The Even Realities G2 are smart glasses with a display built into the lenses, and Engadget has reviewed them, months after they went on sale. It gives them 6.9 out of 10. Its verdict is that the display is better than on the previous model, the G1, but the controls are erratic enough that the reviewer prefers the older glasses.
We have not tested the glasses ourselves, and this is one review among several. Here is what Engadget found.
What you get and what it costs
The base G2 costs $599 and comes in two frame styles, Panto or Rectangle, in grey, brown or green. Prescription lenses add $159 to $349. The R1 smart ring, which works only with the G2, costs another $249.
Engadget’s review gives US prices only. It does not give a UK price, a release date or the countries where the glasses are sold. The glasses are not new: Notebookcheck reported in April 2026 that they were on sale through the maker’s online shop, and lists European prices of €699 for the glasses, €169 extra for prescription correction and €269 for the R1 ring. Search results hinted at a UK price, but we could not open those pages, so check Even Realities’ own site before you rely on any number.
How they work
According to Notebookcheck, the display is micro-LED and shows only green. An ambient light sensor adjusts the brightness automatically. The battery should last two days, and the charging case can recharge the glasses seven times before it needs charging itself over USB-C. There is no camera, which the article presents as a privacy choice. You control the glasses by voice or with the optional R1 ring, and they show navigation, notifications, calendar entries and fitness data. The AI assistant, live translation and navigation need a paired smartphone.
What has improved
Engadget lists the changes compared with the G1:
| G2 | G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 640 x 350 | 640 x 200 |
| Field of view | 27.5 degrees | 25 degrees |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 20Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Microphones | Four | Two |
The G2 has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. You control them with touchpads on the ends of the arms, or with the R1 ring.
The R1 ring
The R1 is made of zirconia ceramic, is rated IP68 and has a four-day battery. It tracks activity, heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen, body temperature and sleep. Engadget’s verdict on adding it is blunt: “Adding a smart ring has made things worse.”
What the reviewer found
The reviewer found the G2 a step forward in display quality and a step back in usability. The controls were erratic and hard to use, and he says the interface needs more customisation. “I really wanted to like Even Realities’ G2,” he writes. His advice is to wait for the next generation unless you are technically minded and happy to spend the money.
On the plus side, he found them lightweight, snappy and usable, with a strong feature set for smart glasses. The downsides are the price, especially with the ring, the controls and the interface.
What else is out there
Engadget mentions three rivals. The Xgimi MemoMind One costs $399, with prescription lenses an extra $280. The RayNeo iO costs $449, or $658 in a prescription version, and the Inmo Go3 costs $599 and has a camera and ring control. The reviewer had not tested the RayNeo or the Inmo.
Should you buy it?
If you are curious about smart glasses, this review argues for patience. The hardware has improved, but the way you use it has not kept up. The prices above are in dollars and euros, and we do not have confirmed UK pricing.
We will update this article if UK pricing is confirmed, if other reviewers come to a different view or if the glasses are updated.
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