By Metaverse Watcher staff. Published October 29, 2026. We will update this tracker as companies confirm dates and prices.
The next twelve months will bring more new smart glasses than any year so far. XREAL’s Android XR glasses ship in mid-November, Samsung’s first Galaxy glasses are expected the same month, Snap has promised its $2,195 SPECS before the end of fall, and Meta’s VR Glasses and Rokid’s first full-color display glasses are due in spring 2027. Apple is the big unknown: it has announced nothing, and every detail about its glasses comes from reporting.
This tracker separates what each company has confirmed from what has only been reported or leaked, so you can plan a purchase without relying on rumors. Everything below was checked on October 29, 2026.
Upcoming Smart Glasses at a Glance
| Glasses | Type | Expected release | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XREAL Aura | Wired Android XR display glasses with compute puck | Shipping from mid-November 2026 | $1,099 launch price ($1,279 list) | Confirmed, orders open |
| Samsung Galaxy Glasses | Audio and camera AI glasses, no display | November 2026 | Not announced | Date per Samsung official; specs partly leaked |
| Snap SPECS | Standalone see-through AR glasses | “Later this fall” 2026 | $2,195 ($2,395 with cellular case) | Confirmed window, no exact date |
| Meta VR Glasses | VR optics with passthrough, tethered compute pack | Spring 2027 | $1,299.99 | Confirmed window |
| Rokid Color | Full-color Micro LED display glasses | Deliveries from April 2027 (China) | 4,999 yuan (about $700) | Confirmed for China |
| Apple glasses (N50) | Camera and audio AI glasses, no display | Possible WWDC reveal June 2027, sales late 2027 | Unknown | Reported by Bloomberg only |
For context, the glasses you can buy today are still dominated by Meta. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) starts at $449, Ray-Ban Meta Audio at $349, and Meta Ray-Ban Display from $799 in the US, according to Meta’s Connect launch pricing summarized by 9to5AI. Every product below is being priced and positioned against that lineup.
XREAL Aura: Shipping Mid-November
XREAL Aura is the first wired glasses built on Android XR, and it is the nearest release on this list. General orders opened on October 28 in the United States, Canada and South Korea, with US orders also available at Best Buy. Shipping is expected to begin in mid-November, according to XREAL’s launch release.
Pricing is the most concrete of any upcoming pair. The 12GB/256GB model lists at $1,279 but carries a launch price of $1,099 through December 2026, and the 16GB/512GB model drops from $1,499 to $1,299. The offer excludes bundles. Aura pairs optical see-through glasses with a pocket compute puck, which makes it closer to a portable monitor and app platform than to all-day AI glasses. The UK and EU are not in the first wave. Our full XREAL Aura launch report covers the fine print for Founder Priority Pass holders.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses: November, Price Still Unknown
Samsung’s first smart glasses are audio glasses with a camera and no display, running Gemini on Android XR. A Samsung official told The Korea Herald on October 1 that they launch in November. Samsung has confirmed the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, up to nine hours of battery life, voice and touch controls, and pairing with both Android and iOS, per the Samsung Newsroom.
The rest is leaked. SammyGuru reports a 41-gram frame, a 12MP camera and about two dozen frame and color options from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Samsung has not set a price; SamMobile and Android Headlines have reported US ranges between $349 and $499 without citing sources. The phone side is already moving: Google Play services v26.42 added the ability to connect Android XR glasses to a phone on October 26. Our Samsung Galaxy Glasses specs and price guide has the full breakdown.
Snap SPECS: $2,195, “Later This Fall”
Snap SPECS are the most ambitious consumer glasses due this year: standalone stereo AR with a 51-degree field of view, two Snapdragon processors in the frame and no puck. Pre-orders cost $2,195 with a $200 refundable deposit, or $2,395 bundled with the 5G charging case. Snap’s product page still reads “Expected to ship starting Fall 2026,” and its September 16 announcement said shipping would begin “later this fall” in the US, UK and France.
As of today there is still NO exact date. Astronomical fall ends on December 21, so the window is closing. Battery is rated at up to four hours of mixed use, or 20 hours with the case. The first independent street test, a Central Park walk by Good VR, found SPECS strongest outdoors and weaker for indoor video, as we covered in our Snap SPECS outdoor demo report.
Meta VR Glasses: Spring 2027 at $1,299.99
Meta announced its VR Glasses at Connect in September for a spring 2027 release at $1,299.99, per Meta’s announcement. Unlike see-through AR glasses, they use VR optics with passthrough and a tethered compute pack, which favors movies, games and seated work over walking around. Meta is building a content case for them around live sports: its Reality Labs entertainment lead told Sports Business Journal that Meta will offer more than 150 live immersive games in 2027, up from the 100-plus promised at Connect. Details are in our Meta VR Glasses sports report.
Rokid Color: Full-Color Display Glasses in April 2027
Rokid Color, announced at Rokid Jungle 2026 in Hangzhou, puts a full-color Micro LED light engine built with JBD behind surface-relief waveguides in a 55-gram frame. It offers a 25-degree field of view and up to 1,000 nits of brightness. Pricing starts at 4,999 yuan (about $700) for the 2GB/64GB model and 5,499 yuan for the 4GB/64GB tortoiseshell version, with deliveries from April 2027 in China, according to launch reporting from IT Home and TrendForce. Rokid has not announced a US release. Our Rokid Color specs report also covers the new Rokid Ring.
Apple Smart Glasses: Late 2027, If the Reports Hold
Apple has NOT announced smart glasses. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on July 26 that Apple plans to unveil its first glasses, code-named N50, at WWDC in June 2027 and begin shipping in late 2027, according to MacRumors. That timeline has already slipped once from an earlier forecast of a 2026 reveal.
The first model is reported to have cameras, speakers and microphones but no display, putting it closer to Ray-Ban Meta than to Vision Pro. Gurman said privacy protections are a focus, and that Apple has even prototyped glasses without cameras. MacRumors noted in September that more advanced AR glasses with a display are not expected until 2029 at the earliest. Until Apple says otherwise, treat every Apple date here as a rumor. If you want an Apple face computer now, the only option is Vision Pro; see our Apple Vision Pro 2026 buying guide.
Recently Launched: What Just Became Available
- Brilliant Labs Halo launched on October 27 at $399 with a full-color microOLED display, no traditional camera and up to 14 hours of battery life. See our Brilliant Labs Halo launch report.
- Even Realities G2 owners received update 2.4.0 on October 26, adding Knowledge Base and Even AI 2.0, alongside a new $649 Brown 2 colorway. Details are in our Even G2 update coverage.
Which Upcoming Smart Glasses Should You Wait For?
- You want AI glasses for photos, calls and an assistant: Samsung Galaxy Glasses are the near-term alternative to Ray-Ban Meta, but wait for the price. Apple’s version is at least a year away.
- You want a big private screen for travel or work: XREAL Aura is the only option with a confirmed price and a ship date this year.
- You want true AR you can walk around in: Snap SPECS are the only standalone stereo AR glasses with consumer pre-orders, at a premium price and with an open ship date.
- You want movies, sports and games: Meta VR Glasses in spring 2027 are aimed at seated viewing rather than all-day wear.
How We Track These Dates
We list a date as confirmed only when the company has published it or opened orders. Dates from a company official quoted in the press are marked as reported, and anything from leaks or analyst reports is labeled as such. We do not estimate prices that companies have not announced. New to the category? Start with our plain-English metaverse guide.