The world of smart glasses is a competitive one. Google has tried to dominate it, and Apple is continually rumoured to be ready to launch a pair, so 2023 could be the year we see (excuse the pun) these wearables go mainstream. Until then, this is our {Tech} for Travel Best Smart Glasses for Travelling list for the year.
Best Smart Glasses for Travelling 2023
Ray-Ban Stories
In collaboration with Meta (Facebook), Ray-Ban Stories are shipping in three frames with sun or prescription-grade lenses.
When controlled by either touch or voice, Ray-Ban Stories can capture images and record video for all major social platforms, play music and make & receive hands-free calls. Built around a SnapDragon processor, the Stories frames are only 5g heavier than their standard siblings.
Snap Spectacles 3
Fans of the social media platform Snap will recognize Spectacles 3.
These 3rd generation smart glasses are built to create content on the channel like never before. With an HD camera on either side, Spectacles 3 can capture 3D images, which can be brought to life in the Snap app or record video at 60fps.
Lenovo Glasses T1
Fancy your own private cinema in the sky? Pop on the Lenovo Glasses T1 and plug them into your smart device for a wearable monitor for working, gaming, or streaming a movie.
These smart glasses, launched just before #IFA2022 and may require a wired connection, but team them with a pair of ANC headphones and a dark aircraft cabin, and let the 1920 X 1080 per eye Micro-OLED screens deliver an exceptional viewing experience.
Soundcore Frames
These Bluetooth-enabled smart glasses aim to replace your earbuds or headphones with two built-in speakers precisely positioned to deliver a superior listening experience without disturbing anyone around you.
Along with being one of the most affordable options in this list, the Soundcore Frames are also fully customizable. There are five different styles to purchase, and from there, you can mix n match frames and lenses to create your own style.
Lucyd Lyte Moonbeam
If you want all the tech of a pair of smart glasses but the style of standard frames, the Lucyd range is a perfect choice.
The Lyte Moonbeam model (above) connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone, has touch controls, takes calls and plays music and works with navigation apps with audio directions, such as Google Maps. A selection of lenses is available, including a prescription option.
Razer Anzu Smart Glasses
Advertised as lifestyle eyewear, the Razer Anzu bundles clear Blue light reflective and polarized lenses to help you get the most from these smart glasses.
The Anzu boasts huge 16mm drivers for immersive low latency audio, has touch control support for voice assistants with all-day battery performance and an IPX4 waterproof rating.
Bose Frames
Bose offers smart glasses for almost every occasion, and if outdoor living and adventure sports are your reason for travelling, then the Tempo frames are the frames for you.
Made with Bose OpenAudio™, this technology delivers crystal clear audio and lets external sounds in, keeping you aware of your surroundings at all times. Bose has a variety of lenses that clip in for a quick change based on the environment you’re in.