Halliday AI Glasses vs Halliday G2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Halliday AI Glasses is the better buy for most people at $100 less.
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Buy the Halliday AI Glasses if…
- You want to spend $100 less ($499 vs $599)
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the Halliday G2 if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the Halliday G2 over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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 |  Halliday AI Glasses $499 |  Halliday G2 $599 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $499 | $599 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | direct-view micro display | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | DigiWindow eyesight dial -8.00 to +2.00; frame compatible with any lenses (maker page) | 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) | 35 | — |
| Frame style | wayfarer | — |
| Color options | Black, Gradient, Tortoiseshell | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 12 | 12 |
| Charging method | USB-C (temple tip) | — |
| Charging time (min) | 1 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| Tethered | ✕ No | — |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | phone | — |
| Operating system | Halliday app with Proactive AI agent, 40-language translation, teleprompter/cheat-sheet, navigation, notifications | Halliday app: 45+ language live translation, Meeting Flow (captions, transcripts, action items), Cheatsheet teleprompter |
| Chipset | phone-tethered; cloud proactive AI (credit-based: ~$10 per 1,000 credits / ~5 h Proactive AI) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 4 |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Halliday AI (proactive + reactive) | Halliday AI ("Hey Halliday" wake word) |
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Halliday AI Glasses vs Halliday G2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Halliday AI Glasses or the Halliday G2?
The Halliday G2 is newer, released September 2026, versus April 2025 for the Halliday AI Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the Halliday AI Glasses or the Halliday G2?
The Halliday AI Glasses costs $499 and the Halliday G2 costs $599, making the Halliday AI Glasses $100 cheaper.