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XREAL AURA: Wired Android XR Glasses Launched
Confirmed
In Short: XREAL and Google launched the XREAL AURA, the first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR, at the Android Developer Summit.
XREAL and Google officially launched the XREAL AURA, the first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR, at the Android Developer Summit.
The XREAL AURA features a 70-degree field-of-view and uses Sony’s Micro-OLED display with 1200p resolution at 120 Hz.
Despite its advanced features, the glasses weigh less than 95 grams, making them a lightweight option for extended use.
Unlike conventional VR headsets, the Aura allows users to interact with digital content while still seeing their surroundings.
Chi Xu, co-founder and CEO of XREAL, emphasized the device’s accessibility and utility, stating, “This is a defining moment for XR. We built AURA for people who want the power of spatial computing without being removed from the world around them.”
The AURA comes with access to Google Play applications and over 150 experiences developed specifically for XR.
XREAL’s partnership with Google extends for multiple years, with XREAL named as a lead hardware partner for the Android XR ecosystem.
The AURA is available in two models: a 12GB memory and 256GB storage version priced at $1,099, and a 16GB and 512GB version priced at $1,299.
What this adds
The XREAL AURA is designed to be a compact VR/XR headset, offering a new way to use Android XR.
XREAL is also collaborating with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) on a pair of AR glasses aimed at traditional gaming.
What's confirmed
- XREAL AURA: Wired XR glasses to watch, work, and play The first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR bring your apps, your shows, and help from Gemini wherever you go.
- Today, together with XREAL, we officially launched XREAL AURA, the first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR. 1 AURA is a totally new way to use Android XR.
- Despite all this hardware, the glasses weigh less than 95 grams.
What's still developing
- XREAL’s first pair of Android XR glasses, “Project Aura,” were announced alongside Google I/O last month, and some new details are now coming out about the display and that you’ll need a wired “puck” to power the experience.
- “Project Aura” will feature a 70-degree field-of-view, making it the “largest screen” the company has made to date.
- Rather, they essentially act as a very compact VR/XR headset, especially when compared to the likes of something like Meta Quest or Samsung’s upcoming “Project Moohan” headset.
- The company has updated its website with some more details about “Project Aura,” as well as offering more information at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) as captured by Gizmodo.
- The glasses, much like XREAL’s other products, are not necessarily for all-day wear.
- XREAL is teasing some big advancements on the hardware side for this release, too.
- Announced on stage at Google’s Android Developer Summit, XREAL AURA brings the full spatial power of Android XR into a lightweight optical see-through glasses form factor designed for work, entertainment, gaming, AI-powered assistance, and everyday spatial computing.
- As part of the launch, XREAL is spotlighting a range of new experiences alongside access to your favorite Google Play apps, including popular streaming services and more.
- However, Xreal’s smart glasses are heavier at 95 grams compared to Meta’s 69 grams, and you have to carry the puck.
- XREAL has officially launched its latest augmented reality glasses, bringing Google’s Android XR platform, Gemini AI and Snapdragon-powered performance to a lightweight wearable design.
- XREAL AURA starts at $1,099 for the 12GB memory and 256GB storage model and $1,299 for the 16GB and 512GB model, according to launch reporting.
- XREAL’s own listed prices run higher at $1,279 and $1,499.