# Xreal opens Aura orders at a $1,099 launch price, with a separate processing unit

_Published Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Xreal opened orders Wednesday for Aura, its Android XR glasses, starting at a $1,099 launch price, TechCrunch reported. The 95-gram glasses require a separate, tethered processing unit, versus Meta's 69-gram glasses.

Orders are available in the United States, Canada, Japan and South Korea. The 12GB + 256GB version costs $1,279, discounted to $1,099 through December. The 16GB + 512GB version costs $1,499, discounted to $1,299 through December.

Aura supports Google Play apps and XR experiences. Buyers can also connect a computer or handheld gaming console through USB-C for an augmented display. Shipping is planned by mid-November.

## Sources

- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/28/xreal-aura-is-a-new-wired-headset-powered-by-android-xr/)

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Published: 2026-10-28T18:16:53.905Z
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