On February 27, IDC released the Top 10 Insights on the Chinese Smart Glasses Market in 2025, stating that the overall smart glasses market is expected to experience rapid growth, driven by innovations in both hardware and software, the rapid development of AI large models, and the further integration of interactive technologies.

IDC defines smart glasses as eyewear products equipped with independent data processing chips but lacking display functionality. This includes audio glasses (as well as products with cameras) and smart headsets capable of AR, VR, XR (Extended Reality), and MR (Mixed Reality) functions.

IDC predicts that smart glasses equipped with cameras or audio will drive the faster implementation of AI functions in head-worn devices. The accumulation of AI large models in voice and image recognition will lead to more practical and cost-effective applications for AI in smart glasses. It is forecasted that the global smart glasses market will ship 12.8 million units in 2025, a 26% increase from the previous year, with the Chinese market reaching 2.75 million units, representing a 107% growth.

At the same time, the smart glasses market will explore new boundaries in human-computer interaction, particularly in input methods, and further integrate various wearable devices like smartwatches, fitness bands, and smart rings into its ecosystem.

The smart glasses market will see dual-track growth, with lightweight glasses and professional-grade head-mounted display devices expanding simultaneously. The former will offer a more favorable path for commercialization.