The 10 Best Smart Glasses as of June 2026

How we ranked these smart glasses

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each smart glasses does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Smart Glasses	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen)	9.0	Best overall	Camera + open-ear audio + AI	$300	View Price
2	Xreal Air 2 Pro	8.7	Best AR for media	AR display (electrochromic dimming)	$450	View Price
3	Ray-Ban Meta Skyler	8.6	Best style/fit	Camera + open-ear audio	$300	View Price
4	Viture Pro XR	8.6	Best AR alternative	AR display	$450	View Price
5	Xreal Air 2	8.5	Best value AR	AR display	$330	View Price
6	Even Realities G1	8.5	Best discreet display	Micro-display HUD	$500	View Price
7	Solos AirGo 3	8.4	Best audio AI	Open-ear audio (AI)	$180	View Price
8	Rokid Max	8.4	Best budget AR	AR display	$350	View Price
9	Amazon Echo Frames	8.2	Best for Alexa	Open-ear audio (Alexa)	$160	View Price
10	Lucyd Lyte 2.0	8.1	Best budget audio	Open-ear audio (Bluetooth)	$100	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen)

9.0Our number one pick.

Ray-Ban Meta look like normal Ray-Bans but pack a discreet camera, good open-ear speakers, mics for calls and a capable voice AI, the smart glasses most people will actually wear. Battery life is a day with light use, but the design, audio and camera are exceptional.

Function: 9.0Comfort: 9.4Battery: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Genuinely wearable design
Good camera and audio
Handy voice AI

Cons

Modest battery life
No display

Check price on Amazon≈ $300

Best AR for media

Xreal Air 2 Pro

8.7A superb runner-up.

The Xreal Air 2 Pro projects a large, sharp virtual screen in front of you with adjustable dimming for movies, gaming and working on the go, plugging into phones, consoles and laptops. It tethers by cable and isn't true standalone AR, but the big-screen experience is excellent.

Function: 9.0Comfort: 8.8Battery: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Big, sharp virtual screen
Adjustable dimming
Works with many devices

Cons

Needs a wired device
Not standalone

Check price on Amazon≈ $450

Best style/fit

Ray-Ban Meta Skyler

8.6Rounds out our top three.

The Skyler frame brings the same Ray-Ban Meta camera, audio and AI in a smaller, cat-eye style that suits narrower faces and a different look. It shares the modest battery, but the styling, audio and camera are excellent.

Function: 9.0Comfort: 9.2Battery: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Stylish smaller frame
Same camera and AI
Comfortable fit

Cons

Modest battery
No display

Check price on Amazon≈ $300

Best AR alternative

Viture Pro XR

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Viture's Pro XR glasses offer a bright, high-refresh virtual screen with electrochromic dimming and a comfortable fit, a strong alternative for gaming and films. They rely on a connected device, but the screen quality and comfort are excellent.

Function: 8.8Comfort: 9.0Battery: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Bright high-refresh screen
Comfortable fit
Good for gaming

Cons

Needs a connected device
Add-ons cost extra

Check price on Amazon≈ $450

Best value AR

Xreal Air 2

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The standard Xreal Air 2 delivers most of the Pro's big virtual-screen experience for less, just without the electrochromic dimming, great value for media on the move. Bright rooms reduce contrast, but the screen and value are excellent.

Function: 8.8Comfort: 8.8Battery: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Big virtual screen for less
Light and comfy
Wide device support

Cons

No auto dimming
Bright rooms wash it out

Check price on Amazon≈ $330

Best discreet display

Even Realities G1

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Even Realities G1 hide a subtle monochrome heads-up display in normal-looking glasses for glanceable notifications, navigation and notes, a discreet take on smart glasses. The display is basic and pricey, but the everyday subtlety is excellent.

Function: 8.4Comfort: 9.2Battery: 8.4Value: 8.0

Pros

Looks like normal glasses
Glanceable HUD
Prescription-friendly

Cons

Basic monochrome display
Expensive

Check price on Amazon≈ $500

Best audio AI

Solos AirGo 3

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Solos AirGo 3 focus on open-ear audio with built-in AI assistant access and swappable fronts, a lighter, cheaper option for calls, audio and on-the-go questions. There's no camera or display, but the audio and AI value are good.

Function: 8.2Comfort: 8.8Battery: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Good open-ear audio
Built-in AI assistant
Swappable fronts

Cons

No camera or display
Audio leaks at volume

Check price on Amazon≈ $180

Best budget AR

Rokid Max

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Rokid Max projects a large, adjustable virtual screen with a focus dial that suits glasses-wearers, a keenly priced way into AR media. It needs a connected device and a dock for some sources, but the screen and value are good.

Function: 8.6Comfort: 8.6Battery: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Large adjustable screen
Focus dial for eyesight
Affordable AR

Cons

Needs a connected device
Dock needed for some sources

Check price on Amazon≈ $350

Best for Alexa

Amazon Echo Frames

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Amazon's Echo Frames put Alexa and open-ear audio into lightweight glasses for hands-free questions, reminders and audio around the house and out. They lean on Alexa and lack a camera, but for hands-free Alexa and audio they are good.

Function: 8.0Comfort: 8.8Battery: 8.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Hands-free Alexa
Light and discreet
Open-ear audio

Cons

No camera
Alexa-centric

Check price on Amazon≈ $160

Best budget audio

Lucyd Lyte 2.0

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

The Lucyd Lyte 2.0 are affordable Bluetooth audio glasses for calls and music with a wide range of styles and prescription options, a cheap entry into audio eyewear. The sound is basic, but for the price and style choice they are good.

Function: 7.8Comfort: 8.6Battery: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Affordable
Many frame styles
Prescription-ready

Cons

Basic sound
No smart features

Check price on Amazon≈ $100

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the smart glasses in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Xreal Air 2 Pro and Ray-Ban Meta Skyler are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best smart glasses without overthinking it, the Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen) is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $300

Our top picks at a glance

Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen)

Xreal Air 2

Amazon Echo Frames

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How we ranked these smart glasses

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen)

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Xreal Air 2 Pro

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Ray-Ban Meta Skyler

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Viture Pro XR

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Xreal Air 2

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Even Realities G1

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Solos AirGo 3

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Rokid Max

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Amazon Echo Frames

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Lucyd Lyte 2.0

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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