Xreal Airs, the real deal or not? A Long term review

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  • @toututu2993
    @toututu2993 Рік тому +75

    Smaller youtubers review is the best. Their experience is genuine because they don't get used by companies sending freebies for them to review. The problem is they don't appear on your youtube front page

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +7

      Just had to pin your incredibly kind comment. Thanks so much for your support!

    • @AllKinaTing
      @AllKinaTing Рік тому +2

      facts

    • @philhario3640
      @philhario3640 Рік тому +1

      Ditto. It’s shocking how many biased reviews of this product are out there.

    • @Johnnyvtg
      @Johnnyvtg Рік тому

      To my knowledge, VERY small creators can be sent a product for review. They just have to send it back after, and I don't know what their actual reward will be.
      That being said, this is a great and seemingly honest review.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +2

      ​@Johnnyvtg I would say you're essentially correct, except that brands will typically not engage at all with smaller creators as they might not deem it "worthy of their time". That said, you can expect disclosures to be honest in at least whether they were sponsored or not for review (this is a legal requirement). The XREAL glasses (and Beam coming soon) were not paid for, given, provided, or even acknowledged by the company in this channel's case.
      That said, thanks for your seemingly honest comment -- I'm kidding here, thanks for your two cents!

  • @randito70030
    @randito70030 Рік тому +4

    Enjoyed the video. I also liked the added "NOBODY" sponsor. I just bought the Viture and trying to decide if I want to try the Xreal or Rokid next. Thanks again.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for your incredibly kind words. Let me know how you like the Vitures!

  • @Sleepeaze
    @Sleepeaze Рік тому +4

    Hey just found your channel today. I love the format: short, sweet, and right to the point. I ended up watching reviews of things that I don’t even want buy. Keep it up.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +2

      This is high praise! Thanks so much for your support and I hope you stick around~

  • @alejandrohernandez-bb7ct
    @alejandrohernandez-bb7ct 4 місяці тому +1

    bro i was not expecting that laugh when you showed the dude on the bench next to his dog lmao. you got my sub

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  4 місяці тому +1

      You're too kind, thanks for your comment and laugh!

  • @504cool
    @504cool Рік тому +6

    I ordered these the day of the Apple Vision Pro demo… I started searching for alternatives. I found XReal for the headset and the Mudra Band for pretty much the same gestures displayed with the AVP.
    When I researched Xreal I knew that the Beam would be the thing that sold me on the product. Based on the reviews back then it seemed to solve the limitations of the glasses.
    I was impatient and ordered the glasses outside of the Beam bundle package (for less than $500). I figured if I didn’t like the headset at all I’d just return it.
    I was surprised, because even with its limitations (a screen that follows you all around) it was still a pretty cool concept. My use case has been using it to augment my phone the same way my AirPods Pro’s do. It also made Apple Gaming and Mobile gaming in general finally make sense to me. First thing I did was download Streets of Rage IV and get a controller.
    These are 100% an entry level alternative to the Apple Vision Pro for me. My main thing was having a giant screen that I could take with me EVERYWHERE I went. Problem solved.
    At less than $500 for the Glasses and Beam vs $3499. I am more than willing to consider purchasing a new one of these as the company grows the product. They’ve also been making strides via Firmware updates. The latest is a 120hz update to the glasses.
    What’ll sink or swim this product is the Beam though, that’s where the rubber meets the road.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +3

      Thank you for your incredibly detailed comment about your experience. I didn't know about the Mudra Band, Thanks for that information as well!
      I definitely intend to do another review (of the Beam) when I get it. Please do stick around and feel free to comment or suggest things you'd like to see!

    • @504cool
      @504cool Рік тому

      @@gamers-generation Thanks man. I guess I’m a frustrated Apple customer who refuses to pay $3499 for the AVP. I really think they’re leaving good money on the table by not introducing an affordable product like this to the masses.
      Folks spend over or under $1000 every year Apple innovates the iPhone. I won’t be shelling out $3499 every time Apple makes a update to the vision pro. At $3499, I start making different decisions with money.

