AR glasses Nreal Air launches in Japan; Nreal Streaming Box announced to expand compatibility
Consumer AR glasses manufacturer Nreal's new model is hitting the shelves soon; at least in Japan. The Nreal Air, a portable pair of AR glasses for mobile gaming and entertainment, has launched pre-sales in Japan. As from February 14th, consumers in Japan can experience the AR glasses in-person at partner stores and is set to hit shelves online and offline on March 4.
It will work similar to the previous model, the Nreal Light, where the glasses pair with the user's smartphone which will provide the processing power, hence enabling the glasses to be lighter and battery-free. Features of the Nreal Air include an equivalent to an “IMAX-sized” 201-inch screen which can be expanded to multiple large virtual screens in the "MR Space" mode, with compatible smartphones. It also has a 3-DoF head-tracking system, high-quality imaging via 1080P (per eye) full-HD Micro-OLED displays, with a 46-degree field of view (FoV) and 49 pixels per degree (PPD).
This new AR glasses model also introduces new temple hinges with a spring system that provides an up-to 40° elastic range to fit various head shapes. There's also a three-level temple tilt angle adjustable system for the best viewing angle.
By the same token, Nreal shared some new announcements. Firstly, they revealed the brand-new Nreal Streaming Box, which expands the compatibility of Nreal Light and Nreal Air devices with a wider range of smartphones. The new accessory supports wireless content mirror casting from users' smartphone to Nreal Air or Nreal Light AR glasses.
Secondly, they announced that the Nreal Air gained the TÜV Rheinland Group's Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) and Flicker Free Certification, indicating long-term eye care and protection. The companion Nebula app also recevied some updates with new content such as the Cycling app developed in partnership with BitGym, and a TV content streaming partnership in the U.S. with Cinedigm.
Previously, Nreal released their Nreal Light AR headset which we tested previously. To have an idea as to what to expect from their new Nreal Air, do take a look at our impressions piece linked below!
Nreal Air GBAtemp Impressions
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