You Can Preorder XReal's First Wired XR Glasses

Stephen Johnson Stephen Johnson Senior Staff Writer ExperienceStephen Johnson is a senior staff writer at Lifehacker covering pop culture and technology, including the columns “The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People Are Getting Wrong This Week.” Read Full Bio October 28, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: XReal / Lifehacker Key Takeaways XReal debuted the XReal Aura XR glasses at Google’s Android Developer Summit. Weighing under 95 grams, the glasses feature transparent optical see-through lenses, a 70° field of view, and a wired pocket puck. They are available for order now in the U.S., and priced at $1,099 and $1,299 with shipments beginning in mid-November. Table of Contents The VR headset may be becoming a thing of the past. At Google's Android Developer Summit this morning, XReal officially debuted XReal Aura XR glasses, smart glasses with full XR capability. They're powered by Android XR and run on a Snapdragon Reality Elite-powered puck, with Xreal's X1S Chip in the glasses themselves. The result: Aura packs a 70° field of view in a pair of glasses that weigh less than 95 grams. Customers in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea can order XReal Aura on XReal's site starting today, and they're expected to begin shipping in mid-November. The limited-time launch price is $1,099 for the 12GB + 256GB configuration and $1,299 for the 16GB + 512GB configuration, $180 and $200 less, respectively, than XReal announced earlier this month.If the claim of mixed reality in a pair of sunglasses seems dubious, I tried them out a few months ago, and they are exactly that. Instead of an enclosed headset, XReal Aura projects digital content on transparent lenses so you can be present in the real world while also in the digital world. Unlike "traditional" virtual reality headsets, the Aura's batteries and main compute are in a wired puck/controller you can slip into your pocket. That keeps the weight down and makes them comfortable enough to wear for longer periods. Because it's built on Android XR, users will have access to millions of 2D and 3D Android apps right out of the box.If you want to go beyond Android, you can plug a USB-C-compatible computer or gaming console into Aura, and use that device in the same virtual space as native Android XR apps. What do you think so far? XReal Aura is launching with a library of over 150 "made for XR" apps as well, including games like Nevatars, designed by Andy Serkis, Fallout: Factions, a dice-based head-to-head game in the Fallout universe, and Landing Party, "the world's first outdoor roleplaying video game." There will also be companion apps for the NBA, NASCAR, and the San Francisco Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker. In terms of productivity, ShapexXR, a platform for software developer collaboration, is making its debut on Android XR, and you'll be able to use apps like Frontline.io for job training and assistance, and Plynk Spatial for stock research and trading. If you want to get down to the nitty-gritty, here are the Aura's specs:Under 95g 70-degree field of viewSony Micro-OLED display 1200p resolution at 120HzSound by BoseSnapdragon Reality Elite PlatformXReal X1S ChipSplit-compute architecture with compact compute puckPuck trackpad for navigationWired Mirroring for laptops and compatible handheld gaming devicesUSB-C connectivity using a standard connectionElectrochromic dimming for more immersive viewingTÜV Rheinland certified for Eye ComfortSupport for voice, hand, keyboard, trackpad, and game controller input Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.