{"id":93667,"date":"2026-04-24T00:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/tired-of-rising-prices-these-smart-glasses-are-getting-cheaper\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T00:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:54:35","slug":"tired-of-rising-prices-these-smart-glasses-are-getting-cheaper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/tired-of-rising-prices-these-smart-glasses-are-getting-cheaper\/","title":{"rendered":"Tired of rising prices? These smart glasses are getting cheaper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_7s\" style=\"max-width:2000px\"><picture class=\"e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:2000 \/ 1125\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro.jpg.webp 2000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-1920w-1080h.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/xreal-ces-one-pro-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_nv e_8s\">\n<p>Stefan Schenk\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_Ui e_e e_P\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pair of XREAL smart glasses not only escaped trendy price hikes \u2014 they&#8217;ve become surprisingly cheap.<\/li>\n<li>XREAL&#8217;s One Pro Smart Display Glasses, which simulate a virtual 171-inch screen, is now permanently $50 cheaper.<\/li>\n<li>The 3D-ready XREAL One Pro Display Glasses now cost $599, making them a little more affordable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>High demand for components amid the AI \u200b\u200bboom is leading to storage and RAM shortages, driving up prices. New releases in 2026 like the OnePlus 15 series and Samsung Galaxy S26 have already launched with increased prices. Some brands, including Samsung and Motorola, have seen massive price increases across their portfolio. If you need a break from all the doom and gloom around tech pricing, XREAL is pushing shoppers one of its best pair of smart glasses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>The XREAL One Pro is still receiving the update and it adds flagship specs thanks to a pair of smart display glasses. Only now, smart glasses are getting cheaper \u2014 and this is no temporary discount. XREAL told <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2026\/04\/23\/xreal-one-pro-gets-a-permanent-price-cut-to-599\/\"><em>9to5Google<\/em><\/a>    The $50 price cut for the One Pro is permanent. Originally priced at $649, the XREAL One Pro now costs $599, making the smart display glass a bit more affordable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Dk e_Ck\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_am\"><picture class=\"e_em e_fm e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_em e_Vg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Wg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>Of course, XREAL&#8217;s One Pro is still priced at the top of the smart glasses market as a premium product. The good news is that the specifications match the price. Buyers get two sharp micro-OLED FHD displays \u2013 one behind each lens \u2013 that combine to create a virtual screen effect that looks as if it&#8217;s 171 inches wide. Additionally, the display supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 3D mode for an immersive and responsive experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>The smart glasses use XREAL&#8217;s in-house X1 spatial computing chip, and connect to devices over USB-C. They work with any host device that supports USB-C video out, including phones, laptops, gaming PCs, and select gaming handhelds or consoles. The glasses also offer a camera add-on to support photo and video capture, as well as spatial computing experiences \u2013 but that costs an extra $99.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_P\">\n<p>XREAL&#8217;s One Pro smart glasses are now available <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/XREAL-Pro-Glasses-X-Prism-Display\/dp\/B0FDPGHVCB\">Amazon<\/a> For their now-permanent price of $599. They&#8217;re still not cheap, but it&#8217;s good to see at least some manufacturers lowering prices in 2026 rather than raising them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_uc e_P\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stefan Schenk\/Android Authority TL;DR A pair of XREAL smart glasses not only escaped trendy price hikes \u2014 they&#8217;ve become surprisingly cheap. XREAL&#8217;s One Pro Smart Display Glasses, which simulate a virtual 171-inch screen, is now permanently $50 cheaper. The 3D-ready XREAL One Pro Display Glasses now cost $599, making them a little more affordable. 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