Xreal launches Aura smartglasses with temporary price cuts until 2026
Xreal has begun selling the Aura, its first smartglasses to run Google and Samsung’s Android XR platform. The lightweight, wired device is designed for work, entertainment, gaming and AI-assisted tasks, and its launch discount lowers the cost of trying the new platform.
The glasses weigh under 95g and connect to a separate puck that handles power and computing. They have Micro-OLED displays with a 70-degree field of view and 120Hz refresh rate, Bose-tuned open-ear speakers, built-in Gemini and access to 150 XR experiences. The 12GB/256GB model costs $1,099 until the end of 2026, down from $1,279; the 16GB/512GB version is $1,299, reduced from $1,499. Shipping is expected to start in mid-November.
In short
- Xreal’s Android XR smartglasses are now available to buy.
- Launch prices start at $1,099 through the end of 2026.
- The glasses connect to a separate puck for power and computing.
Explained simply
Smartglasses place digital images and information in front of the wearer’s eyes, while allowing them to see the real world around them. Some are designed mainly to show content from a connected phone or computer; others run software on a broader platform built for augmented and virtual reality.
Google and Samsung’s Android XR is a platform for those kinds of experiences, including apps and AI features. Xreal’s Aura is a lightweight pair of glasses linked by a wire to a separate computing and power unit, so the glasses themselves do not contain all the hardware needed to run it.
The Aura’s price and launch discount may affect how many people try the platform and what developers build for it. Its planned uses span work, entertainment and gaming, but how practical those uses are will depend on the device and the available software.
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Originally published by Engadget as “The Xreal Aura smartglasses are now on sale for a discounted launch price”.