I finally found a pair of smart glasses that last all day, but there's a trade-off

"First available in October of 2025, Solos is positioning the AirGo A5 as lightweight, comfortable smart glasses with hands-free AI assistance and a long-lasting battery. As a result, the target audience differs from that of the popular Meta Ray-Ban glasses, which are geared more towards content creation, as these are more intended for the AI enthusiast. Yet, they are still an investment, with the cheapest frames costing $249, so I put them to the test to determine if they are worth the price."

"The biggest highlight of these glasses is the long-lasting battery. On the website, they are advertised with 10 hours of music streaming or seven hours of phone call time. While that would grant you all-day battery, it is worth highlighting that it's unlikely you'd be listening to music or on the phone for that long. In my experience, even when using them for music and meetings, they lasted me on average two days on a single charge, only dropping about 30% in 24 hours."

The Solos AirGo A5 launched in October 2025 as lightweight, comfortable smart glasses focused on hands-free AI assistance and a discreet camera-free design. The product targets AI enthusiasts rather than content creators and starts at $249 for the cheapest frames. Battery claims include 10 hours of music streaming or seven hours of phone calls, with about two days of standby when connected to a smartphone. Real-world use showed roughly two days per charge, dropping about 30% over 24 hours. Audio is delivered via open-ear drivers without noise cancellation, producing adequate sound but noticeable tinniness and audio leakage at high volumes.

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