XR glasses
Moverio BT-40 AR Smart Glasses
Epson Moverio BT-40 AR Smart Glasses feature see-through dual Si-OLED displays with Full HD 1080p resolution and a 34-degree field of view, providing a virtual 120" screen experience. They connect via USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode and support Android 9 OS on a Qualcomm SXR1130 CPU with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The glasses include a 13MP autofocus camera, GPS, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity sensors. They have built-in audio with speaker, microphone, and 3.5mm jack, and support wireless LAN (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. The design is durable and comfortable for extended wear, with an attachable magnetic shade for outdoor use and automatic brightness adjustment. The system supports various video and audio formats and offers developer-friendly open platform capabilities. The BT-40 requires a compatible smart device for operation, while the BT-40S includes an intelligent touch controller with Android 9 and additional features. Optional accessories include shade and nose pad packs.
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Pros and cons
Pros
Strengths called out by generated product content.
- Sharp and bright images with Epson's Si-OLED technology
- Full HD 1920x1080 resolution providing precise image details
- Comfortable fit with ergonomic design and soft, flexible temple hinges
- Can be worn over prescription glasses
- Good weight distribution allowing extended wear without discomfort
- USB-C connectivity enables plug-and-play with compatible smartphones, tablets, and PCs
- Wide 34° field of view offering a heads-up, hands-free experience
- Transparent binocular display maintains awareness of surroundings
- Useful as an additional display for various applications
- Compatible with DJI RC2 controller for drone flying with low latency
Cons
Tradeoffs and constraints to review before choosing.
- Overheating issues reported during use
- Battery drains quickly
- Display quality shows brightness variation on white screens
- Lens scratches are highly noticeable and degrade visual quality
- Blurry image in the corners for some users
- Limited processing power; BT-40 acts mainly as a display and requires external device
- Difficulties with display mode detection on some Intel graphics setups
Notes
Context that does not fit neatly as a pro or con.
- Designed to replicate the fit of conventional prescription glasses
- Suitable for app developers to create AR experiences
- Offers a virtual workstation experience aimed at business users
- Has a large viewing area equivalent to watching a large screen from five meters
- BT-40S model includes an intelligent touch controller and Android OS, unlike BT-40
Release Date
Display
- Color reproduction
- 24 bit color (approximately 16,770,000 colors)1
Display Specs
- Display Resolution (per eye)
- 1920 x 10801
- Display Resolution
- 1,080 p2
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:91
- Field of View
- 34 degrees2
- Field of View (diagonal)
- 34 degrees1
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Virtual Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits2
- Brightness
- 1000 cd/m2 (MAX)2
- Brightness Control
- 1,000 cd/m22
- Brightness Control Levels
- 1,000 cd/m22
- Brightness & Volume Control Levels
- 13
- Color Modes
- 000 colors), 24 bit color (approximately 16, 7702
- Color Gamut
- 16,770,0001
- Color Depth
- 24 bit1
- Color Accuracy
- Yes2
- Color Vibrancy
- 24 bit color (approximately 16,770,000 colors)1
- Color Mode Selection
- 16,770,000 color1
- Contrast Ratio
- 500,000:12
- Contrast
- 500,000:12
- Transmittance
- 40 %2
- Display Device Type
- Si-OLED (Silicon-Organic Light-Emitting Diode)2
- Dynamic Dimming Technology
- Yes2
- Electrochromic Dimming Levels
- ambient light sensor automatic brightness adjustment, attachable magnetic shade2
- Eye Care Certification
- RoHS compliant2
Dimensions
- Width
- 194 mm1
- Height
- 41 mm1
- Depth
- 164 mm1
- Size Length
- 16.4 cm1
- Available Sizes
- Fits a wide range of head sizes2
- Frame Dimensions
- {"depth":41,"width":194,"height":164}1
- Folded Dimensions
- {"width":194,"height":41,"length":164}1
- Folded Length
- 194 cm1
- Folded Width
- 164 cm1
- Folded Height
- 41 cm1
- Unfolded Length
- 19.4 cm1
- Unfolded Width
- 19.4 cm1
