What is inside Google Glass and how much does it cost?

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

Hot Topics

Learn what procurement sourcing is, the step-by-step sourcing process, and how to build a winning procurement sourcing strategy. Discover how face-to-face supplier discovery at Global Sources Hong Kong Shows helps you find reliable suppliers and reduce risk.
What Is Procurement Sourcing? Process, Strategy, and Smarter Supplier Discovery
Learn what procurement sourcing is, the step-by-step sourcing process, and how to build a winning procurement sourcing strategy. Discover how face-to-face supplier discovery at Global Sources Hong Kong Shows helps you find reliable suppliers and reduce risk.
2026/03/31
What is electronic procurement? Learn the electronic procurement definition, explore electronic procurement solutions, and understand the advantages of electronic procurement for global buyers. Discover how Global Sources Hong Kong Shows support smarter sourcing through verified suppliers, product inspection, and trend discovery.
What Is Electronic Procurement? Definition, Solutions, and Advantages for Global Buyers
What is electronic procurement? Learn the electronic procurement definition, explore electronic procurement solutions, and understand the advantages of electronic procurement for global buyers. Discover how Global Sources Hong Kong Shows support smarter sourcing through verified suppliers, product inspection, and trend discovery.
2026/03/31
Join Fred Young, Founder of Ocean Stone, as he shares insights on the global expansion of Chinese brands. Discover key distinctions in product versus brand globalization, challenges faced overseas, and strategies for successful localization. Explore how Chinese companies can build trust with distributors and thrive in international markets through innovative branding and tailored approaches.
Sourcing Elite Board | Going Global: The Edge, Pitfalls, and Pathways for Chinese Brands
Join Fred Young, Founder of Ocean Stone, as he shares insights on the global expansion of Chinese brands. Discover key distinctions in product versus brand globalization, challenges faced overseas, and strategies for successful localization. Explore how Chinese companies can build trust with distributors and thrive in international markets through innovative branding and tailored approaches.
2026/02/25
In this recent forum in Shanghai, the Sourcing Elite Board (SEB) explored new trends and trade opportunities in the Southeast Asian market. Guest speaker Chris Dier of Xenica Limited shared insights on the region's booming economy, demographic advantages, and significant growth in trade and manufacturing. While challenges like regulatory fragmentation and sustainability pressures exist, Southeast Asia's strategic importance in global trade is set to rise, with projections indicating it may soon surpass Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy.
Sourcing Elite Board | Southeast Asia: The Emerging Trade Powerhouse
In this recent forum in Shanghai, the Sourcing Elite Board (SEB) explored new trends and trade opportunities in the Southeast Asian market. Guest speaker Chris Dier of Xenica Limited shared insights on the region's booming economy, demographic advantages, and significant growth in trade and manufacturing. While challenges like regulatory fragmentation and sustainability pressures exist, Southeast Asia's strategic importance in global trade is set to rise, with projections indicating it may soon surpass Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy.
2026/02/09

Just for You

New private model NSQ12E Continuous Comprehensive Health Monitoring Exercise Smart watch Wristband with Temperature Detection
US$ 14.99 - 15.79
200 Pieces (MOQ)
Supplier Outlet Hybrid mobile phone cases Scratch-resistant Protective TPU PC Phone case for iPhone 17 Series
US$ 1.17 - 1.37
500 Units (MOQ)
CAT6 UTP Ethernet Patch Cable for Gaming PC Router Switch High Speed
US$ 75.00 - 79.00
100 Boxes (MOQ)
Luggage Set of 3 Hardside Carry on Suitcase Sets with Spinner Wheels & TSA lock, Portable Lightweight ABS Luggage for Travel
US$ 30.00 - 40.00
1000 Sets (MOQ)

While the selling price of Google Glass is a hefty $1,500, Teardown.com estimates the components inside cost only $79.78 (for a 16GB version). It might appear that Google is making a fortune from each sale, but given the long development cycle and its associated costs, Google is likely to be much closer to a small profit or loss or break-even.

At the heart of Glass is an OMAP 4430 processor by Texas Instruments. It is supported by 2 gigabytes of SDRAM and 16 gigabytes of NAND flash, a WiFi/Bluetooth module, and a five-megapixel camera. Powering it all is a 570 mAh Li-Polymer battery.

The OMAP 4430 architecture observed in this teardown is presently an end-of-life/obsolete solution from Texas Instruments. This hints at a long development time and suggests that Google or Foxconn made a large parts purchase, or they are planning a limited product run of this generation. If Google is planning a second-generation Glass product, it will likely be based on a processor by Intel, NVidia, or Qualcomm.

Glass made its first appearance when Sergey Brin wore a prototype to the Foundation Fighting Blindness event in San Francisco back in April 2012. Two years later, the search giant made a version available to customers for wider testing.

Bill of materials estimate

Click image to enlarge

Board shots

Click image to enlarge

Source: EE Times Asia

Images from Teardown.com

Source the latest products from verified suppliers on our global sourcing platform, or install our app. Subscribe to our magazines for more in-depth insights and product discovery.

More Sourcing News

Metal coils, sheets and plates form the backbone of countless industries, from automotive manufacturing and construction to aerospace engineering and consumer electronics.
Sourcing Metal Coils, Sheets and Plates
Metal coils, sheets and plates form the backbone of countless industries, from automotive manufacturing and construction to aerospace engineering and consumer electronics.
2026/04/21
AMOLED display modules ready for sourcing in China come in a range of sizes suitable for wearables, smartphones, tablets, health and personal care devices, smart TVs and other applications.
AMOLED Displays for Ultrasmall- to Large-screen Devices
AMOLED display modules ready for sourcing in China come in a range of sizes suitable for wearables, smartphones, tablets, health and personal care devices, smart TVs and other applications.
2026/04/21
The hardware that accompanies doors and windows may seem like a minor consideration in a construction or renovation project, but it plays an outsized role in determining the functionality, safety, aesthetics and longevity of any built environment.
Door and Window Hardware Defining Safety, Aesthetics
The hardware that accompanies doors and windows may seem like a minor consideration in a construction or renovation project, but it plays an outsized role in determining the functionality, safety, aesthetics and longevity of any built environment.
2026/04/16
The city boasts an ecosystem of wires, cables, terminals, wire harnesses, wire materials and production equipment.
Dongguan Consolidating Manufacturing Industry for Cables and Assemblies
The city boasts an ecosystem of wires, cables, terminals, wire harnesses, wire materials and production equipment.
2026/04/14

Top 20 home products (March 2014): Bedding sets reclaims top spot
Top 20 home products (March 2014): Bedding sets reclaims top spot
Top 20 home products (March 2014): Bedding sets reclaims top spot

R&D on advanced gel VRLA batteries continues while makers release semigel types
R&D on advanced gel VRLA batteries continues while makers release semigel types
R&D on advanced gel VRLA batteries continues while makers release semigel types

What is inside Google Glass and how much does it cost?

Bill of materials estimate

Board shots

Free Alerts on newly added products!