Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Inmo Air2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Inmo Air2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the wider field of view.
Buy the Epson Moverio BT-45C if…
- You want the wider 34° field of view (vs 26°)
- You want a built-in camera
Buy the Inmo Air2 if…
- You want the lighter 99g fit (vs 445g)
- You want smoother 90Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
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 |  Epson Moverio BT-45C Contact manufacturer |  Inmo Air2 $599 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $599 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Si-OLED (0.45-inch panel, 16:9), see-through binocular | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x400 |
| Field of view (°) | 34 | 26 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 90 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 120 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | proprietary optical engine | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through binocular overlay | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Over-the-glasses design, works with prescription eyewear | Near-vision lenses fitted at an optical store (maker FAQ; INMO no longer sells Air2 lenses) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 445 | 99 |
| Frame style | binocular visor | glasses |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| IP rating | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, Windows | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | Host-dependent (Android/Windows via USB-C); Moverio SDK | — |
| Chipset | None onboard (tethered viewer; BT-45CS variant bundles BO-IC400N Android controller) | Ziguang Zhanrui AI |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 3 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional |
| Tracking | 3DoF, head | 6DoF |
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Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Inmo Air2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Inmo Air2?
The Inmo Air2 is newer, released April 2023, versus November 2022 for the Epson Moverio BT-45C.
Which has the larger field of view: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Inmo Air2?
The Epson Moverio BT-45C has the larger field of view: Epson Moverio BT-45C measures 34 degrees vs 26 degrees for the Inmo Air2.
Which is lighter: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Inmo Air2?
The Inmo Air2 is lighter at 99g. The Epson Moverio BT-45C weighs 445g and the Inmo Air2 weighs 99g.
What is the main difference between the Epson Moverio BT-45C and the Inmo Air2?
Based on recorded specs, the Epson Moverio BT-45C leads on field of view (8 degrees wider FOV) while the Inmo Air2 leads on weight (346g lighter).