CES is always a great time to peek into the near future of technology, and Rokid has made an announcement that might actually be the biggest innovation in the world of AI-powered smartglasses to date: The new Style smartglasses from Rokid. Aside from introducing another pair of their AI glasses to market, these ultra-light frames are achieving something none of their competitors have been able to do to date: making them affordable.
Rokid Style AI Smartglasses Key Features
- Ultra-Lightweight Design: Weighing only 38.5 grams, they are significantly lighter than the Meta Ray-Ban series, making them suitable for all-day wear.
- Dual-Chip Architecture: A world-first design using the NXP RT600 for low-power tasks and the Qualcomm AR1 for heavy AI and imaging workloads, resulting in 12 hours of active use.
- Open AI Ecosystem: Unlike other smart glasses, Rokid supports multiple AI engines simultaneously, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Qwen, along with integrations for Google Maps and Microsoft Translation.
- Multimodal Interaction: Supports voice commands in 12 languages, translation in 89 languages, and physical gestures (like nodding to answer a call or shaking your head to end one).
While these hardware features are great, and Rokid’s open AI ecosystem holds a lot of potential for innovative ideas from software developers, what really stands out in this release is their commitment to addressing the biggest barrier to smartglasses – users with prescriptions. When I attended Rokid’s Max 2 press conference, I immediately pressed a company rep about how they plan to address the needs of people who must wear prescription glasses. At the time, there was some hesitation, as well as a promise that they’d eventually have partner ophthalmologists who would be able to create the custom lenses needed for this sleek eyewear. Today, the Rokid “Golden Bundle” not only includes a pair of Style AI glasses, but it also features prescription lenses that support a range of vision conditions, from plano to myopia and astigmatism.
Pre-Launch and Pricing
The Rokid Style, like its main competitor, the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), features a 12-megapixel camera capable of shooting 4K video – a feature that many creators and influencers would appreciate. Unlike the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), the Rokid Style AI glasses also include what they call a “triple format” recording option, allowing you to capture video in 3:4, 4:3, and 9:16 ratios, and will be available for only $299 USD. If you require the prescription lens option, it will cost you an additional $100, thanks to Rokid’s partnership with a global network of ophthalmologists through their Golden Bundle. The Golden Bundle includes 1.60 index prescription lenses with photochromic functionality at a fraction of the cost offered by their competitors.
As someone who has not been too keen on jumping into the world of smartglasses, the price, as well as Rokid’s approach to those with visibility needs, has me seriously considering getting a pair. Sweetening the deal, Rokid is offering a pre-launch promotion from now until January 18, 2026, where a $1 deposit will earn you an additional $20 off the price of your AI glasses when they launch on January 19. To learn more or to secure your pair, visit Rokid’s website.
