Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Lenovo ThinkReality A3
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Enterprise tethered AR pair ($1,999 vs $1,499); field-service vs virtual-monitor deployments.
Buy the Epson Moverio BT-45C if…
On recorded specs alone there is no clear reason to pick the Epson Moverio BT-45C over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 if…
- You want the wider 40° field of view (vs 34°)
- You want the lighter 130g fit (vs 550g)
- 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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Epson Moverio BT-45C Contact manufacturer |  Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Si-OLED (0.45-inch panel, 16:9), see-through binocular | Stereoscopic binocular 1080p displays (birdbath optics) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 34 | 40 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 60 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 120 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | proprietary optical engine | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through binocular overlay | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Over-the-glasses design, works with prescription eyewear | Prescription insert frame support; swappable nosepieces and ear-horn extensions |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 550 | 130 |
| Frame style | binocular visor | tethered glasses |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C (powered by host device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, Windows | Windows (select ThinkPad workstations), Motorola phones |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | Host-dependent (Android/Windows via USB-C); Moverio SDK | ThinkReality platform (Industrial Edition, Android host) / Windows 10-11 (PC Edition) |
| Chipset | None onboard (tethered viewer; BT-45CS variant bundles BO-IC400N Android controller) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 onboard co-processing; host compute from tethered PC/phone |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP | 8MP (3×) |
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF, head | 6DoF, head, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the Epson Moverio BT-45C
Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3
Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Lenovo ThinkReality A3: FAQs
Which has the larger field of view: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 has the larger field of view: Epson Moverio BT-45C measures 34 degrees vs 40 degrees for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which is lighter: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is lighter at 130g. The Epson Moverio BT-45C weighs 550g and the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 weighs 130g.