L'Atitude 52°N's $399 Berlin smart glasses offer decent audio and acceptable photo/video capture, but are marred by a dysfunctional AI voice assistant named Goya. The assistant struggles to hear commands, times out on simple queries, and fails at core features like translation and computer vision. A 12-month free AI trial is included, after which a Pro subscription (under $20) is required for advanced features and uncapped usage.
Hardware highlights include loud speakers, a privacy light that blocks recording when obscured, and a large charging case with 5-6 full charges. However, touch controls are unresponsive, call quality is poor, and the AI tour guide feature barely works. The Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses remain the superior choice despite privacy concerns, making the Berlin hard to recommend at this price.