Consumer AR Glasses Shipments to Surge to 30 Million by 2030, Led by No-Display Designs — Allied Business Intelligence, Inc.

Event summary

Consumer AR smart glasses shipments to grow from 850,000 units in 2024 to 32 million by 2030, a CAGR of 82.9%.
No-display AR smart glasses to reach 28 million shipments by 2030, up from 680,000 in 2024, with a CAGR of 85.4%.
Key drivers include lighter designs, AI translation, camera/video recording, and audio navigation features.
Suppliers investing in hardware improvements like micro displays, waveguides, and power efficiency.
Leading brands include Meta Ray-Ban, Xiaomi AI Glasses, Apple Glasses, and Google’s AI smart glasses.

The big picture

The AR smart glasses market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by consumer demand for lighter, more portable no-display designs. This surge is supported by significant investments in hardware improvements and innovation across the ecosystem. The market is positioning smart glasses as a key technology in the next phase of consumer electronics, reflecting broader trends in wearable technology and AI integration.

What we're watching

Product Innovation: How new product launches with enhanced features will impact market share and adoption rates.
Hardware Advancements: The pace at which improvements in micro displays, waveguides, and power efficiency will drive comfort and usability.
Market Competition: Whether leading brands like Meta, Xiaomi, Apple, and Google can sustain their competitive edge in the rapidly growing AR glasses market.