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Xreal Unveils First Transparent Android XR Glasses Priced at AZN 2,170
Xreal has officially unveiled the Xreal Aura glasses, which it showed at Google I/O earlier this year, and opened preorders. Prices for the first transparent Android XR glasses start at $1,279 (approximately AZN 2,170). For now, only those who reserved them in advance can place an order. General orders are expected to open in the coming weeks. A $199 deposit (approximately AZN 340) is required when ordering, and this amount is deducted from the final price.
The base version of the Xreal Aura has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The variant with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage sells for $1,499 (approximately AZN 2,550). The glasses also weigh less than 95 g. The medium size ranges from 60–66 mm, while the large size ranges from 66–72 mm. The choice of size does not affect the price.
The Xreal Aura connects by cable to a separate computing unit. The battery, processor and Android XR system are housed in this unit. Users can run apps from the Google Play store and also use Gemini artificial intelligence tools. The system uses the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, designed for augmented and mixed reality.
The glasses’ cameras track hand movements. This allows users to control virtual objects with their hands. The transparent lenses provide a direct view of the surroundings, while the 70-degree field of view provides a wide area for virtual imagery. According to the company, the image on the display remains bright and clear even in sunny weather. The audio system uses Bose technologies. The computing unit also has a touchpad and fingerprint scanner for controls.
The Xreal Aura can connect via USB-C to a computer, phone or handheld gaming device and function as an external display. The model is $20 (approximately AZN 34) cheaper than the Meta VR Glasses. Meta’s glasses show the surroundings through cameras and track eye movements. The Xreal Aura, meanwhile, has transparent lenses, hand tracking and a touchpad. The Xreal Aura runs Android apps, while the Meta VR Glasses run Quest games.
According to the head of the company, the first 2,000 pairs of glasses will be shipped this year. The first orders are expected to be delivered before the year-end holidays. The next batch will be shipped in early 2027. Sales will begin in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea before expanding to other markets. The Meta VR Glasses model is scheduled to go on sale in the spring of that year.