Smart Glasses Price Tracker 2026

This is a living reference tracking every commercially available smart glasses model with confirmed pricing, weight, battery life, and display specifications. We update this page monthly as new products launch and prices change. Last verified: September 9, 2026.

Smart glasses pricing ranges from $199 for basic audio frames to $3,499 for full spatial computing devices. The price you should pay depends entirely on what you need the glasses to do. This tracker helps you find every option at your budget level and compare the specifications that matter.

How We Track Prices

Prices are normally the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) in US dollars for the base configuration. For newly launched products whose official store is displaying a temporary launch price, we record the current checkout price separately from the crossed-out reference price. We note where prescription lens upgrades, accessories, or subscription services add to the total cost. Prices are verified against official manufacturer websites and authorized retailers.

We do not track temporary sale prices or third-party marketplace fluctuations. The goal is stable reference pricing that helps you understand the market, not chase flash deals.

Audio Smart Glasses (No Display)

These glasses provide speakers, microphones, and sometimes cameras without any visual display. They look most like normal eyewear and have the longest battery life.

Ray-Ban Meta (2024 Collection)

Price: $299 (standard), $379 (transition lenses)
Weight: 49 grams
Battery: 4 hours (moderate audio use), 36 hours with charging case
Display: None
Camera: 12MP photo, 1080p video at 60fps
Audio: Open-ear speakers with directional sound
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi for firmware updates
AI Features: Meta AI assistant with multimodal (camera-based) queries
Notable: Most popular smart glasses by unit sales. Camera-equipped. AI can describe what you are looking at. Available in Wayfarer, Headliner, and round frame styles.
Additional costs: None required. Meta AI is included without subscription.

Bose Frames (Tempo, Alto, Soprano)

Price: $249 to $299 (discontinued — no longer available from manufacturer)
Weight: 49 to 52 grams depending on style
Battery: 5.5 hours (audio playback)
Display: None
Camera: None
Audio: Bose open-ear speakers with noise-rejecting microphones
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
AI Features: None (voice assistant via connected phone only)
Notable: Best audio quality among smart glasses. No camera, which eliminates privacy concerns. Multiple frame styles. However, Bose has reduced investment in this product line and updates are infrequent.
Additional costs: None.

Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen)

Price: $269
Weight: 48 grams
Battery: 6 hours
Display: None
Camera: None
Audio: Open-ear speakers with Alexa built in
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
AI Features: Alexa voice assistant with smart home control
Notable: Best integration with Amazon ecosystem and smart home. No camera. Discreet design. VIP notifications filter alerts based on importance.
Additional costs: None required, but optimal with Alexa ecosystem.

Text/Notification Display Glasses

These glasses have small displays that show text-based information: messages, navigation, translations. They maintain transparency and look relatively normal.

RayNeo iO

Current price: $449 for an in-stock standard frame on the US store; from €499 on the EU store
Reference price: RayNeo shows crossed-out prices of $499 or $549 across different US listings and €549 in Europe; these are not used here as one stable MSRP
Weight: 33 grams
Battery: Vendor-claimed up to 2 days of everyday use
Display: Binocular monochrome green MicroLED waveguide
FOV: 23.5 degrees
Camera: None
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, MFi certified
AI features: Translation, meeting notes, lifelog, teleprompter, and supported AI assistants; service availability may vary
Availability: AVAILABLE: standard frames in stock in RayNeo’s US and EU stores when checked; the US product page warns that high-volume orders may ship on or after September 18
Additional costs: Optional charging case and prescription lenses. RayNeo AI and Gemini are listed as included; other AI models require a VIP subscription, currently $9.99/month for unlimited multi-model access on the US page

The $449/€499 figures are current checkout prices, not permanent MSRP. Compare the RayNeo iO versus Ray-Ban Meta decision guide before choosing between a display-first and camera-first design. Buyers already committed to a camera-free HUD can use the RayNeo iO versus Even G1 comparison.

