Even Realities G1 vs Meta Fury
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Meta Fury is the better buy for most people at $200 less, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Even Realities G1 if…
- You want the lighter 44g fit (vs 60g)
- You need longer battery life (36 hours vs 8)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Meta Fury if…
- You want to spend $200 less ($299 vs $499)
- You want a built-in camera
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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Even Realities G1 $499 |  Meta Fury $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $299 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | -12 to +2.25 total power installed at an optician (Meta's Rx Lens Swap frame protection applies); -6 to +2.25 ordered on Meta.com |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 44 | 60 |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | bold oversized square |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | Classic Black, Mahogany, Racing Green, Sandstone |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 8 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | folding charging case (adds up to 40 hours) |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | — |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12MP, up to 3K video |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Meta AI |
Buy the Even Realities G1
Buy the Meta Fury
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Even Realities G1 vs Meta Fury: FAQs
Which is newer: the Even Realities G1 or the Meta Fury?
The Meta Fury is newer, released June 2026, versus October 2024 for the Even Realities G1.
Which is cheaper: the Even Realities G1 or the Meta Fury?
The Even Realities G1 costs $499 and the Meta Fury costs $299, making the Meta Fury $200 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Even Realities G1 or the Meta Fury?
The Even Realities G1 is lighter at 44g. The Even Realities G1 weighs 44g and the Meta Fury weighs 60g.
What is the main difference between the Even Realities G1 and the Meta Fury?
Based on recorded specs, the Even Realities G1 leads on weight (16g lighter) while the Meta Fury leads on price ($200 cheaper).