RealWear Navigator 520 vs Solos AirGo 3
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Solos AirGo 3 is the better buy for most people at $2951 less, unless you need a built-in camera.
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Buy the RealWear Navigator 520 if…
- You want a built-in camera
Buy the Solos AirGo 3 if…
- You want to spend $2951 less ($199 vs $3150)
- You want the lighter 35g fit (vs 270g)
- You need longer battery life (10 hours vs 8)
- 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 |  RealWear Navigator 520 $3,150 |  Solos AirGo 3 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $3,150 | $199 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats | Prescription lenses ordered through Solos' own lab; SPH to -15.00/+10.00 by index |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 270 | 35 |
| Frame style | — | modular multi-style |
| Color options | — | Flare Black, Metallic Blue, Classic Black, Shiny Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 10 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C via temple connector |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | Android 11 (RealWear voice-first UI, WearHF) | Solos app: SolosChat (ChatGPT), SolosTranslate, Fitness Coach; optional $9.99/mo premium tier |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 610), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage | phone-tethered; cloud ChatGPT |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | ChatGPT (OpenAI) |
Buy the RealWear Navigator 520
Buy the Solos AirGo 3
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RealWear Navigator 520 vs Solos AirGo 3: FAQs
Which is newer: the RealWear Navigator 520 or the Solos AirGo 3?
The Solos AirGo 3 is newer, released September 2023, versus January 2023 for the RealWear Navigator 520.
Which is cheaper: the RealWear Navigator 520 or the Solos AirGo 3?
The RealWear Navigator 520 costs $3150 and the Solos AirGo 3 costs $199, making the Solos AirGo 3 $2951 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the RealWear Navigator 520 or the Solos AirGo 3?
The Solos AirGo 3 is lighter at 35g. The RealWear Navigator 520 weighs 270g and the Solos AirGo 3 weighs 35g.
What is the main difference between the RealWear Navigator 520 and the Solos AirGo 3?
Based on recorded specs, the RealWear Navigator 520 leads on camera (Has built-in camera) while the Solos AirGo 3 leads on price ($2951 cheaper).