When comparing Seebright Wave vs Google Glass, the Slant community recommends Google Glass for most people. In the question“What are the best smart glasses?” Google Glass is ranked 2nd while Seebright Wave is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Google Glass is:
Google Glass integrates with Google Maps to provide directions and real-time navigation information.
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Pros
Pro Affordable
While no final cost figures are available yet, the most expensive components (CPU, GPU, display, camera) are absent - these will be provided through a smartphone which will be mounted in the Wave. This allows the Wave to attain an affordable pricepoint when compared to other smartglasses.
The Kickstarter campaign was priced around $150, however typically retail prices are higher than Kickstarter prices.
Pro Built-in navigation support
Google Glass integrates with Google Maps to provide directions and real-time navigation information.
Pro A wide variety of glass designs available
Glass has multiple colors, frames, shades and earbuds available to help achieve a desired look.
Pro Can record 720p video
Google Glass allows recording a 720p video by either holding down the button that's located on top of the heads up display or saying "Ok Glass, record a video". By default the device will record a 10 second video, but that restriction can be removed by clicking the button again while recording.
Pro Natural language voice commands can be used to interact with the device
To interact with the device say "Ok, Glass" and give it instructions on what to do. Currently, it supports things like taking a picture, getting directions or calling someone, but more functionality will be available as developers start creating apps for the device.
Pro WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
Con Smartphone powered
A smartphone needs to be inserted into the Wave for it to function. The CPU, GPU, display and camera of the phone will be used to provide most of the functions of the Wave. This provides certain limitations however - the display of a smartphone isn't designed for AR or VR, and current implementations can't take advantage of the display's full resolution (edges will be cut off and warped to provide the field of view required by the eyepieces). Processing power and battery life will be limited by the phone as well - even the highest end current smartphones have trouble sometimes keeping up with the current VR solutions. This could be solved in part by new mobile CPUs and GPUs that will be available by 2017, such as the Snapdragon 821.
Con Not launching until 2017
The Innovator Edition is expected to launch in 2017, however this will be intended for developers. There is no date for expected consumer versions yet.
Con Project put in limbo
While Google has said they haven't scrapped Project Glass, they aren't actively developing it at the moment. For all intents and purposes, Google Glass is in limbo.