Mad Gaze Glow Plus vs Vuzix Blade 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why Mad Gaze Glow Plus is better
- Price: $278.99 cheaper (521 vs 799.99)
- Field of View: 33 degrees wider FOV (53 vs 20)
- Gesture Control: Has gesture control (Yes vs No)
- Tracking: Full 6DoF tracking (6DoF vs 3DoF)
Why Vuzix Blade 2 is better
- Weight: 2g lighter (90 vs 92)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
| 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 | ✕ No | ✓ 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 | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |