Epson Moverio BT-200

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

A step forward in the company’s smart glasses efforts, the Epson Moverio BT-200 has not convinced us just yet as the future of techy eyewear. That said, during our hands-on with the device, the gaming capabilities brought the headset into its own and...

Familiar Android interface ; Decent battery life ; Affordable

Clunky hardware needs a lot of polish ; Low-end components ; Thick lenses often slipped down my nose ; Few substantive apps

On one hand, Epson’s Moverio BT-200 has a lot of rough edges and design quirks that scream “not ready for the mainstream.” You can buy Epson’s VR glasses today, if you’re willing to plunk down , but they clearly aren’t meant for the general consumer.

Decent augmented reality ; Good battery life

Not enough apps ; Heavy ; Unattractive ; Needs updated interface

With a clunky design an interface in dire need of an update, it's best to avoid the Moverio BT-200 smart glasses and wait for what Epson cooks up next.

Less than half the price of Google Glass. Runs Android 4.0. Relatively easy to wear and use. Comes with handy carrying case.

Currently no real consumer purpose unless you're a developer or a dedicated gadgeteer. Can feel uncomfortable when worn with glasses.

The glasses, control box, and the filters, earbuds, and other in-box accessories all fit comfortably in molded foam slots in the included hard-shell nylon carrying case. It's a handy way to carry around everything you need to use the BT-200 in a...

To say the wearable market is in a fledgling state would be an understatement. Glass’ impact has arguably been more in stoking controversy over issue of privacy and gadget-saturation than encouraging the public at large to embrace body-worn devices,...

The Epson Moverio BT-200 are a great piece of technology that offers you away to watch movies and play games from a pair of glasses. The technology and design that has gone into this product is incredible, but we are doubtful as to whether there is any...

available for $699.99 from Amazon.

Immersive augmented-reality experience ; Very little lag ; Runs full Android

Dorky to the extreme ; Touchpad control not very natural

The Epson Moverio is ten times nerdier than Google Glass, but it also delivers something Google's connected gadget cannot: true augmented reality.