The Even G2 review roundup: price, specs and what reviewers said

1. What the Even G2 costs

Even Realities lists the Even G2 B frame at $599 on its product page (checked October 31, 2026). Non-prescription lenses are marked Free, and single-vision prescription lenses start at $159. Android Police and The Shortcut both report $599 for either frame style, and Engadget gives $599 for its two shapes. The page showed one price for the G2 B and did not say whether the G2 A costs the same.

Add the entry prescription price and the ring to the frames and the total is $599 + $159 + $249 = $1,007before tax and shipping, which the listing did not state. The listing also links a monthly rental option but showed no price for it. Prices change, so check the maker’s page before you buy.

2. Specs: what Even Realities says and what reviewers measured

Even Realities’ main G2 page states the weight, battery life, water rating, prescription range, display resolution and field of view, microphone count and Bluetooth version, but the page (checked October 31, 2026) does not describe speakers or a battery capacity. Those figures come from reviewers, as the table shows. The maker’s support site may carry a fuller specs sheet; it returned an access error when we tried to read it, so confirm the finer points there.

In use, Android Police describes bright green text and Engadget notes taller waveguide prisms and a higher-resolution panel than the G1. The Shortcut describes green lines and text in both lenses, with simple animations. Whether that works as a quiet second screen or a distraction depends on the person: Android Police found it distracting while driving, which is a reason to test it in the situations you care about.

Features listed by the maker are a voice-controlled teleprompter, real-time translation, turn-by-turn navigation prompts, filtered notifications, Even AI, which the page says you wake by saying “Hey, Even”, and Conversate, which transcribes a conversation and summarises it in the app. Neither Even Realities’ pages nor the three reviews we read describe a subscription (checked October 31, 2026).

3. What reviewers concluded

Three outlets whose reviews we could read scored the G2 at 6.9/10, 8/10 and 4/5, on different scales and months apart. The newest and lowest is Engadget’s, from October 19, 2026. Each is paraphrased below with a link to the original.

Where they agree:Android Police and The Shortcut both describe a display that is readable indoors, and The Shortcut adds that the frames look like normal glasses. The Shortcut and Even Realities’ own page describe the missing camera as a design choice; Android Police says the G2 swaps a camera and speakers for a display. Engadget and Android Police both report tap-versus-swipe confusion (Android Police on the arm touch panel, Engadget mainly on the ring), and both criticise the R1 ring. Engadget says it is willing to accept that the ring problem is specific to the reviewer, and that Even Realities’ representatives have said as much. The Shortcut did not test the ring.

Where they differ:sunlight. Android Police found the green text visible indoors and in bright sunlight, though it says you may have to look into the shadows to see it clearly, while The Shortcut found it hard to see out in the sun and noted reflections when tilting the head. Their overall scores also differ, and Android Police’s review is nearly four months older than Engadget’s, so software fixes may have changed some complaints. Android Police itself reported that early ring problems improved after updates.

The ring is a separate decision.Engadget describes the $249 R1 as a zirconia ceramic ring, rated IP68 and four days, that works only with the G2 and adds activity and sleep tracking. Android Police calls it the weak link: thicker than the reviewer’s Oura Ring 4, easy to trigger by accident and with nowhere to store it in the case. Both reviews list the ring as an extra, so you can price the G2 with or without it.

4. Translation: 33 languages or 35+?

Even Realities’ own pages disagree with each other. A section heading on its translation page reads “35+ languages”, the FAQ on the same page says the G2 supports 33, the list under that heading has 33 entries, and the main G2 page says 35 (all checked October 31, 2026). Count the list for the languages you need.

The same page says Arabic, Bengali and Hindi are one-way, meaning they can be translated from but not displayed, and that translation needs internet access through the app and uses the cloud. The pages we read do not show a price or subscription terms for translation. The Shortcut describes live translations for reading what someone is saying in a different language, and Even Realities’ page says the translated text is displayed on the lenses. For translated text you read in the lens, that is the design; for translated audio you hear, see our translation glasses price guide and translation glasses roundup.

5. Who the G2 suits, and who should look elsewhere

The G2 suits someone who wants glanceable text and no camera, with the reviews’ caveats on controls. It lists a teleprompter, navigation prompts, notifications and conversation summaries, and takes prescription lenses from −12.00 to +12.00 by the maker’s page.

• Look elsewhere for photos or video. There is no camera by design, and Android Police reports no speakers either, calling that a shame for podcasts and calls.
• Test the controls first if you can.Engadget’s headline and verdict centre on them, and Android Police reported tap-versus-swipe confusion on the arm touchpads. If you can buy from a seller with clear returns terms, that lowers the risk.
• Weigh the price. $599 is the frames alone. Prescription lenses and the ring come on top, as the table above shows.
• Display glasses are a category. Our smart glasses with a display guide compares the G2 with other display types, and the lightweight smart glassesguide lists makers’ published weights.

6. Where to buy it and what comes with it

The listing we read is Even Realities’ own store, priced in US dollars (checked October 31, 2026). The maker’s page lists the box as the glasses with your choice of lens, a charging case, a polishing cloth, a USB-C cable and the companion app; the ring is separate. On that listing, non-prescription glasses are eligible for returns within 14 days of receipt, prescription orders can be cancelled only within 24 hours of purchase, and a 1-year warranty is listed. Shipping terms were not on the page.

Before you order, run through four checks that come straight from the reviews: confirm your prescription is single-vision or ask the maker about progressive lenses; decide whether you need the ring at all; read the seller’s returns terms for prescription orders, since the maker’s page limits cancellations to 24 hours; and ask the seller whether the controls complaints Engadget and Android Police raised have been addressed by a software update.

We did not read any retailer listing, so we cannot say which stores stock the G2 or at what price. If you buy elsewhere, read that seller’s own price and terms. If you are weighing the G2 against other glasses, our Even G2 alternatives guide covers the caption-versus-audio question, and our G1 alternatives guide covers the older model Engadget preferred.

7. Where OXIVUE fits: a camera and ears, not a display

OXIVUE publishes this page and sells camera glasses, so weigh this section accordingly. The M08 is $99 at checkout for one pair (listed $149). It weighs about 42 g, has an 8 MP camera, open-ear speakers and microphones, and is rated 7 hours of listening and 4 hours of calls. Lenses are sun, photochromic or clear.

That is a different product, not a cheaper G2. The M08 has no display, so it will not put text in your lens, and none of our frames take prescription lenses. Translation runs through the free companion app in 40+ languages: you hear it in your ear, and the other person reads the reply on your phone. A capture starts only with a touch on the temple; ask before recording people and check local law. For a side-by-side of in-lens captions against in-ear translation, see the Even G2 alternatives guide.

Shipping, refunds and warranty. Free shipping from $99. US orders typically arrive in 5–9 business days; international orders take 9–14 business days after shipment, and import VAT or duties outside the US are paid by the recipient. No refunds except transit damage (replaced or refunded); faults are repaired or replaced under the 2-year warranty; change of mind and unmet expectations are not refundable. None of our frames take prescription lenses. They have no display. Read the shipping policy and the refund policy.

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