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Google’s debut Intelligent Eyewear line launches with two Android XR collections priced well above entry‑level glasses. Warby Parker’s “Reid” model starts at $395 for non‑prescription clear or tinted lenses, but adding prescription lenses costs at least $100, with transition or polarized options raising the total to $520. A fully loaded configuration featuring progressive, polarized, thinner and anti‑reflective lenses reaches $1,080. Gentle Monster’s comparable GGS001 01 style begins at $449 and, while its base price is higher, its add‑on costs appear lower; the brand also guides buyers through possible insurance benefits even for non‑prescription frames. Both manufacturers note that optional upgrades quickly inflate the final price, prompting early buyers to weigh cost against feature sets before deciding to buy any model.