The Z100 anchors the partner-mediated end of DEPLOY's AI-wearable spectrum. The verified-vs-claimed framework places it honestly: a capable enterprise display HUD whose AI, if any, comes from third-party integrations rather than the device itself.
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The Z100 is a 38g enterprise monochrome-waveguide HUD with up to 48-hour battery, generally available since November 2024 at $499, aimed at warehouse, logistics, and field service.
The $499 above is a verified actual sale price; the Z100 has been generally available since November 2024. There is no subscription.
Availability
Shipping now
The Z100 is shipping, generally available since November 2024, aimed at enterprise (warehouse, logistics, field service) with some consumer features via the Vuzix Connect app.
Real-world status
The Z100 is a lightweight enterprise monochrome-waveguide HUD (38g, up to 48-hour battery). It has no native AI: any AI comes through partner integrations, which is why DEPLOY places it at the partner-mediated end of the AI-substance spectrum. Vuzix has been shrinking and pivoting toward OEM waveguide components; the Z100 is its current HUD product, and the older Blade line is discontinued. This page surfaces the partner-mediation honestly: the Z100 is a display device, not a native-AI wearable.
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The Z100 has no native AI. Any AI experience depends on partner integrations, so DEPLOY tags it partner-mediated. Do not read 'smart glasses' as 'AI assistant' here; it is a display device.
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Adjacent signal: Vuzix has been shrinking and pivoting toward OEM waveguide components rather than its own finished glasses. The Z100 is the current HUD product; the older Blade line is discontinued.
AI substance: Vuzix Z100 vs Even G1 vs Ray-Ban Meta
Vuzix Z100
Even Realities G1
Ray-Ban Meta
Price
$499
🟢verified
$599
🟢verified
$299-$799
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AI substance
Partner-mediated
🟢verified
Veneer (thin Q&A)
🟢verified
Genuine (Meta AI)
🟢verified
Native AI
None (partner)
🟢verified
Thin Q&A
🟢verified
Yes
🟢verified
Focus
Enterprise HUD
🟢verified
Consumer display HUD
🟢verified
Consumer AI glasses
🟢verified
Tier
Consumer-available
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Consumer-available
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Consumer-available
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Sources: DEPLOY registry, Vuzix, Even Realities, Meta
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Vuzix Z100?
$499, generally available since November 2024🟢verified. No subscription. It is an enterprise-focused HUD with some consumer features.
Does the Vuzix Z100 have AI?
No native AI🟢verified. Any AI comes through partner integrations, which places the Z100 at the partner-mediated end of the AI-substance spectrum.
Is the Vuzix Z100 for consumers or enterprise?
Primarily enterprise🟢verified (warehouse, logistics, field service), with some consumer features (notifications, navigation, teleprompter) via the Vuzix Connect app.
Is Vuzix still making smart glasses?
Yes, but it is shrinking and pivoting toward OEM waveguide components🟢verified. The Z100 is its current HUD product; the older Blade line is discontinued.
How does the Z100 compare to Ray-Ban Meta?
Ray-Ban Meta has genuine native AI🟢verified; the Z100 is a display HUD whose AI, if any, is partner-mediated. Different categories of product.
Pricing and availability are tagged verified or claimed against primary sources. Manufacturer targets are reported as targets, not prices you can pay today.