  • @KeyJayHD
    @KeyJayHD Рік тому +8

    As a long time user of the xReal Air's myself, I can honestly say its one of the best tech purchases Ive made in a long time, and like many others have said, yes, is one of the best accessories for my Steam Deck, with a few caveats (simultaneous charging and usage being one of them....use the Red Dragon adapter).
    That said, they are about to get a lot more usefull and usable once I get my hands on the Beam! 3-DOF in your pocket on ANY device?! Yes please!
    Some added info,
    There also seems to be another Windows based solution for XR called GingerXR. I havent tried it yet, but Ive see a few videos with it running successfully. Not sure all the caveats to this approach either. Hopefully Nebula Windows will be a smooth experience once it finally launches...whenever that is.
    Nebula App is pretty much dead to me.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks for your detailed comment! I have tired GingerXR (a few months ago) and... unfortunately that was both cumbersome and didn't work so well either... Glad you're enjoying the Airs though and with the RedMagic Gaming Dock too! That thing's stock has just gone up in value!

    • @spaceghostcqc2137
      @spaceghostcqc2137 Рік тому +1

      How is reading on them? I tend to browse a lot and read articles and I'm interested in using the glasses to improve posture while reading.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      @@spaceghostcqc2137 I don't personally find my eyes get irritated or anything when reading on them, but it'll probably highly depend on the ambient light around you and just how small of the text you're reading actually is. Since the clarity is so good, it also doesn't lend itself to pixelation or graininess. My captures really don't do the visual clarity justice.

    • @KeyJayHD
      @KeyJayHD Рік тому

      @gamers-generation I agree. Reading is fine honestly depending on the size of text. Reading Webtoon or Manga with them is also a new discovery I ran into recently that makes for a really good experience 😁

    • @efad3215
      @efad3215 Рік тому +2

      Red dragon adapter?

  • @BeastMaster4988
    @BeastMaster4988 3 місяці тому +1

    Mines are coming today and I can’t wait I’m going to have to get the beam later but I’m still excited but I have one question how is it without the beam

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  3 місяці тому

      Exciting! It will work just as you'd expect, great picture and experience -- the biggest catch without Beam will be the inability to "move" or rather, shrink the image to a corner and also "fix" or pin the image in space.
      Thanks for your comment and question, let me know how it works for you!

  • @audiizestor
    @audiizestor Рік тому +1

    Can you wear them as regular sunglasses until you turn them on to use

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Unfortunately no. To my knowledge there are no AR/MR/XR glasses on the market that do that. Also, the top of your vision/FOV would be obscured by that "horizontal bar" that holds the projectors. Thanks for your comment!

  • @MarioReischer
    @MarioReischer Рік тому +2

    I've never seen these in real... But I am intrigued..
    Great video as always!
    PS: Nevermind. I saw those on your first videos. XD

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      Yeah they WERE called "Nreal" before.. better name IMO, but... it is what it is haha. Thank you Krypto!

  • @GamingForInsight
    @GamingForInsight Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this video!

  • @jordanchristley1306
    @jordanchristley1306 Рік тому +1

    Thannk you so much for taking a critical viewpoint.

  • @technicaltep8480
    @technicaltep8480 Рік тому +1

    Brother, there are two micro oled displays in these air glasses, so in both the front side displays will be single or different, I don't know.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Hi! Thanks for your comment. If you're wondering how they display, they're basically like a stereoscopic view, so there are two micro OLEDs yes, but you see the same image mirrored in both eyes.

    • @technicaltep8480
      @technicaltep8480 Рік тому

      @@gamers-generation thanks brother

  • @LookzA
    @LookzA Рік тому +1

    please do an update when you get the Xreal beam accessory?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Absolutely, thanks for tuning in and I hope you stick around! Thanks also for your comment!

  • @newtonfong9714
    @newtonfong9714 Рік тому +3

    thanks, nice video

  • @PatrikRasch
    @PatrikRasch Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @krzysztofkwietniewski9100
    @krzysztofkwietniewski9100 Рік тому +2

    Would you buy them for watching youtube on commute to work?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      For media consumption specifically like UA-cam? Yeah it's pretty great, keep in mind about the "central vision" and I think you'll be good to go. Also make sure whatever device you're plugging into has support for video over USB-C (Displayport Alt-mode). hanks for the comment!

