480x480 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 24 |
| Field of view (°) | 30 | 20 |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 2000 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| 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 inserts available (~$149.99) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 200 | 90 |
| Frame style | — | safety glasses |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | 3 |
| Charging method | — | Micro-USB |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, Micro-USB |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | DigiOS (AOSP Android 12), OpenXR and WebXR compatible | Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 8GB RAM (standalone) | Quad-core ARM CPU, 40GB storage (standalone) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | 8MP |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 3DoF, head |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses vs Vuzix Blade 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is newer, released January 2024, versus September 2022 for the Vuzix Blade 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses has the larger field of view: DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses measures 30 degrees vs 20 degrees for the Vuzix Blade 2.
Which is lighter: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Vuzix Blade 2 is lighter at 90g. The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses weighs 200g and the Vuzix Blade 2 weighs 90g.
Which has the brighter display: the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses is brighter at 2500 nits (DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses: 2500 nits, Vuzix Blade 2: 2000 nits).
What is the main difference between the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses and the Vuzix Blade 2?
Based on recorded specs, the DigiLens ARGO Smart Glasses leads on field of view (10 degrees wider FOV) while the Vuzix Blade 2 leads on weight (110g lighter).