Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses (Gen 1) vs RealWear Navigator 520
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses is better
- Price: $2926 cheaper (224 vs 3150)
- Weight: 225g lighter (49 vs 274)
Why RealWear Navigator 520 is better
- Battery Life: 4 hours longer battery (8 vs 4)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses $224 |  RealWear Navigator 520 $3,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $224 | $3,150 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | yes | Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 49 | 274 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 4 | 8 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | Meta AI app (iOS/Android companion) | Android 11 (RealWear voice-first UI, WearHF) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 610), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12MP | 48MP |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |