Will Greenwald from PCMag highlights the Even Realities G1 as the most impressive and user-friendly waveguide smart glasses tested so far, praising its lightweight, transparent design and useful features like transcription and teleprompter modes that benefit users with hearing challenges or presentation needs. However, he expresses clear reservations about the G1’s monochrome, low-resolution display, which severely limits its functionality to simple text and icons. The translation and navigation features are described as unreliable and frustrating, while connection issues and the need for an expensive clip-on sunshade to improve outdoor visibility further detract from the experience. Despite its innovative waveguide technology enabling safe, mobile use, the G1 feels more like an early adopter gadget than a polished product, especially given its steep price. Greenwald ultimately recommends waiting for more mature waveguide smart glasses, while suggesting the Viture Pro as a better choice for stationary AR display use.

Chris Haslam from WIRED praises the Even Realities G1 smart glasses for their stylish, lightweight design and impressive heads-up display technology, which delivers clear, easily readable text without drawing unwanted attention. He highlights unique features like real-time language translation, turn-by-turn navigation, voice-activated note-taking, and an AI concierge, all integrated into a comfortable, well-crafted frame. However, Haslam’s enthusiasm is tempered by frustrations with the glasses’ inconsistent responsiveness, limited voice interaction capabilities, and some beta-stage software bugs—such as distracting navigation visuals and one-way translation. He also notes a lack of seamless integration between features, which undermines the user experience. While the G1 offers a promising foundation and clever innovations, Haslam views it as a product still needing refinement to justify its premium price. Overall, the review conveys cautious optimism, appreciating the glasses’ potential but urging improvements for smoother, more intuitive daily use.

Will Greenwald from PCMag highlights the Even Realities G1 as the most impressive and user-friendly waveguide smart glasses tested so far, praising its lightweight, transparent design and useful features like transcription and teleprompter modes that benefit users with hearing challenges or presentation needs. However, he expresses clear reservations about the G1’s monochrome, low-resolution display, which severely limits its functionality to simple text and icons. The translation and navigation features are described as unreliable and frustrating, while connection issues and the need for an expensive clip-on sunshade to improve outdoor visibility further detract from the experience. Despite its innovative waveguide technology enabling safe, mobile use, the G1 feels more like an early adopter gadget than a polished product, especially given its steep price. Greenwald ultimately recommends waiting for more mature waveguide smart glasses, while suggesting the Viture Pro as a better choice for stationary AR display use.

Chris Haslam from WIRED praises the Even Realities G1 smart glasses for their stylish, lightweight design and impressive heads-up display technology, which delivers clear, easily readable text without drawing unwanted attention. He highlights unique features like real-time language translation, turn-by-turn navigation, voice-activated note-taking, and an AI concierge, all integrated into a comfortable, well-crafted frame. However, Haslam’s enthusiasm is tempered by frustrations with the glasses’ inconsistent responsiveness, limited voice interaction capabilities, and some beta-stage software bugs—such as distracting navigation visuals and one-way translation. He also notes a lack of seamless integration between features, which undermines the user experience. While the G1 offers a promising foundation and clever innovations, Haslam views it as a product still needing refinement to justify its premium price. Overall, the review conveys cautious optimism, appreciating the glasses’ potential but urging improvements for smoother, more intuitive daily use.

Will Greenwald from PCMag highlights the Even Realities G1 as the most impressive and user-friendly waveguide smart glasses tested so far, praising its lightweight, transparent design and useful features like transcription and teleprompter modes that benefit users with hearing challenges or presentation needs. However, he expresses clear reservations about the G1’s monochrome, low-resolution display, which severely limits its functionality to simple text and icons. The translation and navigation features are described as unreliable and frustrating, while connection issues and the need for an expensive clip-on sunshade to improve outdoor visibility further detract from the experience. Despite its innovative waveguide technology enabling safe, mobile use, the G1 feels more like an early adopter gadget than a polished product, especially given its steep price. Greenwald ultimately recommends waiting for more mature waveguide smart glasses, while suggesting the Viture Pro as a better choice for stationary AR display use.

