Google Glasses Price and Release Date: Intelligent Eyewear From $395, Out Dec 10

Last updated: November 13, 2026. By Veer. Facts checked against Google’s Intelligent Eyewear announcement (November 12, 2026), Samsung’s launch press release and spec sheet (November 12, 2026), Google’s product page and FAQ at glasses.google, and reporting from 9to5Google and Engadget. Rival prices are from the Meta Store on November 13. This is a researched explainer, not a product review.

How much do Google’s glasses cost?

The cheapest pair of Google Intelligent Eyewear costs $395, from Warby Parker. Gentle Monster’s pairs cost $449 to $489 depending on the frame. Both prices are for non-prescription lenses. Samsung’s press release gives the US range: “Warby Parker Intelligent Eyewear will start at $395, while Gentle Monster Intelligent Eyewear will range from $449 to $489, depending on the model.”

The tech inside is the same in both collections. Engadget reports that the two brands share the same 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 12MP camera and battery life. What you pay extra for at Gentle Monster is the design.

Prices and frame counts from Samsung’s press release and Google’s announcement, November 12, 2026.

Google doesn’t require a paid Gemini plan to use the glasses. Engadget reports that none of the glasses’ features need a paid Gemini subscription, so there is no monthly fee on top of the frame price.

How much do prescription lenses add?

Prescription lenses add at least $100 at either brand, and a fully loaded Warby Parker pair can pass $1,000. These add-on prices come from 9to5Google’s walk through each store’s checkout on launch day, not from Google, so check the live price before you order.

Source: 9to5Google, November 12, 2026 (Warby Parker “Reid” and Gentle Monster “GGS001 01” configurations).

9to5Google’s examples: a non-prescription Warby Parker pair with transition lenses comes to $520, and a progressive, polarized pair with thinner lenses and anti-reflective coating comes to $1,080. If you need a strong prescription, Gentle Monster’s lower add-on prices can make it the cheaper brand overall, even with the higher starting price.

When is the Google glasses release date?

The glasses go on sale on December 10, 2026, in stores and online. Pre-orders are open now, starting November 12. Google’s post says the glasses “arrive in stores on December 10,” and that both online and in-store pre-orders are live at Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

9to5Google’s Ben Schoon noted on launch day that pre-order wait times were already pushing out his preferred Warby Parker “Reid” style, so popular frames may slip past December 10. If you want a pair before the holidays, order early and check the delivery estimate at checkout.

Can you buy Google glasses in the UK?

No. There is no UK launch date or GBP price. Samsung’s press release limits the launch to the U.S. and South Korea, and Google’s footnotes go further: “Intelligent eyewear is only available for use with Google accounts from the United States and South Korea.” So importing a US pair won’t help much: a UK Google account may not be able to set the glasses up at all.

UK readers have no Google option for now. We’ll update this post if Google announces a UK release date or GBP pricing.

What do Google’s glasses actually do?

They’re audio-and-camera glasses with Gemini built in. There is no screen in the lens. You talk to them (“Hey Gemini”) or tap the frame, and the answers come through open-ear speakers. Engadget says plainly that “there won’t be any options with a built-in display,” so these compete with Ray-Ban Meta, not with Meta Ray-Ban Display.

What Google says you can do:

• Look and ask. Point your head at a landmark, a plant or an event poster and ask Gemini about it, or add it to your calendar or shopping list.
• Photos and video. A 12MP ultra-wide camera takes photos and records up to 3K video at 30fps, with HDR and stabilization.
• Directions and translation. Google Maps gives turn-by-turn audio directions, and Google Translate does live speech translation across more than 70 languages.
• Calls, messages and music. Read and reply to texts, take calls, and play YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music or Audible (Audible is Android-only at launch).
• Guided Vision. Spoken descriptions of your surroundings for people who are blind or have low vision, plus access to Aira’s human visual interpreters. Both are Android-only at launch, and Google stresses Guided Vision is not a mobility aid.

Google glasses specs

Every pair runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, weighs about 41 grams and lasts up to 9 hours on a charge. The spec table below is from Samsung, which engineered the hardware.

Source: Samsung spec sheet and glasses.google FAQ, November 2026. Battery figures are manufacturer claims based on mixed use.

Which phones work with Google’s glasses?

