Xreal has launched its Android XR-powered Aura smartglasses for pre-order, with prices starting at $1,279. The glasses weigh less than 95 grams and are tethered to a separate puck running Android XR, powered by the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. The system includes Google Play, Gemini AI, Bose-engineered audio, and precise hand tracking via cameras.
It offers a 70-degree field of view with see-through lenses and sharp visuals even in bright outdoor conditions. The puck includes a trackpad and fingerprint sensor for navigation and can be worn on a lanyard or clipped to clothing. Aura can also function as an external monitor when plugged into a computer.
Available in medium (60-66mm) and large (66-72mm) sizes, it ships in two configurations: 12GB RAM/256GB storage at $1,279 and 16GB RAM/512GB storage at $1,499. Shipping begins soon in the US, Canada, Japan, and South Korea, with broader global release planned for 2027.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing