Xreal Beats Meta to the Punch with Next-Gen AR Glasses

Xreal has unveiled its latest AR glasses, the Xreal One and Xreal One Pro, bringing advanced features like a 171-inch virtual display, 120Hz refresh rate, ultra-low 3ms latency, and 700-nit brightness with a 57-degree field of view (FOV). These devices are designed for both streaming and gaming, offering an immersive augmented reality experience.

Key Highlights:

1. Next-Gen AR Technology
   The Xreal One and One Pro glasses support 3DoF (three degrees of freedom) spatial computing, allowing users to anchor a 146–171-inch virtual display in 3D space. Unlike earlier models, these screens stay fixed in position as you move your head, providing a seamless AR experience.

2. Enhanced Display and Performance

   • Xreal One: 50° FOV with a 146-inch display.
   • Xreal One Pro: 57° FOV with a gigantic 171-inch show.
     Both models feature a 120Hz refresh rate and only 3ms motion-to-photon latency, ensuring smooth visuals with no noticeable lag or motion blur. The One Pro offers 700 nits of brightness, a significant improvement over previous models.

3. Improved Usability and Comfort
   Xreal addressed common user complaints with advanced features like adjustable IPD (interpupillary distance). The One Pro offers dual IPD ranges (57–66mm and 66–75mm) for a more personalized fit. Both models include TÜV Rheinland 5-star eye comfort certification, high visibility, and low blue light certification for extended use.

4. Wide Compatibility
   These glasses can connect to a variety of devices, including Android phones, Steam Deck, PCs, iPhones, and MacBooks, transforming them into expansive displays for work or play.

5. Better Design for Immersion
   The Xreal One series minimizes the "narrow window" feeling common with AR glasses by offering a significantly wider FOV. Although not yet at the 70° FOV of Meta's prototype, the Xreal One closes the gap with its immersive display and temple adjustments for optimal viewing angles.

6. Advanced Features for Gamers and Streamers
   The glasses excel at gaming and streaming, enabling users to play games on devices like the Steam Deck with an extended screen size. Despite moderate resolution, the improved brightness, large display, and low latency make them ideal for casual entertainment and productivity on the go.

Xreal vs. Meta

While Meta recently showcased its Orion AR glasses prototype with a 70° FOV, they won’t be available until 2027. In contrast, Xreal’s latest AR glasses bring advanced features to market now, making augmented reality more accessible and practical for everyday use.

With these innovations, Xreal is setting a new standard in AR technology, making it a strong competitor in the race to popularize augmented reality.