How Do The Envision Glasses & Meta Ray Bans Compare?

We’re excited to see smartglasses becoming more mainstream in the market, just as we had always hoped for. This momentum is driving greater innovation and adoption of the technology for everyone. With the latest Meta Ray-Ban glasses, this is another step in the right direction.

As we’ve getting a lot of questions, we’ve tried to capture some how Envision Glasses specifically stand out with purpose-built features for the blind and low vision community. Our goal is to give readers the best information so they can make the most informed choice.

Purpose-Built Design

Unlike general-purpose wearables, Envision Glasses are specifically designed with and for the blind and low vision community. Our features and companion apps prioritize accessibility first mindset from the ground up. Every element—from hardware to software—is optimized to provide the best possible experience for our users.

Advanced Text Reading

For reading text, Envision Glasses incorporates cutting-edge Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Layout Detection, Document Edge Recognition and Language Detection. Our AI for text is purposefully designed to read tables, graphs, figures, and images commonly found in documents or books, with no hallucinations and high accuracy in reading order.

We use specialized AI tools fine-tuned for various tasks, ensuring answers are accurate and contextual—something general AI in Meta Ray-Bans often lacks.

Camera Quality and Positioning

The Envision Glasses feature a wide-angle camera positioned for optimal use, enhancing video call experiences and overall usability. In contrast, the camera on Meta Ray-Ban have a narrow field-of-view, and their output images are cropped in portrait mode, leading to less information being captured.

Comprehensive Ecosystem

Envision offers a holistic solution that includes continuous software updates, dedicated customer support, and a community-driven approach to feature development. Our users are at the heart of our innovation process, ensuring that the tools evolve based on real-world feedback and needs.

Global AI Feature Availability

Our AI features are available worldwide, ensuring that users everywhere can benefit from the full capabilities of Envision Glasses. Meta AI (the AI assistant on Meta Ray-Bans) is currently limited to select countries and is unavailable in large parts of the world, like Europe.

Gesture Controls

Envision Glasses support intuitive gesture controls in addition to voice commands, giving users more interaction options for a user-friendly experience. Meta Ray-Bans, in contrast, rely solely on voice control.

Accessible Companion App

Our companion app is fully accessible, developed with feedback from people who are blind or have low vision. This is unlike the Meta View app, which still has accessibility limitations.

Privacy and Security

We prioritize the privacy and security of our users’ data, adhering to strict European (GDPR) standards to ensure that sensitive information is always protected.

Dedicated Support

We have a dedicated team for onboarding every customer and provide on-demand support whenever needed. Through the years, we have understood how to offer top-notch customer service to provide the most accessible experience for our customers.

Frequent Software Updates

We consistently release monthly software updates, enhancing current features and adding new ones based on user feedback. When you buy Envision Glasses, you’re not just purchasing today’s product; you’re investing in its continuous development.

Accessibility Partnerships

We work with other solution providers, like Aira, Cash Reader, BlindSquare, and Zappar. We also collaborate with organizations such as NIB, Lighthouse SF, Lighthouse Guild, and Bartimeus.

These highlights demonstrate how Envision Glasses continue to stand out as the go-to smart glasses for people who are blind or have low vision. We highly encourage users to try them firsthand, whether through a free demo or a 30-day trial. We’re excited for the growth in this space and hope you make the best choice for your specific accessibility needs.