The XREAL Aura costs $1,099 for the base model through the end of 2026, then $1,279. That is the launch price of these Android XR AR glasses, according to XREAL, Google and two outside outlets. Orders opened on Oct. 28, and shipments are expected to begin in mid-November.
AR glasses put digital screens over the real world while you can still see the room. This post covers what the sources say about the Aura, who it may suit, and what is still unknown. The core facts come from Google’s announcement, Road to VR and Android Central. I could not confirm that any units have reached buyers yet, and Road to VR says it has not done a full review.
What the XREAL Aura Costs and Where It Sells
There are two configurations. Both prices below are launch prices through December 2026, followed by the regular price. Road to VR and Android Central report the 16GB model; Google’s post names only the $1,099 starting price.
| Model | Launch price | Regular price |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB RAM, 256GB storage | $1,099 | $1,279 |
| 16GB RAM, 512GB storage | $1,299 | $1,499 |
Source: Road to VR and Android Central, Oct. 28, 2026.
Orders are open in the US, Canada and South Korea. Google says Japan followed on Nov. 2. US buyers can order from XREAL or Best Buy. Android Central says the launch price is about $200 below what XREAL announced earlier in October. Buyers must be 18 or older and need a compatible account, Google says. Select Google Store locations and other retailers are planned for 2027.
A Puck, a Cable and Glasses Under 95 Grams
The Aura splits the job in two. The glasses hold the display and cameras. A pocketable compute puck holds the battery and a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. A cable joins them. Google says this is why the glasses weigh under 95 grams.
XREAL lists a 70-degree field of view, which is how much of your view the display can fill. It uses Sony micro-OLED screens at 1920 by 1200 per eye, up to 120Hz, with a peak of 1,050 nits, per Road to VR. All of these are company figures. The lenses can dim in five steps, and Google says they turn clear again when someone comes into view.
Prescription wearers should read this part closely. Road to VR lists “prescription lens insert support” and two sizes by pupil distance: Medium for 60 to 66 mm and Large for 66 to 72 mm. None of the three pages gives insert options or prices. Ask XREAL before you buy.
What You Can Do With It Today
The Aura runs Android XR, so it uses Google Play and the Gemini assistant. Google says Gemini can see what you see and highlight items in your view. You can open several windows at once, and a laptop can mirror to the glasses over a USB-C cable with no software to install.
Google and Road to VR cite more than 150 apps made for XR at launch. Named titles include an NBA app, a NASCAR app and the games Fallout: Factions and Project Hail Mary. Android Central notes that the NBA app’s multiview mode needs an NBA League Pass subscription. Google says Peacock works in the US only.
Because only you can see the display, Google says you could open a private document in a public place. That helps, but it does not change who else is nearby. For comparison with a screenless pair, see our report on the Google and Samsung AI glasses preorders.
Limits and Open Questions
Price is the first limit. Even at $1,099, this costs more than most phones. The second is the cable and puck. You carry two parts, not one, and battery life in hours is not stated in the sources I read. Road to VR gives the puck a 4,455 mAh battery but no runtime.
Comfort is unproven. A 95-gram frame is light on paper, but no independent reviewer has reported on a full day of wear in the pages I opened. Privacy matters too. The glasses have an AI camera with an indicator light, according to Road to VR, and people near you may not know what it records. Which phones pair with the glasses is not stated. Neither is whether the display works well for people with low vision.
The final caveat is timing. Shipping is described as expected in mid-November, and the pages I read date from Oct. 28. Check the order status before assuming delivery.
Why It Matters to You
If you work on a laptop in shared spaces, a private wide screen could be useful. Remote workers and travelers are the likeliest fit. Glasses wearers should confirm lens inserts first. At $1,099 and up, waiting for hands-on reviews is a sensible choice. Do not assume the glasses pair with your current phone, because the sources do not say.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the XREAL Aura glasses shipping yet?
Google and Android Central say shipments are expected to begin in mid-November. I could not confirm deliveries.
When does the $1,099 price end?
Road to VR and Android Central say launch pricing runs through December 2026. The regular price for that model is $1,279.
Sources
- Google, The Keyword, “XREAL AURA: Wired XR glasses to watch, work, and play,” Oct. 28, 2026
- Road to VR, “Android XR’s First AR Glasses ‘XREAL Aura’ Launch Today,” Oct. 28, 2026
- Android Central, “Launch day: Xreal Aura is here,” Oct. 28, 2026