These VR glasses transform your handheld device into a 201-inch screen for gaming
- The XReal Air VR glasses project a massive 201-inch screen right in front your eyes
- They’re designed to work with gaming devices as well as smartphones
- They also have prescription inserts
Published on Apr 15, 2024 at 11:09 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 15, 2024 at 11:13 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
These are the XReal Air VR glasses, and they’re designed to make a ‘portable’ gaming experience feel a lot more cinematic.
They project a massive screen that gamers can use to play or watch a movie, and there’s something else that makes them special.
Specifically, it’s an additional feature that tells you the company was really thinking everything through.
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The tech market is moving on at a fast rate and it seems there’s growing demand for two things in particular, VR/AR headsets, and gaming devices.
When it comes to gaming, it’s fair to say that Sony and Nintendo are still leading the pack, with the PlayStation Portal and the Switch respectively.
The situation is a lot more complex when it comes to VR glasses.
On one hand, we’ve got the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, which are a lot more than just glasses.
But on the other hand, we also have options such as the Ray-Ban Meta glasses which, in a way, are a totally different product.
The XReal Air (formerly known as NReal Air) glasses probably fall under the same category as the Ray-Ban Meta because they’re not a standalone product, in that they’re designed to work in tandem with your handheld device.
The idea is pretty straightforward, you simply connect them to your device, and an ultra-realistic 201-inch, 1920×1080 screen will appear right before your eyes.
By the way, you can also connect these to a phone or your laptop via a USB-C port, so you can watch OTT content such as Netflix or Prime Video as well.
Speakers are built into each earpiece, too, so there’s no need to use your earbuds or headphones.
There’s one last thing we should mention, and that’s the fact these glasses support prescription inserts, meaning people can wear them while also wearing prescription glasses.
And the price? The model we tried is no longer in production because it’s from when they were still marketed as ‘NReal’ rather than XReal.
Having said that, an equivalent version today would set you back $299.
It’s not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison but, for what it’s worth, that makes them cheaper than Zuckerberg’s VR glasses.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
