AR/VR

CES 2026: Xreal, TCL, Even Realities Shine

Best Smart Glasses at CES 2026 — Xreal Leads
CES Smart Glasses
  • Key Takeaways:
  • Xreal stole the show with the ROG Xreal R1 (240 Hz gaming AR) and a Real 3D OTA update for 1S/One Pro.
  • TCL’s RayNeo Air 4 Pro delivers true HDR AR at a $299 price point, shipping Jan. 25.
  • Even Realities’ G2 led heads-up displays and live translation; Lucyd impressed on price and audio.
  • New entrants MemoMind (XGIMI) and Rokid offer AI-first features and camera-based assistants.

CES 2026 smart glasses roundup

CES delivered a broad cross-section of smart eyewear: dedicated AR gaming rigs, compact HUDs for translations and navigation, audio-first frames, and minimalist wearables that simply change lens tint.

Best in show — Xreal (ROG Xreal R1 & Real 3D)

Xreal’s demos produced the most obvious “wow” moments. The unreleased ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses use 1080p micro‑OLED panels at a world‑first 240 Hz refresh rate, projecting a spatial display up to 171 inches from PC, console, or handheld.

Alongside the R1, Xreal is shipping a Real 3D conversion feature for the 1S and One Pro as an over‑the‑air update to turn 2D content into a 3D experience. Expect R1 availability and pricing details later in 2026.

Best sports glasses — Povec Optics C1

Povec’s C1 sunglasses focus on one clever feature: electrochromic tinting that you adjust by touch. There’s no HUD, no speakers, and no onboard camera — just instantly changeable lenses that feel notably polished in person. Povec expects a 2026 release; follow the brand on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/povecoptics/.

Best for entertainment — TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro

TCL’s RayNeo Air 4 Pro brings a bright true HDR floating display and a mainstream price: $299. The company set a Jan. 25 availability date, positioning RayNeo as one of the first widely priced AR glasses with higher‑end display quality.

Best audio-first value — Lucyd

Lucyd offers lightweight, stylish frames with integrated speakers and prescription options at mass-market prices (models from about $99; sports versions around $179). Their approach is simple and practical: audio and phone features without heavy AR ambitions. Shop: https://lucyd.co/collections/reebok

Best heads-up display — Even Realities G2

Even Realities delivered the best HUD and live translation demo at CES. The G2 handled live Italian↔English translation and provided useful navigation and teleprompter modes in a thin, wearable frame. The G2 retails at $599: https://www.evenrealities.com/smart-glasses

Notable newcomers — MemoMind (XGIMI) & Rokid

XGIMI’s MemoMind (Memo One/Memo Air) brings a multi‑LLM hybrid OS and AI features (navigation, summaries, translation); Memo One will be available for preorder at $599. Rokid’s new AI glasses start at $299 and emphasize camera‑based scene understanding and on‑device answers.

Where the market is headed

CES 2026 shows smart glasses splitting into distinct lanes: high‑end AR gaming, affordable HDR displays, discreet audio wearables, and AI assistants. Privacy‑minded users may prefer camera‑less designs, while others will value on‑device AI and live capture. For demos and video context, see related links including an Apple Vision Pro clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjvgq5cXMbA.

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