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Brilliant Labs
Brilliant Labs Halo review
$399Price checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official store. Prices change.
We list the Brilliant Labs Halo without a score: the maker publishes too few of the specs we score (50% of the weighted criteria).
Editorial scoreNo score: too little published data
Points out of 10 within the category; "n/a" = not published, left out of the score. Scale 7.8-9.5. How we score
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Key specs
- 'all-day' at estimated normal useBattery per charge
- color display (peripheral)Display
- YesPrescription lenses
- Noa (free tier with daily caps; paid tier for higher limits & long-term memory)Assistant
- 40 gWeight
Verdict
Best for tinkerers and developers who want open, privacy-first AI glasses.
What we like
- Open-source hardware and software
- Privacy-first: low-power optical sensor for on-device AI inference
- Light (~40 g) with color display
What we don't
- Free AI tier has daily usage caps; paid Noa tier price not shown
- Battery life only described as 'all-day'
- Small startup, Rx lenses through a third-party partner
Full specs
| Camera | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Battery per charge | 'all-day' at estimated normal use |
| With charging case | Not stated |
| Display | color display (peripheral) |
| Prescription lenses | Yes |
| Assistant | Noa (free tier with daily caps; paid tier for higher limits & long-term memory) |
| Storage | Not stated |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Water resistance | Not stated |
Subscription and hidden costs
Price checked on Oct 29, 2026: $399.
Version priced: Black.
Assistant: Noa (free tier with daily caps; paid tier for higher limits & long-term memory).
Lenses: display optic adjustable +2 to -6 diopters; Rx lenses via SmartBuyGlasses.
Prescription lenses, if available, usually add to the price shown.
Who it's for
Tinkerers and developers who want open, privacy-first AI glasses.
Look elsewhere if
- You want a camera with published specs: none are stated.
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Questions
How much does the Brilliant Labs Halo cost?
$399 on the official store when we checked on Oct 29, 2026. Prices change: the button above leads to the current price.
Can I get the Brilliant Labs Halo with prescription lenses?
Yes, according to the maker: display optic adjustable +2 to -6 diopters; Rx lenses via SmartBuyGlasses.
Does the Brilliant Labs Halo have a display?
Yes: color display (peripheral).
How did you score it? Did you test it?
No lab or field testing. The score is calculated from the maker's published specs and price, with weights published on our methodology page. Too few criteria were published to calculate a fair score.
Sources
Read on Oct 29, 2026. Specs and prices are the maker's; the score and the verdict are ours.