HTC VIVE Eagle
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HTC VIVE EaglePrice, Specs, Battery Life & AI Features

HTC VIVE Eagle

Release date

Is now a good time to buy?
HTC VIVE Eagle costs $499 and went on sale September 1, 2025. It has a 12MP ultra-wide camera that records 3K video, a Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip and an IP54 rating, starting at 48.5g. HTC rates music playback at up to 4.5 hours, and the glasses translate printed text in more than 70 languages.
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HTC VIVE Eagle review

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Buy the HTC VIVE Eagle only if you want a camera in your glasses badly enough to live with sluggish software and an assistant that still lets you down.

Love it

Meh

  • Sturdy, well-made frames
  • Clear, balanced open-ear sound
  • Hands-free camera with a capture light
  • Prescription lenses through Lucyd, payable with HSA or FSA funds
  • Printed-text translation in more than 70 languages
  • Sluggish, undercooked software
  • Inconsistent photos and video
  • Assistant isn't ready for daily use
  • Up to 4.5 hours of music per charge
  • Full AI access needs the paid VIVE AI Pro tier

Where it shines

  1. Translation

    Live translation of conversations and of printed text in 70+ languages.

  2. AI assistant

    An AI assistant on Gemini or GPT, plus meeting notes with transcripts and summaries.

Top comparisons

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Price

$499

The official list price to buy it.

Battery life

Weights are for the frame as sold, without a case or a charger.

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

The basics

What it works with

HTC VIVE Eagle: what's in the box, works with

VIVE Eagle glasses
Charging cable
Glasses case
Ear grips
Lens wipes
Safety and warranty cards
Nose pads
  • iPhoneWorks
  • Android phonesWorks
Returns and warranty

Returns and warranty

Returns
14-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives

Camera capture

How the HTC VIVE Eagle records video

  • Live streaming

    Yes, to YouTube or Twitch

  • Video shape

    Portrait only

  • Max clip length

    Up to ten minutes

  • Video resolution

    2176 x 2944 @ 30 fps

  • Stabilization

    Yes: stabilization and auto horizon leveling

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much does the HTC VIVE Eagle cost?
$499.00 at HTC's US VIVE store for most frames and lenses. The Square frame with Transitions lenses costs more.
When was the VIVE Eagle announced?
HTC announced it on August 14, 2025, and sold it in Taiwan first.
Do people know when I am recording?
Yes. A capture light shows whenever the camera takes a photo or video, and the camera turns off when you take the glasses off or cover the light.

Top questions

Which AI does it use?
HTC's VIVE AI, powered by Google Gemini or OpenAI GPT depending on the region.
Which lenses and frames can I choose?
Two frames, Pantos and Square, with ZEISS sunglass, blue light blocking or Transitions lenses.
Where can I buy the VIVE Eagle in the US?
From HTC's own VIVE store and HTC's authorized retail partners.
Do I need a subscription?
Every VIVE Eagle includes 24 months of VIVE AI Plus, starting when you first activate the glasses. Some features need a paid plan after that.
Can it translate?
Yes. Live Translation handles spoken conversations, and visual translation reads printed text in more than 70 languages when you look at it.
How good is the camera?
A 12MP ultra-wide camera takes photos at 3024 x 4032 and video at up to 3K.
How long does the battery last?
HTC rates it at up to 4.5 hours of music, over 3 hours of calls and over 36 hours on standby. It charges from 1 to 50% in 10 minutes.
Is it waterproof?
No. It is rated IP54 for dust and splashes, and should not go in water.
Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, through HTC's optical partners. Lucyd, an official VIVE partner, sells the VIVE Eagle with prescription lenses, and those can be paid with HSA or FSA funds.
What comes in the box?
The glasses, a charging cable, a glasses case, ear grips, lens wipes, safety and warranty cards, and small and large nose pads with the Pantos frame.
What is the return window?
14 days from the day you receive it, at HTC's store.

Using it

What does it cost?
It costs $499. That is the current list price.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 48.5g.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 6 finishes. Berry, Black, Charcoal Black, Clear Brown, Coffee, Navy.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1.
Can people tell when it is recording?
Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running.
Can I hear it without earbuds?
Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud.

Price and models

When did the HTC VIVE Eagle come out?
It went on sale September 1, 2025. Announced August 14, 2025.
What colors does it come in?
Berry, Black, Charcoal Black, Clear Brown, Coffee, Navy.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
14-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by HTC VIVE
Who pays return shipping?
Who pays return shipping: not stated by HTC VIVE
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Condition rules: not stated by HTC VIVE

In the box

What's in the box?
VIVE Eagle glasses, Charging cable, Glasses case, Ear grips, Lens wipes, Safety and warranty cards, Nose pads.

