Augmented reality (AR) smart glasses manufacturer XREAL has today announced its new models. The XREAL One Series include the XREAL One and XREAL One Pro models and are powered by the company’s first silicon chip called X1. They can be paired to a source device via a USB-C cable which can be a PC or handheld; and such glasses have become popular companions for handheld gaming recently.

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While they might look similar to XREAL's previous models, the One Series glasses have the following new features:

• Deliver a consistent three degrees-of-freedom spatial display from virtually any device
• A fully redesigned optical engine
• Adjustable interpupillary distance options
• Enhanced audio output with Sound by Bose
• A modular multimodal AI camera

Personally, the most interesting feature is the native 3DoF that these devices can provide. This feature is a personal favourite and must-haves when it comes to AR glasses, and having them accessible on any device, out of the box, without any additional device, should be a huge plus as the AR effect is much more convincing. It's also advantageous that these glasses appear thinner than previous models, making them look and feel more akin to regular sunglasses and more socially acceptable.

The main differences between the two new models is that the XREAL One Pro has a larger FOV (field of view), a slightly brighter virtual screen, a new display system to reduce outside light interference, is thinner and lighter and offers multiple interpupillary distance (IPD) options. Specs of the two models can be found below:

Click on images to expand. Images courtesy of XREAL.​

The XREAL One costs $499/£449/€549 while the XREAL One Pro cost $599/£549/€649. They are both available to pre-order on the XREAL store, with the XREAL One expected to begin shipping in mid-December and the XREAL One Pro expected to ship in early 2025.

SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox

 

[Bladexdsl]

finally some AR glasses that look half decent

 

[DJ-Yoshiman]

What do you do if you already wear glasses?

 

[Bladexdsl]

What do you do if you already wear glasses?

Place a tissue between your glasses: To reduce slipping, you can try putting a crumpled tissue between your regular glasses and the AR glasses.

 

[Prans]

What do you do if you already wear glasses?

these support prescription lens inserts

 

[Axido]

Oh boy, another Prans article calling a wearable monitor "AR glasses".

Also, honest question: Is that "3DoF spatial display" part just marketing bullshit or has it any meaning? I mean, I don't expect to be able to move the display to a certain position in space and have it stay there, but what about changing distance (aka size), rotation and position relative to the user?

 

[DJ-Yoshiman]

these support prescription lens inserts

They do? My level of understanding was that a lot of the visual technology was built into the lens.

 

[GengarsGhostlyGiggles]

I got to try a friends set of these glasses.
On a mac, you get a really nice fake triple monitor setup, but when you move your head there is a slight blur.
It shocked me how much my head very slightly moves and caused distortion, made it unusable for work, and was too heavy for my nasal bridge or lack of it i guess(Asian nose)

 

[Prans]

They do? My level of understanding was that a lot of the visual technology was built into the lens.

these use what's called birdbath technology that works as a series of reflection of a main display. The XREALs have always come with lens inserts that you can fit in your prescription lenses in. You can see them in my review for the XREAL Air 2.

Devices that you might refer to use waveguide technology which is built in the lens and are thinner. But even these can have prescription inserts that attach at the back of the lenses (in front of your eyes) like with the INMO Air 2.

 

[DJ-Yoshiman]

these use what's called birdbath technology that works as a series of reflection of a main display. The XREALs have always come with lens inserts that you can fit in your prescription lenses in. You can see them in my review for the XREAL Air 2.

Devices that you might refer to use waveguide technology which is built in the lens and are thinner. But even these can have prescription inserts that attach at the back of the lenses (in front of your eyes) like with the INMO Air 2.

Ah, okay. Thank you for the explanation!

 

[retrospect]

these use what's called birdbath technology that works as a series of reflection of a main display. The XREALs have always come with lens inserts that you can fit in your prescription lenses in. You can see them in my review for the XREAL Air 2.

Devices that you might refer to use waveguide technology which is built in the lens and are thinner. But even these can have prescription inserts that attach at the back of the lenses (in front of your eyes) like with the INMO Air 2.

Sounds like you know about this stuff. What are your top picks in this category?

 

[K3Nv3]

In all honesty they're just a upgraded View master with actual displays in a sunglass form and using custom lingo to try to make a sale.

 

[ArgonUK]

I will consider buying Pro version when it supports frame packed 3D from PS3

 

[ertaboy356b]

Still no beam replacement.

 

[deSSy2724]

"Shopify" means reselling for higher prices (aka rebranded)? Or original authors?