GoKawiilXreal unveils Aura wired smart glasses running Android XR
Xreal announced the Aura smart glasses at Google's Android Developer Summit, built on the Android XR platform and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. The glasses connect via a wired puck device for processing rather than computing on-device, use a Sony Micro-OLED display at 1200p/120Hz with a 95-degree field of view, Bose audio, and support Gemini along with various Google Play apps and XR experiences at launch.
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The launch shows Google leaning on hardware partners like Xreal and Samsung to spread Android XR across devices, mirroring its smartphone strategy, as it competes with Meta's and Apple's smart glasses pushes. The higher-resolution display could appeal to users prioritizing visual quality, though the heavier design and tethered puck may be a tradeoff against lighter, standalone rivals like Ray-Ban Meta Display.
- Xreal Aura runs on Android XR and Snapdragon Reality Elite, unveiled at Google's Android Developer Summit.
- The glasses require a wired puck for processing and offer a 1200p, 120Hz Micro-OLED display with a 95-degree field of view.
- At 95 grams plus the puck, Aura is heavier than Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses, but includes Gemini AI and Bose audio support.
Xreal One Pro AR Glasses — If you're intrigued by the new Xreal Aura but want something available right now, Xreal's existing One Pro glasses offer a similar wired AR glasses experience with a sharp micro-OLED display. They're a great way to try out personal AR displays for media, gaming, and productivity before next-gen Android XR devices roll out widely.
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