XR glasses
Vuzix Shield Smart Glasses
The Vuzix Shield are enterprise AR smart safety glasses featuring see-through waveguide optics with microLED monochrome green displays, powered by an 8-core CPU running Android 10. They include stereo 13MP autofocus cameras capable of 4K 30fps video, an advanced barcode scanner, integrated stereo speakers, noise-cancelling microphones, and support voice and touch controls. Connectivity includes USB 3.1 Gen2, Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz, and Bluetooth 5.0. The glasses have ANSI Z87.1 safety certification and dual temple batteries for all-day use.
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Pros and cons
Pros
Strengths called out by generated product content.
- High-quality, comfortable, and durable design suitable for everyday enterprise use
- Crisp, monochrome waveguide display with sharp video images and contextual information
- Advanced optics delivering bright, see-through visuals enhancing situational awareness
- Integrated autofocus HD camera enabling effective see-what-I-see video streaming
- Stereo audio with acoustic chambers fully integrated into the frames
- Lightweight, stylish, and prescription-ready with ANSI Z87.1 safety certification
- Hands-free operation with voice control and touch-sensitive arm for display activation
- 3D-printed titanium bridge providing accuracy and a high-quality finish
- Built-in LTE cellular option for wireless communication and connectivity
- Runs Android 11 OS on a powerful 8-core CPU with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
- Supports smartphone integration via Bluetooth for seamless communication
- Useful for industrial and enterprise applications like inspections, audits, and remote guidance
Cons
Tradeoffs and constraints to review before choosing.
- Relatively expensive compared to competing smart glasses brands
- Voice control features may not work consistently in noisy environments
- Monochrome display limits color visualization; full-color version not yet available
- Limited consumer market focus, primarily targeting enterprise and B2B customers
- Current models lack extensive sensor arrays
- Potential delays in availability of full-color microLED displays due to manufacturing yields
Notes
Context that does not fit neatly as a pro or con.
- Monochrome microLED displays provide high pixel density but lack color
- The product is positioned as a secure enterprise AR solution rather than a consumer device
- Prescription inserts are available as an option
- Battery life supports hours of use with dual temple batteries
- The glasses support hands-free access to IT sensors, instructions, and live remote guidance
Release Date
Display Specs
- Display Resolution (per eye)
- monochrome green microLED1
- Display Resolution
- 3,840 p1
- Display Type
- microLED monochrome green1
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:91
- Field of View
- 40 deg1
- Refresh Rate
- 30 Hz1
- Virtual Display Brightness
- 600 nits3
- Brightness
- 1,000 nits1
- Brightness Control
- capacitive touchpad, voice control, high brightness, high output1
- Color Modes
- monochrome green1
- Contrast Ratio
- 1,000,000
- Display Device Type
- microLED monochrome green1
- Dynamic Dimming Technology
- No1
- Eye-Care Technology
- 8 hz1
- Eye Safety Technology
- 87.1 hz1
- Eye Care Certification
- ANSI Z87.1 safety certification1
Dimensions
Weight
- Weight
- 51.1 g
- Weight with Headstrap
- 5,110 g
Battery
Camera
Processor & Compute
Memory & Storage
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- and phone calls (coming), and phone calls to come, Bluetooth 5.0 BR/EDR/LE, Companion application for Android and iOS devices (coming), Companion application for Android and iOS devices to come, email, Support notifications with Android and iOS devices including text messages, USB 3.1 Gen2 on USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen2 over USB-C, Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz1
- Connectivity Technology
Controls & User Interface
- Controls
- Capacitive touchpad, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses supporting left/right/up/down swipes and one-or two-finger taps, usable with gloves, Voice control, Voice control supports multiple languages and accessible to 3rd party integrators via SDK1
- User Control
- capacitive touchpad, voice control1
- Controller type
- capacitive touchpad, voice control1
Ergonomics & Fit
- Form Factor
- Binocular, Safety Glasses, See-through, Smart Glasses1
- Frame Material
- Safety glasses material compliant with ANSI Z87.11
- Frame Style
- Prescription Ready, Safety Glasses, Stylish1
- Design
- Lightweight, Prescription ready, Prescription ready safety glasses, Safety glasses, See through Waveguide optics, Self-contained dual temple batteries, Stylish, Ultra-slim binocular waveguides1
