Legato launches AI hearing glasses for $999
Legato announced its flagship AI hearing glasses, called Legato Frames, are now available for purchase starting at $999. The glasses target adults with up to moderate hearing loss and use an AI system that separates voices from background noise, amplifies the desired sounds, and reduces unwanted noise.
Key points
- Legato Frames retail at $999, weight 34 g, 10‑12 h battery life.
- AI system separates voices from background noise, reduces sound by 99% near the wearer.
- Legato raised $12 million from Neotribe Ventures, Listen, Village Global.
The frames feature an open‑ear design and a dual‑speaker system that directs sound to the wearer while cancelling sound that escapes, cutting ambient noise by 99% a few inches from the ear. All processing occurs on the glasses, with no cameras or recording. They weigh 34 grams, offer 10‑12 hours of battery life, support prescription lenses, and include Bluetooth streaming for music and calls. Three styles are available.
Legato emerged from stealth with $12 million in funding from Neotribe Ventures, Listen, and Village Global. The company was founded in 2024 by Mehul Trivedi and Steve Romine, former executives at Bose and EssilorLuxottica. The glasses can be bought on Legato’s website or through select U.S. eye‑care providers and may be covered by vision insurance.
Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses
TechCrunch AI · 1 October 2026
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