Xreal's Aura Android XR Smartglasses Will Cost You At Least $1,279

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   Xreal Aura Android XR Smartglasses Priced at $1,279

   Xreal has priced its new Aura Android XR smartglasses at least $1,279, positioning the device to compete directly against upcoming hardware from Meta. The display glasses feature a 70 degree view, integrate Android XR alongside Gemini, and run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip with a wired puck. Xreal lists the hardware for a fall launch, with shipments scheduled to begin in mid-November for reservation holders who paid a deposit for priority delivery.

   Why it matters

   The release reflects a broader industry shift as traditional virtual reality headsets evolve into lighter face computers and display glasses. Xreal's Aura delivers Vision Pro vibes without a heavy headset, arriving ahead of Meta's upcoming competing device. This hardware category relies on tethered designs and advanced spatial computing frameworks to reduce bulk while maintaining high-end processing capabilities.

   What is confirmed

   • Xreal's Aura Android XR smartglasses will cost at least $1,279.
   • The Xreal Aura features a 70 degree view, Android XR, Gemini integration, and a wired puck, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip.
   • Meta's upcoming glasses-like headset is priced at $1,299 and slated for release next year.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Shipments for the Xreal Aura are scheduled to begin in mid-November for reservation holders.

   What to watch next

   • Exact launch dates from Xreal for non-reservation buyers
   • Initial consumer and reviewer performance testing of the Android XR interface and Gemini integration
   • Comparative reviews between the Xreal Aura and Meta's competing VR glasses upon their release
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