Quick verdict
The Rokid Glasses 2 are a focused upgrade, not a reinvention — and that is the right call. Announced at the Rokid Jungle event on October 27, 2026, the second-generation glasses keep the single-green Micro-LED display that made the original a translation and prompts machine, then fix the weak points: a bigger 263mAh battery (up from 210mAh), a faster Snapdragon AR1+ chip, Dolby Audio speakers, and a 12MP camera that records 4K video. The catch has not changed: preorders are China-only at CNY 3,699 (about $555), shipping November 11, and Rokid has not announced a US price or release date — global versions are expected to debut at CES 2027. This review is based on Rokid’s launch specifications and pricing, not hands-on testing.
What changed from the first Rokid Glasses?
The display is familiar: a 480 × 380 monochrome green Micro-LED waveguide at a 25-degree field of view and 1,500 nits of brightness — the same glanceable formula we covered in our original Rokid Glasses review. What is new is everything around it. The squircle frame’s flexible temples open up to 22% wider, the nose pads are redesigned to leave fewer marks, and the lenses are reported to be 70% less reflective. The IPX4 splash rating and magnetic clip-on prescription lens support carry over.
Under the hood, a dual-processor setup pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1+ with a BES2800BP co-processor, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Connectivity steps up to Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 7.
Camera, audio, and AI features
The 12MP camera records 4K at 30fps, 2K at 60fps, and 1080p at 60fps, with a “super night video” algorithm Rokid bills as an industry first for smart glasses. Audio gets a real upgrade: Dolby Audio speakers, four omnidirectional microphones, and a bone-conduction microphone aimed at keeping your voice clear in wind. The AI toolkit covers live translation in 89 languages, meeting recording and transcription, object identification, and — unusually — support for desktop AI agents including Codex and OpenClaw.
Rokid also launched two siblings worth knowing about: the full-color Rokid Color (from CNY 4,999, targeted for April 2027) and the Rokid Ring gesture controller (CNY 1,699, sold separately). If a green text display feels limiting, the camera-free Even Realities G2 takes the opposite trade, while Meta’s Adventurer glasses are the cheaper camera-first option already on sale in the US.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bigger 263mAh battery, plus an optional Power Capsule 2 case that recharges the glasses about six times
- 12MP camera with 4K/30fps recording and a dedicated low-light video mode
- Dolby Audio speakers and a five-microphone array for calls and transcription
- Live translation in 89 languages on a bright 1,500-nit display
Cons
- China-only at launch — no US price or date, with global versions not expected until CES 2027
- Display is still single-green monochrome; the full-color Rokid Color costs more and ships months later
- The gesture-control Rokid Ring is a separate CNY 1,699 purchase
Who should buy the Rokid Glasses 2?
Buy them if you travel or work across languages and want translations, navigation prompts, and meeting notes at eye level without pulling out your phone — and you can buy through Chinese retail channels. Skip them if you want full-color visuals today or a warranty-backed US purchase; in that case, wait for CES 2027 or look at the display glasses already selling in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How much do the Rokid Glasses 2 cost?
CNY 3,699 (about $555) for the black version and CNY 3,849 (about $577) for tortoiseshell, in China. No US pricing has been announced.
When do the Rokid Glasses 2 go on sale?
Preorders opened in China on October 27, 2026, with shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. Global versions are expected to debut at CES 2027.
Do the Rokid Glasses 2 have a color display?
No. The Glasses 2 use a single-green Micro-LED display. Rokid’s full-color model is the separate Rokid Color, starting at CNY 4,999 and targeted for April 2027.
How long does the battery last?
Rokid fits a 263mAh battery, up from 210mAh in the first generation, and sells a Power Capsule 2 case that can recharge the glasses roughly six times. Independent battery testing is not yet available.
Price and availability
The Rokid Glasses 2 are available to preorder in China now via JD.com, Tmall, and TikTok Shop, starting at CNY 3,699, with release scheduled for November 11, 2026. There is no US Amazon listing for this China-market model, so we are not linking one — check back after the expected CES 2027 global debut for US pricing.