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# Alibaba's Qwen N1 AI glasses

Full title: Alibaba launches Qwen N1 and N1 Pro AI glasses in China from RMB 2,899, with batteries swappable while worn

On Oct 13, 2026 Alibaba launched its Qwen N1 AI glasses in China at RMB 2,899 and the N1 Pro at RMB 3,399. Both run Qwen-powered features (translation, AI memos, automatic meeting notes, travel reminders) with a 50-megapixel camera and 4K video, and carry replaceable batteries in the temples that can be swapped without taking the glasses off; the Pro adds eye-tracking control, iris verification for payments and heart-rate, blood-oxygen and skin-temperature monitoring.

## Key facts
- Prices: Qwen N1 from RMB 2,899; N1 Pro from RMB 3,399 (standard packages)
- Battery: replaceable batteries in the temples, swappable during use; claimed 9 hours (N1) and 8 hours (N1 Pro)
- Camera: 50 MP with 4K video recording
- AI features: translation, AI memos, automatic meeting notes and travel reminders, powered by Qwen (which Qwen version is not stated)
- N1 Pro additions: eye-tracking controls, iris verification for payments, heart rate, blood oxygen and skin temperature
- Not stated in the report: display details, chipset, the Qwen model version, and shipping dates beyond the launch

## What happened

Alibaba put its assistant on a face-worn device, following Chinese rivals and Meta into AI glasses. The specifications here
come from TechNode's write-up of a Chinese IT Home report; Alibaba's own announcement page was not located, so confidence is
medium and the figures are vendor claims relayed at second hand.

## Why it matters

AI glasses are becoming the main consumer hardware fight in China, and the swappable battery is a direct answer to the
battery-life complaints that dog Meta's Ray-Bans. It also puts Qwen in front of users continuously, which matters for
Alibaba's push to make Qwen a personal agent.

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## Sources

1. [TechNode: Alibaba launches Qwen N1 AI glasses with swappable batteries, starting at RMB 2,899 (Oct 14)](https://technode.com/2026/10/14/alibaba-launches-qwen-n1-ai-glasses-with-swappable-batteries-starting-at-rmb-2899/) (technode.com, press)

## Changes

- 2026-10-14 (filed): Created

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