Dream Glass Lead Pro 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 wider field of view.
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Buy the Dream Glass Lead Pro if…
- You want the wider 90° field of view (vs 70°)
Buy the Magic Leap 2 if…
- You need the brighter 2000-nit display (vs 600 nits)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
- You want a built-in camera
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 |  Dream Glass Lead Pro $1,199 |  Magic Leap 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,199 | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | AR display | Diffractive waveguide with dynamic dimming, binocular see-through |
| Resolution | — | 1440x1760 |
| Field of view (°) | 90 | 70 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 2000 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | dynamic dimming (0-100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Fits over prescription glasses (maker FAQ; discontinued, maker site offline) | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 260 |
| Frame style | glasses | visor with headband |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | Standalone |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Android AOSP-based (ML OS); OpenXR, Unity, Unreal support |
| Chipset | Professional processor | Tethered Compute Pack (425 g): AMD quad-core Zen 2 x86, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12.6MP (9×) |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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Dream Glass Lead Pro vs Magic Leap 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Dream Glass Lead Pro or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 is newer, released September 2022, versus August 2021 for the Dream Glass Lead Pro.
Which has the larger field of view: the Dream Glass Lead Pro or the Magic Leap 2?
The Dream Glass Lead Pro has the larger field of view: Dream Glass Lead Pro measures 90 degrees vs 70 degrees for the Magic Leap 2.
Which has the brighter display: the Dream Glass Lead Pro or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 is brighter at 2000 nits (Dream Glass Lead Pro: 600 nits, Magic Leap 2: 2000 nits).
What is the main difference between the Dream Glass Lead Pro and the Magic Leap 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Dream Glass Lead Pro leads on field of view (20 degrees wider FOV) while the Magic Leap 2 leads on refresh rate (30Hz faster refresh rate).