Even Realities Launches G2 Smart Glasses with Privacy-First Design and AI-Powered Conversation Features

I've tested several AI smart glasses in 2025, but these are the only ones I'd confidently wear

Even Realities unveiled its new smart glasses with several surprises and key upgrades to advance the product. The biggest surprise was that not only did the company unveil the Even G2 Display Smart Glasses but it also announced the Even R1 Smart Ring that doubles as a control device for the glasses. I've been testing both the Even G2 and the Even R1 since the end of October, when Even Realities hosted a small press event in New York to demo both products for journalists. Also: Your Amazon driver may start showing up with smart glasses on - why that's a good thing Still, since not all of the features have been fully polished or made functional yet, I would call this article my first impressions story rather than a full product review. And I won't bury the lead here. I consider the Even G2 the most comfortable and most fashionable set of smart glasses I've tried. I've tried virtually all the leading products, including all the models from Meta. And because of the focus on privacy in the Even G2 -- with no cameras or speakers -- they are also the only smart glasses I'd be comfortable wearing at all times of the day. Priced at the same level as the first-generation product at $599, the Even G2 glasses remain a product that's priced more like a premium pair of eyeglasses than a tech gadget. Also: I tried the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, and they got me excited for the post-smartphone era The main feature of the Even Reality glasses is a bright, monochrome green screen display in both eyes that enables several key features, including live translation, phone notifications, step-by-step navigation, quick notes, AI-based conversation enhancement, and a basic AI chatbot. But, by far, the best and most polished feature on these glasses is the teleprompter. It allows you to easily upload scripts from standard text files and uses AI to track your progress while speaking the script, automatically advancing the text. It works incredibly well. Against all odds, Even Realities had a viral hit with its Even G1 smart glasses released in 2024. These were especially championed by YouTubers, influencers, and content creators, who loved the glasses almost exclusively because of the teleprompter feature. And beyond the YouTubers, the first-generation Even Realities glasses were made famous by prominent public figures who unabashedly used them while giving public talks. That included government ministers from France and UAE, on-air TV hosts, people giving TED Talks, and CEOs RJ Scaringe of Rivian and Palmer Luckey of Anduril. I used the teleprompter feature on the Even G1 glasses to deliver my opening remarks before the AI keynote discussions that I hosted at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Las Vegas. And on the day before publishing this article, I used the teleprompter on the Even G2 glasses to deliver my remarks during the opening keynote of SpiceWorld 2025 in Austin, Texas. The feature worked flawlessly in both cases. To be fair, not all of the features of the Even Realties glasses are as polished as the teleprompter. Many reviewers of the first-generation glasses criticized the software experience as buggy, unintuitive at times, and not always easy to navigate. I used the Even G1 glasses for several months in 2025, and I found the assessment to be pretty accurate. It could be difficult to find things in menus; some of the features, such as Navigation, felt unfinished, and the 8-bit style of the interface didn't always make this feel like a cutting-edge product. Also: I tested Meta Ray-Ban Display alternatives, and these are better in several ways for less money That said, my overall impression of the Even G1 glasses was very positive. I enjoyed wearing them more than any other smart glasses I've tried, largely due to the look and feel of the product. Since they are comfortable, stylish, and do not have cameras pointed out at the world, they don't make you feel (justifiably) self-conscious about wearing them in any setting. So, how about the Even G2 glasses? The biggest and most significant upgrade is to the display itself -- it's 75% larger and approximately 30% brighter, which unlocks a number of capabilities and improvements. Most notably to me was the teleprompter, of course. A few weeks apart, I used the teleprompter feature onstage for keynote remarks using the Even G1 and the Even G2. The Even G2 display was even clearer to see and follow -- which gave me a little more freedom to move around more naturally while using the glasses on stage. The larger display also makes the Navigation feature better (and Even has upgraded the software experience as well). The bigger display comes in handy for the language translation feature as well, since the translation only appears as text on screen, since the glasses don't have speakers. Even Realities also launched a new feature called Conversate in the G2 glasses. This allows you to turn on the AI during a real-world conversation, so the glasses can follow what's being said, and display information on important terms and topics being discussed, and potentially summarize the conversation afterward. This is similar to a new feature called Live AI on