The Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses have made a name for themselves in the bustling smart glasses market of 2025. While they lack cameras and speakers like the Ray-Ban Meta, they excel in simplicity, functionality, and style, making them stand out from the crowd.
After testing the Even Realities G1 for a couple of months, I’ve found these smart glasses to be sleek, functional, and surprisingly discreet. My friends often compliment their stylish design, with many saying they “don’t look like a gadget,” a major win for everyday wear.
Minimalist Features, Maximum Impact
Unlike competitors such as the AI-enabled Meta Ray-Bans, Bose glasses speakers, or TCL RayNeo AR glasses, the Even Realities G1 adopt a minimalist approach. They feature a smart display and microphones while omitting cameras and speakers. This streamlined design balances tech and lifestyle, offering practical functionality without overwhelming users with excessive features.
Cutting-Edge Optical Display
The Even Realities G1 utilize a Holistic Adaptive Optical System (HAOS), which includes dual micro-LED displays discreetly embedded in the lenses. At an upward tilt of your head, these displays project green digital text in a sharp 640 x 200-pixel resolution, delivering clear visuals even in bright daylight. The display, activated only when needed, ensures a seamless blend with real-life vision.
Users can customize the glance-up angle via the app. For example, setting it at 20 degrees triggers the display when your head tilts to that angle. The dashboard shows useful information such as time, notifications, and notes, all without obstructing your natural field of view.
Stylish and Comfortable Design
The G1’s lightweight frame, made of durable magnesium with silicone-coated temples, offers exceptional comfort. They are less bulky than many competing smart glasses, and the weight distribution favors the arms over the frame, reducing strain. Prescription lenses are also available for an additional $150, making them versatile for users with vision needs.
The glasses come with a sleek charging case, capable of recharging them up to 2.5 times. However, the charging mechanism can be finicky, occasionally failing to fully charge the glasses.
Key Features and Performance
1. Smart Notifications
The G1 display real-time notification counts on the dashboard. While notifications are easy to view with a simple head tilt, the user experience could improve by adding options to clear notifications automatically or reply to them via voice commands.
2. Language Translation
Supporting 13 languages, the translation feature displays real-time translations during conversations. While effective for one-sided translations, two-way communication would require additional integration, such as pairing with a smartphone for reciprocal translation.
3. QuickNote
Taking notes is effortless with the QuickNote feature. Pressing and holding the touchpad enables you to record ideas or tasks, which are then displayed on the dashboard. Enhancements like app-based note organization would make this feature even more powerful.
4. Turn-By-Turn Navigation
Perfect for cyclists and walkers, the G1’s navigation system provides clear directions without needing to glance at your phone. However, integration with Google Maps or Apple Maps would elevate this feature by allowing voice-activated navigation commands.
5. Teleprompter Mode
The G1’s teleprompter function is ideal for presentations, allowing users to discreetly read scripts projected onto their lenses. Words are bolded in real-time, making it one of the device’s standout features.
6. Even AI
Powered by Perplexity AI, the glasses can perform basic tasks like calculations and conversions. However, the response time is slower compared to smartphones, indicating room for improvement.
The Verdict: Are They Worth $600?
While the $600 price tag may seem steep, the Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses justify their cost with innovative features, stylish design, and a user-friendly experience. Though some areas need refinement—such as faster AI, better notification management, and improved charging—the G1 have laid a solid foundation for the future of smart eyewear.
For those seeking a balance between functionality and style, the Even Realities G1 are a compelling choice. They’re not just tech gadgets; they’re a lifestyle accessory that points to where the future of smart glasses is headed.
