Google and XREAL have announced the wired XR glasses “XREAL AURA,” which are now available for pre-order in Japan. Prices start at ¥199,900, including tax, with shipments scheduled to begin in mid-November.
The wired XR glasses “XREAL AURA,” equipped with Android XR for the Japanese market, have been announced, and pre-orders began in Japan on 2 November. The launch promotional price through the end of the year starts at ¥199,900, including tax, with shipments scheduled to begin sequentially from mid-November.
The device has a lightweight design weighing less than 95 g and a 70-degree field of view. Its external compute pack features the new “Snapdragon Reality Elite” chip, enabling users to operate Android XR apps on a large screen.
Features include wired mirroring of a PC screen, dimming, and information searches using Gemini, an AI assistant that supports operation. The glasses are described as suitable for a wide range of uses, from business applications and video viewing to gaming.
A report by MoguraVR praised the actual device’s bright, vivid images and wide field of view, while suggesting that the price of more than ¥200,000 will be a key factor in determining wider adoption. The expansion of future use cases is attracting attention.