the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. For these new and upgraded features in the Even G2 glasses, I'd like to use them more and allow Even Realities to do a few software updates before I weigh in on the usefulness of the features other than the teleprompter. Also: Watch out, Meta: Samsung just confirmed its smart glasses plans (with some spicy hints) But the G2 glasses themselves are light (36g compared to 52g for Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 and 69g for Meta Ray-Ban Display), the battery easily gets through 1-2 days on a single charge (compared to 2-8 hours for the various Meta products), and they can take a wide range of prescription lenses from -12 to +12 (compared to -4 to +4 for Meta Ray-Ban Display). With the G2, Even Realities kept the two main styles -- one round and one square -- but added an additional green color to its gray and brown colors from the G1 lineup. The company also made a slight variation to the original round-style glasses by giving the top of the circle a flatter edge, which makes the G2 style even a little more unique. The other major question regarding this new product centers on the companion R1 Smart Ring. Even Realities has the right idea for what it's trying to achieve here -- providing an easier, more full-featured, and more discreet way to navigate a heads-up display -- but the execution still needs some work. The ring is meant to be worn on your index finger on either hand, and then you use your thumb to tap, double-tap, and swipe up and down to navigate the interface on the glasses. It took me a while to get used to the gestures for swiping around the G2 glasses using the R1 ring, and it got pretty frustrating at times. I also had a lot of accidental swipes that activated the glasses when I didn't mean to, and executed actions that I didn't intend. You can use the G2 glasses without the R1 ring and use the touch pads at the end of the arms on the glasses instead. But I understand what Even Realities is trying to do, because when the ring works well, it is a more subtle and more powerful way to navigate. Still, when I used the G2 glasses to deliver an on-stage presentation with the teleprompter feature, I put the ring in my pocket so that I wouldn't have any accidental swipes or interface mishaps. Also: I tested the Oakley Meta Vanguard on a 5-mile walk - here's how it beat my Ray-Bans Also, the R1 isn't just an interface device for the glasses. It also functions as a smart ring to track your health and activity, similar to smart rings from Oura, Samsung, and others. And the new G2 visual interface includes easy access to your health metrics. However, in my testing, the smart ring health features were still fairly buggy, and so I'll wait for Even Realities to finish up and polish off the software before I make a determination on how well it's implemented. That said, I do have some confidence that the company can do this well, as the founder and CEO, Will Wang, previously worked on the Apple Watch team. I'm really looking forward to seeing how the R1's function evolves over time with software updates and refinements. The R1 Smart Ring costs $249 in addition to the $599 for the Even G2 glasses, so the pair will cost $848 -- This is more expensive than the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, which come with a Neural Band and a full-color display in one eye. However, if you purchase the R1 with the G2 at launch, then you get the ring for 50% off, or $125 off, and that puts the total cost of the pair at $725 at launch. And that brings us to the David-and-Goliath factor. Meta is currently the runaway market-leader in the smart glasses space with 70% market share. Meta is a global company with over 75,000 employees and a $1.5 trillion market cap. Even Realities has about 200 employees and Wang told me that it's largely split between two locations, with the technology team in China and the glasses design team in Switzerland. Nevertheless, Wang embraces the underdog role. He told me that he believes Even Realities can be the disruptor in the smart glasses market by being narrowly focused, having such a strong perspective on privacy, and designing its own glasses with style at the forefront. When it comes to buying advice, I recommend two types of buyers for the G2 -- and since a number of features are still being polished, this recommendation may expand over time. However, for now, I'd recommend the Even G2 to individuals who frequently give presentations, public speeches, and other polished remarks, and would appreciate having a teleprompter that accompanies them anywhere, in any setting. This remains the best and most refined feature in the Even 2 Display Smart Glasses. For these buyers, I'd recommend getting the G2 without the R1 Smart Ring for now. The other type of buyer I'd recommend is someone who wants to have an AI chatbot at the ready at all times but who's also deeply concerned with privacy and doesn't want to -- or can't -- wear glasses with cameras on them in many of the settings they move in throughout the day. For these buyers, I do recommend also adding the R1 Smart Ring because it is very discreet and I'm confident the usability will improve over time. Ultimately, the style, comfort, battery life, and lack of cameras make the Even G2 glasses the only smart glasses I see as practical for wearing all day long, for now.

