Lenovo Legion Glasses 2: Big Screen Experience in Lightweight Smart Glasses

We had the opportunity to wear the new Lenovo Legion Glasses 2, smart glasses that can replace a large monitor for entertainment purposes. Over the past couple of years, this type of smart glasses virtual display technology has evolved to the point where it has become truly user-friendly and convenient to use.

If you haven’t tried any of them yet, you can connect them via USB-C to your device (smartphone, PC, tablet, etc.). These only work if your device supports USB-C video output, so check your user manual. In this case, you should see a cloned image of your device with the glasses on, as if you were looking at the screen at least a couple of yards away.

It looks like you’re watching a big TV, that’s all! The use case is very simple. The glasses block the light coming from the other side of the lens, so the image appears as if it is against a dark background. Lenovo has an optional cover for bright lighting.

Resolution 1080p (FHD), so it’s great for watching movies and streaming programs, but it won’t match the picture quality of a real TV even at the exact resolution of FHD. However, it comes close and is certainly good enough to enjoy the content without getting distracted.

In-flight, it easily outperforms any display options you might have on an airplane, including the business class screens that are typically available. I even use these devices at home when I just want to relax while watching a show.

What’s new in Legion Glasses 2 compared to the first generation?

• Weight dropped to 65gsince 96 This is very important because the weight determines how comfortable they will feel on your head and nose. This is noticeably lighter than some well-known competitors, which weigh around 75g.
• Brightness reaches 800. SICalthough I don’t expect anyone to use such high brightness. I mostly use them all at near minimum brightness, especially in the dark.
• The design is more attractive and more similar to standard Aviator glasses.
• The refresh rate has increased to 120Hz from 60Hz previously.
• It now uses DisplayPort 1.4 instead of the previous version 1.2.

Overall, this is a good update that keeps Lenovo competitive in another busy industry.

When you use them, your original monitor or screen will remain on, so keep that in mind. Additionally, when using a phone or tablet, your mobile device’s battery will also power the glasses, which drains the battery faster, but in my experience, it’s worth it. If necessary, I can work around this issue by using wireless charging when the USB-C port is connected to the glasses.

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