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Xreal rolls out the X by Xreal a01, a $299 budget display glasses with swappable faceplates, 50° FOV, 1,600-nit HDR-capable micro OLEDs, and anti-shake mode; at 62 g, they ship in China now and land in the US in July, positioning them against TCL's RayNeo Air 4 Pro as a more affordable option.
Xreal is launching a new sub-brand, X by Xreal (XBX), with its first product, the a01 AR display glasses. The camera-free, 62 g device debuts in China and will arrive in the US in July priced at $299. It boasts 1,600 nits brightness with HDR10, a new spatial anti-shake algorithm for smoother video in motion, and an interchangeable front-frame design with transparent or immersive modes, aimed at travelers, movie watchers and portable gamers as a lighter, cheaper alternative to its higher-end models.
XREAL launches a low-cost AR glasses sub-brand in China under the XBX name with the XBX A01, a 62g device offering a 50° FOV, HDR10, SDR-to-HDR, and Sony micro-OLEDs with up to 1600 nits, priced at CN¥1,799 (~$265). Designed for content consumption with mobile devices, the device lacks cameras and Bose audio. The XBX name could clash with Microsoft's Xbox and echoes XREAL’s past trademark troubles (notably with Epic Games after rebranding from Nreal), suggesting a mainland test or broader budget lineup, while global plans tie to Google's Project Aura Android XR OS.
Xreal announced Project Aura at Google I/O 2026: a pair of smart glasses that run the full Android XR VR experience by pairing with a pocket compute puck containing the battery and Snapdragon processor. The glasses feature dual displays, built‑in audio and cameras, and support spatial and hand tracking, with Gemini AI for scene awareness. Aura aims for a 70‑degree field of view and will be released later this year, starting with 1,000 dev kits; pricing and final specs are still TBD, signaling a push to bring VR-like spatial computing to wearable glasses.
Google and Samsung preview audio-focused 'smart glasses' built on Android XR at I/O 2026, pairing with Android and iOS, featuring exterior cameras, a microphone, a speaker, and a Gemini-powered on-the-go AI, including real-time translations and notification summaries; the glasses lack a front-facing display and are designed to work within the Galaxy ecosystem and compete with Ray-Ban/Meta glasses. Separately, XReal revealed Project Aura, a lighter AR glasses prototype with a lens display and a 70-degree field of view powered by Snapdragon, with dev kits planned next year under the Catalyst Program; pricing isn’t announced and Aura’s current build includes a noticeable cable.
Xreal previews Project Aura, a pro-level Android XR smartglasses that adds side-hand-tracking cameras and a center camera, pairs with a tethered puck, and delivers a bright 70-degree FOV display; the demo emphasized entertainment and the potential to function as an external display for laptops, with pricing to be announced.
Google and Xreal's Project Aura are compact XR smart glasses that run Android XR with a neck-worn compute puck, delivering a wide 70-degree spatial field and support for multiple floating app windows; hand tracking works for pinching and dragging but eye tracking is missing, and a few glitches remain. Demos included a Gemini-powered object look-up and a Demeo gaming scenario, plus an external monitor mode via USB-C; while the hardware looks polished for glasses, the experience isn't as immersive as a headset and pricing/release details are still TBA, with a global launch planned later this year.
ASUS ROG and XREAL have opened global pre-orders for the ROG XREAL R1, marketing it as the world’s first 240 Hz micro‑OLED gaming AR glasses. The device delivers a 171-inch virtual display (57° FOV) with ultra-low latency, supports Anchor and Follow modes, and includes Bose audio, plus tight integration with the ROG ecosystem via the ROG Control Dock and DisplayWidget Center for seamless cross‑platform gaming with PC, handhelds, and the ROG Ally.
ASUS ROG’s Xreal R1 debuts as the world’s first 240Hz AR gaming glasses, priced at $849 (vs. $650 for the 120Hz Xreal One Pro). It goes on preorder May 17 and is available at Best Buy starting May 15. Specs are the same as the One Pro—171-inch virtual display at 1920×1080, 57° FOV, Bose audio, 3DoF tracking—plus an ROG Control Dock to switch inputs among PS5, Switch 2, and PC. No extra software is required to get running; Gizmodo will test whether 240Hz makes a meaningful difference in practice.
CES 2026 showcased a range of innovative smart glasses, with Xreal impressing most with AR gaming glasses featuring a 240 Hz refresh rate and real 3D conversion, alongside other notable products like TCL's HDR glasses, Lucyd's affordable audio glasses, and Even Realities' advanced heads-up display. The event highlighted the evolving landscape of wearable tech, emphasizing high-performance displays, affordability, and privacy-conscious designs.
At CES 2026, Xreal showcased its new AR glasses, including the unreleased ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses with a 240 Hz micro-LED display and instant 3D conversion feature, highlighting their focus on quality over price in the competitive smart glasses market.
XREAL announced a strategic partnership with Google at CES 2026, positioning Android XR as the foundation for its future hardware, including wired and optical-see-through XR glasses, with XREAL becoming a lead hardware partner for Android XR alongside Samsung.
Xreal announced a partnership with Asus ROG to develop AR glasses with a 240Hz refresh rate, set to launch in the first half of 2026, featuring micro-OLED panels, a wide field of view, and compatibility with PC and console gaming through a versatile dock.
Xreal unveils an upgraded entry-level personal cinema glasses, the Xreal One 1S, at CES 2026, featuring improved specs and a $50 price reduction, along with the new Xreal Neo external battery and display hub for enhanced connectivity and longer usage.
Xreal is offering a trade-in promotion where you can exchange any old glasses, including AR, VR, sunglasses, or reading glasses, for credit towards the purchase of Xreal One or One Pro AR glasses, with trade-in values up to $475. The deal requires purchasing directly from Xreal, submitting a claim within 30 days, and is exclusive to US customers, with a deadline of August 15.