Competition heats up for Garmin's AI glasses: Amazfit Helio Glasses to come with head-up display

Zepp Health offers various wearables for athletes and is also working on smart glasses. At CES 2026, the manufacturer is showcasing the Amazfit Helio Glasses not as a finished product, but rather as a concept. Nevertheless, the release of the concept is expected to take place relatively soon, namely in the second half of 2026. As for the concept itself, the Helio Glasses is intended to display various values directly in the field of vision in conjunction with an Amazfit smartwatch without the runner having to look at the smartwatch. A minimalist head-up display will be used for this purpose, which will only show particularly relevant data and possibly not all parameters at the same time.

According to Zepp Health, information such as current pace, heart rate and navigation instructions will be displayed while running or cycling, although this is not necessarily an exhaustive list. Displaying intervals during interval training is also conceivable. Direct display in the field of vision could prove very practical during intensive training sessions where athletes need to fully focus on the activity at hand.

Unsurprisingly, the glasses are also designed to offer appropriate eye protection and will be equipped with polycarbonate lenses. Buttons are said to be integrated into the frame, and operation should also be possible via smartwatch. The aim is to provide a battery life sufficient for a marathon, i.e., around five hours. Competitor Garmin already has glasses on the market in the form of the Vanguard, developed in collaboration with Oakley and Meta, although these do not come with their own display. Potentially comparable systems are also available from other manufacturers.