Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Microsoft HoloLens 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus is the better buy for most people, unless you need the higher refresh rate.
Buy the Mad Gaze Glow Plus if…
- You want the lighter 92g fit (vs 566g)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
- You play on Xbox
Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2 if…
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want spatial audio
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 |  Microsoft HoloLens 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $521 | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2048x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 47 |
| Field of view (°) | 53 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 120 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 118 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | waveguide |
| Dimming control | — | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | see-through (adjustable via app) | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Fits over eyeglasses |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 566 |
| Frame style | wraparound | headband visor |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 2.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (via adapter) | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Standalone, Windows |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 8MP (5×) |
| Microphones | 2 | 5 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF, SLAM | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | Cortana |
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Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Microsoft HoloLens 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus is newer, released June 2020, versus November 2019 for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus has the larger field of view: Mad Gaze Glow Plus measures 53 degrees vs 52 degrees for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which is lighter: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus is lighter at 92g. The Mad Gaze Glow Plus weighs 92g and the Microsoft HoloLens 2 weighs 566g.
What is the main difference between the Mad Gaze Glow Plus and the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Mad Gaze Glow Plus leads on weight (474g lighter) while the Microsoft HoloLens 2 leads on refresh rate (60Hz faster refresh rate).