Warby Parker is taking preorders for its Google Gemini smart glasses from $395, but the order page still lists only the US and Canada.
Key points
- Warby Parker is selling its new smart glasses in three frames from $395. That is the company’s own starting price on its US product page; the currency and market are the United States.
- Google Gemini, a 12-megapixel camera, navigation and real-time translation are among the advertised features. Weight and battery claims come from the manufacturer, not independent tests.
- The order page lists only the US and Canada. No UK launch date or GBP pricing appears in the sources checked for this article.
Glasses that take photos, translate speech and answer questions about what you’re looking at can now actually be ordered – just not yet in the UK. Warby Parker began taking US preorders for its first “Intelligent Eyewear” model on 12 November, at a starting price of $395.
The glasses are a joint project between Warby Parker, Google and Samsung. According to the companies, Google supplies the Gemini features while Warby Parker provides the frames and optical options; Samsung is involved as a hardware partner. Warby Parker flagged the preorder launch in its quarterly report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 5 November.
Price and ordering – in the US, for now
Warby Parker lists a starting price of $395 on its current product page, covering the Wren, Reid and Alden frames as prescription glasses, non-prescription glasses or sunglasses. That is a US dollar price from the manufacturer, not a UK retail price – the page does not quote one in pounds. The final amount can vary with lenses and prescription.
Orders ship through Warby Parker’s US site. Its FAQ says shipments begin in mid-December, with prescription lenses taking up to 21 days to make, plus a 30-day return and exchange window from delivery. Those terms apply in the US; anyone ordering from the UK should check shipping, customs and warranty conditions at checkout rather than assume they carry over.
Camera, Gemini and battery life
The product page lists a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 3K video, four microphones and open-ear speakers for calls, music and podcasts. Gemini is called up by voice. Warby Parker advertises turn-by-turn directions, real-time translation, photo and video capture, and answers about whatever the wearer is looking at.
Warby Parker states the frames weigh about 41 grams, with up to nine hours of use per charge and a case good for seven full recharges. These are manufacturer figures, not measurements taken by Net Trends – real-world battery life will depend on how much the camera, audio and voice features actually get used.
Google unveiled the glasses in May as part of its Android XR strategy. According to Google’s announcement, the audio glasses are meant to work with Android and iOS phones, though compatibility, availability and some features vary by phone and country – some need setup or a subscription.
Why the UK isn’t in the order page yet
Google first announced a US launch, and Warby Parker’s own order page at https://www.warbyparker.com/intelligent-eyewear currently lists shipping to the US and Canada only. No confirmed UK date or sterling price appears in the official information checked for this article. Anyone in the UK hoping to buy should not assume preordering, shipping, warranty or support are already offered here. It is also worth remembering this is an early product in a new device category: the manufacturer publishes feature claims, not independent tests of battery life, camera quality, translation accuracy or speech recognition.
Camera and privacy
The glasses can record photos and video and have microphones built in. Warby Parker’s Intelligent Eyewear terms of use, updated on 12 November 2026, note that camera, microphone, AI and data-processing features may be provided by technology partners, whose own terms and privacy policies apply on top. Warby Parker says each technology partner is responsible for the features it controls and the related data processing.
The terms also remind users to respect other people’s privacy when recording and to get consent where needed. That is the manufacturer’s own contract language, not a full assessment under UK data protection law. Anyone trying camera-equipped glasses should avoid pointing them at people unnoticed, follow workplace or venue rules, and read the privacy information for each connected service before setup. Under the company’s own terms, AI answers can be incomplete or wrong, so anything important should be checked independently.
For now, the glasses are mainly relevant to US and Canadian buyers. UK shoppers interested in the Gemini glasses have no official launch date yet and should watch Warby Parker’s and Google’s own channels before ordering anything via third parties.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Google’s Gemini glasses cost?
Warby Parker lists a starting price of $395 on its US product page. There is no confirmed UK or GBP price yet.
Are the Gemini glasses available in the UK?
Not yet. Warby Parker’s order page currently lists the US and Canada only, with no confirmed UK launch date.
Can the glasses be ordered without a prescription?
Yes, on the US site: Warby Parker lists prescription, non-prescription and sunglasses versions.
Sources and status
- Warby Parker: product page and FAQ for Intelligent Eyewear (accessed 12 November 2026)
- Warby Parker: terms of use, effective 12 November 2026
- Warby Parker: quarterly earnings release filed with the US SEC, 5 November 2026
- Google: announcement of Android XR intelligent eyewear, 19 May 2026
Transparency note: AI-assisted tools were used in researching, structuring and writing this article. The sources used are listed in the article. Publication takes place only after manual editorial approval.
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