  • @RolandDobbins
    @RolandDobbins Рік тому

    Rokid Max are 1200p, 16:10 at 120Hz, & feature 6 diopters of correction.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks for the information, are you sure they're 1200p? According to their website and product listing they're 1080p.

  • @AdamMatusiak-y3l
    @AdamMatusiak-y3l Рік тому +1

    Thank You for review, finally some real life not sponsored opinion. Sadly real AR require big investment in software

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thank YOU for your comment and understanding. It really does require big investment, but I am hopeful that with more companies putting out more products that the cost to consumers will go down. Fingers crossed!

  • @dbzblitz88
    @dbzblitz88 Рік тому +1

    How do these compare with the rokid airs?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment! Specs wise I believe they're quite close as they use the same technology (bird bath optics) but the software implementation is different.
      I don't have the Rokids to test, but from my understanding they don't have the Beam capabilities; whereas Rokid also sells the Rokid Station which is essentially a portable android TV.

  • @michaelb4512
    @michaelb4512 Рік тому +1

    Are the xreal air with beam worth buying for watching videos/movies and surfing the net?Thankyou!

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      Hi thanks for your reply. For surfing I'm not so sure, but its quite enjoyable for movies/video. I'm working on the Beam review now and hope you'll check it out!

  • @Sleepeaze
    @Sleepeaze Рік тому +2

    Just a few more days until the beam ships!

  • @JR127
    @JR127 Рік тому +1

    how well does it work with windows, with and without the beam? does it work well with adobe apps and office suite?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      Not very well in my opinion. Using the app which is still a WIP will net you mixed results based on your hardware (didn't really work well for me, but some have reported it works "fine"). In the case where you just plug in the glasses to a USB-C output on a laptop or handheld device, it's like plugging in a second monitor, which is fine if you're using ONLY the glasses to display, but if you're displaying on both (either mirrored or extended) the image will be smack dab in the middle of your face, mean you won't be able to see very well the original laptop or handheld screen, so you need beam to "move" the display out of the way if that makes sense.
      Thanks for your comment!

  • @smrndmthngntbt
    @smrndmthngntbt Рік тому +1

    Hi! Have you heard anything about alternatives to Xreal like Viture xr or Dream Glasses?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      Hello! Yes I have heard of them. My understanding is they all use a similar projection type technology.
      The Dream Glass Flow has an adapter of sorts like a Beam, but I don't think it can "hold" an image in space as the Beam does, also I haven't heard much fanfare over the device. As for the Viture One, I think it has an even smaller FOV.
      Here's a link that compares some of their specs:
      vr-compare.com/compare?h1=5BNm8a3Zr&h2=hPA8JixLI&h3=kG1_Qtju3&h4=jtG3rIKIH

    • @smrndmthngntbt
      @smrndmthngntbt Рік тому

      @@gamers-generation thank you. It seems that all of the options are similar and all of them are not perfect in their own way.

    • @AlexJorgensenPresident
      @AlexJorgensenPresident Рік тому

      @@smrndmthngntbt Viture has a bit smaller FOV (although they still look similar), sharper image, best compatibility, the most comprehensive ecosystem, more satisfying customers (because they never do overmarketing) and support from a lot of credible creators! People already started complaining on these reviews promoting xreal beam after receiving the product, imo creators should do more testing before promoting in public

  • @datazen936
    @datazen936 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the honest review. The 2nd gen just came out as well but only available in China for now. I wonder how’s your experience with gaming on it compared to the original SD or Ally screen and how’s the latency?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Hi there, thanks for your comment. Can I ask if you mean how is gaming on the Xreal Airs with SD or Ally? It's quite good IMO, definite game changer. With Beam you'll want to be plugged in and I wouldn't play anything competitive... stay tuned for the review!

  • @okestgamer
    @okestgamer Рік тому +1

    Definitely a cool product, I’ve enjoyed mine a lot.

  • @alexandrevery
    @alexandrevery Рік тому +1

    did you try the beam with a computer, and if so, did you try to change resolution for more space than 1080p, and if so did it work and did the result is usable (1440p ? more ?)

