Move over, sci-fi fantasies—Xiaomi just dropped smart glasses that won’t force you into hourly charging marathons or drain your wallet. The Chinese tech giant unveiled its next-generation Smart Audio Glasses today, boasting a staggering 11-day battery life and a price tag aimed squarely at mainstream consumers.
These sleek frames pack open-ear speakers, dual-microphone noise cancellation for calls, and touch controls along the temples—all while looking like regular eyewear. The secret sauce? Xiaomi’s custom low-power chipset and optimized audio drivers, which sip energy so efficiently that users can forget charging for nearly two weeks under typical use.
But the real surprise is the price. Starting at just $149, Xiaomi undercuts rivals like Ray-Ban Meta and Bose Frames by over 30%. For budget-conscious tech enthusiasts, this could be the gateway drug to augmented reality.
Explore the full specs and design on Xiaomi’s official page here.
Available in five styles (including rectangular, round, and aviator designs), the glasses connect via Bluetooth 5.3 and support virtual assistants. They’re also modular—lenses can be swapped for prescription or sunglasses. Xiaomi claims the audio quality rivals dedicated earbuds, with directional sound tech minimizing sound leakage.
Market analysts see this as a strategic strike. "Xiaomi’s attacking the pain points: battery anxiety and cost," says Grace Lin of Canalys. "Eleven days resets expectations for wearables." Pre-orders begin July 15 in 30 markets, including Europe and Southeast Asia.
Why it matters: While AR features remain limited (think basic notifications, not holograms), Xiaomi’s focus on endurance and affordability could finally make smart glasses more than a niche toy. If these deliver, the morning scramble for charging cables might become obsolete—and your face could be the next tech battleground.
Disclaimer: Battery life based on 4 hours of daily use. Your mileage may vary.
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