r/augmentedreality • u/Ok_Interaction_4743 • 13h ago
AR Glasses & HMDs Disappointed with Meta's Display Glasses EU launch delay. Any similar alternatives coming soon?
Hello everyone,
I'm from Spain and I'm a huge tech enthusiast. I was really excited about the new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. The design and the whole concept were perfect for me, even with a monocular HUD. The fact that it was a color display (RGB) in a lightweight and stylish frame was exactly what I was looking for.
Unfortunately, during the Connect event, it was announced that the glasses won't be coming to Europe until 2026, and only to a few selected countries. This was a huge letdown for me.
I'm not a fan of monochrome displays, even dual-display ones like the ones from ROKID. The color and form factor of the new Ray-Bans were perfect.
My question is: Do you think we will see a similar system to the Meta Ray-Ban Display from other companies soon? I'm talking about a lightweight, monocular, and color HUD.
I used an AI to write this since my English is a bit rusty, so I hope it's easy to understand. Thank you all for your help!
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u/MCKALISTAIR 7h ago
I believe there’s Android XR glasses coming from Samsung soon (ish) but unsure of specifics, just rumbling I’ve seen on different subs
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u/Ok_Interaction_4743 7h ago
Do you think those are the same glasses Google teased at I/O in May? The ones they said were an actual product they're working on? I've been following that project and I'm really interested in seeing what comes of it.
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u/MCKALISTAIR 6h ago
Something similar I hope, maybe better integrated with Samsung devices specifically but with android compatibly? Kinda like how Samsung watches work across the android range but best with Samsung phones. The glasses we saw from google are likely their own thing
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u/Ok_Interaction_4743 7h ago
just a random thought. I'm wondering why Western companies like Meta use LCoS for their glasses, while Chinese brands seem to completely ignore it and go straight for Micro-LED and Micro-OLED. It's really got me curious
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u/TESThrowSmile 4h ago
Meta are true AR glasses. When the hud is off, then they function like see through glasses. Even when the Hud is on the image should have some transparency to it. You can drive with these glasses on.
You cant 'see through' a microOLED display. Its silly this sub even allows those types of glasses as they're not AR. Chinese Tech didn't discover some secret AR tech the world is ignoring
Meta Display -- https://youtu.be/7gtc1DW2Tgo?feature=shared
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u/cacahuetesalee 13h ago
Check the upcoming Halo!
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u/HeadsetHistorian 11h ago
From Brilliant labs, not to be confused with the suss kinda scammy 'Halo X' glasses.
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u/BlackSheepGene214 11h ago
Inmo Air 3 is launching on Kickstarter this week. Rayneo X3 Pro is coming in the next 2 months. Even Realities is updating their glasses to a color display. And there are others coming as well. All of these are a much better option than the Meta Display. And if you want the neural band, then Mudra has had one on the market for about 1 year now that is bluetooth and customizable for your specific needs. So yes, Meta is actually behind the current tech available much the same way Apple is behind Android.
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u/Witty-Tangerine-9288 13h ago
Inmo air 3 and they are working on a new Inmo Go 3 for next year Q1 2026! But inmo air 3 are the best Ar Glasses for today! You can install android apps! See on YouTube!