Even Realities G1: The Sleekest Smart Glasses That Look Good
Imagine slipping on a pair of glasses so stylish, they draw compliments before anyone realizes they’re beaming notifications, translating conversations, and guiding you through the city like a personal assistant. The Even Realities G1 smart glasses aren't just wearable tech—they're a fashion statement that happens to be smarter than your smartphone.
What sets these smart glasses apart
Born from the mind of a former Apple engineer (who previously shaped JMGO's projector technology), Even Realities carries Chinese innovation at its core. While its design studio now operates from Berlin's creative hub, the brand's technological DNA remains proudly rooted in China. What truly distinguishes the Even Realities G1 is their ability to make advanced AR navigation, real-time translation, and notifications feel as natural as wearing ordinary glasses – all housed in frames that make you forget you're wearing tomorrow's technology today.
What Even Realities smart glasses can do
The magic lies in the HAOS display, a near-invisible heads-up system that transforms the lenses into a private screen with virtual assistance. A glance upward summons the time, your schedule, or a notification—no fumbling for your phone required. Need to remember a name mid-conversation? A quick pinch on the temple captures voice notes that appear like a whisper in your periphery.
For the jetset crowd, the real-time translation of 13 languages is a quiet marvel, turning murmured Mandarin or rapid-fire Japanese into legible English text before your eyes. It’s not perfect—no camera means no menu translations—but for covert assistance, it’s a game-changer.
The G1’s navigation projects turn-by-turn directions with floating arrows, street names, and arrival times visible only to you, perfect for cycling through the city or walking to meetings screen-free.
Then there’s the teleprompter function, a secret weapon for anyone who’s ever fumbled a speech. Scripts scroll with the smooth precision of a luxury watch’s second hand, bolded words keeping pace with your voice. It’s the kind of feature that feels like cheating.
How these smart glasses look and act smart
Designed with an understated elegance that wouldn’t look out of place on a Milan runway, these frames are crafted from magnesium alloy, with a matte finish that says luxury. Coated in soft silicone, the temples rest with the kind of easy confidence usually reserved for vintage designer style.
The G1's true brilliance lies in its refusal to compromise—where other smart glasses bulk up with visible tech, these maintain the sleek profile of premium eyewear with screwless hinges and digitally surfaced lenses that are no thicker than a regular prescription lens.
As for the battery life? A full day and a half of power lives in those temples, extendable to nearly four days with the charging case—enough for a spontaneous weekend away. And while their splash-resistant design handles mishaps (morning coffee spills, sudden summer storms), we'd suggest treating these with enough care to keep them looking pristine.
The verdict: Invisible tech, unmistakable style
This is light years away from the clunky wearables of the past. The G1-A and G1-B deliver intelligence in specs that work as effortlessly in a boardroom as backstage at fashion week. With prescription lenses available on request and included clip-on shades that transform them into your smartest sunglasses, these glasses adapt to your life, not the other way around.