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Why the Even Realities G1 are the smart glasses to beat in 2025 – and I’ve tested several pairs
You can adjust the angle for the glance-up feature within the app. For example, I’ve set it at 20 degrees, so whenever the glasses detect my head tilting at 20 degrees, they display the screen. The dashboard shows the time, notes, notification count, and more. It might seem like this could interfere with real-life vision, but it doesn’t because you’re consciously triggering the display instead of it being perpetually present.
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Even Realities have bonded two lenses to create the digital lens, but these don’t feel any heavier than my regular glasses. Unlike other bulky smart glasses, the G1 are comfortable. I love my Meta Ray-Bans, but even they are heavier than my regular pair of sunglasses. However, I haven’t experienced nose pad fatigue during my review process.
The weight distribution leans more on the arms than the frame. As a result, the G1 are very comfortable. You can also get prescription lenses (costing $150 extra) and use them as regular specs like me.
What the Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses can do
The Even Realities G1 have six key features. Here’s how they perform and how I’d want them to improve.
1. Notifications
When connected to the phone (almost always), the G1 displays a notification count on the dashboard. You can access these notifications by tilting your head up for a temporary look or using gestures on the touchpad if you want to view them later.
It’s a neat trick, but two things are missing. You can’t reply to notifications. I’d love for the Even AI to help me reply by dictating a message. Second, notifications need to be cleared manually. They aren’t cleared even after you’ve viewed them on your phone, which creates friction in the user experience.
4. Navigation
If you enjoy cycling, you’ll love this. The G1 can display turn-by-turn navigation without needing to check your phone. It’s not distracting, as the navigation is always present instead of being triggered by a glance. It’s great for walking and cycling. The catch? You need to set your destination through the Even Realities app.
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I prefer integration with Google or Apple Maps and the ability to ask the glasses to navigate. With built-in microphones, this seems feasible.
5. Teleprompt
The G1 doubles as a teleprompter for presentations. The audience won’t notice you’re reading from a screen. Simply add your script to the app, and it appears on the projector screen, bolding words in real-time. This is one of the most polished features.
6. Even AI
Powered by Perplexity, the Even AI can perform simple tasks like calculations and unit conversions. However, it needs to be quicker. I’d rather use my smartphone than wait for a query to be completed. This feature is still in beta.
ZDNET’s buying advice
Like every other first-gen product, the Even Realities G1 suffers from being less accessible. These glasses are expensive at $599
Source : ZDNet