Xreal Aura is coming in November with a $200 launch discount
Xreal is launching its new Android XR-powered smart glasses in November, featuring a compute puck and 6DoF spatial tracking. The device will be available in select markets with a $200 launch discount and a library of 150 XR experiences.
Why it matters
This represents a significant step in bringing lightweight, consumer-grade augmented reality to the mass market through a partnership with Google.
The first Android XR-powered smart glasses are almost here, and early adopters actually get a rare discount on the cutting-edge XREAL Aura hardware.
XREAL Aura is set to redefine what a “VR headset” can be by combining the form factor of XREAL display glasses with a small compute puck that clips to your waistband. XREAL and Google have teased Project Aura for months, announcing the official name and price last month , and now XREAL just unveiled the special launch price and release date on stage at Google’s Android Developer Summit.
The special glasses launch in mid-November, with preorders starting today, October 28, at Xreal.com and Best Buy . XREAL Aura will initially be available in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea (with a broader rollout in 2027) and is coming in two SKUs:
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