Dream Glass Lead Pro vs Microsoft HoloLens 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Dream Glass Lead Pro is the better buy for most people, unless you need the higher refresh rate.
Buy the Dream Glass Lead Pro if…
- You want the wider 90° field of view (vs 52°)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2 if…
- 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 |  Microsoft HoloLens 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,199 | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | AR display | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) |
| Resolution | — | 2048x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 47 |
| Field of view (°) | 90 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | — |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Fits over prescription glasses (maker FAQ; discontinued, maker site offline) | Fits over eyeglasses |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 566 |
| Frame style | glasses | headband visor |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 2.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | Standalone, Windows |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) |
| Chipset | Professional processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 8MP (5×) |
| Microphones | — | 5 |
| Speakers | open-ear · 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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Dream Glass Lead Pro vs Microsoft HoloLens 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Dream Glass Lead Pro or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Dream Glass Lead Pro is newer, released August 2021, versus November 2019 for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the Dream Glass Lead Pro or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Dream Glass Lead Pro has the larger field of view: Dream Glass Lead Pro measures 90 degrees vs 52 degrees for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
What is the main difference between the Dream Glass Lead Pro and the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Dream Glass Lead Pro leads on field of view (38 degrees wider FOV) while the Microsoft HoloLens 2 leads on refresh rate (30Hz faster refresh rate).