Global smart eyewear shipments grow 35.3% in Q2 as China posts first decline

Global smart eyewear shipments reached 3.547 million units in Q2 2026, up 35.3% year on year, per IDC. China shipments fell 8% to 611,000 units, the first decline, while its AR/VR segment grew 85.8%.

• Global shipments 3.547 million units, up 35.3% year on year
• Audio and camera glasses 2.494 million, AR/ER 505,000
• VR/MR headsets fell 23.3% to 548,000 units
• China: down 8% to 611,000, AR/VR up 85.8% to 279,000