Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses vs Vuzix Z100
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses is better
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
Why Vuzix Z100 is better
- Price: $1300 cheaper (499.99 vs 1799.99)
- Weight: 152g lighter (38 vs 190)
- Field of View: 13.2 degrees wider FOV (30 vs 16.8)
- Battery Life: 46 hours longer battery (48 vs 2)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses $1,800 |  Vuzix Z100 $500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $1,800 | $500 |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through monochrome HUD |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Works alongside prescription glasses / safety frames via mounting options | Prescription inserts available ($149.99); clear or tinted lenses |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 190 | 38 |
| Frame style | — | rectangular |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2 | 48 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 (upgraded builds available; APK sideloading) | Vuzix Connect app (iOS/Android); Android + iOS SDKs |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 (8-core, 2.52GHz), 6GB RAM, 64GB storage | None onboard — smartphone companion device |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 12.8MP | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 1 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |