RealWear Navigator 520 vs Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why RealWear Navigator 520 is better
- Field of View: 7.199999999999999 degrees wider FOV (24 vs 16.8)
- Battery Life: 6 hours longer battery (8 vs 2)
Why Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses is better
- Price: $1350.01 cheaper (1799.99 vs 3150)
- Weight: 84g lighter (190 vs 274)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  RealWear Navigator 520 $3,150 |  Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses $1,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $3,150 | $1,800 |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats | Works alongside prescription glasses / safety frames via mounting options |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 274 | 190 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | Android 11 (RealWear voice-first UI, WearHF) | Android 9.0 (upgraded builds available; APK sideloading) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 610), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 (8-core, 2.52GHz), 6GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | 12.8MP |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |