WearablesFor the adopter
XREAL's Android XR glasses will cost under $1,500, which isn't as expensive as it sounds
Tuesday, June 16, 2026

XREAL's Aura glasses — built on Google's Android XR platform — are coming this fall at under $1,500, which puts them well below where most people assumed the first real Android XR hardware would land. That's still a significant ask, but for a new category of wearable computing with Wear OS 7 integration and spatial features baked in, the price floor is at least in the conversation. Pre-orders are open now if you're the type who likes being first.
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