- Ergonomic Design
- Yes1
- Mounting Options
- Prescription ready1
- Prescription Ready
- Yes1
- Myopia Diopter Adjustment
- Prescription ready1
- Comfort Features
- 2 levels1
Audio
Design & Build
- Materials
- microLED projectors, waveguide optics4
Safety & Durability
Software & Platform
Product Info & Variants
- Model Number
- Shield4
- Notes
- 4K 30fps video, Advanced optical reader includes barcode scanner, and phone calls to come, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification pending, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses supports left/right/up/down swipes and one-or two-finger taps usable with gloves, Capacitive touchpad usable with gloves, Companion application for Android and iOS devices to come, Digital noise-cancelling microphones, email, Integrated privacy LED, Integrated stereo speakers, Runs Android 10 or 11 on 8 core CPU, Self-contained dual temple batteries, Stereo 13-megapixel cameras with auto-focus, Support notifications with Android and iOS devices including text messages, Voice control supports multiple languages and accessible to 3rd party integrators via SDK14
- Features
- Reference Design for Android XR Ecosystem, 4K 30fps video, Acoustic chambers fully integrated into frames for stereo sound, Acoustic chambers integrated into frames for stereo sound, advanced optical barcode reader, Advanced optical reader includes barcode scanner, AI Integration, and phone calls, and phone calls (coming), and phone calls planned, and phone calls to come, ANSI Z87.1 safety certification, Audio, Barcode Scanner, Bluetooth 5.0 BR/EDR/LE, Bluetooth audio functionality, Bluetooth Connectivity, Camera, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses supporting left/right/up/down swipes and one-or two-finger taps usable with gloves, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses supporting left/right/up/down swipes and one-or two-finger taps usable with gloves on, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses supports left/right/up/down swipes and one-or two-finger taps usable with gloves, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses with swipe and tap, Capacitive touchpad on side of glasses with swipe and tap gestures usable with gloves, capacitive touchpad with swipe and tap gestures usable with gloves, companion application for Android and iOS devices, Companion application for Android and iOS devices (coming), Companion application for Android and iOS devices planned, Companion application for Android and iOS devices to come, Digital noise-cancelling microphones, Dual Temple Batteries, email, email and phone calls to come, Hands-free operation with wireless Bluetooth communication, High brightness, high output, instructions, Integrated privacy LED, Integrated stereo speakers, Integrated stereo speakers positioned over ears for privacy, MicroLED Display, MicroLED monochrome green displays, Multiple noise-cancelling microphones, Multiple noise-cancelling microphones for calls and voice/UI integration, Noise-cancelling microphones, notifications, notifications including text messages, notifications with Android and iOS devices including text messages, On-board processor wirelessly communicates with phone via Bluetooth, Over the ear noise-cancelling headphones, Safety Certification ANSI Z87.1, See through Waveguide optics, Self-contained dual temple batteries, Smartphone integration via Bluetooth, Speakers used for music playback, Stereo 13-megapixel cameras with auto-focus, Stereo Speakers, Stereo speakers integrated into frames, Touch-sensitive arm to activate or hide display, Touchpad Control, Touchpad usable with gloves, Touchpad usable with gloves on, USB 3.1 Gen2 on USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen2 over USB-C, Voice Control, Voice control supporting multiple languages, Voice control supports multiple languages, Voice control supports multiple languages and accessible to 3rd party integrators via SDK, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Wireless communication with phone via Bluetooth1
- Included Accessories
- Advanced optical reader includes barcode scanner1
Visual & Optical
Reference & Certification
- Reference Design for Android XR Ecosystem
- Yes1
Facts
- Resolution
- 13,000,000 pixels1
- Headset Design
- binocular waveguides, microLED monochrome green displays, prescription ready safety glasses, see through waveguide optics, stylish, ultra-slim1
- Sensors
- digital noise-cancelling microphones1
- Display
- microLED monochrome green1
- Use Environment
- Enterprise, Maintenance inspections, Service calls, Workplace safety4
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