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CES 2026 was big for smart glasses, but you’re probably not picturing the type I’m referring to. Even Realities’ G2 smart glasses made an appearance at the show, and it appears that others are joining in on the fun.
Even Realities didn’t go into another CES with a debut product. The Even G1 smart glasses have been well-covered, and the new models bring a fresh new coat of paint on a minimal set of glasses with a display and very little else.
The Even Realities G2 models come in two similar, yet improved shapes. The boxier B variant and circular A model do well to frame different face shapes. For myself, both models work fine, though I prefer the round design for a little more peripheral real estate.
Even Realities G2
On top of that, the new version adds two more microphones for a total of four, and brings a newly designed OS that takes advantage of something the company is calling a “spatial” display. In reality, it takes advantage of the binocular displays to create layers of text, instead of relying on a single plane. The effect shows itself in the action bar and notifications, which appear to float over the dashboard.
Advertisement - scroll for more contentThe new version of the OS also changes the overall look of the dashboard, although a few settings appear to be missing. For instance, there exists no option to turn off the stocks widget. Some functions are also a little clunky, like activating Even Realities’ AI assistant without audibly saying “Hey, Even.” That one’s a little more understandable, considering any situation where you couldn’t say the action phrase would also imply asking your query would also be out of the question.
We’re still spending time with the Even Realities G2 and the fancy new ceramic control ring, so a full review should be coming to your feed shortly.
What’s worth noting, however, is the presence of glasses that resemble the company’s product. Xgimi also launched a smart glasses brand under the name “Memomind.” That company launched two series of smart glasses, and the dual-display version bears a striking resemblance to what Even Realities offers.
After talking with the Xgimi team at length about the project, it’s apparent that the company has worked to differentiate itself in small ways. As far as material sourcing goes, Xgimi says that no manufacturing is shared with Even Realities, and it’s its own design and fabrication.
That goes down to the waveguides, which Xgimi says are a unique design with improved “go-through rate,” or light efficiency. The company also stands by the optical clarity of its glasses over competitors.
There are small differences, like Memomind’s approach to the glasses’ arms. A silicone band is more prominent for comfort and electronics protection, since the glasses equip a pair of speakers near the back. There are buttons for navigation near the temples, too.
Memomind Memo One
Overall, the design is incredibly similar, but there are characteristics just different enough to classify the Memomind Memo One glasses. Memomind noted that the physical limitations in the space, as early as we are to smart glasses, contribute to a very similar look between the two options. Aspects of the design, like the custom battery shape, titanium band flexibility, and silicone tips for safety, were all pointed to as big differentiators.
As for the software experience, there are plenty of similarities. We didn’t get an incredibly in-depth look at the app, but certain features, like the head tilt-to-wake function, bore rather stark similarities.
Given that Even Realities debuted its G1 model a year or so ago, it’s interesting that OEMs are bringing up similar designs. We see this often with devices that tend to stick around, which suggests Even Realities might be in a good position to continue improving.
After all, its glasses are not perfect. If anything, they cater to a very specific niche well, but refuse to meet the heavy enthusiast where they stand. For instance, the G2 smart glasses don’t offer speakers for audio, nor do they stick cameras to the user’s temples. The display is basic and won’t process images in full color, either.
In all, they’re for the tech minimalist who wants to stay connected to notifications, while keeping a healthy distance away. They also make the argument for simple conversation transcriptions and translation, with a Gemini-powered AI assistant along for the ride.
They do simple, well. Unfortunately, the group of users excited for something like the Meta Ray-Bans Display glasses probably won’t give Even Realities options the time of day.
That divide is only going to get bigger as Android XR glasses come into frame, offering something much heavier in AI with displays that show a lot more than green text. Those offerings are still a ways away, and Even Realities is offering the tools to see the world a little bit differently now.
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