Lenovo ThinkReality A3 vs Mad Gaze Glow Plus
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus is the better buy for most people, unless you need a built-in camera.
Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 if…
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Mad Gaze Glow Plus if…
- You want the wider 53° field of view (vs 40°)
- You want the lighter 92g fit (vs 130g)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
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 |  Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Contact manufacturer |  Mad Gaze Glow Plus $521 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $521 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Stereoscopic binocular 1080p displays (birdbath optics) | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 40 | 53 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 60 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 118 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay | see-through (adjustable via app) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Diopter range | Prescription insert frame support; swappable nosepieces and ear-horn extensions | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 130 | 92 |
| Frame style | tethered glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4 | USB-C, HDMI (via adapter) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Windows (select ThinkPad workstations), Motorola phones | Android, PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | ThinkReality platform (Industrial Edition, Android host) / Windows 10-11 (PC Edition) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 onboard co-processing; host compute from tethered PC/phone | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP (3×) | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 3 | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, SLAM | 6DoF, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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Lenovo ThinkReality A3 vs Mad Gaze Glow Plus: FAQs
Which is newer: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is newer, released June 2021, versus June 2020 for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which has the larger field of view: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus has the larger field of view: Lenovo ThinkReality A3 measures 40 degrees vs 53 degrees for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which is lighter: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus is lighter at 92g. The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 weighs 130g and the Mad Gaze Glow Plus weighs 92g.
What is the main difference between the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 and the Mad Gaze Glow Plus?
Based on recorded specs, the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 leads on camera (Has built-in camera) while the Mad Gaze Glow Plus leads on weight (38g lighter).