Although smart glasses have been around for a while, the technology is getting more advanced every year, so much so that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims wearables will replace smartphones in the next decade (although many people disagree, of course).
Smart glasses are no longer just a futuristic gadget — they’ve become practical tools that people use to communicate, navigate, track fitness, watch movies, enjoy immersive games, and more.
Whether you’re looking to grab a pair for yourself, buy one as a gift, or simply explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most exciting options. This list includes smart glasses with and without screens, designed for everyday use, sports, work and gaming.
We’ve also highlighted upcoming releases to watch as the smart glasses market heats up.
The cool thing about it Ray-Ban Meta Sunglasses is that they look like regular glasses, which is great for people who don’t want to compromise on aesthetics. Smart glasses come in many styles, so you can choose a pair based on your personal style.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses have a 12 megapixel camera, open speakers and five microphones. They offer twice the battery life of their predecessor, lasting up to eight hours with typical use. They can be charged to 50% in just 20 minutes, and you can purchase a case that provides an additional 48 hours of battery life.
The glasses feature 3K Ultra HD video capture, which is twice as many pixels as the previous generation. They come with 32GB of storage and IPX4 water resistance certification, meaning they’re protected in light rain.
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They also have a number of AI features, including the ability to say “Hey Meta” to do things like get information and set reminders, along with real-time translation, hands-free photo and video capture, the option to ask about what you’re seeing, and more.
The glasses cost $379.
Viture Luma Pro
THE Viture Luma Pro The glasses offer one of the best displays in smart glasses available right now. They feature Sony’s micro-OLED panels to deliver a crisp 1200p image on a virtual 152-inch screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate, a wide 52-degree field of view and up to 1,000 nits of perceived brightness. (Nits measure screen brightness — higher numbers mean you can see the screen more clearly in bright environments.)
You can connect the Luma Pro XR glasses to multiple phones, tablets, handhelds and laptops with USB-C to mirror their screen. This makes them a great choice for people who want to play on a large, immersive screen, whether they’re on the go or the TV is in use. They’re also useful for frequent travelers and people who want a virtual multi-screen setup for work.
They have built-in support for mild myopia, allowing users with up to -4.0 diopters of myopia to experience a clear virtual screen without the need for prescription lenses.
Aesthetically, they are a bit bulky, but not overly bulky.
They retail for $499 (currently on sale for $449).
Xreal One Pro
THE Xreal One Pro The smart glasses are one of the most premium models available on the market right now, priced at $649. It’s a good choice for people who are already familiar with smart glasses and want to upgrade.
The flat prism design of the glasses allows for a stylish and comfortable fit. They have a virtual screen of up to 171 inches, with a resolution of 1080p, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and a field of view of 57 degrees.
The Xreal One Pro smart glasses have built-in Bose speakers and 700 nits of brightness, allowing for use in brighter environments.
They are built on Xreal’s custom X1 chip, which enables 3DoF (Three Degrees of Freedom). This means that the glasses track the rotational movements of your head, keeping the virtual content pinned in space relative to your head. In short, if you turn your head, the virtual screen stays in place instead of moving with you.
They have a built-in button layout that lets you quickly change screen size, distance, color temperature, and more.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses are the best choice for outdoorsmen and athletes as they were specifically designed with them in mind. The glasses can shoot videos in up to 3K resolution and have a 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens.
The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses feature a programmable button that can trigger a custom AI message, which you can set up using the Meta AI app. All the buttons on the goggles are located underneath to allow athletes to comfortably wear helmets while using them.
They offer up to nine hours of battery life or up to six hours of continuous music playback.
The glasses come with a charging case that can provide an additional 36 hours of charging on the go. In addition, you can charge the glasses to 50% in 20 minutes via the charging case.
They also feature a five-microphone array optimized to reduce wind noise when calling, texting, or using Meta AI with your voice. The glasses have an IP67 dust and water resistance rating for use during intense workouts (this rating means they can withstand submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes).
The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses cost $499.
RayNeo Air 3s
THE RayNeo Air 3s it’s a great budget-friendly option for anyone getting started with smart glasses. They offer impressive graphics and features for the price and are perfect for light gaming or watching content on long trips.
They feature micro-OLED displays that create a virtual 201-inch screen at 1080p resolution, with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 46-degree field of view, and around 650 nits of perceived brightness.
While the field of view is narrower than some premium models and they don’t have head tracking, it’s a good choice for people who just want an external display on the go without breaking the bank.
The glasses use a “HueView” micro-OLED display with eye protection features such as 3840 Hz hybrid brightness adjustment and low blue light certification to reduce eye strain during extended use.
The RayNeo Air 3 costs $269 (currently on sale for $219).
Upcoming releases to watch out for
Project Aura: Google and Xreal are teaming up for a pair of Android XR-powered glasses equipped with a 70-degree field of view and optically transparent technology. The glasses can function as an extended workspace or entertainment device, allowing the user to use Google’s suite of products or stream video as they would on a more advanced headset. The glasses will be released next year.
Snap Specifications: Snap is set to release a lightweight consumer version of its AR glasses in 2026, bringing many of the same augmented reality and artificial intelligence capabilities found in the developer-focused Spectacles 5. The new glasses are expected to be smaller and lighter, making them more discreet and comfortable to wear compared to their bulky predecessors.
Apple AI Smart Glasses: Apple is reportedly shelving plans to overhaul its Vision Pro headset to focus on developing AI smart glasses that can compete with Meta products. They will have many of the same features available on the social media giant’s current smart glasses. The glasses are expected to debut in 2026.
