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- XGIMI’s Memo One AI glasses are lightweight and comfortable to wear all day long.
- The Memomind lineup includes three models, one of which weighs less than 30 grams.
- The bright screen and AI features make the Memo One stand out.
XGIMI, famous for making projectors, announced its first AI glasses series, Memomind. It consists of three models: Memo One, Memo Air and Memo Air Display.
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I went to CES 2026 with the Memo One AI Glasses and came away pleased. They’re lightweight, easy to navigate, and very similar to my favorite Even Reality G1 glasses, which I reviewed last year and still wear daily.
flagship option
The XGIMI MemoMind Memo One AI Glasses (I know, it’s a mouthful) are the prime choice. These have a display on each lens, using waveguide prisms for larger screens. These screens are bright and easily legible in indoor lighting.
You get integrated speakers and microphones to chat with the company’s AI assistant, which runs on a multi-LLM hybrid OS that automatically selects the “best-suited” AI model for each task, including OpenAI, Azure, and Queue. Rokid said the same thing about its AI on the new Style Glasses, where it uses Azure for translation and ChatGPIT for the rest of the AI.
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Using the Memo One reminded me of the eOne Realme G1 in many ways.
Firstly, they are lightweight and feel comfortable enough to wear all day long. Second, their functionality is similar – you can use them to translate, take notes, add reminders, navigate, and get relevant guidance. Third, the app is similar and easy to use. Fourth, their integration with Google Maps for navigation is also “in progress.”
When you wear them, you’re greeted with a dashboard that can be customized through the app. So, you can add notes, reminders and more with date and time in different pane designs. You can tilt your head up to activate the dashboard. I tried the translation feature and AI search, and both worked well, despite interruptions due to slow internet.
You can choose from three frame styles and six color options for these glasses. XGIMI claims they’re designed to last all day on a single charge and they come with a charging case – although this wasn’t demonstrated in the demo.
Two other models to consider
The Memo One AI glasses are easy and fun to use, and XGIMI has two more options in the MemoMind range.
Those who want the lightest pair can opt for the Memo Air Display Glass, which weighs just 28.9 grams. They’re close to regular glasses but with a display and integrated AI features on one lens. The Memo Air, on the other hand, only has a speaker (no display on the lens), but the prototype Air display is heavier than the AI Glass.
I loved my brief demo of the XGIMI Memo One glasses. I hope it takes the category forward with the new eOne Reality G2. A camera-less design with a display to match with everyday lightweight features is both functional and fun.
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XGIMI says the flagship Memo One AI glasses will be available for pre-order “soon,” possibly after MWC in March. These will cost $599, with prescription lenses available for an additional fee (not yet specified).
