# Even Realities G1 vs Even Realities G2

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/even-realities-g1-vs-even-realities-g2/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the Even Realities G1 is the better buy for most people at $100 less, unless you need the lighter fit.**

- Buy the Even Realities G1 if you want to spend $100 less ($499 vs $599).
- Buy the Even Realities G2 if you want the lighter 36g fit (vs 44g), you need longer battery life (48 hours vs 36), and you want smoother 60Hz motion (vs 20Hz).

## Specifications

| Spec | Even Realities G1 | Even Realities G2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $499 | $599 |
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | 98% passthrough |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | -12.00 to +12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 44 | 36 |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | classic panto and rectangular |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | Black, Silver, Brown |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IP65 |
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 48 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | Wireless charging case |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | 1.25 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | Even AI companion app; Conversate contextual AI, 31-language live translation, teleprompter, navigation with geomagnetic sensor |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | phone-tethered (Even AI app) |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Even AI |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/even-realities-g1/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/even-realities-g2/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/even-realities-g1.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/even-realities-g2.json