XREAL Air 2 & Air 2 Pro - INSANE 130” 120Hz AR Glasses!
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2023
- Xreal Air 2 & Air 2 Pro AR Glasses - Exclusive Unboxing & Impressions (with Xreal Beam) - these next-gen glasses are a BIG upgrade!
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Two important notes: The older model now supports 120Hz as well. And you’ve shown the Nintendo Switch with the Airs plugged in directly. This isn’t possible. Figured your viewers might want to know that. Also to keep in mind: The Beam doesn’t support 120Hz, as it’s utilising 72Hz for the 'spatial' stuff. Also when using the Beam, you’ll have slight input latency for gaming and HUD elements can appear jittery when the spatial window adapts to your movements. (Source: I got a pair of these + Beam.)
Negatives? What're those??
Xreal paid me to ignore them 🤓🤓🤓
@@ThrobbGoblinit's not a review.
@@timetraveler_0 🤣🤣🤣 GRADE-A COPE
Time stamp for the switch plug in? I saw a rog ally but no switch
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It's very rare that I'll see a piece of tech hardware I have virtually no use for, but really really want it anyway. This is one of those occasions.
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I have the originals, if you ever fly they are awesome. I use them almost every night in bed watching youtube before I sleep as well.
here comes buyers remorse my friend. I felt the same about a tablet PC. I bought it, used it twice and that was that. I knew I had no use for one but I had to buy it anyway. I cringe every time I see it on top of the wardrobe, never again....maybe:)
Is it possible to compare them with monitor for office work? Or they can't be used for long? Ordered air 2 pros + beam, dreaming of ideal remote desktop setup on my samsung s23 ultra, big chance that I am delusional))
Thank you in advance
I imagine myself using them in bed to play playstation after my wife has gone to sleep. But in reality I think I wouldn't use it that much
This is what Google Glass should have been! I feel like we are getting into the golden age of AR wearable tech and I love this!
google glass was wireless and had its own processor giving you head up information
That's why it's kinda rumoured they're bringing the project back from the dead
We’ve just scraped the top of the barrel with ar and vr tech. We’re not even remotely close to the golden age
imagine if google kept google glass going where would it be right now.
Oh I actually think Google Glass with the form factor it had would sell quite well today
As someone who has nevern cared or even thought about buying wearable tech this seems legit very cool. I hate travelling and being able to relax as much as possible without hurting my neck looking at screens sounds like an absolute life saver.
They are fantastic for travel.
When they can display some information from the car it'll be a real game changer. It'd be great to have the speedometer on there
I took my xreal air glasses and a steamdeck on a trans pacific flight and the glasses definitely saved my neck!
@@chiquita683 Why not just focus on HUD tech and less about wearables in a vehicle. Lot more safer and accurate with the vehicle compared to something you are going to wear
These look amazing, that guy really knows how to sell his product. Might get these for myself as a Christmas present...
did u?
I'm glad there are still companies like these out there.
We're still working on developing better glasses!
@XREAL_Global ahh, hello!
I am starting to think that most channels who review those glasses gets paid to do it by manufacturers script. The reality is far from what it is shown in most of those videos. I bought Air 2 Pro, and it is a lot of fiddling to make them work, and they do not work like in the advertisement or this videos. It is not much of an AR, it is basically a monitor. Also if your phone, pc or game console does not have a full featured USB 3.0 type C it will not connect wired, it will if you have Beam Air it will connect wirelessly. But you need to have it paired to your wifi, but your phone can of course be a hot spot if you want to go outside with it. And if you want to do something fun with it you need that Nebula app and that is only in few selected countries. And the worst thing is the picture you get tend to float away from you and it has blurred edges. But if you are a tech nerd like me it is a cool apparatus and is fun to play with, but AR are still far from being what we want it to be. And there must be a better way to adjust the picture you are getting. Like in side view mode you need to be able to adjust the size of the picture and even rotate it. You can´t see anything what´s going on with those 4 squares...
It's very nicely made. A huge step forward indeed. I wonder when we could have a pair of AR glasses as superb as XReal that could interact with users and the real world via visuals and hand gestures. Now, its just a beautiful display for your devices like mobile phones, computers, etc.
great interview. i'm definitely considering the xreal air 2, looks awesome. it would be super cool if the airs could do the screen pinning without the beam, either with just a cellphone and a little bit of hardware in the glasses, or if cell phones had the hardware built in. if i were pj i'd entertain the idea of licensing or wholesale selling the xreal beam hardware/software stack to samsung, and maybe to apple too. would be a selling feature of phones for sure if you could plug in glasses and pin the image off to the side of your vision, and maybe save that config/setup so you could quickly get to that setting with a buttonpress on the glasses or phone. it would literally be like google glass, without costing 1000$, - you could use it while riding a bike, running, etc. it would really be cool if the xreal beam functionality was just baked into all modern cellphones.
