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Epson vs Vuzix
The full Epson and Vuzix AR glasses lineups compared, with links to all 1 head-to-head comparisons.
Vuzix vs Epson smart glasses used to be a real two-maker decision for field service and remote assistance. It is not anymore: Epson's own product pages now mark the Moverio BT-45C discontinued, and no successor is listed, while Vuzix still sells and supports enterprise glasses today. This page keeps the comparison honest — including what that means if you run Moverios now.
The live question has changed shape: not which brand to pick, but what replaces a Moverio. The catalog's answer is specific — Vuzix's $1,499.99 M400 is the assisted-reality workhorse still shipping; the lighter Z100 is itself discontinued; the Ultralite Pro is announced, not buyable; and outside Vuzix, RealWear's Navigator line is the other assisted-reality platform enterprises cross-shop.
| Epson | Vuzix | |
|---|---|---|
| Models tracked | 1 (0 available) | 4 (1 available) |
Epson vs Vuzix: which brand wins?
Verdict: Vuzix wins by default — Epson has ended the Moverio line while the $1,499.99 Vuzix M400 still ships with current support, and the recorded Blade 2 vs BT-45C head-to-head names the Vuzix the better buy of the two originals.
Epson's BT-45C was the optics pick and still is on paper: a binocular see-through Si-OLED display with the wider recorded field of view, against monocular Vuzix designs. If you already run Moverios they keep working — this verdict is about what you can buy and get supported today, not about the hardware losing its merits.
Read the deciding head-to-head: Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Vuzix Blade 2 →
Here is what the recorded specs say, straight from our database:
- We track 1 Epson model (0 available) and 4 Vuzix models (1 available).
The Epson lineup
All Epson glasses →| Model | Price | FOV | Brightness | Weight | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson Moverio BT-45C discontinued | Contact manufacturer | 34° | — | 445g | Check price at Epson Store |
The Vuzix lineup
All Vuzix glasses →| Model | Price | FOV | Brightness | Weight | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses | $1,500 | 16.8° | — | 190g | Buy at Vuzix |
| Vuzix Z100 discontinued | $500 | 30° | — | 38g | Check price at Vuzix Store |
| Vuzix Blade 2 discontinued | $800 | 20° | 2000 nits | 90g | Check price at Vuzix Store |
| Vuzix Ultralite Pro announced | — | 30° | — | 80g | See it at Vuzix Store |
Epson vs Vuzix: every model matchup
Full side-by-side spec comparisons for each Epson–Vuzix pairing worth cross-shopping:
Epson exited; Vuzix stayed
Epson's exit is the whole story, and it is first-party: the BT-45C — the last Moverio — is marked discontinued on Epson's own page, which now routes visitors to accessories and support rather than a buy button. That is what the end of a product line looks like from the maker's side: the hardware is respected, supported, and no longer for sale.
Vuzix is the one still in the business, but read its lineup honestly before assuming everything ships. Of the four Vuzix models we track, one is available today: the M400. The Blade 2 and the Z100 are discontinued, and the Ultralite Pro is announced without a price. Vuzix has also scheduled the M400's long-term support window and frozen its operating system version, pointing buyers who need ongoing software updates to its newer enterprise line — a wind-down disclosed in advance, not a surprise.
What a Moverio buyer actually needs next
Match the job, not the form factor. If your Moverios do remote assist or guided workflows, the M400 covers the job with a brighter, hand-free monocular design at 190 g, and its enterprise kits are built for exactly that deployment. If the draw was the Moverio's binocular see-through optics — both eyes, real AR overlay — nothing you can order from Vuzix today matches it; the announced Ultralite Pro is the one to watch, and until it ships, that buyer is better served by the broader advanced-AR category than by forcing a monocular fit.
The non-Vuzix candidate is RealWear: its Navigator runs the same assisted-reality playbook with a rugged, voice-driven design, and it is the cross-shop every Moverio replacement shortlist should include — we track it in the same enterprise field on its own pages.
Which should you buy?
Buy the Vuzix M400 if you need shipping, supported enterprise glasses now — it is the only model on this page you can order today, and the recorded head-to-head against the Blade 2 already named Vuzix the better buy before Epson's exit settled the brand question. Hold for the Ultralite Pro, or pick a RealWear Navigator, if binocular see-through optics or a newer software runway is the requirement — and keep running the Moverios you own in the meantime; discontinuation ended their sales, not their usefulness.
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Epson vs Vuzix: FAQs
What replaces the Epson Moverio BT-45C?
Inside Vuzix, the $1,499.99 M400 — monocular assisted reality for field service, remote assist, and picking — is the current shipping answer; the announced Ultralite Pro adds a binocular see-through display but has no price or ship date yet. Outside Vuzix, RealWear's Navigator line is the established assisted-reality alternative. There is no like-for-like binocular see-through replacement at the Moverio's level in either lineup today.
Is the Vuzix Blade 2 discontinued?
Yes. The Blade 2 is recorded discontinued in our database, and Vuzix's own site now lists a two-model smart-glasses lineup. The Z100, the lightweight notification pair, is discontinued as well — if you are buying Vuzix today, the M400 is the model you can actually order.
Can you still buy the Moverio BT-45C?
Not from Epson: its product page marks the BT-45C discontinued and shows no price, pointing to accessories and support resources instead. Some resellers list remaining stock as end-of-life units. Existing Moverio hardware keeps working — the change hits future procurement, not deployed fleets.
How many Epson and Vuzix models are there?
Our database tracks 1 Epson model (0 currently available) and 4 Vuzix models (1 available).
Which Epson vs Vuzix comparison should I read first?
Start with Epson Moverio BT-45C vs Vuzix Blade 2 — it is the highest-demand Epson-vs-Vuzix matchup. We publish 1 Epson-vs-Vuzix model comparisons in total.