Even Realities, a company carving out its niche in the smart glasses market, has recently unveiled its latest innovations: the Even G2 smart glasses and the Even R1 smart ring. Unlike Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which integrate cameras and speakers to transform your face into a computing device, Even Realities is taking a different approach. The company focuses on enhancing the user’s smartphone experience through sleek, stylish smart glasses that emphasize display quality and novel control mechanisms, deliberately avoiding cameras and speakers.
The new Even G2 glasses, priced at $599, build upon the design and concept of the original G1 model launched last summer. The G1 was praised for being among the most attractive smart glasses available, and the G2 retains much of that aesthetic appeal. According to Even Realities’ CEO Will Wang, the company took a cautious route with the G1’s release, opting for limited advertising and focusing on gathering user feedback while expanding retail availability. That strategy seems to have paid off, as the G1 is now available in 350 luxury eyewear stores worldwide.
The G2 smart glasses are complemented by the Even R1 smart ring, which costs $249 and serves as an innovative control interface for the glasses. Both products are available for purchase immediately, with an introductory promotion offering a 50 percent discount on the ring and other G2 accessories when purchased alongside the glasses.
One of the standout features of the G2 glasses is their display technology. Eschewing cameras and speakers means the glasses concentrate fully on delivering an enhanced visual experience. The display is 75 percent larger than that of the G1, branded as Even HAO 2.0, which stands for Holistic Adaptive Optics. This system combines miniature micro-LED projectors, gradient wavelength technology, and high-definition lenses to create a dual-display output that is noticeably sharper, brighter, and more stable during movement. Another important improvement is the wider range of lens prescriptions supported, from -12 to +12 diopters, making the G2 more accessible to users with various vision needs.
In terms of build and comfort, the G2 glasses maintain the same blend of titanium and magnesium alloy used in the original but are lighter, weighing 36 grams compared to the G1’s 44 grams. Users can choose between two frame styles—panto and rectangular—and three colors: gray, brown, or green. Clip-on sunglasses remain an option for those wanting sun protection. Importantly, the G2 now carries an official IP67 rating, meaning the glasses are dust-tight and water-resistant to the extent that you can wear them in the rain without worry.
In hands-on testing, the display clarity of the G2 stands out as a significant upgrade from the G1, coupled with a more comfortable fit. The thinner arms and reduced weight mean the glasses don’t press as tightly against the skin—a relief for users like myself who experienced discomfort with the original G1 after extended wear. However, I have yet to test the glasses extensively with my prescription lenses, as the company had not provided a custom pair in time for review.
Controlling the glasses remains possible through taps on the thick module at the end of the frames, but the introduction of the Even R1 smart ring offers a new, more intuitive method. The ring, crafted from stainless steel and coated with zirconia ceramic for a premium feel, fits on the index finger and allows the wearer to tap and scroll to navigate the glasses’ interface. This control method resembles other smart rings like the Sandbar Stream but is unique in its integration with smart glasses. It is important to note, however, that the R1 ring is not backward-compatible with the original G1 glasses.
Beyond control, the R1 also serves as a health and fitness tracker. It can measure steps, heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep patterns, and blood oxygen levels. Unlike many smart rings, health data from the R1 can be viewed directly on the glasses’ display without needing to consult a smartphone. However, since Even Realities is relatively new to health tracking, the accuracy and reliability of these measurements remain uncertain. During my brief use of the R1, I encountered some glitches: health data failed to populate in the app, and the ring’s battery status was incorrectly displayed as zero despite full charge and functionality. These issues suggest the company still needs to refine the software and user experience.
Battery life is a crucial consideration for wearable tech, and Even Realities claims that