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      I do not yet have a Beam. I tried tue glasses with three different Windows based machines. You're able to add multiple "windows" periodically before the app bugs out. As I understand it, that's not the case anymore in the most recent update. As in, multiple windows aren't supported.

  • @JamesTechJackin
    @JamesTechJackin Рік тому +2

    I wanna try em out.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      As long as you keep your expectations in check, you won't be disappointed! Thanks for the comment bro!

  • @gametestforreference8279
    @gametestforreference8279 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice Review, ❤

  • @NakuSig
    @NakuSig Рік тому +1

    i love the segway to your sponsors lol

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Nobody is a great sponsor, they're also a great motivator ... hah.

  • @poquepoque5851
    @poquepoque5851 Рік тому +2

    I don't know, doesn't seem that appealing to me. Are they compatible with smach z?

    • @okestgamer
      @okestgamer Рік тому +2

      Rumour has it, if you plug them into the smach z it allows you to see where zong island is hidden.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      I don't know... that guy with the Rokids looked kinda cool amirite... lol

  • @gamers-generation
    @gamers-generation  Рік тому +4

    UPDATE: I've recently posted a review on the Xreal Beam, and VITURE ONE XR Glasses, check them out here!
    ua-cam.com/video/kQIVNx4Eq8E/v-deo.html
    ua-cam.com/video/v6KTwR1QcYA/v-deo.html

  • @darkumineru1681
    @darkumineru1681 Рік тому

    after having my air's (without the beam still need to get one another day) i think there use case is has a monitor (main display) and mainly for movies and reading/gaming and then have your real display for small stuff or has a second monitor where u can have things like discord and a window for the browser and maybe task manager and some light stuff or coding cheat sheets for copy pasting long strings without having to type them (not going to go more into the coding aspect where imo these shine)
    for me these are like a massive curved display at the desk without worry for space or a theatre setup in bed and travel and productivity tasks not much more but for me thats all they need to do and all i wanted out of them

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for your detailed comment. This is very interesting talking about your experience as a developer/coder. It also makes me wish though that there was more support (or for Nebula to be "fully functional" on desktop).

  • @timetoshine2752
    @timetoshine2752 Рік тому

    What do you think about the vitual one

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Unfortunately I've not had any personal experience with them so I can't compare sorry. I know some people here are saying that they're "better" but it's hard to really compare without having experienced them. Thanks for your comment!

  • @johnny-ko4mm
    @johnny-ko4mm 11 місяців тому +1

    windows handheld?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  11 місяців тому

      Yup! Like the ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and others. Please do check out some reviews of those devices on my channel!

  • @FrugalShave
    @FrugalShave Рік тому +1

    I may end up buying the Beam only because without it the Nreal glasses are sitting in a drawer

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      You sound like me, friend! I'm kidding. I understand where you're coming from, it's hard sometimes to make use of what we have, even if it's one or two wires. I'll be sure to post an update when I receive and review the Beam. Thanks for your comment!

  • @chellur9562
    @chellur9562 Рік тому +1

    i have these and wanted to truly know how these stood the glasses displays are very saturated and less color accurate than samsungs vivid mode the brightness leaves more to be desired the beams smooth follow would be more understandable if on different modes or depths that it would cut off the screen given the processing but even it is default it is not smooth and would probably just be better just going wired making the screen 300 inches cuts parts of it off so it's effectively a zoom in. the brightness leaves more to be desired my verdict is i might just return it and get the viture because it's as bright as the s23u not over saturated and has better sound

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks for your detailed comment. I don't have experience with other glasses so I can't compare. Have you used DeX with the Beam though? That's a pretty enjoyable experience I think.

    • @chellur9562
      @chellur9562 Рік тому +1

      @@gamers-generation id prefer just not using the beam because of the artifacting when moving around with smooth follow and how it doesn’t pair well with screen mirroring like skipping frames on smart view and barely running on apple it is far better when wired and just ar casting thru nebula but i def wouldnt even think about 120hz given the picture quality

    • @LynnJoy
      @LynnJoy Рік тому +1

      Viture's color is much more natural, simply the best!

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks again for your response. I've noticed this too.. it's strange, I'm still testing but I agree that it can be cumbersome, and 120hz seems... yeah you already said haha.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment. I can't say since I've not tested the Vitures!