We appreciate your reviews. Keep up the good work.
these might just be the future of gaming and office work - i keep thinking about how to maximize comfortable when i'm literally on the computer for like 10 hrs a day working/gaming. this + a split keyboard might be just the solution im looking for.
Im really looking forward to the new version of these glasses. I had to return the old one cause of their app problem and extreamly hard to wear when I want to lay down
These glasses look super cool! Will get a pair for myself 😎
when watching a movie (say for long flights) - can you connect air pods or the built in speakers work well despite the ambient noise from the plane?
Great video. Never even thought about the drone aspect.
Wish there was a resolution bump for office stuff, but that denser screen is a good step
Same. I am a digital nomad and a multi-monitor setup on these AR glasses would be god send but their focus is not on productivity but entertainment sadly.
To confirm: these aren’t wirelessly screen sharing right? I love these for the idea of travel and while using a cord is fine, definitely looking forward to being able to use these wirelessly with your phone
I hope they come out with the air3 with everything else built-in like the 3 display modes from the Xreal Beam and HDMI adaptor to plug into your gaming/work desktop.
Seems like they really focused on the issues with the first batch. I had to get my ear part replaced because it cracked. However they literally sent an ups to come pick it up from my house with no charge. I was really surprised and skeptical honestly. I doubt that will last forever but I thought it was worth noting. The nose piece was very uncomfortable especially depending on your face shape. I would recommend them. I use them for my Steam deck. I just wish there was a way to charge my devices while using the glasses.
Kinda wish they talked about the FOV. If the display was just a but bigger. It would aliviate so many issues. But either I missed it or they didn’t say. But too bad they had no app for iOS. There are updates I can’t do since I don’t have a pc. But regardless if your thinking of getting this go for it.
I told 8 people at work about it and they all got it and love it
Great hardware but software support is the issue. I own the original airs and I am still waiting for them to fix the virtual desktop software that was broken by the latest Mac OS update. Focus on getting the software working before releasing new hardware.
They released the fix yesterday. Go get the new Nebula for Mac 0.6.0
this has to be one of the most articulate person that i have heard in some time
I’ve only had my pair of xreal glasses version 1 for like 2 months! If I knew that the second version was coming out I would have just waited lol but I’m still happy with my version 1s
The logo in the top left against the sky was driving me crazy lol I thought I had a smudge on my phone that wouldn’t go away.
I bought mines after i saw your video last year, I get them from Japan because no shipping to Norway 😅 I use them mostly for my steam deck and next week for my lenovo legion go, but i think is not worth it the upgrade ,thank you very much for the video 🤩👍🏼
Great Video, Thanks chap.
Do you know if they will sell it on multiple amazon sites or just US and UK?
Thanks
I have the first model and I think I’d rather wait another generation or two before I upgrade. The main thing I want is proper spacial computing within the glasses, without the need for the Beam. The only compelling thing to me in this iteration is the dimming function of the pro model, because that’s something I really wanted. But it’s not enough of a reason to upgrade
They just copied the dimming function from Viture, and literally no other upgrade on air 2
It is probably gonna take a while for the beam to get small enough to be a part of the glasses.
Why couldn't they use the processing power of the phone instead of an extra thing to carry?? Like, just release an app or something...
@@willenribeiro1010 one lots of phones don't have that capability, 2 im pretty sure it is a hardware issue.
that "stationary" cycling cut scene had me in stitches
Looks like a must have College essential thing but will wait for more reviews
Thanks for the top quality content 🙏🙏🙏
I have the v1 and love them! Use them all the time. Should I upgrade?
I love that in the caption he actually shows the image with blurry corners. It's a XReal paid me to not say anything about it but hey, here is the hint.
Lol at the 'exclusive'! Right next to your thumbnail was Techspurt's reviewing the exact same things.... 🤣
The electronic shutter is really cool not gonna lie. I'm starting to envision how these with something like the steam deck and wireless keyboard and mouse could make a neat laptop replacement for coffee shop coding. Too bad the euro prices are still quite expensive.
It's a fun way to ignore someone, just shrug your shoulders and hit the shutter button.
