Even Realities G2 leads live-captioning smart glasses

Captioning smart glasses that turn spoken words into real-time subtitles are gaining attention as accessibility tools. WIRED's testing highlights one standout model for its balance of features and comfort.

Even Realities G2 smart glasses emerged as the top choice after hands-on evaluation of several models. The frames weigh 43 grams and support transcription in 35 languages along with translation, note summaries, navigation, and app extensions via the Even Hub. Battery life reaches about 10 hours, with no subscription required for core functions.

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