Verdict
The G2 looks like an ordinary pair of glasses and has no camera, which removes the main bystander worry with Meta's models. Wired scored it 6 out of 10, praising the display and comfort but not the software, and user reviews owners describe dropped connections alongside real help with captions for hearing loss. At £599 before prescription lenses, it suits people with a clear use such as captions, translation or speeches.
Best for
Glasses wearers who want live captions, translation or a teleprompter in view
Skip if
Anyone without a specific use in mind, or who wants a camera and music
Key facts
- Made by
- Even Realities
- Based in
- China
- Launched
- 2025
- Works on
- hardware, iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Price from
- £599 a month
- Free plan
- none (hardware purchase; the Even Realities app is free)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Even G2 A (from) | £599 | one-off |
| Even G2 B (from) | £599 | one-off |
| Even R1 smart ring | £239 | one-off |
| Even G2 Case | £129 | one-off |
| Even G2 Clip & Pouch | £89 | one-off |
What it does
- display smart glasses that show information in the line of sight
- Conversate shows prep notes, cues for unfamiliar names and an AI summary after a conversation
- translates speech in real time in 35 languages
- voice-controlled teleprompter
- turn-by-turn navigation and notifications on the display
- prescription lenses from -12.00 to +12.00
Ratings
What people say
Owners in user reviews in 2026 who have a clear use, especially captions for hearing loss, lectures and teleprompting, are happy, while others find it a gimmick and report dropped connections and an app the phone keeps closing. A wave of near-identical launch posts on X in November 2025 reads like paid promotion, and Trustpilot has removed fake reviews for the company. The UK App Store rating is thin at 23 reviews.
“I bought them strictly for the closed captioning because i have severe hearing loss … They are actually pretty great for that use case”
Individual user review, 30 July 2026 · source
“As a university student, I often use them for lectures. Conversate is a game changer for lectures.”
Individual user review, 2 September 2026 · source
“I'm finding it to be a little gimmicky … Though it's well built and feels great, it's not worth it for me at this present time.”
Individual user review, 1 September 2026 · source
“To be clear — they're not perfect. The connection drops, bugs show up now and then, and the phone app just shuts itself down because the OS kills it to save RAM.”
Individual user review, 28 July 2026 · source
“used my even realities glasses around seoul and live translations felt magical”
Post on X, 22 September 2026 · source
Press reviews
- Wired 2026-02-10
6/10: 'give you superpowers, if the software behaves'; larger sharper display, comfortable frame and good battery, but software stability remains an issue and the display is hard to read in bright light.
- The Guardian (The Filter) 2026-01-13
One of five CES 2026 gadgets the reviewer tried and loved, praised for a lighter, sturdier camera-free design.
- T3 2025-11-12
First impressions: a serious rival to Meta Ray-Ban Display, though £599 plus £239 for the ring makes the pairing pricier than Meta's equivalent.
Privacy
- Trains on your data
- No. Even's privacy centre says user data is not used to train AI models.
- Opt-out
- Not needed for training. Features such as Conversate and Translate only listen after the wearer starts a session; AI Memory can be switched off; records can be reviewed and deleted in the app.
- Retention
- Raw audio is deleted as each segment is transcribed unless the user opts into an improvement programme; other data deleted or anonymised when no longer needed. Personal data may be accessed by Even Realities affiliates in China under Standard Contractual Clauses.
- Incidents
- No breaches or regulatory actions found in news searches. Trustpilot withholds the company's rating for a guidelines breach and says it removed fake reviews. The glasses have no camera, so the bystander filming concern does not apply, but microphones capture nearby speech during captioning sessions.
- Age limit
- UK App Store rating 4+
Official videos
FAQ
Do Even Realities G2 glasses have a camera?
No. The G2 is camera-free by design, so it cannot take photos or video. Its microphones only capture speech when a feature such as captions or translation is started.
Can the G2 take my prescription?
Yes. Even sells single-vision prescription lenses from £149 on its UK store, and London opticians including John Rose Eye Care fit progressives. Prescription pairs are custom-made and cannot be returned after 24 hours.
Can the G2 help with hearing loss?
Several user reviews owners with hearing loss say the live captions work well for them. They are not a medical device, and captions rely on the phone app and an internet connection.
Even G2 or Meta Ray-Ban Display?
The G2 is lighter, camera-free and £150 cheaper at £599, with a simple green display. Meta's £749 Display has a colour screen, a camera and the Neural Band.
Scores are based on published evidence, not lab tests. How we score.
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