Even Realities G1

Current price: $499 US base frame; £499 on the UK checkout when checked; local currency and availability vary by destination
Weight: No numeric weight published on the current official G1 product page
Battery: Vendor-claimed up to 1.5 days; charging case holds 2.5 recharges
Display: Binocular monochrome green MicroLED waveguide, 640 x 200
FOV: 25 degrees
Camera: None
Audio: None (relies on connected phone for audio)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
AI features: Even AI, voice notes, translation, transcription, notifications, teleprompt, and phone-connected navigation
Notable: Prescription-ready camera-free glasses with a restrained text-and-symbol display. The official G1 app is separate from the current Even Realities app used for G2/R1 pairing.
Additional costs: US single-vision lenses start at $159. Basic Translate and core features are free; Translate Pro is optional and usage-priced at $4.99/hour, $23.99/5 hours, or $44.99/10 hours.

Vuzix Ultralite

Price: $499
Weight: 38 grams
Battery: 8 to 12 hours (depending on display usage)
Display: Monochrome green micro-LED waveguide, right lens
FOV: Approximately 12 degrees
Camera: None
Audio: Small speaker for notifications
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
AI Features: Compatible with various AI assistants via phone app
Notable: Similar concept to Even Realities G1. Slightly larger display area. Includes basic audio output. Designed as a notification and information display.
Additional costs: None required.

Solos AirGo 3

Price: $249 (standard), $299 (with display attachment)
Weight: 36 grams (standard), approximately 45 grams (with display)
Battery: 8 hours (audio), 4 to 5 hours (with display active)
Display: Optional micro-OLED clip-on display module
Camera: None
Audio: Open-ear speakers
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
AI Features: ChatGPT, Gemini integration via phone
Notable: Modular design where display is a swappable attachment. Base frame works as audio glasses without the display module. Affordable entry point.
Additional costs: Display module ($50 separately if not bundled).

Media Display Glasses (Birdbath Optics)

These glasses prioritize display quality for media consumption. They use birdbath optics which makes lenses opaque or heavily tinted during use. Best for movies, gaming, and private screen use.

RayNeo GT and GT Max

Model	US current / reference price	EU current / reference price	FOV	Weight	Availability
RayNeo GT	$299 / $329	€339 / €369	46°	68g	Available to buy in both stores
RayNeo GT Max	$399 / $429	€459 / €489	59°	78g	In stock in the configurations shown when checked

The lower figures are current promotional prices, not permanent MSRP assumptions. Both are USB-C display glasses powered by the connected device. GT Max adds three IPD sizes and a wider display; buyers should choose it for fit or FOV, not because a temporary discount makes it universally better value.

Xreal One Pro

Price: $599
Weight: 88 grams
Battery: 3.5 to 4 hours (with head tracking active)
Display: Micro-OLED (Sony), 1920x1080 per eye, 120Hz
FOV: 57 degrees diagonal
Equivalent screen: 171 inches at 4 meters
Camera: None
Audio: Built-in directional speakers, 3.5mm audio out
Connectivity: USB-C (wired to source device)
Processing: Built-in X1 spatial chip for head tracking stabilization
Notable: Best overall media glasses in 2026. X1 chip provides plug-and-play stabilization with any USB-C video source. Largest FOV in glasses form factor. Opaque lenses during use.
Additional costs: Prescription inserts ($79 to $149). Xreal Beam Pro ($199) for standalone spatial computing mode.

Xreal One

Price: $399
Weight: 82 grams
Battery: 3.5 to 4 hours
Display: Micro-OLED, 1920x1080 per eye, 120Hz
FOV: 50 degrees diagonal
Equivalent screen: 130 inches at 4 meters
Camera: None
Audio: Built-in speakers
Connectivity: USB-C
Processing: Built-in X1 chip (same as One Pro)
Notable: Same X1 chip as One Pro with slightly smaller FOV and screen equivalent. Good value option if 50 degrees is sufficient.
Additional costs: Prescription inserts ($79 to $149).

