Top Augmented Reality Headsets To Expect In 2022

So very close, yet so far, that is pretty much the reality of VR and AR in the last 5 years. However, consumer mixed reality is now something to take note of amid the ever-rising competition and fresh headsets coming from several manufacturers, a list that includes Apple. In this article, we would be listing Top Augmented Reality Headsets To Expect In 2022.

As you already know, Mark Zuckerberg’s faith in the Metaverse will definitely keep eyeballs glued for a long time, and as the business for AR/VR tech continues to grow higher than consumer adoption, pressure from the enterprise has positioned the tech in the right direction at all levels. Want to know the best Augmented Reality headsets to work within the new year? Check them out below:

1. Epson Moverio BT-300:

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These amazing AR glasses were manufactured with a brilliant design and they absolutely suit the design of AR applications, guaranteeing an augmented landscape filled with objects rendered at a commendable 1280×720 fidelity. If you fancy FPV drones, you’ll love these glasses, plus you’ll get all the vital DJI apps.

The Epson Moverio BT-300 is super transparent and it possesses a very sharp Si-OLED screen that guarantees a display equivalent of 320 degrees at 20m. Its superb transparency and high-resolution camera deliver smooth integration of digital content with the outside world. You’ll also get a binocular display, making it useful for side-by-side 3D content.

2. MERGE AR Headset:

This headset works with iPhone and Android phones, and there are 100’s of virtual field trips available on this one. Users will be able to view 360-degree videos plus it will work alongside the Merge Cube tool, aiding children to hold virtual objects. As for field trips, you can expect experiences from top brands like National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, NASA, and so on. This product will suit anyone from age 10 and above.

3. Raptor AR Headset:

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This one comes with a 13.2 MP front camera that aids you to record 1080p HD clips and snap quality photos. It comes with an optional controller, an intuitive touchpad and users will be allowed to switch between visor tints, but this will depend on the weather. You get 2GB of RAM and 16/32 GB internal memory plus the Polycarbonate visor will resist dust, water, and other impacts.

Owners are also guaranteed 43 degrees field of view and it makes use of Beam tech, a WVGA+ tech to project a very simple wireframe screen over an area equivalent of a 65” screen placed at 12 feet in front of a user’s eye. This one will suit outdoor athletes and cyclers on the road, including mountain bikers.

4. ThirdEye Generation:

With this option, users enjoy 42 degrees field of view, the resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels, plus you get a 13MP camera for HD video and pictures. You also get 3D tracking, image detection, occlusion, and an all-in-one SLAM solution. You’ll get several sensors here, including 2 wide-angle 13 MP cameras for more quality environmental mapping, dual noise-canceling mics, and 32 GB storage.

Users will be able to share their points of view with others via video communication and it delivers live audio for remote assistance apps. It is compatible with several AR applications and you’ll be able to create dope AR content with VisionEye SLAM SDK.

5. Kopin Solos:

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This headset delivers 10.6 degrees field of view; 400 × 240 pixels resolution, and you’ll get a microphone plus earphones for smooth audio when you receive/pick calls, listen to music, or monitor the headset with voice control and audio guiding. It will work seamlessly with AR applications and there is a spare lens to work with.

This option can be adjusted easily and it is blessed with a lightweight design. The Kopin Solos headset will suit lovers of sports, including cyclists, runners, and triathletes, plus it measures relevant metrics like time, speed, power, heart rate, and so on.

6. Toshiba dynaEdge:

This headset comes with a 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, 5 MP camera, and it’ll work with a Windows 10 Pro computer with 3 processors, Intel Pentium and Intel Core. You’ll get a built-in speaker, dual microphones, USB Type-C, six sensor types, Noise-canceling microphones, plus three programmable control buttons that let the user customize how to navigate the software. This option can also be fitted over most regular glasses and it offers incredible noise-canceling effects.

7. Vuzix Blade AR:

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If you need a gadget that will give you 10 degrees field of view, an 8MP HD camera to record 1080p clips, haptic feedback, noise-canceling microphones, touchpad, head motion tracking, Vuzix Blade AR is all you need. It makes use of waveguard optics to project a see-through picture to you, right in front of your eyes. In addition to that, Its lenses come with UV protection and will be personalizable with prescription inserts, and various color options.

8. Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses:

This one is different from the other AR headsets we’ve touched on in this article because it doesn’t have a visual component, however, that is not to say that it is not Augmented reality. If you are not aware, audio interfaces that deliver information seamlessly are also a type of Augmented reality, and Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses does exactly that. It actually connects to your smartphone through Bluetooth, transmits audio through open-air speakers, and allows you to interact with applications via an integrated microphone.

Even if this option doesn’t ship with any kind of AR-specific features or software, you simply have to get an audio-focused AR application like Foursquare’s Marsbot, and you’ll be fine.

9. Razer Anzu Smart Glasses:

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This one and Bose Smart Frames do exactly the same thing, but it is less costly. Even if there are some aspects here that need improvement, like comfort, the Razer Anzu option functions as a Bluetooth link to any audio-based AR application you use.

10. Amazon Echo Frames:

This pair of smart glasses work with Alexa and they deliver notifications as at when due. It can be activated by pressing the button on the top of the right arm, and as soon as you tap the button, the microphone will be deactivated. You’ll even have access to the most recent transit times, weather forecasts, news, and so on.

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