Cheap AI Glasses Honest Review: Pros, Cons & Is It Worth 90 Bucks?

We found a pair of AI camera glasses that look super stylish and cost just 90 bucks - but how do they actually perform? Watch our full video review for an honest look at the stylish design, 8MP camera performance, real-time translation lag, and more.

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Today, I’m unboxing a budget AI smart glasses.

According to the official specs, it combines an 8MP HD first-person camera, AI recognition, real-time translation, voice recording, and many other practical features all for just around 90 bucks. 

Let’s find out how it actually performs in real-world use.

Equipped with an 8MP HD camera and EIS electronic image stabilization, this smart glasses let you capture photos and videos completely hands-free from a true first-person perspective.
With a fast 0.8-second response time, it basically delivers a “see it, shoot it” experience.

Once captured, photos and videos can be transferred to your phone via Wi-Fi, which is over 10 times faster than Bluetooth. 
To be honest, the image quality is fairly average, but the convenience, discreetness, and authentic POV recording experience are where it really shines.
This is what long-range photos and videos look like.

Another thing I appreciate is that an indicator light automatically turns on during photo or video recording, so people around you won’t feel like they’re being secretly recorded.

If you see something you don't know, just double-tap the AI button on the arm of the glasses - the camera will snap a picture and give you a detailed breakdown of what it is.

Alright, next up is real-time translation. This is one of the features I've been really looking forward to.

There are three translation modes.

Let's start with On-screen Translation.
When I first saw the name, I thought it would translate webpages, menus, or whatever's on my screen. But when I opened it, it turned out to be basically just face-to-face conversation translation. 
The translation speed and accuracy are decent. It works just fine for communication on business trips or traveling.
But honestly, this feature doesn't really have much to do with the AI glasses themselves, since the whole process is actually handled on your phone.

Next up is the Simultaneous Interpretation.
There's a noticeable delay of about 3 to 5 seconds, which makes the conversation feel a bit less natural and smooth.

Lastly, there's Meeting Minutes. 
This feature is designed to record meeting discussions, automatically translate them into the target language, extract key points, generate concise summaries, and more.

That's quite strange. The Summary and Mind Map sections were not translated into the target language. I suspect this may be due to a bug in the app. 

Let's give the music playback a listen. It’s actually better than I expected, almost on the level of entry-level headphones.

The hands-free experience is really great.
But there are also various issues, for example, the AI is sluggish, can't handle continuous conversation, and sometimes gives irrelevant answers or goes off-topic.

It can also record audio anytime, which makes it really handy for meetings and jotting down ideas on the fly. 

Weighing just 35 grams, it feels almost weightless when worn.
The lenses come in three options: The blue-light blocking, sunglasses, and photochromic (auto-tinting). The one I have here is the photochromic version.
For those with nearsightedness, you can get custom prescription lenses made at your local eyewear store. 

It charges via magnetic attachment and has a built-in 270mAh lithium battery.
The manufacturer claims a full charge gives 12 hours of continuous music playback or 7 days of standby time.

In summary, the biggest strengths of this AI glasses are its stylish, well-designed appearance and its affordable price. The downsides are equally clear. The camera performance is pretty mediocre, the simultaneous interpretation lag is way too long, and features rely heavily on the phone app, which makes for a less-than-smooth user experience. 
If you're looking to try out AI glasses on a budget, these are definitely worth a shot. But if you care about first-person video capture, real-time translation, or want a pair that can function entirely on its own without a phone, then these aren't the ones for you.