The highly anticipated smart glasses, “Even G2,” are set to be released in Japan soon. This model is even lighter and slimmer than its predecessor, and features a design that focuses solely on “presenting information,” deliberately omitting the camera and speaker.
This time, we’ll thoroughly test the capabilities of the “Even R1” smart ring, which enables intuitive operation with your fingertips. Going beyond being just a gadget, how does it truly free up your hands and eyes during presentations, meetings, and interviews? Here are our first impressions.
The “Even G2” will be available for purchase at Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera starting April 16, 2026. (Pre-orders began on March 19, 2026.)
Table of contents
Appearance and basic operation
Basic performance: Simple design specialized for information presentation.
The Even R1 smart ring is so addictive you won’t want to let it go once you’ve used it.
Dashboard: Various information in an instant
AI Assistant: Even AI
Manuscript display: Allows for instant response even for last-minute presentations and speeches.
Navigation: Simple guide without a smartphone
Live Translation: Solving Language Barriers with Glasses
Conversation support: Create meeting minutes and reports on the spot.
Storage case, charger
Overall review after using it
Appearance and basic operation
These glasses have a slim frame and a design that makes them easy to wear every day. The tips of both temples are touch-sensitive.
A single touch on the touchscreen selects the option, a double touch goes back/ends the function, and a long press opens the menu. Sliding forward scrolls up, and sliding backward scrolls down. While it requires raising your arm, it’s easy to use and doesn’t feel awkward. Another key point is that it works the same way with either hand, so it’s not dependent on your dominant hand.
(This is what it looked like when Editor Deputy Yuriika tried it on.)
Basic performance: Simple design specialized for information presentation.
Even G2’s interface is remarkably simple. The information displayed is basically in a single color of green text. There are no image or video generation functions; it is designed solely for “converting information to text” and “presenting text information.”
The Even R1 smart ring is so addictive you won’t want to let it go once you’ve used it.
The Even R1 smart ring makes operating the Even G2 much more convenient. With this, you can operate the screen without having to raise your arm and touch the temple of your glasses. Operation is simple: one touch for “select,” two touches for “back/exit function,” long press for “open menu,” and slide for “scroll up/down.” It’s very intuitive and easy to use.
(The Even R1’s appearance; it can be operated by touching the area with five dots.)
(Includes a dedicated charger; USB Type-C connection. Power adapter sold separately.)
(The photo is small because it’s shared company equipment, but it doesn’t affect the operation.)
You can check your ring size using the sizing kit before purchasing.
For more details, please visit the Even R1 official website.
Dashboard: Various information in an instant
This is the main screen. In addition to the date and time, you can also display news, a calendar, and calorie consumption.
Calendar display. (This can be displayed by granting permission to access your smartphone’s calendar.)
(Displays steps taken and calories burned)
Additionally, you can configure settings such as tilt-up display and automatic screen off within the app.
The head-up display setting allows you to configure how many degrees your head needs to be raised (with facing forward being 0 degrees) before the dashboard is displayed.
By turning this feature on, you can instantly view news and other information simply by raising your head, without having to take out your smartphone or use the smart ring.
AI Assistant: Even AI
By saying “Hey, Even,” it will respond to what you hear, displayed as Japanese subtitles. When I tried asking “What is the tallest building in the world?”, it immediately replied “Burj Khalifa,” just like the Rokid smart AI glasses.
In addition to answers to everyday questions, you can also perform mathematical calculations, unit conversions, and search for the latest information.
Additionally, by saying “I want to go to XX,” you can initiate the navigation function (described later) using voice input.
Manuscript display: Allows for instant response even for last-minute presentations and speeches.
You can display a pre-prepared script on the screen. This is extremely useful when you don’t have time to memorize a script for a sudden presentation or speech. In fact, someone in our company used the Even G2 to successfully handle an impromptu presentation to a client.
You can create a new document within the app, or you can import PDF, DOCX, or TXT files.
(App screen)
The Even R1 smart ring is particularly useful for this function. Since the text displayed on the screen is almost invisible from the outside, you can discreetly turn pages with the ring on your hand and check the document without anyone noticing. However, be careful not to concentrate too much on the document, as this can result in an unnatural gaze that looks like you’re staring into space.
