Glasses are having a moment, from Jurassic Park to VR headsets. If you’ve been hoping to snag a pair of smart glasses without paying full price, then this deal is for you. Right now you can snag a sweet trade-in deal from Xreal. Just turn in any pair of glasses, whether that’s an AR or VR model, spare sunglasses you’ve had laying around the house or even your grandpa’s old readers, you’ll get trade-in credit with your purchase of either the Xreal One or One Pro AR headset. 

The Xreal One AR glasses impressed CNET Editor at Large and wearables expert Scott Stein thanks to their sharp and vivid display, solid sound and wide compatibility. «The Xreal One glasses aren’t perfect, but they’re the best set of display glasses I’ve ever seen.» There are a few things about this trade-in deal to be aware of, which I’ll outline for you below — but this is a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking for a solid pair of smart glasses.

First, you’ll need to purchase either the Xreal One or the Xreal One Pro directly from Xreal. Then you’ll submit your claim here. You must submit your claim within 30 days of your purchase date and include proof of purchase. Once that is completed, you’ll be contacted via email if you’re approved and XReal will give you instructions on how to send in your qualifying trade-in product. 

Select Meta and Amazon wearables are included, as well as older Xreal models. But even if you don’t have other smart glasses to turn in, you’ll be able to send in any old pair, including those blue-light blocking glasses that were all the rage not too long ago. (I still use mine daily.) 

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Xreal is offering trade-in savings of up to $475, but that amount is for the Meta Quest Pro. For just any old glasses, you’ll likely get back $75 or $100. But there is a vast range in between. A pair of Amazon Echo Frames could get you as much as $145, for example. Check out all of the qualifying items and values (which vary based upon which Xreal glasses you purchase and the condition of your trade-in item) to get an idea on what you could expect to get back.   

Once Xreal reviews the condition of your trade-in, the company will complete your trade-in amount and send you a digital MasterCard loaded with the final value for you to spend wherever MasterCard is accepted. Just be sure to snag your AR glasses by Aug. 15 to qualify. 

It’s also worth noting that this promotion is exclusively for US customers, and you can only make two claims per person and a maximum of four claims per household. Only one claim will be accepted per purchased promotion product and corresponding trade-in device. Once you receive your card, you must spend the funds within 6 months or forfeit the balance.

Why this deal matters

Getting your hands on cutting-edge tech is hardly cheap. But finding deals can make it a little more affordable to splurge. These Xreal One glasses don’t often see price cuts, whether directly or through trade-in offers. Because of expected tariff-related price hikes on all sorts of tech, this is a great time to go ahead and get yourself a solid pair of smart glasses at a nice discount — whether you’re turning in an older smart model or just handing over a well-worn pair of extra sunglasses.