# Even Realities G1 vs RayNeo iO

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/even-realities-g1-vs-rayneo-io/
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 RayNeo iO is the better buy for most people at $50 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.**

- Buy the Even Realities G1 if you want adjustable lens dimming.
- Buy the RayNeo iO if you want to spend $50 less ($449 vs $499), you want the lighter 33g fit (vs 44g), and you need longer battery life (48 hours vs 36).

## Specifications

| Spec | Even Realities G1 | RayNeo iO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $499 | $449 |
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | 97% transparency |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | Sold with prescription lenses from $608 (RayNeo store); range undocumented |
| Weight (g) | 44 | 33 |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | — |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 48 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | — |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 (Apple MFi licensed) |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | — |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | — |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | RayNeo AI + Gemini free; ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen via VIP ($9.99/mo) |

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