I’ve spent a month with the Rokid AI Glasses Style: they’re excellent smart glasses let down by an ugly design

TechRadar Verdict I thought the Rokid AI Glasses Style could be the new budget smart glasses to beat, but it turns out they aren't quite as affordable as I first thought. While they do boast solid ChatGPT-powered AI tools, the lackluster design doesn't help these specs and I'm left wanting more from these Ray-Ban rivals. Pros +Impressive ChatGPT-powered AI tools +Convenient first-person camera Cons -Bland design -Audio and camera quality just fine -No physical power switch Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Jump to: Two-minute review Price & availability Design Performance Should you buy them? How we tested Rokid AI Glasses Style: two-minute reviewAt first glance the Rokid AI Glasses Style should be nothing but a slam dunk.Officially starting at $379 (around £285) but discounted to $299 (around £225) at Rokid’s own store, these glasses are cheaper (assuming you get the lower price) than Meta’s Ray-Bans, while boasting specs on-par or ahead of its rival.These AI glasses run ChatGPT 5 for insightful answers to your questions (provided you have an internet connection), a solid 12MP camera for first-person shots, real-time translation over 12 languages — including English, Japanese, German, French, Korean and Chinese — and a promised 12-hour long battery life. In our tests they lasted a fair few hours, but regular calls, taking photos and video, AI us...