Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Magic Leap 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Enterprise AR pair ($1,999 vs $3,299); established Moverio platform vs premium standalone.
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 Magic Leap 2 if…
- You want the wider 70° field of view (vs 34°)
- You want the lighter 260g fit (vs 550g)
- You want smoother 120Hz 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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Epson Moverio BT-45C Contact manufacturer |  Magic Leap 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Si-OLED (0.45-inch panel, 16:9), see-through binocular | Diffractive waveguide with dynamic dimming, binocular see-through |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1760 |
| Field of view (°) | 34 | 70 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2000 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 120 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | proprietary optical engine | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through binocular overlay | dynamic dimming (0-100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Over-the-glasses design, works with prescription eyewear | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 550 | 260 |
| Frame style | binocular visor | visor with headband |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| IP rating | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, Windows | Standalone |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | Host-dependent (Android/Windows via USB-C); Moverio SDK | Android AOSP-based (ML OS); OpenXR, Unity, Unreal support |
| Chipset | None onboard (tethered viewer; BT-45CS variant bundles BO-IC400N Android controller) | Tethered Compute Pack (425 g): AMD quad-core Zen 2 x86, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP | 12.6MP (9×) |
| Microphones | 3 | 4 |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF, head | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Buy the Epson Moverio BT-45C
Buy the Magic Leap 2
Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Magic Leap 2: FAQs
Which has the larger field of view: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 has the larger field of view: Epson Moverio BT-45C measures 34 degrees vs 70 degrees for the Magic Leap 2.
Which is lighter: the Epson Moverio BT-45C or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 is lighter at 260g. The Epson Moverio BT-45C weighs 550g and the Magic Leap 2 weighs 260g.