We're excited to welcome David Kerr to Smart Analytics Global (SAG) as Executive Advisor.
With more than 40 years of experience in technology research, market intelligence, and strategic advisory services, David brings tremendous expertise and industry insight to the SAG team.
SAG forecasts global AI smart glasses shipments will approach 16 million units in 2026, reach approximately 36 million units in 2027, and exceed 70 million units by 2030.
Apple is expected to compete closely with Google/Samsung for the No. 2 position in 2027.
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SAG expects iPhone’s share of Apple’s hardware volume to decline from approximately 52% in 2025 to 48% by 2030.
Wearables and AI connect smart devices / accessories share to grow from 29% in 2025 to 37% by 2030.
Smart Analytics Global believes 2026 will be a key inflection year for AI smart glasses.
The market will still be led by audio-first products, but competition will intensify as major ecosystem players enter the category.
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In the smart ring segment, per SAG, Oura is forecasted to maintain its dominant market position with approximately 84% market share in 2026 and 70% in 2027, although competition is likely to intensify as additional vendors enter the category.
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SAG forecasts global AI smart glasses shipments will approach 16 million units in 2026, grow to approximately 36 million units in 2027, and exceed 70 million units by 2030.
SAG forecasts:
• Global AI smart glasses shipments to approach 16 million units in 2026
• Grow to approximately 36 million units in 2027
• Exceed 70 million units by 2030
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