Rokid Max 2

Price: $379
Weight: 75 grams
Battery: 3 hours (powered by source device, no internal battery for display)
Display: Micro-OLED, 1920x1080 per eye, 120Hz
FOV: 50 degrees diagonal
Equivalent screen: 215 inches (claimed at 6 meters)
Camera: None
Audio: Built-in speakers, Bluetooth audio out
Connectivity: USB-C
Processing: Requires Rokid Station or phone for spatial features
Notable: Lighter and cheaper than Xreal One Pro. No built-in spatial chip, so stabilization requires Rokid Station ($119) or compatible software. Competitive display quality.
Additional costs: Rokid Station ($119) for standalone spatial features. Prescription inserts available.

VITURE Pro XR

Price: $459
Weight: 78 grams
Battery: Powered via USB-C (no internal battery)
Display: Micro-OLED, 1920x1080 per eye, 120Hz
FOV: 43 degrees diagonal
Equivalent screen: 135 inches at 4 meters
Camera: None
Audio: Built-in harman/kardon speakers
Connectivity: USB-C
Processing: Requires VITURE Neckband or phone for spatial
Notable: Good audio quality with harman/kardon branding. Electrochromic dimming with adjustable transparency. Smaller FOV than Xreal or Rokid competitors.
Additional costs: VITURE Neckband ($179) for spatial computing features.

Full AR/Mixed Reality Headsets (For Reference)

These are headset-class devices, not glasses, but are included for context since they are sometimes marketed alongside smart glasses. They provide full mixed reality with environmental understanding.

Meta Quest 3

Price: $499
Weight: 515 grams
Battery: 2 to 3 hours
Display: LCD, 2064x2208 per eye, 120Hz
FOV: 110 degrees horizontal, 96 degrees vertical
Camera: Full-color passthrough (mixed reality), hand tracking
Audio: Integrated spatial speakers
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (optional Link cable)
Processing: Qualcomm XR2 Gen 2
Notable: Best value mixed reality headset. Large app ecosystem. Full hand and controller tracking. Not wearable as glasses (requires head strap).
Additional costs: Prescription lens inserts ($70 to $100). Elite Strap ($59). Games purchased separately.

Meta Quest 3S

Price: $299
Weight: 514 grams
Battery: 2 to 2.5 hours
Display: LCD, 1832x1920 per eye, 120Hz
FOV: 96 degrees horizontal, 90 degrees vertical
Camera: Color passthrough (lower resolution than Quest 3)
Audio: Integrated speakers
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Processing: Qualcomm XR2 Gen 2
Notable: Budget entry into Quest ecosystem. Same processor as Quest 3 with lower-resolution displays and passthrough cameras. Good for VR gaming on a budget.
Additional costs: Same as Quest 3.

Apple Vision Pro

Price: $3,499
Weight: 650 grams (approximately)
Battery: 2 to 2.5 hours (external battery pack)
Display: Micro-OLED, 23 million pixels total, 90Hz (100Hz for 24fps content)
FOV: Approximately 100 degrees horizontal
Camera: High-resolution color passthrough, LiDAR, TrueDepth
Audio: Spatial audio with dual-driver pods
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Processing: Apple M2 + R1 chip
Notable: Highest quality passthrough and display resolution available. Eye and hand tracking without controllers. Best for spatial computing productivity. Extremely expensive and heavy. Not glasses.
Additional costs: Zeiss optical inserts ($99 to $149). Apple Care+ ($499). Travel case ($199).

Upcoming Models (Announced but Not Shipping)

These products have been announced or demonstrated but are not yet available for purchase. Prices listed are announced or estimated where available.

Samsung/Qualcomm XR Glasses (Project Moohan successor)

Expected price: TBD (estimated $500 to $1,000 range)
Expected weight: TBD
Status: Announced partnership with Google and Qualcomm. Likely late 2026 or early 2027 availability.
Notable: Samsung’s answer to Quest and Vision Pro. Running Android XR operating system.

