"Smart audio glasses," which is a combination of glasses and sunglasses and audio devices, has become a hit when you search on mail-order sites, and it seems to be quite generalized. However, there is a considerable price difference, so it seems that there is a big difference in quality.
This time, we will deliver a review of the actual machine of "X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II" (hereinafter referred to as "Eyewear II"), which is developing a project on the crowdfunding site "GREEN FUNDING"! We are developing at an early discount price such as 30,646 yen, which is 30% off. The project period is until July 12th.
■ A feeling of wearing that the know-how of GENTLE MONSTER is alive
Eyewear II is a smart audio glass equipped with a semi-open speaker. Huawei's audio technology and the design of the sunglasses brand "GENTLE MONSTER" are combined.
Two types of products are available: UV400-cut sunglasses type "SMART LANG" and prescription glasses type "SMART KUBO".
The bottom is "SMART LANG" and the top is "SMART KUBO"
First of all, the design is very different from the smart audio glasses made by other companies. The vine part is quite slender, and at first glance it looks like just sunglasses and glasses. Huawei's technology may be utilized in the compact design around here.
The thickness of the vine is around 7.6 mm, and the maximum height is 11.8 mm.
The board, swipe sensor, pinch sensor, tap sensor, diaphragm, etc. are mounted in this thin vine.
The weight is also lightly suppressed, "SMART LANG" is 44g, "SMART KUBO" is 45.25g. When actually measured, "SMART LANG" was 42.8g. The glasses I usually use weigh about 21g, but Eyewear II has a good shape in the modern part, so it feels good to wear. This is probably where GENTLE MONSTER's know-how is alive.
The actual weight of "SMART LANG" is 42.8g
Uses an ergonomic arc frame
The hit is soft thanks to the "titanium alloy elastic hinge"
■ Really for Android smartphones only
To set up, simply install "HUAWEI AI Life" and then register Eyewear II from the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone. You do not need to enter your ID or password.
It is possible to connect to an iOS device via Bluetooth, but "HUAWEI AI Life" is not available for iOS. In addition, the recording function using the Eyewear II microphone and the "find glasses" function in case of loss are available only on Huawei terminals equipped with "EMUI 11" or higher. Since you cannot customize the operation on iOS devices, you should think that it is practically for Android smartphones only.
The package includes a charging case, Eyewear II main unit, USB cable, instruction manual, and cleaning cloth.
You can charge Eyewear II wirelessly by putting it in the charging case.However, the charging case itself does not have a built-in battery, so you need to power it with a USB cable.
Press and hold the button on the back of the charging case for 3-6 seconds to put Eyewear II into pairing mode
Since "HUAWEI AI Life" is required for customization and firmware update, it is safe to avoid operating with an iOS device alone.
The battery drive time is 60%, music playback is about 5 hours, and calls are about 3.5 hours. It's not long at all, so I wanted the charging case to have a built-in battery so that it could be charged independently. For the time being, it will be operated in combination with a mobile battery.
■ Sound quality at a level where you can enjoy music, sound leakage is quite anxious
By the way, I think that the essential sound quality is at a level where you can fully enjoy the music. The tendency of the sound is neutral, and the sound is well separated. The resolution is stricter than that of canal type earphones, but structurally it is harsh to ask for it.
Double-tap voice digital assistant activation, play / pause, swipe volume control, previous / next song, etc. are also responsive and comfortable.
I was a little worried about sound leakage. It is said that a newly developed directional sound system that minimizes sound leakage by reverse sound waves is adopted, but when listening to music at about 80% volume in the author's room around 34dBA when there is no sound, it is around 46dBA. , When listening to music at 100% volume, the simple sound level meter showed a value of around 56dBA.
I don't know how effective the directional sound system is because it can't be turned on and off, but I thought it was essential to adjust the volume, at least when listening to music on the train.
This is the sound leakage of Eyewear II when playing "Etocetra related to Nagisa" at the maximum volume.I want to maximize the volume in a train with noisy running noise, but I think it is jarring to people nearby.
Just in case, I took a picture of the heat generated by the main body with a thermography camera, but the temperature on the head surface was higher. Also, I spent a long time wearing it this time, but I didn't feel the temperature rise in particular. You will not feel uncomfortable with the fever of Eyewear II itself.
The back is hotter than the front of the vine, but this is likely to be due to the temperature rise of the author's body temperature.
■ For those who want smart audio glasses that are particular about sound quality
If you are accustomed to wearing glasses, smart audio glasses have the advantage that you can wear them for a longer time than earphones and you will not get tired, and they will be harder to fall off than canal type earphones. The large vines make it easy to operate, and the fact that it does not block your ears is also an advantage over small earphones. Eyewear II is a perfect product for those who want to choose smart audio glasses with a focus on sound quality.