RealWear Navigator 520 vs Vuzix Ultralite Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Vuzix Ultralite Pro
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Vuzix Ultralite Pro is the better buy for most people, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
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Buy the RealWear Navigator 520 if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Vuzix Ultralite Pro if…
- You want the wider 30° field of view (vs 24°)
- You want the lighter 80g fit (vs 270g)
- 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 |  Vuzix Ultralite Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $3,150 | — |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | — | see-through (minimal forward light leakage) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Worn with prescription glasses, safety glasses, or hard hats | Prescription-ready push-pull Rx lens system (announced OEM platform) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 270 | 80 |
| Frame style | — | classic unisex |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone | Android, iOS |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | Android 11 (RealWear voice-first UI, WearHF) | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 610), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage | Qualcomm AR1 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 48MP | ✓ Yes |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
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RealWear Navigator 520 vs Vuzix Ultralite Pro: FAQs
Which has the larger field of view: the RealWear Navigator 520 or the Vuzix Ultralite Pro?
The Vuzix Ultralite Pro has the larger field of view: RealWear Navigator 520 measures 24 degrees vs 30 degrees for the Vuzix Ultralite Pro.
Which is lighter: the RealWear Navigator 520 or the Vuzix Ultralite Pro?
The Vuzix Ultralite Pro is lighter at 80g. The RealWear Navigator 520 weighs 270g and the Vuzix Ultralite Pro weighs 80g.