HTC Vive Eagle smart glasses are finally coming to the US for $499 with 12MP camera, ChatGPT, and live translation

Almost a year after HTC unveiled its Vive Eagle AI glasses, the new Ray-Ban Meta competitor is finally heading to the US. The smart glasses will retail for $499, making them $200 more expensive than the entry-level Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which start at $299.99. Buyers will be able to choose from four color options, as well as round or square frames with either clear or tinted lenses.

Smart glasses with 12MP camera, on-device AI, and stereo speakers

The Vive Eagle features a 12MP ultra-wide FPV camera and HTC's VIVE AI voice assistant, with optional access to Google Gemini and ChatGPT. Like the Ray-Ban Meta, users can take photos or videos using simple voice commands or the camera shutter button. The glasses also supports other AI features like note taking and translating captured photos into audio across 13 languages in real time.

Speaking of which, the camera captures photos at up to 3,024 × 4,032 pixels and records video at 1,512 × 2,016 resolution at up to 30 fps. HTC has also equipped the glasses with four microphones and stereo speakers, plus a 235mAh battery rated for up to 4.5 hours of continuous playback or 36 hours of standby time.

Under the hood, the Vive Eagle is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Other features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and IP54 water and dust resistance. Depending on the frame size, the Vive Eagle weighs either 48.8g (medium) or 51.5g (large).

Pricing and availability

The HTC Vive Eagle is now available to preorder on Amazon for $499, with shipping slated for September 1, 2026. HTC offers six configurations across different frame shapes, lens types, and finishes:

• Vive Eagle Glossy Black (Square Clear)
• Vive Eagle Apricot (Round Clear)
• Vive Eagle Apricot (Round Sun)
• Vive Eagle Glossy Coffee (Square Clear)
• Vive Eagle Matte Black (Round Sun)
• Vive Eagle Matte Black (Round Clear)