The best 3 AR headsets in comparison
AR headsets (1 - 5)
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| Microsoft HoloLens 2 | Microsoft HoloLens | Google Glass | |||
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| Design | |||||
| WirelessWireless devices allow users more freedom of movement. | |||||
| WirelessWireless devices allow users more freedom of movement. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Battery powerBattery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life. | |||||
| Battery powerBattery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life. | N.A. | N.A. | 560mAh | ||
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| Display & Lenses | |||||
| Integrated displayThe device has an electronic display to present information to the user. | |||||
| Integrated displayThe device has an electronic display to present information to the user. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| Video recording (main camera)The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions. | |||||
| Video recording (main camera)The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions. | 1080 x 30fps | N.A. | 720 x 30fps | ||
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| Total score for "Display & Lenses" | |||||
| Performance | |||||
| RAMRandom-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing. | |||||
| RAMRandom-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing. | N.A. | 2GB | 2GB | ||
| Internal storageThe internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device. | |||||
| Internal storageThe internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device. | N.A. | 64GB | 16GB | ||
| CPU speedThe CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores. | |||||
| CPU speedThe CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores. | 8 x 2.96GHz | N.A. | N.A. | ||
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| Total score for "Performance" | |||||
| Tracking | |||||
| AccelerometerAn accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions. | |||||
| AccelerometerAn accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| GyroscopeA gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation. | |||||
| GyroscopeA gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Position trackingThe device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something. | |||||
| Position trackingThe device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ||
| Head trackingAs your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience. | |||||
| Head trackingAs your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ||
| Gesture controlThe gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects. | |||||
| Gesture controlThe gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ||
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| Connectivity | |||||
| USB Type-CThe USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction. | |||||
| USB Type-CThe USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction. | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ||
| USB versionNewer USB versions are faster and have better power management. | |||||
| USB versionNewer USB versions are faster and have better power management. | 2 | 2 | N.A. | ||
| Bluetooth versionBluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. | |||||
| Bluetooth versionBluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. | 5 | N.A. | 4 | ||
| HDMI portsMore HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes. | |||||
| HDMI portsMore HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes. | 1 | 1 | N.A. | ||
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| Total score for "Connectivity" | |||||
| Features | |||||
| Integrated audioDevices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones. | |||||
| Integrated audioDevices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ||
| Game controller includedThe device comes with a game controller. | |||||
| Game controller includedThe device comes with a game controller. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ||
| 3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. | |||||
| 3.5mm audio jackWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ||
| Number of microphonesMore microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise. | |||||
| Number of microphonesMore microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise. | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Voice commandsYou can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button. | |||||
| Voice commandsYou can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button. | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ||
| Total score for "Features" | |||||
| Total score for "Features" | |||||
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