The first Android XR-powered smart glasses are almost here, and early adopters actually get a rare discount on the cutting-edge XREAL Aura hardware.
XREAL Aura is set to redefine what a “VR headset” can be by combining the form factor of XREAL display glasses with a small compute puck that clips to your waistband. XREAL and Google have teased Project Aura for months, announcing the official name and price last month, and now XREAL just unveiled the special launch price and release date on stage at Google’s Android Developer Summit.
The special glasses launch in mid-November, with preorders starting today, October 28, at Xreal.com and Best Buy. XREAL Aura will initially be available in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea (with a broader rollout in 2027) and is coming in two SKUs:
Both SKUs are available in standard and large sizes and come with an included carrying case that houses the glasses, compute puck, and cable. The cable is user-replaceable and uses a standard USB-C connection for longevity.
XREAL Aura will be launching alongside 150 made-for-XR experiences designed to showcase the power and capability of the new form factor. I got to use a near-final unit last month and was incredibly impressed with how XREAL and Google have been able to pull together the full Android XR experience on a pair of smart glasses, including full 6DoF spatial tracking and support for hand tracking and controllers.
XREAL Aura attaches via a USB-C cable to a compute puck, which is roughly the size of a phone.
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