Solos AirGo A5 ZDNET's key takeaways The Solos AirGo A5 are available now, starting at $249.
They don't have cameras, instead opting for a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant and speakers.
Audio quality leaves something to be desired. View now at Solos
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Smart glasses have exploded in popularity over the past two years, thanks to their ability to incorporate cameras, AI assistants, and speakers into a practical form factor. However, the Solos AirGo A5 takes a different approach, shedding the cameras for a more discreet design.
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First available in October of 2025, Solos is positioning the AirGo A5 as lightweight, comfortable smart glasses with hands-free AI assistance and a long-lasting battery. As a result, the target audience differs from that of the popular Meta Ray-Ban glasses, which are geared more towards content creation, as these are more intended for the AI enthusiast.
Yet, they are still an investment, with the cheapest frames costing $249, so I put them to the test to determine if they are worth the price.
All-day battery, with a cost
The biggest highlight of these glasses is the long-lasting battery. On the website, they are advertised with 10 hours of music streaming or seven hours of phone call time. While that would grant you all-day battery, it is worth highlighting that it's unlikely you'd be listening to music or on the phone for that long.
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