Head to head · October 2026
OXIVUE vs Solos.
Solos built its range around talking to an assistant and added a camera later; OXIVUE built every frame around the camera. Here is how the two compare on price, camera, prescription and terms, read off each brand's own site on October 1, 2026.
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OXIVUE vs Solos, side by side
| Solos AirGo 3 | Solos AirGo V2 | OXIVUE M08 / M02C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199–$299 | $299 | $149 / $159 |
| Camera | None | Yes · 16 MP (Solos’ figure) | 8 MP · Sony 219, dual stabilization on M02C |
| Prescription lenses | Custom lenses available | Custom lenses available | No · photochromic, sun or clear |
| Assistant | ChatGPT in the Solos app | ChatGPT and Gemini | HeyCyan app · “Hey Cyan” visual AI on M02C |
| Translation | In the Solos app | In the Solos app | Two-way, 40+ languages (139 on M14) |
| Warranty | 1 year (AirGo V2 listing) | 2-year limited | |
| Returns | 14-day return policy (AirGo V2 listing) | No refunds except transit damage | |
| Free US shipping | From $199 | From $99 | |
Solos figures from solosglasses.com and the AirGo V2 listing, checked October 1, 2026. Prices move; check before you buy.
Where Solos wins
- Prescription.Solos frames take custom lenses. OXIVUE doesn’t offer prescription lenses.
- Camera resolution at $299. The AirGo V2 quotes 16 MP against our 8 MP.
- ChatGPT and Gemini. Solos connects to both. OXIVUE runs its own assistant.
- Returns.Solos lists a 14-day return policy. OXIVUE doesn’t refund a change of mind; we’d rather say that here than at the point of return.
Where OXIVUE wins
- A camera for $150 less. The M08 is $149 and the M02C $159, against $299 for the AirGo V2.
- Every frame is a camera frame. No choosing between an audio line and a camera line.
- Warranty.2 years against defects, against Solos’ 1 year.
- Shipping. Free in the US from $99 (Solos: from $199), 5–9 business days.
- Translation breadth. 40+ languages two-way, 139 on the M14.
Which to buy
- You need prescription lenses → Solos.
- You want audio, calls and ChatGPT, no camera → Solos AirGo 3.
- You want the highest-resolution camera and can spend $299 → Solos AirGo V2.
- You want a camera, translation and an assistant under $200 → OXIVUE M02C at $159, or the M08 at $149 for the lowest price.
The wider field is in the best AI glasses under $200. More on the assistant-first vs camera-first split in our Solos AirGo alternatives guide, and the other audio-first brand in OXIVUE vs Lucyd.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between OXIVUE and Solos?
Price and the camera. Solos AirGo 3 frames ($199–$299) are audio smart glasses with no camera; the camera model, AirGo V2, is $299. Every OXIVUE frame has an 8 MP camera, from $149 (M08) to $199 (M14). Solos offers custom prescription lenses and ChatGPT; OXIVUE offers neither, but costs $100–$150 less for a camera frame.
Do Solos glasses have a camera?
Only the AirGo V line. The AirGo V2 has a camera (16 MP, per Solos' CES 2026 announcement) and costs $299. The AirGo 3 frames, $199 to $299, are audio-only.
Is OXIVUE cheaper than Solos?
Yes, camera to camera: the OXIVUE M08 is $149 and the M02C $159, against $299 for the Solos AirGo V2. For audio-only glasses Solos starts at $199; OXIVUE doesn't sell an audio-only frame today (the M01 Pro is reserve-only).
Can I get prescription lenses?
From Solos, yes: its frames list custom lenses. From OXIVUE, no: frames ship with photochromic, sunglass or clear lenses (the M14 has a fixed shield). If you need Rx in the frame, Solos is the better buy.
Which has the better camera?
On paper, the Solos AirGo V2: Solos quotes 16 MP, against 8 MP on every OXIVUE frame. OXIVUE's M02C uses a Sony 219 sensor with dual stabilization and the M14 records 1080p at 30 fps with electronic stabilization. Neither brand is in the 3K-video class of Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2.
What are the warranty and return terms?
Solos lists a 1-year warranty and a 14-day return policy on the AirGo V2, with free US shipping from $199. OXIVUE gives a 2-year limited warranty against defects (repair or replace), free US shipping from $99 and 5–9 business-day US delivery, and does not offer refunds except for damage in transit.