Choosing Function Over Form: A Review of the Xreal One
AR Glasses
Augmented reality has promised to change how we work and play. But many headsets are aiming for a complex vision of AR—one that can feel a bit too ambitious for many users. Xreal, however, takes a more focused approach with the Xreal One, positioning it as a sleek and lightweight display.
I recently used the Xreal One on a longer flight. The experience felt surprisingly refreshing, especially compared to the bulkier headsets that promise to overlay graphics onto your vision. Weight and safety are often top concerns for me, but the
Xreal One is incredibly lightweight, tipping the scales at only 84 grams. It’s designed to mirror whatever’s on your device through a USB-C connection, fulfilling the purpose of a portable screen. You connect it to your smartphone, laptop, or even your gaming console, turning this small form factor into a larger viewing experience.
My flight entertainment was streamed from Netflix, an experience mirrored beautifully by the glasses. I chose
Rebel Ridge for the stature posit, for my entertainment. In terms of overall image quality
the Xreal One uses a custom birdbath lens tech, promising
equivalent to a 1080p display with a
50-degree field of view—and the quality was quite good, particularly considering the price point.
It’s not exactly like watching on the latest VR headset, but the clarity is striking. I could clearly and comfortably
understand
outside my window.
The only time I felt the viewing
experience lagged behind my iPad was during particularly dark scenes. Dark colors appeared
slightly pixelated. While
not a deal-breaker
, it might give pause if you’re
mayı to binge superhero flicks with lots of night scenes.
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audio quality
Xreal partnered with Bose, so audioophiles
Take note! The built-in speakers sounded good quality
However.
I opted for my
Sonos Ace headphones because Features are always a priority for me and Lenovo’s new portable monitor is an ampiance. People looking for a lightweight
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for me. So was a true entertainment
The Xreal One shows real potential,
bearing in mind it’s still running it’s earl beta software. The minimalist approach
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suggests
a devoted following. CEO Chi Xu boasts Xreal has sold around half a million
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focuses on doing one thing really well.
What are the key features that make the Xreal One stand out from other AR headsets?
## Xreal One Review: Focused Functionality, Refreshing Simplicity
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to TechTalk Today. Today we have a fascinating new product to discuss: the Xreal One AR glasses. Joining us is [Guest Name], a tech reviewer who recently had the chance to put these glasses through their paces. [Guest Name], thanks for joining us!
**Guest:** It’s great to be here! These glasses really impressed me.
**Interviewer:** So, Xreal seems to be taking a different approach with the Xreal One compared to some of the other AR headsets on the market. Tell us about that.
**Guest:** Absolutely. A lot of AR headsets are trying to do so much – overlaying complex graphics, integrating with the real world in intricate ways. The Xreal One is much more focused. It’s essentially a sleek, lightweight display that mirrors whatever’s on your device. Think of it as a beautifully designed portable screen that connects via USB-C to your phone, laptop, or even your gaming console. [[1](https://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/rayneo-air-2-ar-glasses-review)]
**Interviewer:** Seems like a very practical approach. You mentioned its lightweight design. How did that factor into your experience?
**Guest:** Weight was a major plus for me. At only 84 grams, it’s incredibly comfortable to wear even for extended periods. I actually used them on a long flight to watch Netflix, and it was a much more enjoyable experience than hunching over my phone screen. It felt incredibly refreshing compared to the bulkier headsets I’ve tried in the past.
**Interviewer:** That’s certainly a significant advantage for portability. What about the visual experience?
**Guest:** The image quality was great. Colors were vibrant, and the image felt crisp. It really did a fantastic job of mirroring my phone screen, making it feel like I had a much larger, private display.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like the Xreal One hits a sweet spot between functionality and ease of use. Any downsides?
**Guest:** I can’t think of any major downsides, particularly considering its price point. It’s not trying to be the most powerful AR headset on the market, but for what it aims to do – providing a portable, comfortable, and high-quality screen – it excels.
**Interviewer:** Well, thank you so much for sharing your insights, [Guest Name]. It sounds like the Xreal One is an exciting option for anyone looking for a practical and reFreshing AR experience.