Buying smart glasses in China
Models and real prices of Chinese smart glasses, where foreigners can buy them, whether prescription lenses are supported, and the pros and cons of using them back home.
Smart glasses available in China
Chinese brands now cover three categories — audio glasses, AI camera glasses, and AI+AR display glasses — priced from a few hundred to over 10,000 RMB.
| Brand / model | Type | Key features | Price in China (verified) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi AI Glasses | AI camera glasses | Xiao AI assistant, photo and video capture, calls, audio and video | from RMB 1,999 |
| Huawei Smart Glasses 2 (round titanium frame) | Audio glasses (prescription lenses supported) | Calls, music, voice prompts, translation | RMB 2,299 |
| INMO GO3 | AI + AR display glasses | AI assistant, real-time translation, display | launch price RMB 2,999 |
| Meizu StarV Snap | AI camera glasses | Capture, AI assistant | regular price RMB 1,999 |
| Quark AI Glasses S1 (Alibaba) | AI display / audio glasses | Tongyi AI assistant, payments and Alibaba ecosystem integration | launch RMB 3,799 (as low as RMB 3,329 with the payment discount) |
| Xiaodu AI Glasses Pro (Baidu) | AI glasses | AI real-time translation, voice assistant, audio and video | RMB 2,299 |
| RayNeo X3 Pro | AI + AR display flagship (76g) | AR display, AI assistant, camera, magnesium alloy + titanium hinge | from RMB 8,999 |
| RayNeo Air3s | AR cinema glasses | Large-screen HD viewing, connects to a phone | promo approx. RMB 934.15 |
| Rokid Glasses | AI + AR display glasses | AI assistant, real-time translation, subtitles, teleprompter, navigation, audio and video | launch price RMB 2,499 (listed price RMB 3,299) |
Sources: brand product pages and news headlines captured from search results in this research. Check the live price when buying. Anything not verified is marked “to be confirmed” — no estimates are given.
Popular smart glasses abroad (for comparison)
Meta, Amazon and similar brands have no official sales channel in mainland China; these prices are for comparison only.
| Brand / model | Type | Key features | International price (verified) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer（Gen 2） | AI camera glasses | Photo and video capture, calls, music, Meta AI | from US$299 |
| Oakley Meta Vanguard | Sports AI camera glasses | Capture, calls, music, sports use | from US$399 |
| Meta AI Glasses entry line | AI camera glasses | Capture, calls, music | promo US$224 (was US$299) |
| Amazon Echo Frames | AI audio glasses | Alexa voice control, calls, music | US$99.99–229.99 |
| Brilliant Labs Frame | AI display glasses (open-source oriented) | Display, AI assistant, camera | US$300 (pre-order) |
| Even Realities G1 / G2 | AI display glasses (lightweight, everyday) | Display, teleprompter, translation, navigation | G1 reported price US$599; G2 to be confirmed |
| Rokid Glasses (international version) | AI + AR display glasses | AI assistant, translation, subtitles, teleprompter, navigation | US$699 (was US$799) |
| RayNeo X3 Pro (international version) | AI + AR display glasses | AR display, AI, camera | US$1,299 |
Buying in China vs buying at home
The gap depends on the brand: some international prices are almost double, others are nearly identical.
| Model | Price in China | International price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rokid Glasses | launch price RMB 2,499 | US$699 (approx. RMB 4,702) | The international price is about 1.88x the Chinese launch price; listed in China at RMB 3,299 |
| RayNeo X3 Pro | from RMB 8,999 | US$1,299 (approx. RMB 8,738) | Prices at home and abroad are close |
| Ray-Ban Meta (international brand) | no official channel in mainland China | from US$299 | Resellers usually charge a premium and there is no mainland China warranty |
| Audio glasses (Huawei Smart Glasses 2) | RMB 2,299 | comparable international products US$99.99–229.99 | International audio models are actually cheaper |
Where foreigners can buy
Most channels require a Chinese phone number and mobile payment; offline experience stores let you try before buying.
JD.com / Tmall brand flagship stores
Look for the "official flagship store / sold by the platform" label and get an invoice.
Official brand stores
RayNeo, Rokid, Xiaomi, Huawei and others launch on their own sites first; some models are only in stock offline.
Offline experience stores (Xiaomi Store, Huawei experience stores, etc.)
You can try them on first and compare weight and display quality; stores usually sell only their own brand.
Cross-border e-commerce / shopping services
For brands such as Meta that have no official channel in mainland China; no domestic warranty, and duties and after-sales are on you.
Electronics markets (Huaqiangbei / Zhongguancun, etc.)
⚠️ High risk of grey imports, refurbished units and no warranty; always inspect on the spot and ask for an invoice.
Pros and cons of using it back home
Hardware usually works, but features that rely on Chinese cloud services may stop working abroad — check this before buying.
| Item | Pros | Cons / risks |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware features (music, calls, photos, display) | Bluetooth and WiFi are universal standards and normally work fine | Some features depend on a phone app, which may not be available in overseas app stores |
| AI assistant | Full experience inside China (domestic AI models respond fast) | Abroad it often relies on Chinese cloud services, so it may not wake up or may be limited |
| Translation | Very useful for everyday communication in China | Abroad it depends on whether the maker offers overseas services |
| Maps / navigation | — | Chinese map services are basically unusable once you leave China |
| Firmware updates | — | Update servers may be reachable only from Chinese networks |
| Account and real-name registration | — | Most require a Chinese phone number; cancelling that number after you leave may affect your account |
| Warranty | Easy after-sales at stores and online in China | Warranty usually covers mainland China only; from abroad you must ship it back |
| Price and resale value | Chinese prices are clearly below international list prices (e.g. Rokid Glasses) | International versions resell better and have better ecosystem compatibility |
How to get prescription lenses fitted
Only some models support prescription lenses; display-equipped AR flagships usually need a custom version or a dedicated adapter frame.
Check whether the model supports prescription lenses
Audio glasses and lightweight display models can usually take prescription lenses; AR flagships with a display and camera mostly do not accept standard lenses (the RayNeo X3 Pro offers a "fully laminated prescription version" for RMB 10,999).
Prepare your prescription data
Sphere (SPH), cylinder (CYL), axis (AXIS), pupillary distance (PD); progressive lenses also need the addition (ADD).
Choose how to get the lenses fitted
① Maker service: choose the frame → submit your prescription → the maker does the fitting; ② have a local optician fit the lenses (an adapter frame is required); ③ buy a custom version with the prescription built in.
Confirm the key details
High prescriptions and high astigmatism may not be supported; always check whether the lenses block the display area or sensors, and whether the smart features still work after fitting.
All prices on this page were captured from public sources during our research and are not purchase advice; products and prices change frequently — always confirm on the official page before ordering. Anything unverified is explicitly marked.