Vuzix Star 1200XLDmetaProGoogle Glass ExEpson Moverio 2Vuzix M100Optinvent ORA-SAntheer Dev KitMeta.01Epson Moverio 1Google Glass CoRecon JetAvegant GlyphAtheer OneOculus Rift DevOculus RiftGlass UpCastARInnovega iOptikOptinvent ORA-2Lumus OE-31Lumus DK40Laster SeeThruHMZ-T3WSony HMZ-T3Q
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CompanyVuzixMetaGoogleEpsonVuzixOptinventAtheer LabsMetaEpsonGoogleAvegantAtheer LabsOculusOculusTechnical IllusionsInnovegaOptinventLasterSonySony
Price4999 USD3650 USD1500 USD699 USD1000 USD949 USD850 USD750 USD699 USD600 USD599 USD499 USD350 USD300 USD300 USD299 USD285 USD399 USD999 USD
Official Websitehttp://www.vuzix.com/augmented-reality/products_star1200xld/https://www.spaceglasses.com/http://www.google.com/glass/start/http://www.epson.com/MoverioBT200http://www.vuzix.com/consumer/products_m100/http://optinvent.com/see-through-glasses-ORAhttp://atheerlabs.com/https://www.spaceglasses.com/http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H423020http://www.google.com/glass/start/http://www.avegant.com/http://atheerlabs.com/http://www.oculusvr.com/http://www.oculusvr.com/http://www.technicalillusions.com/http://innovega-inc.com/benefits.phphttp://optinvent.com/see-through-glasses-ORAhttp://www.laster.fr/laster/societe/http://store.sony.com/wearable-hdtv-2d-3d-virtual-7.1-surround-sound-zid27-HMZT3W/cat-27-catid-3D-Personal-Viewer
Augmented Reality (AR)YesYesNoYesNo- Can overlay. But only monocular. Maybe no camera tracking.YesYesYes But limited CPU power.NoNoNo Not see-thru. No camera.YesNoNoNoYesYes- Can overlay. But only monocular. Maybe no camera tracking.- Can overlay. But only monocular. No camera tracking.NoNo
Development StatusProductionAlphaBetaPrivate BetaBetaAlphaAlphaProductionAlphaAlphaAlphaProductionBetaPrivate BetaPrivate BetaAlphaAlphaProductionAlpha
Release DateAugust 2011July 2014May 2013March 2014December 2013January 2014June 2014July 2014November 2011April 2014TBA. Kickstarter begins Jan 22 2014December 2014December 2012TBASept 2014TBAMid 2014June 20142013?2014?
EditionStar1200metaProExplorer EditionMoverio BT-200VuzixORA-S. Developer's Version.Antheer Dev KitmetaOneMoverio BT-100Commercial ReleaseGlyphAtheer OneDev KitCrystal CovecastARNot yet named. Commercial VersionSeeThruHMZ-T3WHMZ-T3Q
Review Linkhttp://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57615671-76/metas-$3000-3d-glasses-look-to-an-augmented-reality-future/http://reviews.cnet.com/google-glass/http://reviews.cnet.com/wearable-tech/epson-moverio-bt-200/4505-34900_7-35833862.htmlhttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426122,00.asphttp://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57614847-76/atheer-labs-brings-android-into-3d-augmented-reality/http://www.trustedreviews.com/epson-moverio-bt-100_Peripheral_reviewhttp://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/21351/20140102/google-glass-release-date-price-wearable-tech.htmhttp://www.engadget.com/2013/12/18/avegant-glyph/http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57614847-76/atheer-labs-brings-android-into-3d-augmented-reality/http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/oculus-rift-development-kit-review-and-giveaway/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a543250/ces-2014-oculus-rift-crystal-cove-hands-on-the-next-big-thing.htmlhttp://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57616459-76/augmented-reality-contact-lenses-to-be-human-ready-at-ces/http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426122,00.asphttp://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/03/lumus-oe-31-see-through-wearable-ar-display/http://reviews.cnet.com/wearable-tech/lumus-dk40/4505-34900_7-35833970.htmlhttp://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/reviews/sony-hmz-t3q-wearable-hdtv-first-impressions-469705http://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/reviews/sony-hmz-t3q-wearable-hdtv-first-impressions-469705
Kickstarter Linkhttp://www.indiegogo.com/projects/atheer-one-what-it-feels-like-to-have-superpowershttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/551975293/meta-the-most-advanced-augmented-reality-interface?ref=livehttp://www.indiegogo.com/projects/atheer-one-what-it-feels-like-to-have-superpowershttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1523379957/oculus-rift-step-into-the-gamehttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/technicalillusions/castar-the-most-versatile-ar-and-vr-system?ref=livehttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/496333639/laster-seethru?ref=kickspy
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_head-mounted_display#Vuzixhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glasshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_head-mounted_display#Epson_and_Metahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_head-mounted_display#Vuzixhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_head-mounted_display#Epson_and_Metahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_head-mounted_display#Epson_and_Metahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glasshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift#Developer_versionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rifthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_head-mounted_display#Innovega
Video Demo URLhttp://www.tomsguide.com/us/epson-moverio-glasses-hands-on,news-18110.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX98XNv8VL4http://allthingsd.com/20130530/atheer-looks-to-add-human-touch-to-futuristic-wearable-computers/http://reviews.cnet.com/wearable-tech/avegant-glyph/4505-34900_7-35833856.htmlhttp://allthingsd.com/20130530/atheer-looks-to-add-human-touch-to-futuristic-wearable-computers/http://www.gamespot.com/videos/updated-retron-5-spotted-on-the-show-floor-ces-201/2300-6416798/
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Product details
ReleasedYesNoYesNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNo
TypeCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productComponent for other productsCommercial productCommercial productCommercial productCommercial product
Track PositionYes AccelerometerYes AccelerometerNoYes accelerometer and GPSYes AccelerometerYes AccelerometerYes accelerometer and GPSYes AccelerometerNoNo- Maybe? UnknnownYes accelerometer and GPS on smartphoneYes AccelerometerYes IR Camera (needs separate camera)Yes IR Camera (needs the surface) and accelerometerNoYes AccelerometerYes AccelerometerNo- Accelerometer?
