These impressive new smart glasses with a screen put Meta on notice

Date:
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Description:
Rokid Glasses are launching internationally at a cheaper price, but later
than Meta's rumored smart glasses with a display.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Rokid Glasses are launching internationally Theyre set to cost $599 (around 355 / AU$920) and launch in November These are cheaper, but arriving later than Meta's rumored smart glasses with a display

Were just a couple of weeks out from Meta Connect, where well likely see the companys first Ray-Ban smart glasses with a display, but a rival has beaten them to the punch with a pair of specs that look to go toe-to-toe with what Metas offering.

Thats because we just had the international launch event for the Rokid Glasses, which are up now on Kickstarter if you want to score a pair with a limited-time discount (ranging from 20 to 15% depending on which early bird deal you can snag).

At a glance, they share a lot of similarities with Metas existing smart specs
were talking a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chipset. Youll also get an onboard AI assistant, which is ChatGPT 5
empowered, if you have an internet connection.

These Rokid glasses take things up a notch, however, as they also boast a
pair of Micro LED waveguide displays that serve as a heads-up display for directions, real-time translation, and as a prompter. (Image credit: Rokid)

Another feature teased by promotional imagery is that the glasses can just like Metas smart specs identify things you can see when requested. Still, with the display, theyll also highlight what theyve identified. This would be very handy for making sure theres no confusion between what you wanted to
know more about and what the glasses are informing you on.

These screens look to appear conveniently in your vision but a little out of the way to not be too distracting though theyre not full-color. You can only see green text and shapes.

Regardless, it certainly seems like Rokids specs could be a real winner if they can live up to the hype. Especially because even before any early-bird discounts theyre set to cost $599 (around 355 / AU$920).

Thats considerably less than the $800 (590 / AU$1,230) Metas specs are
rumored to cost . Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Rokid) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Rokid)

I wouldnt count Meta out yet, however, as in the smart glasses race, they
have a proven track record with some very stylish (yet functional) specs with both its Ray-Ban and more recently its Oakley collaborations.

Whats more, rumors suggest Metas glasses will boast a full-color display though itll only be visible to a single eye. This, however, would make it a more versatile screen.

As for the price difference, when you factor in that Metas specs always come with a charging case (so presumably its new model would too) then its only
set to be about $100 pricier, as Rokids glasses with a charging case will set you back $698 (around 395 / AU$1,075).

Its also likely Metas specs will actually arrive sooner, as Connect is in September and the tech typically launches within a month after. The Rokid Glasses arent being shipped from Kickstarter until November. (Image credit: Oakley / Meta)

While this launch doesnt expose a clear winner or loser between Rokid and Meta, it does highlight that the smart glasses game isnt set to be a
one-horse race certainly not to the degree that VR has felt the past few years.

Well have to wait and see what Meta debuts at Meta Connect, and as always, well have to test both glasses out before issuing our final verdict but Rokids specs look impressive, and if it can stick the landing, Meta (and anyone looking to buy a pair of smart specs) will want to pay attention. You might also like Meta CTO teases big wearables announcements for later this year I took my Meta Quest 3 on a 3,000-mile flight so you dont have to Everything you need to know about Metas AI assistant



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