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Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2

Monocular instructions and enterprise software

Display
640 × 360 RGB pixels ↗

Keep in mind Compatible host hardware, software and appropriate fit are required. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model.

RealWear Navigator 500

Hands-free frontline workflows and remote assistance

Display
854 × 480 color LCD, 20° FOV; original 500 display ↗
Battery / power
2,600 mAh / 10 Wh hot-swappable Li-polymer ↗

Keep in mind Compatible host hardware, software and appropriate fit are required. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model.

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 versus RealWear Navigator 500
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Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 - Original physical-device photograph of Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model.
Smart glasses · GoogleGoogle Glass Enterprise Edition 2Discontinued
RealWear Navigator 500 - Original physical-device photograph of RealWear Navigator 500. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model.
Smart glasses · RealWearRealWear Navigator 500Historical product
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Designed forMonocular instructions and enterprise software ↗Hands-free frontline workflows and remote assistance ↗
Display640 × 360 RGB pixels ↗854 × 480 color LCD, 20° FOV; original 500 display ↗
Camera8 MP; 83° diagonal FOV, f/2.4, 1080p30 ↗48 MP sensor; up to 1080p60 video ↗
Battery / powerNot verified2,600 mAh / 10 Wh hot-swappable Li-polymer ↗
WeightNot verified270 g ↗
ControlsMulti-touch temple pad and programmable camera button ↗Not verified
Form factorGlasses-mounted display above right eye ↗Headband-mounted monocular computer ↗
ProcessorQualcomm XR1 ↗Snapdragon 662, 2 GHz eight-core; Adreno 610 ↗
SoftwareOriginal Android Open Source Project 8.1 ↗Not applicable to this category
Memory3 GB LPDDR4 RAM; 32 GB eMMC ↗4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage; microSD up to 512 GB ↗
WirelessDual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0 ↗Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac ↗
MicrophonesThree near-field beam-forming microphones ↗Not applicable to this category
ChargingUSB-C, USB PD 2.0; maker says 20 minutes to at least 50% ↗Not applicable to this category
PortsNot applicable to this categoryUSB-C and 3.5 mm audio ↗
ProtectionNot applicable to this categoryIP66, MIL-STD-810H; 2 m drop ↗
Operating TemperatureNot applicable to this category-15 to 50°C; short periods down to -20°C ↗
AvailabilityGoogle explicitly ended sales on 15 March 2023 and support on 15 September 2023.Original manufacturer 500 manual v1.2 and model-specific inspection photograph verified. Current stock and original-model quote not established.
Important context
  • Compatible host hardware, software and appropriate fit are required. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model.
  • Legacy firmware and enterprise applications should not be assumed supported today.
  • Compatible host hardware, software and appropriate fit are required. SmartWearGuide has not hands-on tested this model.
  • 500 transmissive LCD specifications retained; 520 HyperDisplay and Navigator Z1 claims excluded.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.