Meta Orion (Research Prototype)

Expected price: Not announced for consumer sale
Expected weight: Approximately 100 grams (prototype)
Status: Demonstrated in late 2024. True AR glasses with holographic waveguide display. No confirmed consumer launch date.
Notable: Would be first true AR glasses from Meta if commercialized. Neural wristband input. Limited FOV in prototype form.

Xreal One Ultra (Rumored)

Expected price: TBD (likely $799 to $999)
Expected weight: TBD
Status: Rumored. Would extend One Pro line with potential 6DoF tracking and wider FOV.
Notable: Unconfirmed. Based on industry speculation and patent filings.

Price Comparison Summary Table

For quick reference, here are all shipping products sorted by price:

Model	Price	Weight	Battery	Display Type
Solos AirGo 3	$249	36g	8h	Optional clip-on
Bose Frames	$249-$299	49-52g	5.5h	None
Amazon Echo Frames	$269	48g	6h	None
Ray-Ban Meta	$299-$379	49g	4h	None
Meta Quest 3S	$299	514g	2.5h	LCD (headset)
Rokid Max 2	$379	75g	3h	Micro-OLED
Xreal One	$399	82g	4h	Micro-OLED
VITURE Pro XR	$459	78g	N/A (wired)	Micro-OLED
Even Realities G1	$499 US base	Not stated on current official page	Up to 1.5 days claimed	Binocular MicroLED waveguide
Vuzix Ultralite	$499	38g	8-12h	Micro-LED waveguide
Meta Quest 3	$499	515g	2-3h	LCD (headset)
Xreal One Pro	$599	88g	4h	Micro-OLED
Apple Vision Pro	$3,499	650g	2.5h	Micro-OLED (headset)

What to Watch for When Comparing Prices

Total Cost of Ownership

The sticker price is not always the full cost. Consider these additional expenses:

Prescription lens inserts add $70 to $200 depending on the manufacturer and your prescription complexity. If you wear glasses daily, this is not optional.

Spatial computing accessories (Xreal Beam Pro, Rokid Station, VITURE Neckband) add $119 to $199 if you want stabilized or multi-window display modes on media glasses that do not include a built-in spatial chip.

Replacement nose pads, cables, and carrying cases are sometimes sold separately.

The products in this tracker do not require an ongoing subscription for their basic hardware functions, but optional AI tiers now matter. RayNeo lists RayNeo AI and Gemini as included with iO while charging for access to additional models; other vendors can also vary cloud features by plan or region. Treat subscription cost as a product-level field, not a category-wide assumption.

Price Per Gram Perspective

An interesting way to compare value is price relative to weight, since weight directly correlates with wearability:

Even Realities G1: not calculated because the current official page does not state a numeric frame weight
Ray-Ban Meta: $6.10 per gram (lightest audio-only with camera)
Xreal One Pro: $6.81 per gram (heaviest glasses-form media display)
Meta Quest 3: $0.97 per gram (headset, not comparable to glasses)

This metric highlights that you pay a significant premium for lighter, more wearable devices. The engineering required to miniaturize components and maintain performance in a lighter package justifies higher per-gram costs.

What Price Range Gets You What

Under $300: Audio-only smart glasses with voice assistant, music, calls. No display. Longest battery life. Most socially acceptable form factor.

$300 to $500: Media display glasses with good quality micro-OLED screens. Opaque during use. Best for gaming and movie watching. May require additional accessories for spatial features.

$500 to $700: Top-tier media glasses with built-in spatial processing (Xreal One Pro) or transparent notification displays (Even Realities G1). The category split happens here between “best screen” and “most wearable display.”

$3,000+: Full spatial computing headsets (enterprise AR or Apple Vision Pro). Not glasses form factor. Maximum capability at maximum cost and weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which smart glasses are the best value in 2026?

For audio-only use, compare current camera-and-audio models rather than assuming the lowest historic price. For media viewing, the Xreal One remains a different category from transparent HUD glasses. For a transparent daily-wear display, Even Realities G1 and RayNeo iO now form the closest camera-free buying comparison.

