Xiaomi launches new affordable smart glasses with up to 12 days of battery life

Xiaomi has introduced the successor of its Mijia Smart Audio Glasses, and the second-gen smart wearable is set to be available on the brand's crowdfunding platform on March 26. There will be a special price in place, with the glasses costing CNY 999 during the crowdfunding phase, about $138.

As for the glasses themselves, Xiaomi says that the Mijia Smart Audio Glasses 2 have seen multiple design tweaks. The frame is said to be slimmer, with the thickest point being 30% thinner than the predecessors. These new smart glasses are lighter as well. They weigh only 27.6 grams and are said to be more capable of evenly distributing the weight. That should lead to less pressure on the nose, allowing comfortable prolonged wearing.

In addition, Xiaomi highlights the durability of the frame. It has what the company calls "piano steel ultra-flexible hinge," which is said to be able to withstand over 15,000 bends without any issues. The frame of the Mijia Smart Audio Glasses 2 also has an improved quick-release feature, allowing easy lens swapping (Zeiss lens care pack curr. $13.55 on Amazon).

The company also highlights the improved audio setup of the Mijia Smart Audio Glasses 2. It claims that the smart wearable can now offer better noise reduction and improved volume than its predecessors. There's a four-microphone array that's powered by intelligent algorithms.

Another notable aspect of the Mijia Smart Glasses 2 is the battery life. The rated standby time is 12 days, while Xiaomi says that the wearable can offer 12 hours of playback and 9 hours of talkback with a full charge. Other highlights include a quick charging feature, an IP54 water and dust resistance rating, and a new privacy mode.