XREAL Aura price and release date: $1,279 Android XR glasses
XREAL Aura price: $1,279 or $1,499 in the US, shipping before the holidays. What each model gets, how the $199 deposit works, and what is still unknown.
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The XREAL Aura price is $1,279 in the US for the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and $1,499 for 16GB and 512GB, XREAL announced on October 7, 2026. Aura is a pair of see-through glasses wired to a pocket "puck" that runs Google's Android XR, and XREAL says the first units ship before the holidays in four countries. Here is what each configuration gets, who can order today, how the $199 deposit works and what XREAL still hasn't said.
Key takeaways
- Two prices, one pair of glasses: $1,279 (12GB RAM, 256GB) or $1,499 (16GB RAM, 512GB). The extra money buys memory and storage in the puck, not different glasses.
- Only existing reservation holders can buy right now. XREAL says orders open to everyone "in the coming weeks"; newcomers can pay a refundable $199 deposit to get in line.
- Shipping "before the holidays" in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, per XREAL, with no exact date. More markets come in 2027.
- Still unknown as of October 9, 2026: battery life in hours, and any plan for Mexico or the rest of Latin America.
- All specs here are XREAL's claims. No independent long-term testing has been published yet.
XREAL Aura price for each configuration
XREAL's October 7 press release splits Aura by what's inside the compute puck. The glasses themselves come in two sizes, M (for an interpupillary distance of 60 to 66 mm) and L (66 to 72 mm), and 9to5Google reports that the size doesn't change the price.
| Configuration | US | Canada | Japan | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12GB RAM, 256GB storage | $1,279 | C$1,829 | ¥229,800 | ₩1,990,000 |
| 16GB RAM, 512GB storage | $1,499 | C$2,149 | ¥269,800 | ₩2,290,000 |
The base price lands under the ceiling XREAL set when reservations opened: its Aura page promised the base model "will not exceed US$1,500," before taxes. According to the US store listing, the box holds the glasses, the puck, a carrying case, a USB-C cable, several nose pads and a prescription lens frame, with a 30-day return policy and a one-year warranty in the US.
What the hardware is, on paper
These figures come from XREAL's product page and release; none of them has been independently measured yet.
- Display: a 70-degree field of view through see-through lenses, with Sony micro-OLED panels at 1920 x 1200 per eye, up to 120Hz and 1,050 nits.
- Glasses: 95 g, with XREAL's X1S coprocessor, tracking cameras, a camera with a privacy light, and sound by Bose.
- Puck: Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, a 4,455 mAh battery, a touchpad, and the Android XR software with Gemini and Google Play apps.
How the XREAL Aura pre-order and $199 deposit work
Ordering happens in stages. The release says only people who paid for a reservation before October 7 can buy now, and they got an email with instructions. Everyone else waits for general orders, which XREAL says open "in the coming weeks."
Until then, the Priority Deposit page sells a $199 deposit that counts toward the final price, so you pay the rest at checkout. XREAL says it is refundable before you complete the purchase, and that you get 30 days from your region's launch to check out before the reservation is canceled and refunded. One line on that page still mentions a "$99 reservation," so check the amount at checkout.
Deposit holders who pick a model and pay the balance by October 31, 2026 keep their place in line, behind the 2,000 Founder Priority Pass holders. Anyone who pays later ships in order of payment. XREAL adds that priority doesn't guarantee delivery by a specific date.
XREAL Aura release date and what's still unknown
The store page says shipping should begin "before the holidays" in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, depending on production and logistics, with other regions "to be confirmed." The release says more markets follow in 2027. XREAL hasn't given a calendar date in any of its own materials we read.
Three things are missing:
- Battery life. XREAL lists the puck's battery capacity but no hours of use, as VR.org also noted.
- Mexico and Latin America. Mexico isn't on the deposit page's list of eligible countries, and XREAL hasn't announced a Mexican price or date. A US price is not a Mexican one.
- Europe and the UK. The deposit page lists them, but the launch markets named on October 7 don't include them.
Why the price matters for Android XR glasses
Aura is XREAL's first Android XR device, and as of October 9, 2026 it is the only pair of Android XR glasses we could find with a confirmed price. Samsung's glasses are reportedly launching in November, but Samsung hasn't confirmed what they cost. So for now, $1,279 is the number other Android XR glasses will be compared against. For more on the category, see our gadgets coverage.
Bottom line
The XREAL Aura price of $1,279 is a firm number, but the rest of the picture isn't finished. If you reserved Aura already, check your email and decide by October 31 to keep your place in line. If you're new, the $199 deposit is refundable, so it costs little to hold a spot while reviews arrive. Wait for battery life figures before paying in full. If you're in Mexico, there's no official route yet.
FAQ
How much does the XREAL Aura cost?
In the US, XREAL lists $1,279 for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and $1,499 for 16GB and 512GB, before tax. Both include the glasses and the compute puck. Canada, Japan and South Korea have their own prices in local currency.
When does the XREAL Aura come out?
XREAL says shipping starts before the holidays in 2026 in the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, with no exact date. General orders open in the coming weeks, and more countries follow in 2027.
Is the XREAL Aura available in Mexico?
Not as of October 9, 2026. Mexico isn't among the countries where XREAL takes deposits, and the company hasn't announced a price or date there.
Is the $199 deposit refundable?
Yes, according to XREAL's deposit page: you can cancel for a full refund before you complete the purchase, and the reservation is refunded automatically if you don't check out within 30 days of your region's launch.