Acer Launches $499.99 GR0 and $299.99 GI0 Smart Glasses for Late 2026

3 articles · Updated · letsdatascience.com · May 30

Acer detailed two wearable lines for North America, Europe and Australia: the tethered AR Vision GR0 and the lighter, wireless GI0, both slated for late 2026.
The $499.99 GR0 targets display quality, using dual 1920x1080 Micro OLED panels at 60Hz, weighing 69 grams and relying on a phone, laptop or PC to drive content.
The $299.99 GI0 shifts to AI-first use, weighing 46 grams and adding Google Gemini voice features, a 12MP camera, 32GB storage, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 217mAh battery.
The split launch underscores Acer's two-track wearable strategy: higher-fidelity AR through a wired headset and hands-free assistant functions through lighter smart glasses.

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