GoKawiilGoogle and Xreal cut Aura smart glasses price to $1,099 at launch
Google and Xreal have launched the Aura smart glasses in the US, Canada and South Korea at $1,099 for the 12GB/256GB model, down from the $1,279 preorder price announced last month. A 16GB/512GB version costs $1,299, with shipping expected mid-November and a Japan launch set for November 2nd; customers who already preordered at the higher price will get an automatic refund of the difference.
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The price cut puts the 95-gram glasses, which pair with a tethered Android XR compute puck and offer a 70-degree field of view, more directly against Meta's competing VR glasses, suggesting Google and Xreal want to avoid being priced out of a nascent market. Simplifying the buying process from a tiered preorder system to a straightforward purchase could also widen early adoption ahead of a broader rollout planned for next year.
- Google/Xreal Aura glasses now cost $1,099, down from a $1,279 preorder price.
- Early preorder customers will receive automatic refunds for the price difference.
- The device launches with over 150 XR experiences and ships mid-November in the US, Canada and South Korea.
Xreal Aura Android XR Glasses — These are the very glasses the article covers, now at a surprisingly competitive $1,099 price point. With a 70-degree field of view and a lightweight 95-gram design paired with a tethered Android XR compute puck, they're a compelling alternative to Meta's VR glasses for anyone wanting multiple virtual screens on the go.”,
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