# Even Realities G1 vs Vuzix Z100

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/even-realities-g1-vs-vuzix-z100/
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 Vuzix Z100 is the better buy for most people.**

- Buy the Vuzix Z100 if you want the wider 30° field of view (vs 25°), you want the lighter 38g fit (vs 44g), and you need longer battery life (48 hours vs 36).

## Specifications

| Spec | Even Realities G1 | Vuzix Z100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $499 | $500 |
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | see-through monochrome HUD |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | single vision and progressive lenses available | Prescription inserts available ($149.99) |
| Weight (g) | 44 | 38 |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | rectangular |
| Color options | Grey, Green, Brown | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life (hours) | 36 | 48 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | 2.5 | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; open SDK announced Nov 2024 | Vuzix Connect app (iOS/Android); Android + iOS SDKs |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app, iOS/Android) | None onboard — smartphone companion device |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | Even AI | — |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/even-realities-g1/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/vuzix-z100/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/even-realities-g1.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/vuzix-z100.json