Five Months After Launch, 48.9% of Smart Glass Purchasers Opt for Prescription Lenses. Purchasing Data for the Linse Series, Developed Over Four Years, Released.

Megane Top Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Masahiro Tomizawa, hereinafter "Megane Ichiba") launched the smart glasses "Linse" and audio glasses "Linse Lite" in February 2026.

The Linse series, developed over more than four years from planning to consideration, with the perspective of "whether it can be established as everyday glasses" rather than just "whether it is excellent as a gadget," has seen increasing market interest with the successive release of smart glasses. Amidst this, "smart glasses proposed by a glasses store" have been evaluated for their unique support, such as the system allowing direct consultation with staff in stores, compatibility with prescription lenses, and post-purchase fitting and maintenance services. It was found that 48.9% of Linse series purchasers chose prescription lenses.

This result suggests that smart glasses are expanding their use cases beyond gadgets to everyday eyewear.

*This analysis is based on the aggregation and analysis of actual purchasing data (February to June 2026).

30.7% of Purchasers Who Chose Prescription Lenses Opted for Progressive Lenses

In the smart glasses market, the image of "devices purchased as gadgets" has been dominant.

On the other hand, 48.9% of purchasers of the Linse series chose prescription lenses, revealing the reality that individuals requiring vision correction are selecting them as everyday glasses. Furthermore, 30.7% of those who chose prescription lenses had them made with progressive lenses, such as multifocal lenses. This indicates that a certain number of users among smart glass purchasers seek comfortable vision from near to far distances, and purchases are proceeding with the assumption of continuous use for work and private life. This suggests the possibility that smart glasses are expanding their use cases from "gadgets to experience" to "everyday glasses."

Smart Glass Experience Made Possible by a Glasses Store

The Linse series was developed to achieve both the functionality of smart glasses and the comfortable wearability of regular glasses. Therefore, Megane Ichiba has established a support system for everyday use as glasses, including:

Peace of mind from direct consultation in stores

Compatibility with prescription lenses (prescription lenses can be fitted for an additional charge of \6,200~, with same-day pickup possible)

Post-purchase fitting adjustments

Maintenance services

Megane Ichiba's unique feature is its ability to propose smart glasses not as home appliances, but as new eyewear that can "see, hear, and record."

Comment from Linse Development Manager (Kazuhiro Yoshida, General Manager, Product Development Department)

At the time of launch, we anticipated support primarily from gadget users interested in smart glasses.

However, after the launch, we found that they are widely accepted by customers who require vision correction, with 48.9% of purchasers opting for prescription lenses. As a glasses store, we find it highly significant that smart glasses are chosen not just as digital devices, but as everyday glasses.

We believe that the support system unique to Megane Ichiba, such as compatibility with prescription lenses and fitting/maintenance services at stores nationwide, contributes to customer peace of mind.

Moving forward, we will continue to propose smart glasses as more accessible and practical eyewear, leveraging the expertise we have cultivated as a glasses store.

Product Overview

Linse Linse Lite

Linse

Name

Linse Lite

Smart Glasses

Type

Audio Glasses

\55,000 (tax included)

Price

\19,800 (tax included)

49□20-143 (40mm vertical)

Size

48□21-148 (39mm vertical)

Gray Visible light transmittance: 20% UV transmittance: 1.0%

Lens Color

Gray Visible light transmittance: 58% UV transmittance: 1.0%

Approx. 45g

Weight

Approx. 40g

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Prescription Lens Compatible

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Adjustable Nose Pads

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Adjustable Temples

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Camera: 12M pixels Video: 1920x1440 30fps

Camera

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IP54 Water Resistance

(Main unit only) *The charging case is not waterproof.

Water Resistance

IPX4 Water Resistance

○ Charging Case 3000mAh (Can charge approx. 10 times)

Dedicated Case

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Approx. 4 hours *Test conducted with continuous music playback at 50% volume. *Varies depending on usage environment, audio source, volume, etc.

Continuous Use

Approx. 5 hours 30 minutes *Varies depending on usage environment, audio source volume, etc.

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Wireless Communication

Bluetooth

Linse Connect

App

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iOS 18 or later on iPhone 14 or later, Android 13 or later with Bluetooth 5.3 or later required for operation via dedicated app.

App Compatible Devices

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Precautions for Use: [Common to Linse and Linse Lite] Do not place in high-temperature locations or store with items that could cause scratches. Do not use in tunnels or dark places as it may be dangerous.

[Linse] May change with app version updates. May not function correctly on some models. Please be aware of this in advance.

Linse Special Site

Megane Ichiba Linse | https://www.meganeichiba.jp/lp/linse/

Megane Top Co., Ltd.

Location

Top Center Building 8F, 8-6 Tenma-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-8528

Representative

Masahiro Tomizawa

Established

May 1980

Capital

100 million yen (as of end of March 2025)

Business Activities

Sales of eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and other related products

Number of Stores

1,035 stores in Japan, 28 stores overseas (as of end of March 2025)

Number of Employees

5,201 (as of end of March 2025)

Corporate Site

https://www.meganetop.co.jp

Megane Ichiba Website

https://www.meganeichiba.jp

Inquiries from Customers

Megane Top Co., Ltd. Customer Service Center

Free Dial: 0120-818-828 (Reception hours 9:00-18:00)

* "Megane Ichiba," "ALOOK," "Lens Style," and "Lens Direct" are stores operated by Megane Top Co., Ltd.