Android XR Glasses Confirmed: Warby Parker Ships October 14 at $799, Screenless Model $299 in November

Android XR smart glasses now have concrete launch dates. The Warby Parker display model ships October 14, 2026 at $799, while a $299 screenless audio-only variant follows in November. These are the first Android XR glasses to reach consumers.

What{"'"}s Launching

• Warby Parker display model ($799): Ships October 14. Features Gemini AI integration, live translation, navigation overlays, and notification summaries. Built on Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 silicon
• Screenless audio model ($299): Ships November 2026. Audio-only AI companion — similar form factor to Ray-Ban Meta but running Android XR with Gemini
• Gentle Monster premium variant: Pushed to early 2027

Samsung Galaxy Glasses Delayed

Samsung{"'"}s own Galaxy Glasses (Project Haean) have slipped to mid-2027, leaving Warby Parker to lead the Android XR glasses charge. Samsung cited tighter Galaxy phone integration and heavier on-device compute requirements needing additional qualification time.

What This Means for Smart Glasses Buyers

The $799 Warby Parker model competes directly with Meta Ray-Ban at $379 (camera, no display) and the upcoming RayNeo iO at $479 (display, no camera). At $299, the screenless model is the cheapest AI-powered smart glasses from a major platform. Compare all options in our smart glasses guide.