This is the future of multimedia content consumption 😎
Mind-blowing. I didn't know such technology already exists!
P.J.
I think this product is so exciting! I am visually impaired and I purchased the first generation with very high hopes. Unfortunately I am one of those people that the additional eyeglass fitment will not work for my particular ailment.
I would love to revisit using the new Xreal 2 pros if there could be some software adjustments to App that could allow people with visual impairments to adjust the font size. Like you can using accessibility features on your phone.I kept having to readjust mine on my face and it kept turning them off.
It was so close to being a miracle for someone like myself. Keep up the good work 👍
How good (or bad) is it for office use? Is text crisp? Can it display multiple monitors?
Hi. Nice video thanks @TheTechChap. I am seeking AR glasses that can project actual AR on them (i.e. overlay a future building plan to be seen overlaid on an empty site) rather than just watching a movie or playing a game. Do these glasses have sensors (esp IMU) to know where someone is looking in real space? If not, does this exist in a “glasses” form, rather than VR headsets? Any pointers are appreciated. Thanks!
It would be nice if I can connect the same to my Xbox and I can watch movies.the view in this glasses with 130inch Virtual screen and sound from my home theater with Dolby Atmos now that's really a game changer... hopefully waiting for that one so I can have the best experience back home 😉
I have ordered these can’t wait to see them.
I'll be very interested once these are capable of QHD. I want them for desktop computing on the go with minimal weight.
Visor XR already uses 4K displays for each eye. N
@@bzdishekzapadlovskyand yet has significantly lower pixel density
@@zantesh,
I don’t know what you wanted to say by this.
@@bzdishekzapadlovskyThere's no point in having a 4K resolution if the pixel density is much lower. Higher resolution does not mean better picture quality.
I just bought the Air in Aug and got my prescription lenses made only yesterday to fit in this🤦♂️. i wish i waited a month. But honestly, device apart, Nebula has stopped working on my Mobiles with the latest upgrade. If you guys can look into software it is truly going to be useful beyond being a large heads up monitor that it is now. I had bought the original ones from your review.
ooo was gonna get the air 1's in a few days, didnt know there was a 2 and 2 pro coming
Definitely worth waiting for - you'll be surprised!
I very nearly bought the 1st one aswell but thought I'll wait cause something else will come out and didn't expect it to be this quick 😁
Oops.
I have them and also bought the Rokid Max, I like them a lot better but don't like the cyberpunk look too much. Probably will sell the Air 1 and buy the 2 Pro.
Crazy good video. Mine will be here in two days
Hey Chaps! The XREAL Air 2 & Air 2 Pro’s are here!
Does a person see two screens when wearing these or only one wider view like real life eyes?
chaps is a male gendered term, what about the chicks?
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Weird question. Of course he sees one screen like in a cinema
m man! please ask PJ why they are still tethered!! need to jump that barrier w bluetooth and proximity from smart device. :) cheers
@@blackntan ,
Not bluetooth, but Wi-Fi.
The answer is obvious, they will not look like sunglasses, because the battery will be large.
1440p resolution and I’m sold.
Wider FoV would be nice for next model too
Shades with electric dimmer alone is game changing
Thank you for the insightful video!
I recently purchased AR glasses for my research and I'm looking for a compatible Android tablet to enhance the experience. Since I use an iPhone 12 and can't use the Nebula app, I'm planning to buy an Android tablet specifically for that purpose.
Any recommendations for the best-fit tablet to pair with AR glasses?
can they be adjusted for pupil distance, or is that fixed? ie if your pupils are further apart than what this is setup for then youre going to be slightly cross eyed to see the screens which will cause massive eye fatigue after a while.
Still doing research in case I wanted to cancel my pre order of the xreal ultra model and I’m so excited to try them out. Me and my wife got a decently big tax return so I spoiled myself. I can’t wait to test these out and see/ test everything
These look so awesome! I’ve been wanting something like this for my legion go. The only thing I worry about is how it affects the performance of games? The finals already struggle a bit with the fps, how is it on this screen? I also wonder if there is any bad input lag with it? And could someone explain to me the FOV on this? Does it really matter? It’s just a “virtual screen” like you would use an external monitor right? So the FOV slider in game is what matters anyways I would assume?
So the xreal were the only AR glasses I didn't think looked goofy. The only issue I had was I wanted them to be 120h. So I guess I don't have an excuse now.
The first Airs do 120Hz too by now. Came with a firmware upgrade.
@@deckverse 🤯
It's a pointless upgrade, I can't belive they're doing this. No resolution improvement, no FOV improvement, no efficiency improvement...