Chris Haslam from WIRED praises the Even Realities G1 smart glasses for their stylish, lightweight design and impressive heads-up display technology, which delivers clear, easily readable text without drawing unwanted attention. He highlights unique features like real-time language translation, turn-by-turn navigation, voice-activated note-taking, and an AI concierge, all integrated into a comfortable, well-crafted frame. However, Haslam’s enthusiasm is tempered by frustrations with the glasses’ inconsistent responsiveness, limited voice interaction capabilities, and some beta-stage software bugs—such as distracting navigation visuals and one-way translation. He also notes a lack of seamless integration between features, which undermines the user experience. While the G1 offers a promising foundation and clever innovations, Haslam views it as a product still needing refinement to justify its premium price. Overall, the review conveys cautious optimism, appreciating the glasses’ potential but urging improvements for smoother, more intuitive daily use.

Will Greenwald from PCMag highlights the Even Realities G1 as the most impressive and user-friendly waveguide smart glasses tested so far, praising its lightweight, transparent design and useful features like transcription and teleprompter modes that benefit users with hearing challenges or presentation needs. However, he expresses clear reservations about the G1’s monochrome, low-resolution display, which severely limits its functionality to simple text and icons. The translation and navigation features are described as unreliable and frustrating, while connection issues and the need for an expensive clip-on sunshade to improve outdoor visibility further detract from the experience. Despite its innovative waveguide technology enabling safe, mobile use, the G1 feels more like an early adopter gadget than a polished product, especially given its steep price. Greenwald ultimately recommends waiting for more mature waveguide smart glasses, while suggesting the Viture Pro as a better choice for stationary AR display use.

Chris Haslam from WIRED praises the Even Realities G1 smart glasses for their stylish, lightweight design and impressive heads-up display technology, which delivers clear, easily readable text without drawing unwanted attention. He highlights unique features like real-time language translation, turn-by-turn navigation, voice-activated note-taking, and an AI concierge, all integrated into a comfortable, well-crafted frame. However, Haslam’s enthusiasm is tempered by frustrations with the glasses’ inconsistent responsiveness, limited voice interaction capabilities, and some beta-stage software bugs—such as distracting navigation visuals and one-way translation. He also notes a lack of seamless integration between features, which undermines the user experience. While the G1 offers a promising foundation and clever innovations, Haslam views it as a product still needing refinement to justify its premium price. Overall, the review conveys cautious optimism, appreciating the glasses’ potential but urging improvements for smoother, more intuitive daily use.

Will Greenwald from PCMag highlights the Even Realities G1 as the most impressive and user-friendly waveguide smart glasses tested so far, praising its lightweight, transparent design and useful features like transcription and teleprompter modes that benefit users with hearing challenges or presentation needs. However, he expresses clear reservations about the G1’s monochrome, low-resolution display, which severely limits its functionality to simple text and icons. The translation and navigation features are described as unreliable and frustrating, while connection issues and the need for an expensive clip-on sunshade to improve outdoor visibility further detract from the experience. Despite its innovative waveguide technology enabling safe, mobile use, the G1 feels more like an early adopter gadget than a polished product, especially given its steep price. Greenwald ultimately recommends waiting for more mature waveguide smart glasses, while suggesting the Viture Pro as a better choice for stationary AR display use.

Chris Haslam from WIRED praises the Even Realities G1 smart glasses for their stylish, lightweight design and impressive heads-up display technology, which delivers clear, easily readable text without drawing unwanted attention. He highlights unique features like real-time language translation, turn-by-turn navigation, voice-activated note-taking, and an AI concierge, all integrated into a comfortable, well-crafted frame. However, Haslam’s enthusiasm is tempered by frustrations with the glasses’ inconsistent responsiveness, limited voice interaction capabilities, and some beta-stage software bugs—such as distracting navigation visuals and one-way translation. He also notes a lack of seamless integration between features, which undermines the user experience. While the G1 offers a promising foundation and clever innovations, Haslam views it as a product still needing refinement to justify its premium price. Overall, the review conveys cautious optimism, appreciating the glasses’ potential but urging improvements for smoother, more intuitive daily use.