Acer Launches Two Smart Glasses For The Australian Market With AR And AI Capabilities

Acer has added two wearable devices to its product lineup: the Acer AR Vision GR0 augmented reality glasses and the Acer GI0 AI glasses. The two products take different approaches to smart eyewear, with the GR0 functioning as a wired AR display and the GI0 operating as a wireless AI companion powered by Google Gemini.

Both devices will be available in Australia in Q3 2026. The AR Vision GR0 will start at $999 and the GI0 at $599.

Acer AR Vision GR0: A Wearable AR Display

The Acer AR Vision GR0 (model GR100F) is an augmented reality headset that connects to a smartphone, laptop or other device via a wired connection and uses the host device’s processing power to generate AR content.

The glasses contain dual micro OLED Full HD screens that project into the user’s field of view. Acer describes the viewing experience as comparable to looking at a 172-inch screen from 6 metres away, giving the wearer a large virtual display without requiring a physical monitor.

The GR0 supports both 2D and 3D content sources. In 2D mode, each screen runs at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. In 3D mode, the combined resolution across both screens is 3,840 x 1,080. The displays operate at a 60 Hz refresh rate with 200 nits of brightness and cover 95 per cent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. The contrast ratio is rated at 50,000:1.

The glasses are compatible with Android, iOS and Windows platforms, allowing them to work with a range of host devices. Audio is delivered through speakers positioned near the ears on each side of the frame, providing stereo sound without requiring separate headphones.

At 69 grams, the GR0 is designed to be worn for extended periods. The glasses include a detachable light shield for blocking ambient light during media consumption and an optional magnetic lens attachment for users who require myopia correction.

Controls are handled through swipe gestures on the frame for adjusting brightness and volume. The glasses include 3DoF (three degrees of freedom) tracking via accelerometers, proximity sensors and magnetometers.

Use Cases For The GR0

Acer is positioning the AR Vision GR0 across several use cases. For gaming, the large virtual screen provides a private display for playing games on a connected device. For productivity, the glasses offer a portable second screen or private display for viewing work-related content in public spaces such as planes, trains and co-working areas.

The privacy angle is notable for business travellers and remote workers who handle sensitive information in shared environments. Rather than working on a laptop screen visible to nearby passengers, the GR0 keeps the display visible only to the wearer.

For education and training, the 3D content support opens the door to spatial learning applications where depth and dimensionality add value to the material being presented.

Acer GI0: Google Gemini-Powered AI Glasses

The Acer GI0 (model GI100) takes a different approach to smart eyewear. Rather than functioning as a visual display, the GI0 is primarily an AI-powered companion device that sits on the user’s face like a regular pair of glasses and provides hands-free access to an AI assistant powered by Google Gemini.

The glasses connect wirelessly to a paired smartphone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, with no wired connection required. They work with Android 12 and above and iOS 15 and above through the Acer AspireSync companion app.

The core functionality centres on voice-activated AI interaction. Users can speak to the Google Gemini assistant through the glasses and receive responses through the built-in stereo speakers. Three microphones handle voice input.

Camera And Recording

The GI0 includes a 12-megapixel camera capable of capturing still images at 3,024 x 4,032 resolution and video at 1,920 x 1,080 at 30 frames per second. A dedicated capture button on the frame supports short press for photos and long press for video recording.

The camera also enables real-time image analysis through the Gemini AI, allowing the glasses to identify objects, read text and provide contextual information about what the wearer is looking at. This capability extends to translation, with the AI able to process text and speech in foreign languages and provide instant translation.

Voice recording functionality is also included for documenting conversations and meeting notes, with the audio stored on the glasses’ 32GB of onboard eMMC storage.

Design And Battery

At 46 grams without lenses, the GI0 is designed to be unobtrusive enough for all-day wear. A side touchpad provides an alternative input method alongside the voice controls, and a status LED indicates the glasses’ operational state.

The glasses carry a 217 mAh battery and charge via a 5V 1A connection. Battery life will be a key consideration for potential buyers, as the combination of AI processing, camera use and wireless connectivity places demands on a small cell. Acer has not published specific battery life figures for the GI0.

Two Products, Two Approaches

The two products reflect different bets on where the smart glasses market is heading. The AR Vision GR0 is essentially a portable private display, replacing a physical screen with a wearable one. It depends on a host device for processing and content, making it an accessory rather than a standalone product.

The GI0, by contrast, is a wearable AI interface that happens to take the form of glasses. Its value proposition is not about visual display but about providing hands-free access to an AI assistant, a camera and translation capabilities in a form factor that does not require the user to pull out a phone.

Both products will be available in Australia in Q3 2026, with the AR Vision GR0 starting at $999 and the GI0 starting at $599. Acer notes that exact specifications, pricing and availability may vary by region.

Last Updated on June 7, 2026 by Nick Ross