Alibaba’s Quark AI glasses, launched earlier this month, have now officially gone on sale in China. The company has opened purchases for three variants of the flagship S1 model and three versions of the more affordable G1 model. Both series pair with Alibaba’s new Qwen App, which uses the company’s in-house AI system to provide voice- and touch-based assistance.
The Quark AI Glasses S1 function as a wearable AI assistant for real-time translation, object recognition, POV video capture and voice interaction. The device runs on Alibaba’s Qwen large language model to provide hands-free access to contextual information throughout the day.
The S1 uses dual Micro LED light engines and diffractive waveguide lenses, delivering up to 2,300 nits of eye brightness. Users can adjust both the viewing distance and display height, and Alibaba supports prescription lenses from 0 to 800 degrees in 1.6, 1.67 and 1.74 refractive index options. The frame weighs 51g and uses a 7.5mm slim temple arm with balanced weight distribution.
The device runs on a dual-chip setup combining Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 for AR tasks and the BES2800 chip for audio. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6. The S1 features five microphones, including a bone-conduction mic, and dual 10mm speakers.
Imaging is handled by a Sony IMX681 sensor with a 109-degree field of view. It captures 4032×3024 photos and records 3K 30fps video with EIS stabilization, Super Night Mode and instant capture support.
Power comes from two 280mAh swappable batteries housed in the temples. Users can extend usage with a 700mAh MiniBag dock, a 2500mAh charging case or a USB-C fast-charging clip that delivers 50 percent power in 10 minutes. Expected runtimes include 45 minutes of calling, 2.5 hours of music, 20 minutes of navigation and 15 short video clips. The glasses offer up to 7 hours of active use, 25 hours of standby time and IPX4 splash resistance. They also support Apple’s MFi standard.
Pricing & availability
Alibaba has yet to disclose whether the glasses will be sold outside China. The S1 and G1 are currently listed on Chinese e-commerce platforms at ¥3,799 ($537) and ¥1,899 ($268).
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