Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Magic Leap 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Magic Leap 2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Mad Gaze Glow Plus if…
- You want the lighter 92g fit (vs 260g)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
- You play on Xbox
Buy the Magic Leap 2 if…
- You want the wider 70° field of view (vs 53°)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
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 |  Mad Gaze Glow Plus $521 |  Magic Leap 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $521 | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Diffractive waveguide with dynamic dimming, binocular see-through |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1760 |
| Field of view (°) | 53 | 70 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2000 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 118 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | waveguide |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through (adjustable via app) | dynamic dimming (0-100%) |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 260 |
| Frame style | wraparound | visor with headband |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (via adapter) | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Standalone |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Android AOSP-based (ML OS); OpenXR, Unity, Unreal support |
| Chipset | — | Tethered Compute Pack (425 g): AMD quad-core Zen 2 x86, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 12.6MP (9×) |
| Microphones | 2 | 4 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, SLAM | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
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Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Magic Leap 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 is newer, released September 2022, versus June 2020 for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which has the larger field of view: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Magic Leap 2?
The Magic Leap 2 has the larger field of view: Mad Gaze Glow Plus measures 53 degrees vs 70 degrees for the Magic Leap 2.
Which is lighter: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Magic Leap 2?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus is lighter at 92g. The Mad Gaze Glow Plus weighs 92g and the Magic Leap 2 weighs 260g.
What is the main difference between the Mad Gaze Glow Plus and the Magic Leap 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Mad Gaze Glow Plus leads on weight (168g lighter) while the Magic Leap 2 leads on field of view (17 degrees wider FOV).