9 best Black Friday deals on smart glasses: My favorite AR and AI glasses are cheaper than ever

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are far more than just a pair of specs with a camera. Meta AI features give them all the smarts to answer any questions about the world around you. All of this is underpinned by a stellar-looking set of specs that feel great to wear all-day round. Plus, boasting water resistance always helps. For another style, grab the Ray-Ban Meta Headliner glasses for $75 off.

Quality-wise, you can really feel the step up here from the original Xreal Air — from the lighter, sleeker construction and electrochromic lenses, to the better, smoother display tech and improved comfort (thanks to those redesigned nose pads). Plus, with the spatial computing app you can download on Mac, you can take a 3-monitor setup with you wherever you go!

To unlock the full capability of your Xreal Air 2 specs, you'll need to grab the Beam Pro. This may look like your average Android phone in the hand, but the spatial computing software and ability to download a bunch of content for offline viewing unlocks a world of the best mixed reality bits of Apple Vision Pro

If you're a screen quality purist without any need for all the spatial computing stuff, RayNeo's specs offer a massive, colorful and bright 200-inch simulated display right in front of your eyes.

There’s a reason I call these the best premium AR glasses. That Micro OLED display tech is some of the best I’ve laid my eyes upon — bright at 1,000 perceived nits and with very minimal blurry edges, an enhanced electrochromic film on the lenses that completely eliminates any distractions in front of you, and the best spatial computing software on the market.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses go well beyond being simple eyewear with a camera. With Meta AI, they deliver intelligent features that can provide answers about your surroundings. All this functionality is packed into a sleek, stylish design that’s comfortable enough for all-day wear. To top it off, their water resistance adds an extra layer of practicality.

Currently, the Air 2 Pros are a tad more expensive then they have been in previous UK sales. The standard Air 2s may not come with the Electrochromic lenses, but the display quality is exaclty the same — making this £50 saving worthwhile!

To get the most out of your Xreal Air 2 glasses, the Beam Pro is a must-have. Despite its resemblance to a standard Android phone, it stands out with advanced spatial computing software and its spatial 3D cameras.

I confidently rank these as a top-tier pair of AR glasses for a reason. The Micro OLED display is nothing short of exceptional—offering 1,000 perceived nits of brightness with sharp clarity and barely any edge distortion. The lenses feature an advanced electrochromic film that effectively blocks out distractions, combined with industry-leading spatial computing software that takes the experience to the next level.