Why is there such a big price gap between smart glasses and mixed reality headsets?

Smart glasses optimize for miniaturization and wearability, which is expensive per feature. Mixed reality headsets like the Quest 3 ($499) have more physical space for larger batteries, cheaper optics (LCD panels vs micro-LED/micro-OLED), and volume manufacturing advantages from millions of units sold. The Quest 3 is subsidized by Meta’s ecosystem strategy, making it unusually cheap for its capabilities.

Will smart glasses prices come down in 2027?

Likely for display-equipped glasses as micro-LED and micro-OLED manufacturing scales up. Audio-only glasses are already at relatively mature pricing. Media glasses (Xreal, Rokid) tend to drop $50 to $100 when new models launch and previous generations are discounted. The $300 to $400 range will likely have more options by mid-2027.

Do any smart glasses require a monthly subscription?

No current major smart glasses in this guide requires a subscription simply to use its core hardware. Optional services still add cost: RayNeo’s US iO page lists RayNeo AI and Gemini as included while additional AI models require a VIP subscription; Even G1’s basic Translate is free while Translate Pro is sold in hour bundles. Check the exact model, feature, and region rather than assuming every AI integration is free.

Should I wait for Samsung/Google XR glasses or buy now?

If you need media glasses or audio smart glasses today, current products are mature and worth buying. If you specifically want full AR with transparent lenses and spatial computing, waiting makes sense because the Samsung/Qualcomm/Google partnership and Meta Orion represent potential step-changes in the category. However, neither has a confirmed consumer launch date, so “waiting” could mean 12 to 18 months or longer.

Are refurbished smart glasses worth buying?

For audio-only models (Ray-Ban Meta, Bose Frames), refurbished units are generally safe since there are few components that degrade significantly. For display glasses, be cautious: micro-OLED panels can develop dead pixels or brightness degradation with heavy use, and battery capacity decreases over charge cycles. Buy refurbished only from the manufacturer or authorized dealers with warranty coverage.

How often does this price tracker get updated?

We verify all prices monthly against official manufacturer websites and authorized retailers. Major product launches or price changes are added within one week of announcement. The verifiedDate in this article’s metadata shows when the last full verification pass was completed.

Sources

Ray-Ban Meta — Official Store (meta.com) — $299–$379 pricing for Gen 2 collection.
Amazon Echo Frames (3rd Gen) — Amazon — $269.99 retail pricing.
Even Realities G1 — Official Product Page — Display, battery, feature, and prescription specifications.
Vuzix Ultralite OEM Platform — Official Page — 38g weight, waveguide display specifications.
Solos AirGo 3 — Official Store — $199–$299 pricing for various configurations.
Xreal One Pro — Official US Store — $599 pricing, 57° FOV, Sony Micro-OLED specs.
Xreal One — Official US Store — $399 pricing, X1 chip, 50° FOV.
Rokid Max 2 — Official Product Page — Display specs and features.
Rokid Max 2 Review — PCMag — $449 launch price verification.
VITURE Pro XR — Official Store — $459/$499 pricing.
Meta Quest 3 vs 3S Comparison — meta.com — Quest 3 ($499) and Quest 3S ($299) pricing and specs.
Apple Vision Pro — Official Specs — $3,499 pricing, Micro-OLED display, M2+R1 chip specifications.
RayNeo Air 4 Pro — Official Launch Page — $299 pricing, HDR10, 1200 nits.
RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review — PCMag — Independent $299 price verification and display assessment.
RayNeo iO — Official US Product Page — Current stock, configuration pricing, and official specifications.
RayNeo GT Series — Official US Product Page — Current US pricing, FOV, weight, and purchase status.
RayNeo EU Store — Current euro pricing and regional purchase status.
Even G1 Features and Pricing — Free core features and the elevated Translate Pro tier.
Even Translate Pro Plan — Current usage-based pricing.