Xreal opens Aura glasses pre-orders from $1,279, with Android XR and Snapdragon chip
Xreal's Aura tethered smart glasses, built with Google on Android XR, now have pricing that puts them against Meta's VR Glasses. Xreal says the official release is "just weeks away" and has not set a date. MobileSyrup reports higher prices of $1,829 and $2,149 for the larger-memory variants.
- Aura is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, according to Engadget.
- Launch markets are the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea, per MobileSyrup.
- Android Headlines says there is a catch for buyers wanting a pair this year.
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- Tom's Guide: Xreal Aura glasses price announced — $1,279 and orders start in 'coming weeks'
- Latest CNET: Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price
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The Verge At $1,279, Google’s Xreal Aura will go head-to-head with Meta’s VR Glasses · Sean Hollister
Tom's Guide Xreal Aura glasses price announced — $1,279 and orders start in 'coming weeks' · Scott Younker
Engadget Xreal's Aura Android XR smartglasses will cost you at least $1,279 · staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon)
Android Authority XREAL’s first Android XR glasses are almost as expensive as a Galaxy S26 Ultra · Hadlee Simons
MobileSyrup Xreal Aura release date is ‘just weeks away,’ and coming to Canada · Dean Daley
Android Headlines XREAL AURA Starts at $1,279, but There's a Catch if You Want One This Year · Alexander Maxham
9to5Google XREAL Aura with Android XR start at $1,279 · Ben Schoon
Gizmodo Xreal’s Aura Glasses and Meta’s VR Glasses Are Set for a Slugfest · James Pero
The Shortcut Xreal Aura XR smart glasses cost $1,279 and are now available for pre-order · Adam Vjestica
CNET Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price · Scott Stein
Android Central Xreal Aura official pricing revealed: Priority Deposit remains active as we look to the holidays · Nickolas Diaz