Alibaba launches Qwen Glasses N1 AI glasses for around 400 euros

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Alibaba is entering the smart-glasses market with its own AI glasses: the Qwen Glasses N1 is set to cost around 400 euros.

According to Handelsblatt, the new generation of smart glasses is no cheaper than comparable rival models. That is a deliberate signal – and shows that the Chinese group wants to be right at the front of the AI race.

Anyone considering buying AI glasses should keep an eye on the Qwen Glasses N1. Exactly what it can do and when it will be available in this country remains unclear for now.

Why Alibaba is not betting on a rock-bottom price

When Chinese tech groups enter a new market, many observers first expect cut-throat pricing. With the Qwen Glasses N1, Alibaba is consciously not playing along with that reflex. Handelsblatt writes:

The glasses show just how ambitious Alibaba has become, because they are no cheaper than the competition.

At a price of around 400 euros, the Qwen Glasses N1 is on par with other smart glasses. Alibaba is signalling: we are not a budget vendor – we want to play in the premium segment of AI glasses.

What this means for the smart-glasses market

With the launch, Alibaba is positioning itself in a growing but still young segment. AI glasses long seemed like a niche – the move by a financially powerful group like Alibaba shifts the balance of power in the market. Exactly which features the Qwen Glasses N1 offers, how it performs in everyday use, and when it will be available in Germany are not yet known. As soon as solid details emerge, we will update this article.