# Lucyd Lyte (2025) vs Vuzix Z100

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/lucyd-lyte-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 Lucyd Lyte is the better buy for most people at $350.99 less, unless you need the lighter fit.**

- Buy the Lucyd Lyte (2025) if you want to spend $350.99 less ($149 vs $499.99).
- Buy the Vuzix Z100 if you want the lighter 38g fit (vs 44g), you need longer battery life (48 hours vs 12), and you want adjustable lens dimming.

## Specifications

| Spec | Lucyd Lyte (2025) | Vuzix Z100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $149 | $500 |
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through monochrome HUD |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | TR90 frames; prescription lenses via Lucyd's own lens lab (all Lyte frames) | Prescription inserts available ($149.99) |
| Weight (g) | 44 | 38 |
| Frame style | wayfarer | rectangular |
| Color options | Darkside Black, Eclipse Black, Millennia Tortoise, Moonrise Pink | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life (hours) | 12 | 48 |
| Charging method | magnetic charging cable | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | 1.5 | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | phone | phone |
| Operating system | proprietary | Vuzix Connect app (iOS/Android); Android + iOS SDKs |
| Chipset | — | None onboard — smartphone companion device |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | ChatGPT-4o, Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | — |

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