Even Realities G2 vs Halliday G2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Even Realities G2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the Even Realities G2 if…
- You need longer battery life (48 hours vs 12)
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Halliday G2 if…
- You need the brighter 1600-nit display (vs 1200 nits)
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
| Specification |  Even Realities G2 $599 |  Halliday G2 $599 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $599 | $599 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 98% passthrough | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -12.00 to +12.00 | Prescription lenses SPH -9.00 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) | 36 | — |
| Frame style | classic panto and rectangular | — |
| Color options | Black, Silver, Brown | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 48 | 12 |
| Charging method | Wireless charging case | — |
| Charging time (min) | 1.25 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 | — |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | Even AI companion app; Conversate contextual AI, 31-language live translation, teleprompter, navigation with geomagnetic sensor | Halliday app: 45+ language live translation, Meeting Flow (captions, transcripts, action items), Cheatsheet teleprompter |
| Chipset | phone-tethered (Even AI app) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Even AI | Halliday AI ("Hey Halliday" wake word) |
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Even Realities G2 vs Halliday G2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Even Realities G2 or the Halliday G2?
The Halliday G2 is newer, released September 2026, versus November 2025 for the Even Realities G2.
Which is cheaper: the Even Realities G2 or the Halliday G2?
Both cost the same: $599.
Which has the brighter display: the Even Realities G2 or the Halliday G2?
The Halliday G2 is brighter at 1600 nits (Even Realities G2: 1200 nits, Halliday G2: 1600 nits).
What is the main difference between the Even Realities G2 and the Halliday G2?
Based on recorded specs, the Even Realities G2 leads on battery life (36 hours longer battery) while the Halliday G2 leads on brightness (400 nits brighter).