Danny Weber
09:42 28-08-2025
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Rokid Glasses, 48 g AR eyewear with Micro‑LED displays and a 12‑MP camera, launch globally for $499. Get AI translation, transcription, and a fast‑charging case.
Rokid brought its featherweight AR eyewear to China last year; now the device is landing on the global market at $499. Weighing just 48 grams, Rokid Glasses are positioned as the lightest camera‑equipped smart glasses, aimed at everyday wear and professional use alike. That claim sets a high bar in a category where comfort often determines whether a gadget becomes part of your routine.
The frames use dual monochrome Micro‑LED displays delivering up to 1,500 nits of brightness, a 480x398‑pixel resolution, and a 23‑degree field of view. A built‑in 12‑MP Sony IMX681 camera handles photos and video, complemented by a notification indicator. There are microphones with noise suppression, onboard speakers, and a suite of AI features—from speech translation across 89 languages to automatic transcription and conversation summaries powered by ChatGPT. On paper, it’s a pragmatic blend of display, capture, and assistive tools.
Under the hood, the smart glasses run on Qualcomm’s AR1 chipset paired with an NXP coprocessor for voice functions, backed by 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, plus Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi‑Fi 6. A 210 mAh battery is rated for up to 10 hours of use, while the 3,000 mAh charging case can deliver up to ten full top‑ups. Fast charging restores 80% in just 20 minutes—a welcome safety net, and the kind of convenience that makes the accessory case feel less optional and more essential.
The glasses are available now through a Kickstarter campaign at $499, with a planned retail price of $599. While a competing pair from Ray‑Ban undercuts the price, it lacks a display—a meaningful distinction for anyone who wants true on‑face visuals. The campaign has already raised over $686,000 against a $20,000 goal, a strong sign that the concept is resonating with backers.