Even Realities' new smart glasses ditch cameras and speakers

The wearable technology company Even Realities has taken the wraps off its latest pair of "human-centric" smart glasses, which it claims are designed not to interfere with your everyday life. The G2 Display Smart Glasses come without outward-facing cameras and external speakers, a move Even Realities says "removes the anxiety of being recorded, overheard or distracted by unwanted sounds." Shipping smart glasses with just a microphone might seem like a bold move in an era where it seems like every piece of tech comes with AI attached, but at least you'll have to worry a little less about the ethical concerns posed by the camera-equipped glasses from Meta. Even Realities' new Smart Glasses still feature four microphones along with a display that combines micro-LED projectors, gradient waveguides, and digitally surfaced lenses. According to Even Realities, this creates a 3D "floating spatial display" with multiple layers designed to mimic how the human eye processes information. Quick prompts or AI insights will appear on the front layer, while things like navigation or notes will surface in the back. "The result is an experience that feels less like looking at a screen and more like seeing naturally enhanced reality," Even Realities claims. You can navigate and scroll through content using the new R1 smart ring, which also offers some health-tracking features. The G2 Display Smart Glasses have an AI-powered "Conversate" tool that offers prompts, explanations, and follow-up questions during your conversations, as well as AI-generated summaries that appear after. The company has also added improvements to the translation, navigation, and teleprompter features available within the previous-gen G1 smart glasses that stood out to my colleague Victoria Song at CES. Even Realities says its new smart glasses come with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, as well as more than two days of battery life on a single charge. The G2 Display Smart Glasses start at $599 and come in two styles in addition to a range of prescription lens options. The R1 Smart Ring is available separately for $249.

Even's new smart glasses and ring promise to blend into your life, not take it over

You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below. Even Realities calls its design philosophy "Quiet Tech," and you can see how that's meant to be represented in these devices. The company's G2 Display glasses build on its earlier everyday eyewear, but this time with a lightweight titanium and magnesium frame, subtle internal display optics, and no outward-facing cameras or speakers. They're meant to look like regular glasses, but can show floating text or prompts in your line of sight, powered by the company's upgraded AI system.

Even Realities' G2 Smart Glasses Bring AI Into Your Real-Life Conversations

New features include improved micro-LED display with two-level 3D, contextual AI for conversations, and health monitoring via a smart ring. Smart glasses maker Even Realities today released its latest model, the Even G2 Display Smart Glasses. Featuring a monochrome display, stylish frames, and a unique ring controller, G2s are available now for $599. In contrast to Meta Ray-Ban Displays' "do-everything" approach, G2s are designed to do one specific thing: provide a smart display that only the wearer can see. Instead of a camera and speaker, the G2s feature a suite of basic apps, like a teleprompter and a map that you can see with a tilt of your head or a touch of your ring, packed into a pair of light, slick-looking designer frames. The idea is to create cool-looking everyday glasses that are useful instead of obtrusive. I reviewed Even Realities' G1 smart glasses (and even used them to scam a free drink) and found them impressive. Well, Even Realities says these are even better. It has improved on the micro-LED display from the last generation -- which is pretty great already -- to provide a bigger, sharper, and brighter display that includes two-level 3D, so certain information can appear closer to your field of view. Another new wrinkle is contextual AI: Switch it on during a conversation, and, according to the company at least, your glasses will silently display "suggestions for a more meaningful exchange" that only you will be able to see. If implemented correctly, this feature could be a useful way to augment your life -- and if it can provide closed captioning for conversations, I'm fully on board. All of the above is controlled via a smart ring that lets you click, tap, and scroll. It also monitors your vital signs and health information, so you could display a live-read of your heart-rate or the number of steps you've taken that day. Those are all welcome upgrades, but maybe the most interesting improvement isn't to the G2's hardware. On its website, Even Realities promises third-party app support is coming soon. G1 glasses do everything they're designed to do really well, but the actual use cases are fairly limited -- a teleprompter is cool, but how often do you really give speeches? Opening the glasses up to developers who want to make something new on the Even OS could result in a must-have app, or at least improve apps the glasses already have. Even Realities nailed the basics with the G1, and these technical improvements and G2's app support could turn a great concept into an everyday essential. That is, if everything works. Once I test 'em out, I'll let you know how they match up to what's being promised.