Xiaomi has officially launched the sales of its Smart Audio Glasses in the European market. The device has appeared in the brand's official online stores in Germany, France, and Spain with a price tag of 99 euros (around 5,053 hryvnias). The developers position the novelty as a "smart alternative to regular glasses" — a gadget that not only corrects vision but also turns the frame into a personal audio terminal, sparing the user from the need to carry headphones.
European Launch and Price Positioning
The model's entry into the official stores of Germany, France, and Spain marks an important milestone for the product: according to reports, the gadget was initially sold globally via Chinese marketplaces, and now it has officially entered the European market. The price of 99 euros (approximately 5,053 hryvnias) makes the device one of the most affordable in the audio smart glasses segment. This price level, according to the manufacturer's design, should attract a wide audience for whom more expensive solutions remain out of budget.
Design, Prescription Lenses, and Interchangeable Frames
A key feature of the Smart Audio Glasses is user customization flexibility. Buyers can install prescription lenses, turning the gadget into fully functional vision glasses. In addition, the manufacturer offers a special Xiaomi Smart Audio Glasses Replacement Kit that allows changing the frames. The kit is sold separately, giving the owner the opportunity to choose the shape and style of the frame according to personal preferences without buying a whole new device.
Audio Technology: Ultrasonic Speaker Instead of Headphones
The device connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and allows listening to music or answering calls without using headphones. Sound reproduction is handled by an SLS0820 ultrasonic speaker with an open acoustic design. This scheme directs the sound directly to the user's ear while maintaining relative spatial openness — people around do not hear what the wearer is listening to. This makes the gadget convenient for everyday scenarios: work calls, podcasts, and music on the go or in the office.
Battery Life and "Smart" Operating Scenarios
The built-in battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous music playback and about 11 days of standby time. For daily use, this means recharging will not be required every day, and in standby mode, the device can last for more than a week. Additionally, automatic playback pause has been implemented when removing the glasses from the face: as soon as the user takes off the gadget, playback stops, saving power and preventing unwanted public audio playback.
Context: An Affordable Alternative to the Mijia Model
The Smart Audio Glasses are viewed as a more affordable alternative to the more expensive Xiaomi Mijia Smart Audio Glasses, whose global release took place slightly earlier. Thus, Xiaomi is forming a lineup of audio smart glasses across two price segments: the flagship Mijia model for those willing to pay more, and the new Smart Audio Glasses for the mass market. The official release in the European market at a fixed price of 99 euros increases competition in the wearable audio gadget segment and emphasizes the company's bet on the affordability of smart accessories for a wide audience.
