Winner — Hearing Technology Innovator 2026

LEION HEY2 · 2026 WINNER

Wearable innovation, recognized.

LEION Hey2 was named the Wearable winner in the Assistive Technologies & Software category at the 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™, presented by HHTM.

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HOW THE EXPERIENCE WORKS

The technology behind a more natural conversation.

Live captions stay in your line of sight. Adjustable text, speech recognition and fast translation help the conversation stay in view—without a front-facing camera.

49 g lightweight everyday frame
<0.5s low-latency translation
4 microphones for voice pickup
Camera-free privacy-conscious design
Adjustable live subtitles displayed through Leion Hey2
FEATURE 01READ IT YOUR WAY

Adjustable subtitles

Set text size, brightness and display position for the way you see and the environment around you.

Leion Hey2 live translation accuracy demonstration
FEATURE 02SPEECH RECOGNITION

Up to 98% accuracy

Advanced speech recognition is designed for clear, readable captions. Results vary with language, speaker and environment.

Low-latency real-time translation on Leion Hey2
FEATURE 03KEEP THE FLOW

Under 0.5-second latency

Fast processing helps translated speech keep pace with a natural conversation under suitable conditions.

AI answers displayed through Leion Hey2
FEATURE 04AI Q&A

Ask. See the answer.

Ask a question through the Leion experience and bring the response into view when you need it.

REAL MOMENTS. REAL USE CASES.

From a quick conversation to a presentation.

See how Hey2 supports live translation, AI questions, meeting notes and a teleprompter. Choose a mode to preview the experience; translation features use the paired Leion app.

Two people using Leion Hey2 Free Talk translation
Please speak your language. I can follow.

TWO-WAY CONVERSATION

Free Talk

Follow the other person’s words in your display. When it is your turn, the paired Leion app translates your reply and plays voice output through your phone.

Pro access is required for expanded two-way multilingual translation.

BUILT FOR EVERYDAY CONVERSATION

The practical details, clearly.

Voice pickup, battery life and language access—what to expect in everyday use.

FOUR-MICROPHONE PICKUP MAP

FOUR-MICROPHONE ARRAY

Pickup all around. Best results face-to-face.

The four-microphone array is designed to pick up nearby voices from around the frame. “360°” describes pickup coverage—not equal clarity from every direction. For a one-to-one translation, face the speaker and stay close; clear, unoverlapped speech works best.

  • 360° refers to microphone pickup coverage, not a guarantee of equal clarity at every angle
  • Face the person you are speaking with for the clearest face-to-face translation
  • In noisy settings, move closer and avoid overlapping speech where possible

Pickup and recognition vary with background noise, distance, overlapping voices, speech clarity, language, network and phone conditions. The farther speaker pickup advertised for quiet settings is not a guarantee in every environment.

FEATURE 01 Leion Hey2 four-microphone array around the frame

360° microphone pickup

Four microphones around the frame are designed to pick up nearby speech from different directions. 360° describes pickup coverage—not equal clarity at every angle.

FEATURE 02 Leion Hey2 neural noise reduction feature

Neural noise reduction

Noise reduction can help focus on nearby speech. Results still depend on distance, background noise, speech clarity and connection.

FEATURE 03 Four-microphone speech capture for live translation

Face-to-face pickup

For one-to-one translation, face the speaker and stay close. Clear, unoverlapped speech works best; distance and background noise can affect pickup.

FEATURE 04 Leion Hey2 supported voice control and bilingual mode

Voice control & bilingual mode

Supported two-way modes combine live captions with spoken replies through the connected phone. Available directions depend on mode, plan and language pair.

ALL-DAY POWER

Up to 8 hours on a charge.

The glasses offer up to 8 hours per charge. The portable case can provide up to 12 full recharges, for up to 96 hours combined use. Actual runtime depends on how you use Hey2.

GLASSES · PER CHARGE Up to 8h maximum per charge
PORTABLE CHARGING CASE Up to 12× full recharges from the case
UP TO96hcombined use with the case

TRULY GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

Find your language.

Explore the complete named language list. Basic covers 11 major languages with selected one-way translation into Chinese or English. Pro adds two-way translation across 100+ supported languages and accents.

