Even Realities G1 vs Halliday G2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Why Even Realities G1 is better
- Price: $100 cheaper (499 vs 599)
- Battery Life: 24 hours longer battery (36 vs 12)
Why Halliday G2 is better
No measurable advantages found.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Even Realities G1 $499 |  Halliday G2 $599 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $599 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | Prescription lenses SPH -8.00 to +2.00, CYL -3.00 to +3.00 in 0.25 D increments; $199 lens credit covers 1.6/1.67-index lenses in full |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 44 | — |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | — |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 12 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | — |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | — |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | Halliday app: 45+ language live translation, Meeting Flow (captions, transcripts, action items), Cheatsheet teleprompter |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Halliday AI ("Hey Halliday" wake word) |
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