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Xreal, a Chinese startup, unveiled its new Xreal One series of augmented reality (AR) glasses, designed to offer an immersive spatial computing experience. The glasses come with the company’s innovative X1 independent spatial computing chip, which is said to provide complete control over spatial screens. Xreal introduced two models within the series: the Xreal One and Xreal One Pro. Both models feature a redesigned optical engine, AI-powered multimodal cameras, adjustable interpupillary distance, and Bose-powered audio, aiming to elevate the AR experience.
The Xreal One is marketed as a cinematic AR device, offering three degrees-of-freedom (3DoF) spatial computing. The X1 chip embedded in the glasses enhances the visual experience by providing a resolution equivalent to 1080p per eye and a 50-degree field of view (FOV). Additionally, the AR glasses offer a significant increase in display area compared to previous models. The Xreal One features a 20.7% larger display area than the Xreal Air 2 series, while the One Pro has a remarkable 63.7% larger display area, creating a more expansive and immersive viewing experience.
Both models come with a variety of customization options, allowing users to adjust the screen size, distance, stabilizer, brightness, display optimization, and even switch between 2D and 3D modes. Other settings include sound preferences, button mapping, and sensor calibration, allowing users to tailor their AR experience to their liking. The Xreal One series is designed to be highly adaptable, offering various display and comfort adjustments like interpupillary distance (IPD) and color temperature settings, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
The Xreal One starts at $499 (approximately Rs. 42,000), while the One Pro is priced at $599 (around Rs. 51,000). Both models are available for pre-order, with the Xreal One shipping to customers later this month. The Xreal One Pro will be available starting in early 2025. The AR glasses will be sold in multiple countries, including the US, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, China, and Korea, expanding the global reach of Xreal’s cutting-edge AR technology.