- Unfolded Height
- 4.1 cm1
- Unfolded Depth
- 16.4 cm1
- Without Headstrap Length
- 19.4 cm1
- Without Headstrap Width
- 16.4 cm1
- Without Headstrap Height
- 4.1 cm1
- Maximum Fit Width
- 194 mm1
- USB-C Cable Length
- 1.5 m1
Weight
Battery
- Battery Life
- 0 hours1
- Battery Capacity
- 2,000 mah2
- Battery Hot Swap
- No1
- Battery Type
- Powered by connected device battery, Powered by Intelligent Controller battery1
- Battery Location
- Powered by connected smart device battery, Powered by Intelligent Controller battery (for BT-40S)1
- Battery Charge Time
- 3 hours2
- Charging Time
- 0 hours1
- No Built-in Battery
- No1
Camera
Processor & Compute
Memory & Storage
Connectivity
Controls & User Interface
Ergonomics & Fit
- Frame Material
- durable soft temple design3
- Design
- Modularity and Fit
- Prescription Ready
- Fits over prescription eyewear, Optional nose pads2
- Myopia Diopter Adjustment
- Fits over prescription eyewear2
- Refractive Error Range
- 0 to2
- Interpupillary Distance Range
- Fits a wide range of head sizes, Fits over prescription eyewear2
- Interpupillary Distance Coverage
- 34 degrees2
- Eye Relief
- 0 mm3
- Comfort Features
- durable soft temple design, fits a wide range of head sizes, fits over prescription eyewear, large contact surface for better weight distribution, temple spring mechanism offers added flexibility3
Audio
Comfort & Wear
- Wearing Time Suggested
- 8 hrs3
Design & Build
- Materials
- durable soft temple design, temple spring mechanism3
Safety & Durability
Software & Platform
Product Info & Variants
- Notes
- Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Ambient light sensor adjusts display brightness automatically, Attachable magnetic shade, Attachable magnetic shade included for outdoor use, BT-40 does not include Intelligent Controller, BT-40S includes Intelligent Controller BO-IC400, Compass sensors, Compatible with earphones complying with CTIA standard, Ergonomic design suitable for extended wear and over prescription glasses, GPS sensor, Gyroscope, Head and motion tracking, Preloaded with Moverio Link app for control, Requires connected device supporting USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode for video output2
- Features
- Reference Design for Android XR Ecosystem, Accelerometer, accelerometer and compass sensors to enable location tracking, Ambient Light Sensor, Ambient light sensor detects surrounding brightness and automatically adjusts display brightness, Ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment, Attachable magnetic shade for outdoor use, Audio, audio: speaker, Camera, Compass, Compass Sensor, Developer-friendly platform with familiar and open development environment, Developer-friendly platform with Google Mobile Services certified touch controller, due to durable soft temple design and large contact surface for better weight distribution, Durable, Durable soft temple design for comfort and flexibility, Easy to wear, even for extended periods, Fits a wide range of head sizes and over prescription eyewear, flexible and comfortable design, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Drive and QR code reader, GPS Sensor, gyroscope, hands-free experience, head tracking and motion tracking, Heads-up, mini jack and noise-cancelling microphone, mini jack and noise-cancelling microphone in headset and controller to support voice recognition capability, Noise-Cancelling Microphone, Packed with sensors: GPS, Plug-and-play operation via USB Type-C, Plug-and-play USB Type-C connectivity, Preloaded productivity apps including Chrome, Preloaded with productivity apps such as Chrome, QR code reader, Recyclable product, RoHS compliant, Simple user interface with Google Mobile Services certified touch controller, SmartWay Transport Partner, Temple spring mechanism offers added flexibility, Voice Recognition Capability, Works both indoors and outdoors with attachable magnetic shade, Compass Sensors, GPS, Head and Motion Tracker, Head Tracking Sensors, See-through Optical Technology, USB Type-C Connectivity2
- Included Accessories
- Dark Shade, Safety Instructions, USB Cable, User Guide3
- Optional Accessories
- Intelligent Controller BO-IC400, Nose Pad Pack BO-NP300, Nose Pad Pack BO-NP350, Shade Pack BO-SP4001
Visual & Optical
Reference & Certification
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