Furthermore, if you want to immerse yourself more in the speech, “AI automatic scrolling” is a convenient feature.
This feature allows Even AI to analyze the wearer’s speech in real time and automatically feed the script according to where they are reading. Since manual operation is not even necessary, this AI support becomes a great asset in dynamic presentations that involve gestures and body language.
Navigation: Simple guide without a smartphone
It will guide you to your specified destination via the app or voice. You can choose to travel on foot or by bicycle.
Perhaps to avoid obstructing the view, the information displayed is smaller compared to that on Rokid Smart AI Glasses.
(Display during navigation)
Also, when I tried voice input saying “I want to go to Akihabara Station,” it checked whether I wanted to take the JR line or the Hibiya Line.
Live Translation: Solving Language Barriers with Glasses
I tested the Japanese-to-English translation feature on a Mogu Radio video. Similar to Rokid and other similar tools, it seemed a little weak with proper nouns, but the translation speed and accuracy were at a level that was perfectly usable.
This shows someone translating Radio Mogu from Japanese to English.
Conversation support: Create meeting minutes and reports on the spot.
I tried reading a MoguLive article aloud as a test.
I can understand it without any problems. There is no speaker separation, but it is possible to distinguish speakers to some extent through transcription.
I also tried using the AI summarization function in English, and it summarized the content well. It not only summarizes but also extracts keywords and includes tasks (action items) decided during the conversation.
The surprising weight of 37.7g. The clever weight balance makes it feel even lighter than the number suggests.
When we actually weighed the “Even G2,” it came in at 37.7g. This number itself is quite light, but what’s truly amazing is how light it feels. When you actually wear it, it feels even lighter than the specifications suggest.
Upon closer inspection, the nose pad area has a very streamlined design, minimizing the load on the tip of the nose. It appears that the main weight components have been shifted to the temples, achieving a balance that is supported by the entire head, including behind the ears.
These glasses are comfortable to wear for extended periods without causing nasal pain, making it practical to wear them all day long in a business setting.
Next, I weighed the Even R1 and it came in at 5.9g. While you don’t really feel the weight when wearing it, its thickness gives it a noticeable presence. There’s a slight fear of bumping or snagging it on something during everyday activities.
For reference, I weighed my personal silver accessories that I usually wear, and they were both 5.5g, almost the same weight.
(Weight of the Smart Ring “Even R1”)
(For reference: Weight of my personal silver accessories)
Storage case, charger
The included case is a multi-functional type that allows for both storage and charging. The lid is secured with a magnet. The Even G2 will start charging when placed in the storage case.
The Even G2 itself takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to charge. The included charging case can charge the device up to 7 times by shaking it.
The case has sufficient magnetic strength for everyday use, but its structure makes it prone to snagging, so you should be careful not to accidentally open it in your bag.
The storage case itself is charged by connecting a USB Type-C cable.
Overall review after using it
After trying out its numerous features, I’m convinced that the Even G2 is more than just a gadget; it’s an extremely lightweight and practical business tool. The more you use it, the more situations you’ll find where it can be truly utilized—it’s a device with high potential.
Particularly noteworthy is the script display function, which projects text directly into your field of vision. Combined with operation via the “Even R1” smart ring and AI-powered automatic scrolling, the ability to confidently concentrate on your speech without ever taking your eyes off the audience is a privilege unique to glasses-type devices.
Furthermore, “conversation support” through real-time transcription dramatically changes workflows such as consulting and media interviews. By utilizing AI summarization, it becomes possible to work at such a speed that the outline of the report is completed the moment the conversation ends.
Of course, these functions may also be achievable with a smartphone. However, the subtle actions of “picking up your phone” and “looking down at the screen” can disrupt the connection with others and the flow of thought. “Doing things that can be done with a smartphone, but without taking it out”—this physical freedom is what will elevate your work performance to the next level.
I will continue to keep an eye on future updates and explore if there are any other potential uses for it.
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
Reference
https://www.evenrealities.com/ja-JP/smart-glasses
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000034623.html