It's just a cash grab what's going on...
And they still haven't released nebula for windows. Even if they did it only supports high end graphics cards. Ugh so disappointed.
@@GatitasecsiiThese are nothing more than Xreal Air 1.5.
Been following nreal for years, waiting for the first truly wireless version to launch (my guess the 3rd gen will be the one to buy) along with some real XR compatibility beyond just a screen.
By make it wireless, it means they have to put a battery, which will make it so heavy and uncomfortable. They design it for long time use, so comfort is a big deal. So, no, I dont think they'll make it wireless
@@aryo7781 My only wish is for increased FOV. 46 is really not enough for a movie theater experience. It needs to be at least 70. If that's the only improvement they make for the 3rd version, maybe along with the spatial features being available without the use of beam, then it would be an instant buy for me, even at $500.
@@aryo7781 If they use a flexible battery or new tech products won't have to be so heavy
I was sold on these, but when I went to amazon I found that they're just as expensive as Meta Quest 3's where I live, definitely going to buy quest 3's instead.
These glasses are amazing!!!
Hey , if you’re editing in VR, can the computer screen be tracked to one spot or does it follow your head?
What an articulate and down to earth CEO. Great product and great review!
I think gen 3 or 4 are gonna be game changers!
I really hope they make a "NREAL" Light successor some day, even for $1500 that would be a huuuge Hololens competitor instead of just another pair of 3dof glasses (for $600 obviously even more so...)
Hi do you think it’s worth going for the pro model for the dimming lenses, would be using it for gaming and movies in a well lit room. Looking at the video 35% and 100% dimming looked very dark. Would like to see what’s around me when using this.
is it possible to increase the size of the virtual screen? like zoom in/out ?
I have the original nreal air which gets a bjt warm after a while.. do these improve on the cooling?
I just bought a Quest 3. I think that would be great on the train or plane to use passthrough and watch Netflix
I can watch spots while i work👌🏻
That's an appealing device, thanks for the review. I tried a similar device a while ago and, unfortunately, it was not a comfortable experience because I'm prone to motion sickness.
it wasn't a review, it was a paid advertisement.
@@subspaceanomaly telling me you're poor without telling me
@@jensenraylight8011...?
If all the connections its included in the box i would buy them? Thought out the research projector with the same price come with the ready go connection.
Do always need the cable? Or it can connect like you can use it as wierless?
Can we get or use these with clear lenses as I would probably use these for nighttime navigating ? And can I get a pair of non-prescription lenses , then later prescription lenses and will I have problems seeing the HUD with glasses or contacts on due to not being able to read close-up with corrective lenses on ?
Curious about the new Xreal air 2 pros, I gave the nreal airs, rokid max, and viture ones a try over the past year or two and they weren't comfortable on my nose, also I couldn't get a good fit so that the screen was fully visible. Additionally I've got a pixel 7 so can't use it with that either (which doesn't appear to have been resolved with the 2 pros, damn you google).
These sound cool, but I would prefer a VR (closed up) version. Is there anything like this where I could plug it into my phone, or my legion go or my pc? I assume not.
How does it work with windows 11 for productivity apps? Mainly thinking of how snapping windows works, whether we can create more displays etc.
I want to say that these could also be plugged into any graphics cards with a USB-C display out (Nvidia RTX 2000 series, AMD RX 6000 and 7000 series) or by using a USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 adapter, but I’m not sure if graphics cards can provide their own power to other devices that aren’t connected to a power source.
Direct USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode should be fine. Running any kind of adapter like DP to type C might not work because the glasses need an external power source, unless you can get a splitter device that supports USB Power Delivery charging.
There are already many motherboards with Thunderbolt.
they should make something like this but without the AR aspect. just VR. should be a lot cheaper. plugging into your iphone is a killer feature.
His natural speaking voice sounds like it's AI generated 😂
Love the idea of these as a Steamdeck + Coffee shop work display - if they're getting close enough that's great! I was half expecting the Air 2 Pro to be like a 50% premium over the normal Air 2s, with how expensive Electrochromic stuff has been in the past, very interesting to see that it's only $50 more.
It's not quite an impulse purchase for me, hopefully there will be shops carrying them to try them out first.
That's because they barely do anything more than the regular 1st generation Airs...
And don't get these for coffee shop work. Unless you don't care about the virtual multi monitor feature which isn't coming for windows and it got bugged on macOS
Once these become wireless it will be a game changer
Great review. How easy/hard is it to read text on websites if being used as a pc display?