  • @tomoprime217
    @tomoprime217 Рік тому +1

    Lenovo Legion Go will get it's own glasses, nobody really said much about them yet.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Unfortunately I think it's because they're not really ready. But deom what I could find online, they're basically a rebrand of their current glasses the Lenovo T1s (sold in cery limited quantities in China). Here's a spec comparison:
      vr-compare.com/compare?h1=pEEE5EDVo&h2=jtG3rIKIH

  • @kyhassen
    @kyhassen Рік тому +1

    I almost went with the Rokid Max. I was watching many UA-cam reviews and the Rokid max stand alone are better then the Xreal Air. However i hear the support and community suck from what i read which i could deal with. But I just recently started seeing reviews for Xreal Beam and it changed my opinion. The Rokid Station seems cool n all but can just use my Fold 4. The spatial aspect of the Beam seems infinitely better plus a easier way to use the switch or steam deck is a huge bonus.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for your detailed comment. I heard similar things about Rokid Max as standalone and I'd like to see this "4 degrees" difference of FOV... but you're spot on about the Rokid Station, you can just load up apps from your phone, and as far as I know, Beam has plans to also have apps on it.. so... there isn't much a point to the station...

    • @RolandDobbins
      @RolandDobbins Рік тому

      Rokid Max are better glasses, period. Who needs ‘support’?

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      @@RolandDobbins care to elaborate?

  • @oskarspauls8695
    @oskarspauls8695 10 місяців тому +1

    nice

  • @AllKinaTing
    @AllKinaTing Рік тому +2

    subbed

  • @MobileDecay
    @MobileDecay Рік тому +2

    That's the difference between a paid rebiew and an honest review that claims these glasses will transport you to another world. 😂

  • @raul.avadanei1987
    @raul.avadanei1987 11 місяців тому

    Mixed reality is not the same as augmented reality!

  • @haydeezz
    @haydeezz Рік тому +1

    use it with a samsung dex and you will have a different experience

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment, that was actually my original use case. But I've since moved on from DeX. Ready For is that much better!

  • @abaddonaskap
    @abaddonaskap Рік тому

    My glasses were good now it keeps losing connection, only had it two months. Buyer beware

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Sorry to hear this, have you reached out to XREAL for support?

  • @camalotnite
    @camalotnite Рік тому

    the background music hurts!!!

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Hopefully just your ears and not your soul... sorry that was your experience! Thanks for the comment.

  • @IloveTravellingTheWorld
    @IloveTravellingTheWorld Рік тому

    People burn money nowadays for anything, its a over priced screen.

    • @poquepoque5851
      @poquepoque5851 Рік тому

      You don't know me, but I highly advise you read this thoroughly and in its entirety. You are to cease any and all communication with xreal, effective immediately. You are not to contact them for any reason whatsoever. You are not to answer their calls, texts, etc. Is that understood?
      It is not in your best interest to ignore me. I have a very bad temper and you do not want to see it get away from me. You will send me some sort of confirmation that you are receiving my messages and that you will comply fully.
      I have a Tor browser, plenty of disposable income, and all the free time in the world, kiddo. Do not test me, it is remarkably easy to make someone disappear. This is your last chance to respond before you end up in a red room.
      Never let it be said that I am not fair. You had your chance, kiddo, but you've chosen to ignore all of my generous warnings, and you'll soon learn the lengths I'm willing to go for xreal.
      Expect company, fuckboy

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      I know right, why would anyone ever buy anything for any amount of money???

  • @ninomendoza627
    @ninomendoza627 Рік тому +1

    Rokid is goofie looking, just ugly glasses in my opinion. Imagine rokid on your face, you will instantly look goofie, hahaha

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      Yeah... I can understand why someone would be put off by them... not exactly the most "covert" of styles... and I'm trying to be nice. Thanks for the comment!

  • @Burnin-U
    @Burnin-U Рік тому

    Reviewers should know everything about the device and be truthful. I feel like one bix is checked.

    • @gamers-generation
      @gamers-generation  Рік тому

      While I appreciate the comment, would you care to elaborate?