Pixel 7 or newer, recent Samsung Galaxy S and Z phones, and iPhone 13 models with at least 6GB of RAM. The exact requirements from Google and Samsung:

• Google Pixel: Pixel 7 series and later, on the Android 17 September 2026 update or later. (If you’re behind on updates, our November Pixel Drop guide shows how to get current.)
• Samsung Galaxy: Galaxy S, S FE, Z Fold, Z Flip and Fold Ultra series on One UI 9.0 or higher.
• iPhone: iPhone 13 and later with at least 6GB of RAM, on iOS 26.6 or later. Google’s own post words this as “iPhone 13 Pro and above,” because the standard iPhone 13 has less RAM.

You also need an adult Google account (18+) from the US or South Korea, and Samsung says age verification is required at activation.

Google glasses vs Meta glasses: how do prices compare?

Google’s $395 starting price sits between Meta’s older and newer Ray-Ban models, and it’s about half the price of Meta’s display glasses.

Meta prices from the Meta Store, checked November 13, 2026. Google prices from Samsung’s November 12 press release.

The case for Google’s pair, based on the launch materials and early impressions: it works the same on Android and iPhone (Engadget reports feature parity), Gemini is free to use on it, and Google has made stricter privacy promises. The case against: it’s US- and Korea-only, there’s no display option, and you’re buying a first-generation product.

What about privacy?

Google says camera images sent to Gemini aren’t saved to your Gemini History or used for ad targeting or AI training, and bystanders’ faces are blurred out before Gemini processes them. The other protections Google lists:

• A white indicator light shows when you take a photo or video, and the glasses are designed to stop recording if the light is covered or disabled.
• A physical off switch turns off the camera, mics and Gemini so the glasses work as regular glasses.
• Data stored on the glasses is encrypted, and so is data in transit.
• You choose which apps can use the camera and mic.

Engadget adds that Google isn’t supporting livestreaming directly from the glasses (sharing your view in a Google Meet video call is supported, per Google’s product page). Google’s FAQ still asks wearers to “ask for permission before filming people,” and that’s good advice wherever you live.

Should you pre-order Google’s glasses?

Pre-order if you’re in the US, already use Gemini, and want camera-and-audio glasses that work equally well with an iPhone or an Android phone. Wait if you need a display, live in the UK, or want independent battery and camera reviews first. Reviews should arrive close to the December 10 on-sale date.

If you’re weighing the AI side of the purchase, our ChatGPT vs Gemini comparison explains what Gemini does well and where it lags. For another gadget launch with a long pre-order window, see our Amazon Alexa tablets price and release date guide.

FAQ

How much are the new Google glasses?

Google’s Intelligent Eyewear starts at $395 for the Warby Parker collection and costs $449 to $489 for the Gentle Monster collection, before prescription lenses. Prescription lenses add at least $100, per 9to5Google’s checkout walk-through.

When do Google glasses come out?

Pre-orders opened November 12, 2026, and the glasses go on sale in stores and ship online on December 10, 2026, in the US (both brands) and South Korea (Gentle Monster only).

Are Google glasses available in the UK?

No. There is no UK release date or GBP price. Google says Intelligent Eyewear currently works only with Google accounts from the United States and South Korea.

Do Google’s glasses have a screen?

No. This first collection has no built-in display. It uses open-ear speakers, a 12MP camera and Gemini voice control. Engadget notes there are no display models yet, so Meta Ray-Ban Display ($799) has no direct Google rival.

Do Google’s glasses work with iPhone?

Yes. They work with iPhone 13 and later models that have at least 6GB of RAM (Google lists iPhone 13 Pro and above) running iOS 26.6 or later. Guided Vision, Aira and Audible are Android-only at launch.

Do I need a Gemini subscription to use them?

No. Engadget reports that none of the glasses’ features require a paid Gemini plan. You do need a compatible adult (18+) Google account from the US or South Korea.

How long does the battery last?

Up to nine hours on a single charge, according to Google and Samsung. The charging case holds up to seven extra charges, which Samsung puts at up to 72 hours in total. Google says the case charges the glasses to about 60% in 30 minutes.

Sources: Google, Intelligent Eyewear collections pre-order post, November 12, 2026; Samsung Newsroom, December release for Intelligent Eyewear, November 12, 2026; glasses.google product page and FAQ; 9to5Google launch report and add-on prices, November 12, 2026; Engadget, November 12, 2026; Meta Store AI glasses prices, checked November 13, 2026.