Wearables are everywhere—smartwatches, fitness bands, ear-buds—but the latest wave goes beyond simply tracking your steps. With the G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring, Even Realities is pushing a more integrated vision: eyewear and accessory that blend seamlessly into your day, giving you visual overlays, AI help, gesture-control, wellness tracking—all without shouting “I’m wearing tech.” If you’re curious what this duo brings to the table, here’s your full breakdown.
What are the G2 Smart Glasses and the R1 Smart Ring?
G2 Smart Glasses: These are smart display-glasses that look and feel like regular specs but come loaded with AR/AI features. According to the company: they offer a 75% larger display compared with the previous generation, Holistic Adaptive Optics (HAO 2.0) tech, IP67 rating (dust + water resistance), and lightweight build (~36 g) for comfort. Android Authority+5WIRED+5Even Realities+5
Key features:
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Micro-LED projectors + layered waveguides for virtual overlays. Even Realities+1
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AI-powered “Conversate” tool: real-time conversational assistance, translations, live context prompts. Hypebeast+2WIRED+2
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Compatible with prescription lenses (-12 to +12 diopters) and built with premium materials (titanium, magnesium alloys). WIRED+1
R1 Smart Ring: Companion to the G2 glasses, but also a wellness and gesture controller in its own right. From the specs:
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Made from zirconia ceramic + medical-grade stainless steel. Hypebeast+1
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Gesture control: taps, scrolls to navigate what’s shown on the glasses or smartphone. WIRED+1
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Health tracking: monitors heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen (SpO₂), sleep stages, temperature, activity. Even Realities+1
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IP68 rating and up to ~4 days battery life for the ring. Even Realities+1
Together, the pair aim to be wearable tech that “fades into your style” rather than screams “future gadget.”
Why this duo matters
👓 A fresh take on smart glasses
Rather than focusing on outward-facing cameras or speakers, the G2 emphasises display and personal productivity. The lack of bulky outward tech helps it blend with everyday eyewear. WIRED+1
For users tired of bulky AR headsets, this is a step toward wearables you actually want to wear. Reviewers have noted the comfortable fit and stylish frame design are strong points. 9to5Mac+1
🧲 Ring + Glasses = Seamless control
The R1 Smart Ring adds discreet input/control. If you think about using your glasses for overlays (navigation, translation, notifications) controlling them via ring gestures is very elegant. It reduces fuss (no fumbling with phone) and increases stealth (no large controller).
Additionally, combining wellness tracking into the ring means the accessory isn’t just control, but personal metric device too.
🚀 Wellness + productivity in one bundle
Smart glasses are often productivity-tools (notes, translation, overlays) and smart rings often wellness-tools (health metrics). By bundling both, Even Realities covers two major wearable categories. If you want a device that supports both your productivity and health tracking, this pair addresses both.
🎯 Style + daily use
Materials and design matter: premium frames, light weight, and prescription compatibility mean this hardware is more likely to stay in daily rotation rather than being a niche gadget. The prestige of the design is not lost for efficiency. Reviewers highlight that the G2 looks better and lighter than prior models. Even Realities+2Hypebeast+2
Key features & user experience
G2 Smart Glasses:
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Lightweight (~36 g) and made with titanium & magnesium for comfort and durability. WIRED+1
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Display: the HAO 2.0 optics deliver over two-layer visuals, allowing quick info in the foreground, deeper info behind. Even Realities+1
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Battery: up to 2 days use on a charge; charging case offers multiple refills. Tom’s Guide+1
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Features: translation (29 languages), teleprompter mode, navigation overlays, Conversate AI. Hypebeast
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IP67 rating for dust/water—good for everyday use. WIRED
R1 Smart Ring:
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Gesture interface: tap & scroll to control G2 glasses or smartphone UI. WIRED
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Health metrics: HR, HRV, SpO₂, temperature, sleep tracking, productivity score. Even Realities
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Battery: Up to ~4 days; ring is water/splash-proof (IP68). Hypebeast
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Design: Zirconia ceramic and stainless steel—stylish and premium. Even Realities
Combined experience: With the glasses showing your overlays and the ring letting you control them quietly, you get a wearable system rather than just two devices. For meetings, translation in real time, or wellness monitoring during day use, this is a very modern set-up.
What to watch out for (and some trade-offs)
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Price: The G2 starts around $599, and the R1 at $249 (bundled deals available). That’s a premium price. Hypebeast
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Health tracking accuracy: While the R1 offers wellness metrics, reviewers note the company is newer to health tracking than dedicated brands – accuracy/bug issues may exist. WIRED
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Ecosystem & app support: These devices shine if you use their ecosystem, companion app, and get updates. Early models might have quirks. Tom’s Guide
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Battery constraints: While decent, wearable display + ring still need regular charging. If you’re away from power for days, plan accordingly.
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Lifestyle use vs niche use: If all you want is health tracking, there may be cheaper rings; if you just want cheap smart glasses, this may be overkill. The value is in the integrated experience.
Who should consider this duo?
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Professionals needing glasses + productivity overlay: Translators, presenters, multilingual business travellers can benefit from glasses that deliver real-time translation and display notes.
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Style-aware tech users: If you care about how your wearable looks as much as what it does, the premium materials and design matter.
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Wellness & productivity conscious users: Those who want both discreet health tracking and discreet productivity tools in one matched set.
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Early adopters of AR/AI wearables: Users who want to be on the front edge of how wearables can merge into daily life rather than being gimmicks.
If you’re primarily looking for a fitness ring or basic smart glasses, and cost is the limiting factor, you might wait. But if you use both productivity overlay + wellness tracking and value stylish gadgets, this is a strong pick.
Final thoughts
The G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring by Even Realities are more than just wearables—they’re a vision of how tech can integrate into your day in subtle, meaningful ways. They don’t scream “look at me tech!” but rather whisper “here’s help when you need it.” With premium build, smart features and an ecosystem that links display + control + wellness, they’re among the most compelling mid-to-high-end wearables of the moment.