Xreal cuts Aura smartglasses price through December
Xreal has reduced the price of its Aura smartglasses to $1,099 through the end of the year, down from the $1,279 preorder price announced last month. Customers who preordered at the higher price will be refunded the difference automatically, according to Xreal general manager Ralph Jodice. The glasses weigh 95 grams, run Android XR on a tethered compute puck, and will ship in mid-November in the United States, Canada and South Korea, with Japan following on 2 Nov. Xreal and Google describe the device as offering more than 150 dedicated XR experiences.
Key facts
- The Aura uses Sony's Micro-OLED display at 1200p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip powers the glasses, which run Android XR.
- Bose supplies the audio technology for the built-in open-ear speakers.
- Users can connect a laptop or handheld console via USB-C for a multi-monitor workspace.
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Why it matters
The lower launch price may affect how widely the glasses reach consumers in the coming months.
What changed
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