Buying guide
Smart glasses that shipped in the last six months — the launch price in US dollars and the markets selling them — and what is coming next: every confirmed release date, and the launch windows reported but not yet confirmed.
Recent releases
Shipped in the last six months — launch price in US dollars, and where it is on sale| Model | Released | Launch price (USD) | On sale in |
|---|---|---|---|
| RayNeoiO | 4 Sept 2026 | $499 | United States, Japan |
| ViturePro 2 | 6 Aug 2026 | $299 | United States, Japan, China |
| XrealX by Xreal a01+ | 10 Jul 2026 | $299 | United States |
| MetaMeta Glasses | 23 Jun 2026 | $299 | United States, Canada, Japan |
| Asus × XrealROG Xreal R1 | 1 Jun 2026 | $849 | United States |
Prices are the launch price in the launch market; other markets carry local pricing. Markets are the countries the maker or its official retailers ship to at the time we recorded them.
Upcoming releases
Announced dates, and windows reported but not confirmedNovember 2026SamsungIntelligent EyewearSamsung's first AI glasses, built with Google on Android XR with Gemini: no display, a camera and open-ear speakers, in Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames. A Samsung official told The Korea Herald they launch in November, and FCC grants dated September 27 cover eleven variants. No date or price yet.koreaherald.com →Reported
Autumn 2026XrealXreal AuraAndroid XR viewer with reservations open — $99 holds a place against a stated ceiling of $1,500 at launch.xreal.com →Confirmed
Autumn 2026SnapSpecs 27Pre-orders are live at $2,195 against a refundable deposit; the first consumer Specs after two developer generations.specs.com →Confirmed
Confirmed items carry a company announcement; reported items rest on press sourcing alone and move often.