Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Vuzix Blade 2
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 at $278.99 less, unless you need a built-in camera.
Buy the Mad Gaze Glow Plus if…
- You want to spend $278.99 less ($521 vs $799.99)
- You want the wider 53° field of view (vs 20°)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You play on Nintendo Switch
Buy the Vuzix Blade 2 if…
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You're an iPhone user
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 |  Vuzix Blade 2 $800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $521 | $800 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Waveguide projection, full-color 24-bit, right eye only (monocular) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 480x480 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 24 |
| Field of view (°) | 53 | 20 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | — |
| 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) | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription inserts available (~$149.99) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 90 |
| Frame style | wraparound | safety glasses |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | Micro-USB |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (via adapter) | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, Micro-USB |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Standalone, iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Android 11 |
| Chipset | — | Quad-core ARM CPU, 40GB storage (standalone) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 8MP |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF, SLAM | 3DoF, head |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
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Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Vuzix Blade 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Vuzix Blade 2 is newer, released September 2022, versus June 2020 for the Mad Gaze Glow Plus.
Which is cheaper: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus costs $521 and the Vuzix Blade 2 costs $799.99, making the Mad Gaze Glow Plus $278.99 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Mad Gaze Glow Plus has the larger field of view: Mad Gaze Glow Plus measures 53 degrees vs 20 degrees for the Vuzix Blade 2.
Which is lighter: the Mad Gaze Glow Plus or the Vuzix Blade 2?
The Vuzix Blade 2 is lighter at 90g. The Mad Gaze Glow Plus weighs 92g and the Vuzix Blade 2 weighs 90g.
What is the main difference between the Mad Gaze Glow Plus and the Vuzix Blade 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Mad Gaze Glow Plus leads on price ($278.99 cheaper) while the Vuzix Blade 2 leads on weight (2g lighter).