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Add to SafariWhen comparing Sony SmartEyeglass vs Iristick Z1, the Slant community recommends Sony SmartEyeglass for most people. In the question“What are the best smart glasses?” Sony SmartEyeglass is ranked 1st while Iristick Z1 is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Sony SmartEyeglass is:
The device uses a see-through screen allowing information to be displayed in the wearers general view instead of on the side. Currently the display is capable of displaying information in a monochrome green color at 419x138 pixels, 15 frames per second and up to 1000cd/m2 brightness.
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Pros
Pro Uses a see-through screen to display information in general view
The device uses a see-through screen allowing information to be displayed in the wearers general view instead of on the side. Currently the display is capable of displaying information in a monochrome green color at 419x138 pixels, 15 frames per second and up to 1000cd/m2 brightness.
Pro Ambient light sensor adjusts brightness
Pro Built-in 3MP camera w/ video support
It's possible to take 3MP still photos and videos at 15fps without sound.
Pro Wired external battery pack has a microphone, a touchpad and power, navigation and camera buttons
Pro Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
The device is capable of Bluetooth v3.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity.
Pro Embedded 3 megapixel camera
Pro Built-in accelerometer, gyroscope & electronic compass
Pro Voice commands, touch pad and split screen
Handling the Iristick Z.1. is a real pleasure. You can select options via voice commands (even in very noisy environments), swipe through lists via the touchpad or take out the phone if you run an app that is only on smartphone available.
Pro very comfortable to wear
The fit like a glove, well actually like glasses should fit. They look like glasses, they feel like glasses. (and what is nice, they are intrinsically certified as safety glasses. Very lightweight.
Pro Very long battery and no heating
The use of an external smartphone is clever design. It avoids heating and radiation near the temple, a real problem with other smartglasses. The pocketunit contains an additional battery and gives you more than 6 hrs streaming potential.
Pro Works with both iOS and Android
Most smartglasses only work for Android or have their own Android environment built-in. The Iristick works with both iOS and Android phones by simply connecting an iPhone or Android device to it.
Pro Superb Zoom lens
This is the only smartglasses on the market that has a 5 times optical zoom. Really unique and allows you to zoom in on details that matter.
Pro Central camera = natural viewpoint
Most smartglasses have the camera on the side. Iristick Z.1. has a camera in between the eyes and this corresponds to the natural viewpoint of the wearer. The image you get from this camera corresponds to what the wearer is seeing.
Cons
Con Bulky frame
Makes the wearable obtrusive.
Con External battery pack is a hassle
Con Cable connection
The clever design of the glasses and pocket unit do require a cable connection between them. It takes some getting used to in the beginning, but after a few minutes you forget about it.
Con 2 hr charging time
You can use the Iristick Z1 for more than 6 hrs, but then it takes about 2 hrs to recharge the pocket unit. Iristick Z1 has the largest autonomy on the market and that makes the 2 hr charging time acceptable.