I use my pair every night. My son won’t sleep if there is any light in the room, so while he is going to sleep I wear them.
I purchased the Xreal beam used it for a week, then returned it. Personally I don’t think it’s worth 120 dollars
Hello, when will there be the possibility to order the XREAL AIR 2 PRO at Amazon Germany? Currently, only the XREAL AIR is listed here via Amazon Germany.
does it support doing stuff like watching a 3d movie? or maybe even playing games in 3d? coz that is where the tech would make sense. i don't think too many people will be wearing them while walking around anytime soon. maybe increase the resolution and enable it to conver 90+° of FOV?
Any possible promo code getting revealed?
Are these only practical for stationary to little movement? Watching a movie while going out for a run sounds game changing
Man, XREAL-guys' drip is on pont
Quick question, when is the xreal pro2 release on Amazon. Cause I can't find it
when connected to your phone, do notifications appear on the glasses?
I have the original and as much as i live them not sure if I'll be upgrading cause mine wont connect to my steamdeck or rog ally i get sound but no image i do like the pros dimming feature
One thing that was briefly mentioned, but not really explained at length is the prescription glasses attachment for the Air 2s. I wear glasses, so I'm interested in how that would work. Bear with me a second here. I know it may seem obvious, but to be more specific, if I wear glasses normally do I have to have the prescription lenses just to use the Air 2s for content, or are the lenses strictly for viewing the rest of the world normally through the Air 2s, not the content? Is there a focus function once you've got the Air 2s on, or is it just WYSIWYG? A little more information on this particular part would be most welcome. Enjoyed the video!
They don't have diopters, so yes, you do need something to correct your eyesight to use them.
Not that diopters are great, as they only work well if your vision is within their range and can't correct for things like astigmatism.
Awesome I can't wait to get mine
Would you use it for work to replace a 3 monitor setup?
Since I've never had a VR set before, can it adjust "diopter" value or something? (like in DSLR viewfinders) bcoz I don't need glasses to see far, but now I need glasses for reading letters... thanks
Glad they're finally breaking Into the UK market, socks being the only guy around wearing a pair
Do you test Nebula for MAC? It is currently not available for Air2 .. When do they update Nebula for MAC supporting Air2?
Can my prescription lens that I ordered for my xreal 1 glasses work for the xreal 2 pros
@Thetechchap what is the resolution when you have 3 screens from your macbook laptop?
Dang, I just ordered the Viture glasses with neckband... Are these better?
I was super excited when I saw this and against my usual self (who researches everything before I buy something) I immediately ordered the Air2 Pro. I got them yesterday and was quite disappointed to realize it doesn't work as easily as "advertised" in this video. For example I can't use them with my Pixel 6, despite it having a USB-C port. Your device needs to support USB-C display port. Only very few devices (compared to how many different mobile phones are out there!) support this. Granted, I don't have the newest devices and should've probably educated myself better, do a bit more research but unless you also own some very new hardware (remember he mentioned an IPhone 15), simply plugging it into any USB-C port won't do anything. For everyone who now thinks buying that xreal HDMI adapter to at least use the glasses on older iphones or their gaming console, apparently that adapter has some "less optimal" power supply design (meaning there is no power cord, it runs on battery and needs to be charged every few hours which is not a smart design for "at home" use cases). I'm also using a Macbook Pro which is useless with these, as it's not one of the newest generations.
Long story short, I still love the idea and the device but just wanted to warn others who might also get uncontrollably excited and ready to order, make sure you check the specs and compatibility list on their website. This presentation of "plug-it-into-almost-any-device-and-you're-ready-to-go" is quite misleading and feels more like an ad than a review.
Great video -I would however have liked folk to actually address problem with beam and lack of development and support other £130 brick - it needs apps etc
I bought the first one and it is better than any VR I tried. I also have PSVR2 and that is a dead device for me the image quality is so blurry. Air has good and clear image, but the image is so close to you eyes that my eyes get paralyzed after a while. It's not like looking at a TV from a distance or not even a phone in front of your face. It's so close to your eyes that you can feel your eye muscles having trouble trying to focus the image few centimetres away from you.
All these technologies have the same issue, at least for me.
It gives you your hands back. You don’t always have to divide your time and attention between holding your phone and using your arms while watching a video. You can do minor tasks while still running a video. I LIKE and SOLD! 👍
Not sure if you're going to answer but does it work with multiple screens on windows pc and if so how many max screens I can have at a time?
Integration between these and Meta Quest 3 would be amazing