A recent significant technological development is augmented reality. Fully known as augmented reality smart glasses, they are digital smart eyeglasses enhanced with different sensors that make it possible to effectively analyze and identify what is going on in your surroundings and then make a virtual map of the surroundings. Want to know which is the best pair? Here are five to look out for.
Apple Vision Pro
Tech giant Apple recently developed smart eyeglasses with AR technology. People had been speculating before the unveiling on the 5th of June 2023 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. It is for field work, gaming, and movie streaming, among many other uses.
If you want a pair, sorry. These smart glasses aren’t fully available for sale yet. We expect it to become readily available in 2024. The Apple Vision Pro costs $3,500. It is sleek and highly effective, and worth every penny for tech junkies.
Nreal Air
Nreal’s AR smart glasses are also one of the most popular in the AR glasses market. It was released in 2022 and is one of the best AR glasses in terms of features and price. They are used for gaming, working, streaming, and other things, depending on what you connect them to.
They are available for sale in the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The Nreal Air costs around $379. Already, these glasses have a positive impact on the tech industry as they further create an immersive experience that joins the physical and digital worlds.
Oppo Air Glass 2
Another top intelligent glass with AR functionality is the Oppo air glass two. It is one of the most fashionable pairs and is also wireless. You can use them as smartphone companions, for presentations, and anything you use your smartphone for.
It is now available for limited quantities only in China, selling for about $745. And, it seems the manufacturer has no plan to make it available globally, as they are working on newer versions.
Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition
These intelligent glasses were also just revealed at the MWC 2023. It is one of the lightest smart glasses made from magnesium-titanium alloy and carbon fiber. Like every other top AR glass, it’s good for streaming videos, working, taking pictures, etc.
It is not available yet, and the market release date is still unknown. There is no idea about the price for now, but we’ll expect it to be quite expensive due to the materials used to build the smart glasses.
Magic Leap 2
These are high-level, tech AR glasses released in 2022. It is light and comfortable to use. Also, its level of immersion is enhanced. Engineers can use it for surgeons as it can visualize complex data effectively.
The Magic Leap 2 is presently available in the tech markets of numerous countries like the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and most parts of Europe generally, so they are easily accessible. These intelligent glasses sell for about $3299 on average.