Blade Smart Glasses Vuzix
| Basic specs | Price: $ 999854 €764 £112,903 ¥ |
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| Manufacturer | Vuzix |
| Category | AR glasses |
| Requirement | Android, None (Standalone) |
| Resolution | — |
| Field of view (FOV) | — |
| Release date | 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Full specs |
Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses review
The Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses is a pair of AR glasses made by Vuzix, a manufacturer from the US. Vuzix’s blade AR Smart Glasses are suitable for professionals as well as consumers.
The Blade’s lenses provide standard UV protection and it is possible for users to customize them with prescription inserts. Furthermore, multiple colors are also available for user customization.
These augmented reality smart glasses have a built-in Android OS. However, these Alexa-enabled AR glasses can also connect to users’ devices via Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth.
In addition, these wearable AR smart glasses feature rechargeable batteries, a noise-cancelling microphone and versatile eyeglass options. Therefore the AR smart glasses has a range of features available.
Blade AR glasses main features
- Haptic feedback: provides vibration alerts to users when they receive notifications, for example.
- Touchpad and head motion trackers: these features offer users more intuitive control.
- Built-in noise- cancelling microphone: enables users to activate voice control.
- 8 MP HD camera: allows users to take pictures or to capture 1080p videos.
- Micro SD storage: a Micro SD card slot enables users to access more storage.
Vuzix Blade price
The Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses are available for the manufacturer price of $999.99 (developer kit).
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General |
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| Model | Blade Smart Glasses |
| Manufacturer | Vuzix |
| Metascore We index ratings and reviews from trusted sources to calculate a reliable aggregate rating we call "metascore". | — |
| Price | $ 999854 €764 £112,903 ¥ |
| Release date | 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Status | Available |
| Category | AR glasses |
| Requirement | Android, None (Standalone) |
| Content platform | Apple Store, Google Play Store |
Display |
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| Display type | Full-color Cobra II DLP |
| Resolution | — |
| Refresh rate | — |
| Field of view (FOV) | — |
| Field of view (vertical) | — |
VR/AR Experience |
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| Room scale The device is able to precisely position itself in 3D within a given room volume. Also called 6DoF. | No |
| 360° tracking The minimum capability required to produce an immersive experience. Also called 3DoF. | Yes |
| Positional tracking Positional tracking allows the device to precisely position itself. | No |
| Built-in front camera A front facing cameras allows to see the real world without taking the device off. | Yes |
| Eye tracking Tracking the user’s gaze to improve image sharpness and detail specifically where the user is looking. | No |
| Hand tracking Hand tracking allows direct interactions with hand gestures, without requiring controllers. | No |
| Proximity sensor The proximity sensor detects when the headset is on the user’s face and can pause the headset when the users removes it. | No |
| 3D scanning | No |
Features |
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| Usable with glasses | No |
| Cooling system | No |
| Built-in headphones | No |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Controllers |
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| Optional controller | — |
| Compatible with third-party controllers | No |
Compatibility |
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| Min CPU (Processor) | — |
| Min GPU (Graphic Processor) | — |
| Min RAM (Memory) | — |
| OS | — |
| Screen size (mobile) | — |
| OS (mobile) | Android, iOS |
Hardware |
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| Weight | — |
| Dimensions | — |
| Battery life | — |
| Fit | — |
| Build materials | — |
| IPD adjustment | No |
| Lens-to-eye adjustment | No |
Connectivity |
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| USB | Yes |
| Micro USB | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No |
| mini DisplayPort | No |
| HDMI | No |
| Micro SD Card | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