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Smart glasses that work with iPhone and Android.

iPhone

Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses work with iPhone?

Yes. The VIVE Connect app supports iPhone models on iOS 17.6 or later.

Android

Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses work with Android?

Yes. The VIVE Connect app supports Android smartphones on Android 10 or later.

Apps, accounts and services

Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses work with Account and subscription?

Yes, with limits. AI features, voice commands and translation need an HTC account, and full AI access needs VIVE AI Pro. Purchase includes 24 months of VIVE AI Plus.

Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses work with Companion app?

Yes, with limits. Pairing goes through the VIVE Connect app.

What it can do

Do HTC VIVE Eagle glasses support Phone required?

Yes, with limits. HTC says a smartphone is required for connected use. Voice recording works without a phone.

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Battery

Glasses battery
Up to 4.5 h Music, over 3 h of calls, over 36 h on standby
Up to 9 h
Case battery
Not confirmed
Total with case: 2.5 days Up to 50 h extra from the case
Battery size
235 mAh
Not confirmed

Fit and build

Display
Not confirmed
No
Video
2176 × 2944 at 30 fps
3K at 30 fps
Microphones
1x Directional; 3x Omni-directional
6-mic array
Nose pads
Small and large
Not confirmed
Open-ear speakers
Yes Two stereo open-ear speakers
Yes 2 open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
Prescription lenses through HTC's optical partners, including Lucyd
Yes
Prescription range
-8D to +4D
-12.00 to +6.00 total power (Aviator -6.00 to +4.00)
Frame styles
Not confirmed
Aviator, Zena (cat-eye), Wayfarer; 27 combinations
Live translation
Yes Live speech translation and visual translation of printed text in 70+ languages
Yes Meta AI translation
Ask what you see
Yes VIVE AI
Yes Look at something and ask Meta AI about it
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4
Weight
From 48.5 g With lenses
51.5 g (Standard); 53.8 g (Large)
Visual AI
Yes VIVE AI
Yes Ask Meta AI about what you see
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
AR1 next gen
See-through AR display
Not confirmed
No
Controls
Not confirmed
2-way touchpad and a customizable action button
Recording light
Yes A capture light shows whenever the camera takes a photo or video
Yes Capture LED shows when photos or video are being taken
Live streaming
Yes To YouTube or Twitch
No Not listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreaming; its help page names Gen 1 only)
Sunglass lenses
Yes ZEISS UV400 sunglass lenses
Yes
Optical lenses
Yes Prescription lenses
Not confirmed
Choose your AI
Yes Google Gemini, Open AI ChatGPT
Not confirmed
Max clip length
Up to ten minutes
Up to 5 minutes at full HD 30 fps (Video Length setting)
Auto-tint lenses
Yes Adaptive lenses
Yes Transitions lenses
Frame brands
Not confirmed
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
Video shape
Portrait only
Not confirmed
Camera
12 MP ultra-wide Photos at 3024 × 4032, video up to 3K
12 MP (100° wide-angle)
Hands-free photos
Not confirmed
Capture button, customizable action button and voice
Camera-free option
Not confirmed
No

Works with

AI assistant
VIVE AI with Google Gemini or OpenAI GPT, depending on the region
Meta AI
Software
iPhone: 17.6 or later Android: 10 minimum
Meta
Phone needed
Yes The VIVE Connect app on iOS 17.6 or later or Android 10 or later
Yes
Works with
Not confirmed
iPhone and Android iOS 18.6 or later / Android 15 or later

In the box

  • HTC VIVE Eagle
  • Charging cable
  • Glasses case
  • Ear grips
  • Lens wipes disposable
  • Safety and warranty information
  • Nose pads small and large, Pantos frame only
  • Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
  • Charging case
  • Quick start guide
  • Safety and warranty information
  • Prescription lens ordering instructions
  • Cleaning cloth

Options and ownership

Colors
Berry, Black, Charcoal Black, Clear Brown, Coffee, Navy
Not confirmed
Warranty
Not confirmed
1 year Starts the day it arrives
Return window
14 days Starts the day it arrives
30 days Starts the day it arrives (best of these)

Price

Ongoing cost
24 months of VIVE AI Plus included; 100 monthly credits for AI translation and summaries
None
List price
From $499
From $449 (lowest of these two)
Price now
Buy at VIVE$499
Checked Nov. 14, 2026 · We may earn a commission.
Buy at Amazon$449
Checked Nov. 15, 2026 · We may earn a commission.

Same on both

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Availability
Available now

Top comparisons

All comparisons
  1. HTC VIVE Eagle vs INAIR 2 Pro
  2. HTC VIVE Eagle vs RayNeo GT
  3. HTC VIVE Eagle vs RayNeo iO
  4. HTC VIVE Eagle vs Solos AirGo V2

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