Search 100+ languages and accents
Search the full language list
Basic One-way into Chinese or English Pro Expanded coverage and two-way translation
Afrikaans Pro Albanian Pro Amharic Pro Arabic Basic Armenian Pro Azerbaijani Pro Basque Pro Belarusian Pro Bengali Pro Bosnian Pro Bulgarian Pro Burmese Pro Cantonese Pro Catalan Pro Chichewa Pro Chinese Basic Corsican Pro Croatian Pro Czech Pro Danish Pro Dutch Pro English Basic Esperanto Pro Estonian Pro Filipino Pro Finnish Pro French Basic Frisian Pro Galician Pro Georgian Pro German Basic Greek Pro Haitian Creole Pro Hausa Pro Hawaiian Pro Hebrew Pro Hindi Pro Hungarian Pro Icelandic Pro Indonesian Pro Irish Pro Italian Basic Japanese Basic Javanese Pro Kannada Pro Kazakh Pro Khmer Pro Korean Basic Kurdish Pro Kyrgyz Pro Lao Pro Latvian Pro Lithuanian Pro Luxembourgish Pro Macedonian Pro Malay Pro Malayalam Pro Maori Pro Marathi Pro Mongolian Pro Myanmar Pro Nepali Pro Norwegian Pro Pashto Pro Persian Pro Polish Pro Portuguese Pro Punjabi Pro Romanian Pro Russian Basic Samoan Pro Scots Gaelic Pro Serbian Pro Sesotho Pro Shona Pro Sinhala Pro Slovak Pro Slovenian Pro Somali Pro Spanish Basic Sundanese Pro Swahili Pro Swedish Pro Tajik Pro Tamil Pro Tatar Pro Telugu Pro Thai Basic Turkish Pro Turkmen Pro Ukrainian Pro Urdu Pro Uzbek Pro Vietnamese Pro Welsh Pro Xhosa Pro Yiddish Pro Yoruba Pro Zulu Pro

Pro includes more than 100 languages and supported accents. Availability can vary by language pair and region.

REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS.

How Hey2 fits into life across languages.

Travelers, students and global professionals share how live translation helps them stay present.

Bobby Tonelli wearing Leion Hey2

Bobby Tonelli

Actor, host, tech enthusiast & creator

Living between languages: how Leion Hey2 fits into everyday life in Singapore.

Read the story
Jeffrey Towson using Leion Hey2

Jeffrey Towson

Digital strategy consultant

Real-time translation is the killer app for AR glasses, solving a major communication pain point for a global consultant.

Read the review
Vincent Everts wearing Leion Hey2

Vincent Everts

Serial entrepreneur & trendwatcher

I can ask people to speak their native language and still understand them in real time—without a phone or laptop.

Read the story
Aizere Seitjan using Leion Hey2 abroad

Aizere Seitjan

International student

Real-time AR subtitles help me travel and learn abroad—phone-free, confident and present in the conversation.

Read the story

INDEPENDENT COVERAGE

See Hey2 through other eyes.

Read independent coverage and watch reviewers try Hey2 in real conversations.

WATCH THE REVIEWS

Hear it from the reviewers.

Brian Tong

Leion Hey2 Real-Time Translation Glasses - They Actually Work!

911Studios

CES 2026 - LEION Hey2 Professional AR Translation Glasses: 0.5s Response, Over 100 Languages

AI BROS

Leion Hey2: Real-Time AR Translation Glasses That Put Subtitles in Your Line of Sight

Watson’s Reviews

LEION Hey2 Professional AR Translation Glasses - Best of CES 2026 - Real-Time Translation

田纳西Jay和Ari

中国父母第一次来美国吃早饭!被糖量震惊到!

BUILT AROUND YOUR PRESCRIPTION HEY2 / RX
Leion Hey2 prescription-ready smart glasses

PRESCRIPTION-READY FOR HEY2

Keep your prescription. Keep the conversation.

Custom lenses made for Leion Hey2 help you see clearly while translated speech stays in your line of sight.

Single-vision & progressive1.67 / 1.74 high-indexMade in about 15 business days

Frames and prescription lenses are ordered separately and may ship separately.

Made for your everyday prescription

The prescription lens insert uses a magnetic snap-on mount designed to fit the Hey2 frame. Choose single-vision or progressive lenses.

Thinner high-index options

Choose 1.67 or 1.74 to help manage lens thickness and weight.

Your values stay with the order

SPH, CYL, Axis, PD and ADD are captured for fabrication.

THREE SIMPLE STEPS

From prescription to a made-to-fit pair.

  1. 01

    Choose your lens

    Select the lens type and high-index option that match your needs.

  2. 02

    Send your prescription

    Enter every value exactly as prescribed, including monocular PD when provided.

  3. 03

    Made to fit

    Your custom lenses are produced in about 15 business days and may ship separately.

Before you order Custom prescription lens orders may be cancelled only if LEION receives your request within 24 hours after the order is placed. The 24-hour period starts at the order timestamp in your confirmation. After that window, custom lenses and any product sold as an inseparable package with them cannot be cancelled, even if processing or fabrication has not started. Once processing or fabrication begins, they are not eligible for change-of-mind returns or exchanges, including for customer-entered prescription or measurement errors, a later prescription change, fit, comfort or adaptation preferences. LEION errors, defects and remedies required by applicable law remain covered.

BASIC OR PRO

Start simple. Unlock more when you need it.

