Glasses that act as a personal screen, without fuss or excessive promises. This is Xreal's bet, and it could well be the best approach.
If Meta and Apple capture attention with their consumer devices, the Meta Ray-Ban or the Apple Vision Pro (even if it is more of a headset): Xreal has forged a unique expertise in a specific segment: personal projection glasses.
A technology that allows you to display a virtual screen in front of you, like a floating television invisible to others. And this is not their first model. This approach has already attracted more than 500,000 users since 2017.
Xreal glasses are designed for connected use: unlike other connected glasses, they do not include a battery. They must be powered by the device they are connected to via USB-C.
Via their USB-C port, they are compatible with a wide range of devices: Android smartphones, iPhone and iPad, Windows and macOS computers, and even game consoles like the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch. This direct connection ensures high-quality video transmission without noticeable latency.
For those looking for a completely standalone solution, Xreal offers the Xreal Beam, a dedicated Android box. This compact device functions as a true portable entertainment center: equipped with Android, it provides access to the entire Google Play Store and its millions of applications.
The new Xreal One, offered for pre-order at €549, but also the One Pro, 649 euros, mark a significant evolution in this technology. Equipped with an in-house developed X1 spatial computing chip. Come on, let's get into the details.
Xreal One: yet another new model
The Xreal Ones arrive on the market with interesting improvements, they complete a beautiful catalog: Air, Air Pro, Air 2, Air 2 Ultra… 1080p virtual display offers a 50-degree field of viewand this is an issue here: that the displayed screen is as wide as possible, and as well defined. Remember that the glasses only weigh 84 grams.
The device features a 0.68-inch Sony micro-OLED screen, capable of displaying 1080p resolution with 4 million pixels. The refresh rate of 120 Hz should ensure optimal fluidity, while the brightness of 600 nits is there to guarantee excellent visibility. And it's necessary: these glasses can be used everywhere, outdoors and indoors.
There is also a partnership with Bose which is not just a marketing argument: the integrated audio system is precisely important.
There is also a version Xreal ONe Pro with 57 degree field of view with a 0.55-inch micro-OLED display from Sony.
The most interesting? THE Xreal One Pro hide an RGB camera which will be activated via a future update. It's not just for show: Xreal plans to integrate multimodal AI capabilities. Simply put, your glasses could become smarter over time, understanding your surroundings better and interacting with you more naturally.
Methods of use
The Xreal One introduces several modes of use:
- The mode Anchor : allows you to fix the virtual screen in space
- The mode Follow : the screen naturally accompanies head movements
- The mode Ultra large : offers a curved virtual screen up to 310 inches
- The Side view : a mini-screen for multitasking
The device also has three electrochromic dimming modes, allowing the transparency of the lenses to be adapted to the environment. TÜV Rheinland certification guarantees eye protection with an anti-flicker system and blue light reduction.
At the heart of the Xreal One is the X1 chip, the first spatial computing chip developed internally by the company.
The X1 chip makes it possible to manage the different visualization modes with precision. It tracks movements in 3 degrees of freedom (3DoF), essential for maintaining display stability and reducing visual fatigue during prolonged use. This vertical integration allows Xreal to optimize performance while reducing energy consumption.
For myopic users, Xreal has partnered with HONSVR to offer customized corrective lens solutions.
It's refreshing
While the market for connected glasses and headsets is often lost in over-promises and superfluous features, Xreal really offers assumed simplicity.
Honestly, it's good to see AR glasses that aren't trying to revolutionize the world. The Xreal Ones have a simple mission: project a virtual screen in front of your eyes, and they do it really well. The coolest? They really look like normal sunglasses. No weird futuristic designs or flashy gadgets.
At 84 grams, you'll even forget you're wearing them. And that is perhaps the real revolution: techno glasses that do exactly what we ask of them, without any hassle.
