Thinking about buying the Even G2?

My conclusion first: I am convinced the Even G2 is worth buying.

A heavy user of the previous version, Even G1, asserts.

I, who have been using Even G1 every day, am thrilled to see the announcement of Even G2. (On November 19th, Even Realities held a press conference for Even G2 in Tokyo)

I haven't got it in my hands yet, but just by looking at the specs and philosophy, I'm convinced. This is a 'buy'. No, this is the 'equipment' for humanity to move on to the next stage.

Even G1 was a revolution, but Even G2 is a legitimate evolution that completely dissolves that revolution into 'daily life'.

The miracle born from the obsession with 'ordinary glasses'

The biggest reason I love Even G1 is that it looks like ordinary glasses. It doesn't have a camera that screams 'I'm taking a picture' or a bulky cyber feel.

In fact, I use G1 every day to check notifications during meetings or navigate while moving, but no one has ever asked me 'What's that device?' This 'transparency' is the biggest reason I can use it daily.

Even if I tell someone that I bought something while wearing smart glasses, they'll ask 'Which one is the smart glass?' because it blends in that much. It's so seamless that even if someone knows I'm wearing smart glasses, they can barely notice it.

And Even G2 has raised the bar even further.

The temple thickness has been reduced by 53%. G1 was already thin enough, but G2 is almost indistinguishable from regular glasses. What does this mean?

The 'noise' of wearing a device disappears completely, both from my own perspective and from others.

I didn't have any complaints about the appearance or size of G1, but once I've seen the more refined design, I won't be able to go back. This improvement will definitely spoil me.
I wake up in the morning, wash my face, and put on my glasses. The fact that cutting-edge AI and display technology is embedded in this natural motion is what makes it the pinnacle of wearable devices.

The purity of visual expansion has increased

Even G2 has expanded its display area (HAO 2.0: extended reality optical system) by 75%. From the looks of it, it seems to have about three times the display area of Even G1.

G1's monochrome green display was simple, battery-efficient, and practical. While maintaining its strengths, G2 can now display more information in a clearer manner.

To be honest, G1's display was sometimes hard to see in bright outdoor conditions, and a sunglasses clip was a must. But G2 has increased brightness and a wider display area, which should completely eliminate the stress of not being able to see and enable true 'constant connection'.

The addition of the 'conversation support' feature is also exciting.
It not only translates the content of the other person's speech in real-time, but also displays explanations of specialized terms and personal names that appear, supplemented by AI. This is no longer just a "cue sheet", but rather an "expansion of intelligence".

Even if unknown words come out, I can nod while understanding without stopping the conversation. It feels like my brain's database is directly connected to the AI in the cloud and coming down into my field of vision. This is the "visual expansion" I've been looking for.

For example, it will even assist with business terms like "agenda", "consensus", and "ASAP" that are hard to understand. The G1's translation was excellent, but it was only a conversion of "words". The G2 supplements "context" and "knowledge". Those awkward times when I would pretend to know a word during a conversation and then secretly look it up on my smartphone later are now a thing of the past.

A new partner, the ring 'Even R1'

And this time, what I'm most interested in is the smart ring "Even R1".

The G1's temple touch operation wasn't bad, but the action of raising my arm gave off a bit of an "operating" feel. Also, the touch sensor's sensitivity was slightly unstable.

When using the G1, the only time I felt like others might notice I was using smart glasses was when I touched the temple. If I frequently touched my glasses during a conversation, there was even a risk that the other person would misunderstand and think I was bored. In the summer, the sweat would cause poor responsiveness, and if my hair got in the way, it would stop responding altogether (I cut my hair short as a countermeasure).

But what if it were a ring? I can control the information in my field of vision just by tapping or swiping casually with my hand. I can even do it with my hands in my pockets or my arms crossed.

This feeling of being able to operate in the digital world without others noticing is exactly what body expansion should be.

