Rokid's smartglasses are surprisingly capable

Rokid, a lesser-known competitor to Meta, has unveiled its smartglasses that offer impressive capabilities at a more affordable price point. The Rokid Glasses feature dual microLED waveguides for a true binocular view, reducing eye strain, and can display content in a sharp, green hue. Despite lacking full-color support, the glasses boast up to 1,500 nits of brightness, making them easy to view in bright light. The Rokid Glasses are lightweight at just 49 grams and have a more stylish design compared to the Meta Ray-Ban Displays. They offer various features, including a built-in camera, microphones, and speakers, as well as AI integration for real-time translation and audio transcription. While the AI capabilities have some limitations, the overall functionality of the Rokid Glasses is impressive. Despite the absence of social media integration, the Rokid Glasses provide a solid alternative to Meta's offerings, with their unique binocular display and competitive pricing. While it's too early to declare a winner in the smartglasses market, the Rokid Glasses demonstrate the potential for smaller players to challenge the industry's giants.