Virtual Reality (VR)- Semi? via Dark Tint Lens Covers.- ?NoYes Via clip-on shades.NoNoYes Via clip-on shades.Yes Via clip-on shades?Yes Via clip-on shades. But limited CPU power.NoNoYesYes Via clip-on shades.YesYesNoYes Via clip-on shades.YesNoNoYesYes
Glance-able display- Could use a corner of the display.Yes Could use a corner of the display.Yes- Could use a corner of the display.YesYes Tilts down to "Dashboard Mode"- Could use a corner of the display.- Could use a corner of the display.- Could use a corner of the display.YesYesNo- Could use a corner of the display.NoNoYesNoYesYes Tilts down to "Dashboard Mode"- Could use a corner of the display.NoNo
See-ThroughYes Both Via clip-on shades.YesYesYes Both Via clip-on shades.NoYesYesYes Both Via clip-on shades.Yes Both Via clip-on shades.YesNoNoYesNoNoYesYes Both Via clip-on shades.- BothYesYesNoNo
Field of View (FOV) (Diagonal Degrees)354015231624362323151645651101101265 degree horizontal"Panoramic". 120 - unconfirmed.2419254545
Display TypeLarge LCD/LEDMicro Projector: UnknownMicro LCD/LEDMicro Projector: LED LCoSMicro LCD/LEDMicro Projector: LED LCoSMicro Projector: LED LCoSMicro LCD/LEDMicro Projector: 3-LED DLPMicro LCD/LEDLarge LCD/LEDLarge LCD/LEDMicro Projector: UnknownMicro Projector: UnknownMicro LCD/LEDMicro LCD/LEDMicro LCD/LED
BinocularYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoNoYesYes
Stereoscopic 3DYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
Includes CPU/ProcessorNoYes Intel i5 Pocket Computer.YesYes Android 4.0. 1.2Ghz dual core, trackpad.Yes 1 GHz dual-coreNo ? The SDK is Android "Jelly Bean"Yes 2.2 GHz quad-coreNoYes Android 2.2,slow CPU, trackpad.YesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo ? The SDK is Android "Jelly Bean"NoNoNo
Connects to Smartphone?Yes Theoretically possible, but not advertisedNoNo Not for visualsNoYes But does it send its video footage?NoNoNoNo Not for visualsYes MHL/HDMIYes Via MicroUSB with MHL or SlimportYesYesYes In theory. How is still TBC.YesYes But does it send its video footage?YesYesYes
Connects to Desktop PC?YesNoNoNo Only to copy files- ? Probably, but may not send video.Yes ADB, USB, or wirelesslyYesNo Only to copy filesNoYesYes Via Remote Desktop (slow update?). Via WiFi?YesYesYesNo ?- ? Probably, but may not send video.No ?Yes ?Yes ?
How it ConnectsUSBUSB 3, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.WiFi, BluetoothmicroUSB, WiFi, BluetoothWiFi, BluetoothMicroUSB, Bluetooth 3.USB, HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth4HDMI/USBmicroUSB, WiFiWiFi, BluetoothWiFi, BluetoothMHL/HDMImicroUSB. Also Bluetooth and Wifi.DVI/HDMI and USBDVI/HDMI and USBBluetoothHDMI?MicroUSB, Bluetooth 3.Bluetooth 3.0HDMIHDMI
Track DirectionYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassYesYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassNoYesYes UnknnownYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassYes IR Camera (needs separate camera). Maybe also gyroscope, compass?Yes IR Camera (needs the surface) and gyroscope, compassNoYes Gyroscope, compassYes Gyroscope, compassNoYes Gyroscope, compass
Track Eye GazeNoNoYes ?NoNoNoNoNoYes ?NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Front cameraYesYes 2xYesYesYesYesYes x2YesNoYesNoNoYes x2NoNoNoNo IR - For tracking onlyNoYesNoNoNo
Otheraimed for wide variety of industrial, commercial, defense and some consumer applicationsAlso gesture interaction and apps via the Meta App store.Touchpad on the sideShipping from March 2014. Relies on the closed Moverio apps market rather than Google Play. Battery life lasts up to six hours. Come with a wireless mirroring adapter that can beam content between devices with HDMI connectivityUnique Flip Down to go from AR to VR.Gesture recognition. SDK based on Unity and Vuforia.Based on the Moverio BT-100, minus android, plus a camera. Gesture detection for interaction using your hands.Touchpad on the sideThe "Virtual Retinal Display" does not use a screen - it beams light into your eye, so feels a lot more natural to look at. When folded up, the Glyph looks like a regular pair of headphones.Gesture recognition. SDK based on Unity and Vuforia.Inludes a Magic Wand for interaction.A "lighter, more streamlined consumer version" of the ORA-S. Unique Flip Down to go from AR to VR.Wireless AR glasses. Currently only Android SDK.Uses OLEDsHMZ-T3W with head tracking