And it even has healthcare functions. This ring may even take on some of the roles of the Apple Watch. Well, the healthcare functions may be just a bonus, but the direction they're showing here is towards the all-in-oneization of devices.

Finally, you can 'try and buy' in Japan

When the G1 came out, I could only buy it from overseas sites in dollars, and it was a hassle to make prescription lenses. But it's different this time. There's a Japanese partner called JUN GINZA.

I can try it on at a physical store, get my eyes checked, and place an order on the spot. There's also support from specialized staff, so I can feel secure about adjusting my prescription lenses. It's not just some "suspicious gadget from overseas"; it's landed in Japan as "reliable eyewear". This is a big step towards popularization. And as I always say, it's great that Even has passed the technical conformity test.

Until now, there were some things that made it hard to recommend, but actually being able to try it out at a store has lowered the bar. With smart glasses,

CEO Will Wang depicts a 'future where smartphones become obsolete'

The CEO of Even Realities, Will Wang, has put into words all the reasons I'm drawn to this device.
He's a former member of the Apple Watch development team, and the answer he's arrived at is simple, having thoroughly understood wearables.

Information should get closer to humans

I've read several interview articles and feel the same way. Smartphones are in our pockets, smartwatches are on our wrists, but visual information should be in our eyes.

He intentionally removed the camera and speaker, not as a technical compromise, but out of his obsession with making it wearable for over 8 hours a day. He's also clearly stated that he removed the speaker for this purpose. I can only admire this great 'sacrifice' or prioritization.

Multi-functional devices that are heavy and have short battery life will ultimately end up in a drawer. Like how Garmin is chosen by sports professionals, the Even G2 is designed as a tool for 'intellectual professionals'.

And the future he talks about is interesting.
“Smartphones will become Compute Pucks (calculation processing packs)”
In other words, smartphones will become invisible calculators in our bags, handling only calculations, and the interface that humans directly interact with will be smart glasses.

The time we spend taking out our smartphones and staring at the screen will decrease more and more from now on. The Even G2 is a 'one-way ticket' to that future.

Conclusion: there's no reason to hesitate, buy it

The price is 99,800 yen, which is not cheap.

But think about it. This is not just a gadget. It's an investment to upgrade your "vision" and "intelligence". With a price comparable to high-end glasses frames and an Apple Watch, you can get a device that has both functions. After all, high-end glasses can cost around 100,000 yen.

Taking out your smartphone, unlocking it, and searching for an app... you can eliminate the loss of those few seconds, thousands of times, tens of thousands of times, from your life.
How much time will that accumulation create?

I learned the value of it with Even G1, so I can say it with confidence.
Even G2 is a masterpiece that further refines that experience and approaches a complete form.

Who it's suitable for and who it's not suitable for

The type of person it's suitable for

I can say with expectation, there's no option not to buy this. However, there are also people it's not suitable for. First, the type of person I highly recommend it to.

• People who normally wear glasses and use an Apple Watch - The device is integrated into one, and you're freed from the two separate devices, glasses and Apple Watch

• Intellectual workers who want to handle information efficiently - The friction of checking notifications or managing tasks is greatly reduced

• People working in multilingual environments - The conversation support function removes language barriers

• Business people who travel frequently - Navigation and time checks are possible without moving your line of sight

• Those who are tolerant of technology and enjoy learning new devices - You can enjoy the thrill of nurturing cutting-edge technology

• Frequent presenters or lecturers - The teleprompter function (cue card function) plays an active role

People who are not quite suited for smart glasses

• People who wear no glasses - It's cheaper and more functional to buy an Apple Watch. It's not bad to wait until the Even G2 gets a speaker either.

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I'm buying them. Or rather, I've already bought them.

To experience this 'invisible evolution' before anyone else.
The future of humanity is not in the screen of a smartphone, but in the lenses on our faces.

JYou can check the fitting reservation and detailed information of UN GINZA on the official website of Even Realities. I want you to confirm the future with your own eyes.