Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses vs Vuzix Z100
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses is the better buy for most people at $200.99 less, unless you need the longer battery life.
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Buy the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses if…
- You want to spend $200.99 less ($299 vs $499.99)
- You want a built-in camera
Buy the Vuzix Z100 if…
- You need longer battery life (48 hours vs 10)
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 |  Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses $299 |  Vuzix Z100 $500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $299 | $500 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through monochrome HUD |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | yes, prescription lens options | Prescription inserts available ($149.99) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 38 |
| Frame style | — | rectangular |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 10 | 48 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | Solos AirGo app: visual Q&A, text translation, landmark info; LED call/message alerts | Vuzix Connect app (iOS/Android); Android + iOS SDKs |
| Chipset | phone-tethered; cloud GPT-4o vision (open architecture, Gemini/Claude planned) | None onboard — smartphone companion device |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | — |
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Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses vs Vuzix Z100: FAQs
Which is newer: the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses or the Vuzix Z100?
The Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses is newer, released December 2024, versus November 2024 for the Vuzix Z100.
Which is cheaper: the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses or the Vuzix Z100?
The Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses costs $299 and the Vuzix Z100 costs $499.99, making the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses $200.99 cheaper.
What is the main difference between the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses and the Vuzix Z100?
Based on recorded specs, the Solos AirGo Vision Smart Glasses leads on price ($200.99 cheaper) while the Vuzix Z100 leads on battery life (38 hours longer battery).