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Published Nov 13, 2025
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Chinese tech giant Alibaba has introduced its first in-house smart glasses, called the Quark AI Glasses S1. They now come equipped with Alibaba’s own Qwen AI assistant. In this article, I will discuss about these glasses with their features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal.
Quark AI Glasses S1 Overview
Design and Display
Starting with the design, the Quark AI Glasses S1 comes in a very simple and lightweight design, weighing just around 51 grams. To enhance comfort during longer usage, Alibaba has also adopted a balanced (1:1) front-to-back weight distribution. The frame features a 7.5mm ultra-slim temple arm maintaining a sleek and modern look.
Talking about its display, the Quark AI Glasses S1 features a Micro LED light engine with a diffractive waveguide lens. The glasses can reach a peak brightness of 2,300 nits, allowing users to adjust the distance and height for a personalised fit. It supports prescription lenses ranging from 0 to 800degrees with a refractive index of 1.6, 1.67 or 1.74.
Performance and Features
Talking about the performance it features a dual-chip design, featuring separate chips for core processing and other functions. We get Snapdragon AR1 for core system processing and the BES BES2800 for audio functions. For connectivity, it features Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 support.
Regarding its features, it is equipped with real-time translation, object recognition, POV camera recording, and voice interaction. We also get five microphones, including a bone-conduction mic and dual 10mm speakers. These glasses come with Qwen assistance, similar to Google Gemini, but it’s based on Alibaba’s proprietary Qwen large language model, which aims to help users seamlessly access AI assistance throughout the day.
Camera and battery
This guy even comes with a POV-recording option, featuring a 12MP Sony IMX681 sensor with a 109-degree field of view. We can capture 3K footage at 30fps, and for photos, it has a resolution of 4032 x 3024.
Now for the batteries, this comes with swappable batteries, which are located in the temple arms. It features a 280 mAh battery, and Alibaba provides three charging options: a MiniBag dock with a 700 mAh capacity, a 2500 mAh charging case, and a USB-C fast-charging clip that delivers 50% power in 10 minutes. For the backup, we can expect 45 minutes of calling, 2.5 hours of music playback, 20 minutes of navigation, and 15 short video recordings. The glasses deliver up to 7 hours of active use and 25 hours of standby time.
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Quark AI Glasses S1 Specifications
- Display & Optics: Dual Micro LED light engines with diffractive waveguide lenses, 2300 nits brightness, adjustable distance and height, supports prescription lenses 0–800° (1.6, 1.67, 1.74)
- Design & Build: 51g, 7.5mm temple arms
- Processor: Snapdragon AR1, BES2800
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6
- Audio & Microphones: Dual 10mm speakers, five microphones, including bone-conduction
- Camera: Sony IMX681 sensor, 109° FOV, 4032×3024 photos, 3K video at 30fps, EIS stabilization, Super Night Mode, instant capture
- Battery & Charging: 280mAh swappable batteries, MiniBag dock 700mAh, 2,500mAh charging case, USB-C fast-charge (50% in 10 min), 7 hours active use, 25 hours standby
- Other Features: IPX4 splash resistance, Apple MFi support, real-time translation, object recognition, POV video recording, voice assistant
Quark AI Glasses S1 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Quark AI Glasses S1 is priced at CNY 3,999 (around USD 560) in China. There’s no word for official launch in Nepal yet, but if it arrives, the price is expected to be not less than NPR 90,000.
| SmartGlass | Price in China(Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Quark AI Glasses S1 | CNY 3999 | NPR 90,000 |
