Even Realities G1 vs Samsung Smart Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Even Realities G1 is the better buy for most people, unless you need a built-in camera.
Even Realities G1 at Even Realities Store· $499
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Buy the Even Realities G1 if…
- You need longer battery life (36 hours vs 9)
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Samsung Smart Glasses if…
- 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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Even Realities G1 $499 vs Samsung Smart Glasses
| Specification |  Even Realities G1 $499 |  Samsung Smart Glasses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 44 | — |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | fashion glasses |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 9 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | — |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | Samsung Galaxy phones, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | Android XR |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Google Gemini |
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