The Raven Prism 1 is designed to do more than display notifications or connect to a smartphone. These smart glasses have their own Linux-based operating system, eye-tracking controls, and a replaceable magnetic battery system. The idea is to turn them into a wearable computer capable of handling various everyday tasks without depending on a phone. Reservations have now opened, although the price may put off some potential buyers.
Most smart glasses, including the Ray-Ban Meta and Amazon Echo Frames, rely heavily on a connected smartphone. Raven is taking a different route with the Prism 1, which is designed to operate independently as a compact Linux computer, reports NotebookCheck.
The glasses are powered by a 64-bit quad-core ARM processor, with up to 4GB of RAM and at least 32GB of internal storage. They run Raven OS, a Linux-based system that supports compatible ARM64 applications.
Raven says more than 25 apps will be available through its dedicated app store at launch, although it has not yet provided a complete list. Potential uses include watching videos, navigation, and running AI applications.
Display and Controls
The Prism 1 projects information into the wearer's right eye using a full-color LCoS display. Raven says the virtual screen appears roughly the same size as a 16-inch monitor viewed from an arm's length away.
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However, its 30-degree field of view limits how much of the surrounding environment can be covered. This suggests the display is better suited to viewing notifications, small windows, and other information than creating large augmented-reality experiences.
Users can control the glasses through eye movements and voice commands. Those who prefer traditional input methods can also connect a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse.
Privacy Features
Privacy is another area Raven has addressed. The built-in 13-megapixel camera comes with a physical cover, while dedicated indicator lights notify people nearby when recording is taking place.
The company also says eye-tracking information is processed directly on the device. Cloud-based services should only be able to access personal information when users explicitly give permission.
A Modular Magnetic Battery System
One of the Prism 1's more unusual features is its battery arrangement, called Raven Wings. Instead of relying on a fixed battery, the glasses use magnetic battery modules that can reportedly be replaced without shutting down the device.
The standard package includes two pairs of battery modules and a charging case. Raven also plans to use the same connection system for future accessories, potentially including GPS receivers, cellular modems, and AI processing units.
Price and Availability
After being introduced at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) in Long Beach, California, the Raven Prism 1 opened for reservations on October 29. Customers can secure a reservation with a $49 deposit, but the full retail price is $1,499.
That is a substantial amount for a pair of smart glasses, and the price has already drawn criticism from some Reddit users.
The first shipments are expected in January 2027. However, the first two production batches have already been fully reserved. New buyers can currently book units from the fourth batch, with deliveries planned for summer 2027.
For now, Raven is accepting orders only from customers in the United States. The company has indicated that a European release is planned, but it has not announced a launch date.
