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Even Realities G1
The Even Realities G1 is a pair of HUD display glasses released in August 2024, priced from $499 (up to $599 for higher SKUs). It projects a monochrome green interface through a binocular micro-LED waveguide (HAOS optical system) at 640x200 per eye with a 25-degree field of view. The Even AI assistant lets you pick your backend — ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google Gemini — and pairs it with QuickNote voice capture, AI summaries and real-time translation across 18 bidirectional languages. At under 40 grams with up to 1.5 days of battery, it became one of the reference designs for minimalist HUD smart glasses.
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$499
Weight
40-44g
Battery
Up to 1.5 days
AI Model
ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Gemini
FOV
25°
The Even Realities G1 is a pioneer in minimalist AR, prioritizing all-day wearability through a deliberate no-camera, no-speaker design. It leads the category with a record 1.5-day battery life (up to 5 days with case) and a genuinely lightweight, prescription-ready frame that mirrors high-end traditional eyewear. Basic translation is free. Translate Pro uses pay-per-hour model, not a subscription. AI responses are non-streaming, the system waits for the full text to generate before displaying, which can feel slow for long answers.
Specifications
| Info | |
| Manufacturer | Even Realities |
| Category | GLASSES |
| Type | DISPLAY |
| Release Date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Status | RELEASED |
| Price | $499 |
| Dimensions | G1A (50-23-139 mm) / G1B (50-20-139 mm) |
| Weight | 40-44g |
| Resolution | 640x200 |
| Optics & Display | |
| Optical Design | Waveguide (HAOS™ 1.0) |
| Display Type | MicroLED |
| Refresh Rate | 20Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Contrast | TBD |
| Color Type | Monochrome Green |
| Color Accuracy | TBD |
| Rainbow Effect | Minimal (via optimized gratings) |
| Light Leakage | Minimal (via Pantoscopic tilt) |
| FOV | 25° |
| PPD | 25.6 |
| IPD Range | Fixed |
| Diopter | Custom (Up to -8.00), Single Vision |
| Prescription Method | Custom MR™ Resin lenses, optician-compatible |
| Auto-Tint | Clip-on only |
| Computing & Connectivity | |
| SoC | Nordic nRF5340 |
| RAM | 512KB + 64KB (integrated) |
| Storage | 1MB + 256KB Flash (integrated) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Physical & Sensors | |
| Material | Magnesium alloy, Titanium, Silicone, MR™ Resin |
| Style | G1A (Panto) / G1B (Squared Rectangular) |
| IP Rating | Splash-resistant |
| Rx-Ready | Yes |
| Privacy LED | No |
| Camera | N/A |
| Ambient Light Sensor | No |
| Tracking | 3DOF (HeadUp tilt) |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Spatial Anchor | No |
| Acoustics & Comfort | |
| Audio Type | N/A |
| Mic Array | 2-mic |
| Speaker Type | N/A |
| Call Quality | N/A |
| Noise Cancel | Algorithmic (Dual-mic) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Nosepad | Adjustable |
| Hinge | Screwless |
| Weight Balance | Rear-weighted, well-balanced |
| AI Features | |
| AI Model | ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Gemini |
| AI Assistant | Even AI |
| AI Features | Even AI, QuickNote, Translate (18L), Live Captions, Teleprompter, Nav |
| Multimodal Input | No |
| Offline AI | No |
| Wake Method | "Hey Even", Touch |
| External AI API | Yes |
| Offline Voice | No |
| Translation Languages | 15 bidirectional, 3 one-way |
| Translation Accuracy | Medium |
| Offline Vocab | - |
| AI Context Limit | - |
| Ecosystem & Interaction | |
| iOS Compatible | Yes |
| Android Compatible | Yes |
| Required App | Even Realities |
| Latency | High (3-6s) |
| Controls | Touch, App |
| External Ecosystem | - |
| Subscription Required | No |
| Subscription Price | - |
| Media & Recording | |
| Live Stream | - |
| Privacy Shutter | No |
| Power & Charging | |
| Battery | Up to 1.5 days |
| Case Capacity | Case extends up to 5 days |
| Fast Charge | - |
| Charging Method | Wireless (in-case) via USB-C |
| Workstation | |
| Virtual Screens | N/A |
| Multipoint BT | No |
| Desktop App | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't the Even Realities G1 have a camera?
The G1 is a pioneer in minimalist, privacy-first AR. By removing the camera and using alternative audio instead of loud speakers, they achieved a device that looks exactly like normal glasses and is perfectly acceptable to wear in strict corporate environments.
How does the translation feature pricing work?
This is a point of contention for users. While basic translation is free, higher usage relies on a pay-per-minute or pay-per-hour model rather than a standard flat-rate monthly subscription, which can be costly for heavy users.
Can it identify objects like the Meta Ray-Bans?
No, because it lacks a camera, the G1 cannot perform 'visual AI' tasks. It relies entirely on voice input rather than computer vision.