Smart glasses are the next big thing in the world of wearables, and Lenovo has jumped into the fray. While Meta Ray-Ban Display promises an advanced interface, Lenovo’s V1 glasses take a different approach, i.e., put displays on both lenses. At the same time, it drops one of the biggest features that its rivals possess, i.e., an onboard camera, all in a bid to improve the aspect of privacy.
Lenovo’s lightweight smart glasses weigh just 38 grams and claim to offer a more comfortable all-day wear. The V1 features dual micro-LED displays, capable of reaching 2,000 nits peak brightness, projecting green-coloured visuals onto both lenses. Users can choose to utilise either or both displays simultaneously.
Think of it as an airplane-style HUD display, except that you have it on for everything, not just while operating a vehicle.
Lenovo V1 smart AI glasses are here
The V1 smart glasses integrate with Lenovo’s Tianxi intelligent assistant, enabling hands-free functionality via dual microphones and stereo speakers. This AI integration allows essential features on the device, such as voice commands, real-time translation, and information queries. For professional use, the glasses include a dedicated teleprompter mode, which allows users to read scripts or control presentation slides using an optional Lenovo smart ring accessory, thus eliminating the need to look away from an audience.
Since there is no camera onboard like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, it foregoes certain visual intelligence tools, such as those utilising live object recognition. However, the glasses provide real-time visual and audio guidance, integrating AI-based navigation cues directly into the user’s field of vision. Note that this works only with Android devices.
The touch controls located on the temples allow users to navigate calls, messages, and on-screen content.
To keep the glasses powered up, Lenovo says that the in-built battery is designed to last between 2.6 hours during peak performance and up to 10 hours in more passive translation modes, with fast charging capabilities reportedly topping up the device in approximately 40 minutes. The glasses rely on Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity.
Will Lenovo launch the V1 glasses globally?
Lenovo is yet to make any public comments on whether the V1 will make it to countries outside China. However, considering how popular the AR glasses category is becoming worldwide, Lenovo could be optimising it for global markets to compete with the Meta Ray-Ban Display.