The glasses are the same: Basic and Pro are translation-service tiers. Basic includes 11 major languages and selected one-way translation into Chinese or English. Pro expands coverage to 100+ languages and supported accents, including two-way translation.

Compare access
INCLUDED ACCESS Basic Essential translation
FULL EXPERIENCE Pro Travel & professional use
Supported languages
11 major languages
100+ languages & supported accents
Translation direction
One-way: selected languages into Chinese or English
Expanded two-way multilingual translation
Translation experience
Standard
Enhanced for travel and professional use
Best for
Essential everyday conversations
Travel, business and professional use
Server access
Default server
Selectable optimized servers
Latency & global stability
Standard
Lower latency and global optimization

PRO MINUTE PACKS

Choose the time that fits your routine.

Pro minutes measure eligible translation-service use. They are separate from the glasses’ battery life and are not minutes of wearable runtime.

120 Pro minutes $9.90
BEST VALUE6,000 Pro minutes $199.90

Features, supported directions and server availability may vary by language, region, app version and network conditions.

THE DETAILS

Everything you need to know before Hey2 arrives.

Core specifications, what comes in the box and straightforward answers to common product questions.

Technical specifications

HEY2 / 2026
Weight
49 g
Frame design
Browline
Dimensions
167 × 151 × 46 mm
Display
Green monochrome optical display
Resolution
480 × 640
Microphones
Four-microphone array
Connectivity
BLE 5.4 · Wi‑Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz
Battery
245 mAh · up to 8 hours typical use
Charging
Magnetic charging · up to 12 case recharges
Compatibility
Android 8.0+ · iOS 11.0+
Camera / speaker
No front-facing camera · no speaker

Included in the box

READY TO GO
Leion Hey2 glasses
Leion Hey2 glasses
Portable charging case
Portable charging case
USB charging cable
USB charging cable
User manual
User manual

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Good to know.

Clear answers about fit, privacy, battery, display and everyday care.

Ask LEION Support
What are the frame dimensions and weight?

Hey2 measures approximately 167 × 151 × 46 mm and weighs 49 g.

Does Hey2 have a front-facing camera or speaker?

No. Hey2 has no front-facing camera and no speaker. Translated text appears in the optical display; translated voice output for supported modes is handled through the connected phone.

Do I need a phone or internet to use Hey2?

Hey2 must be paired with a compatible smartphone running the Leion app. You can keep the phone in your pocket while it stays connected. Online translation requires an internet connection; offline mode is available for supported functions and language pairs. Check the app for current availability.

How do I get started with Hey2?

Pair Hey2 with a compatible smartphone in the Leion app and follow the in-app setup instructions. Choose an available mode and language pair, then follow captions in the in-lens display. The phone can stay in your pocket while connected. Online translation requires internet; offline mode is available for supported functions and language pairs.

What do 360° pickup and face-to-face use mean?

The four microphones are designed to pick up nearby speech around the frame. “360°” describes pickup coverage—not equal clarity from every angle. For the clearest one-to-one translation, face the speaker, stay close in noisy places and avoid overlapping speech. Advertised pickup distance is not guaranteed in every setting.

Will the battery always last eight hours?

Up to 8 hours is the maximum listed per charge. During continuous speech and translation, plan for around 6 hours, depending on use, connection and environment. The charging case can provide up to 12 full recharges. Battery life and Pro translation minutes are separate.

Are Pro minutes the same as battery life?

No. Pro minutes measure eligible translation-service usage; they are separate from the glasses’ battery runtime. Hey2 is rated for up to 8 hours per charge, depending on use.

What languages are included in Basic?

Basic covers English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Italian and Thai. Translation is one-way from selected supported languages into Chinese or English. Pro expands to 100+ languages and supported accents with two-way translation; availability varies by language pair and region.

Is Hey2 waterproof?

Hey2 is intended for everyday splash resistance, not immersion or use in rain. Do not rinse it under running water. Wipe it with a lens cloth, soft damp cloth or alcohol-free wipe. If water enters the device, power it off and let it dry fully in a ventilated place before use.

Can another person see the green display light?

Front light leakage is reduced for normal face-to-face viewing at eye level. At close range and certain side or low viewing angles, another person may still notice some text or green light.

Can I turn the caption display off quickly?

Yes. Set an automatic screen-off time in the app, or press the power button under the left temple once to turn the display off or on.

Why do I see reflections or ghosting in dim light?

Reflections can become more noticeable in darker environments. Lower the display brightness to reduce glare, visual fatigue and visible ghosting.

What materials are used for the lenses?

Custom prescription lenses use resin materials. The display optical element uses glass. Available prescription options depend on the values you submit.

Specifications and feature availability may change with product and app updates.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Look up. Stay present. Understand more.

Bring live translation into the conversations, trips and meetings that matter.

$549.00 Prescription lenses and Pro minutes sold separately.
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