Xreal Air AR Glasses: Hands On

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Published 2023-07-03
Each of the lenses of the Xreal Air AR glasses features a 1080p display, and the glasses can act as a second monitor for any USB-C or HDMI device.

During the making of this video Nreal changed their company name to Xreal. The Xreal Air/Nreal Air products are the exact same but this is why you'll hear me using the old name throughout the video.

Nreal Air/Xreal Air glasses: cnet.co/3JCqEvC
HDMI adapter: cnet.co/46w2yfG
Nintendo Switch dock accessory: cnet.co/447pUH8

0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Specs
3:15 - Steam Deck
4:04 - PlayStation and Xbox
5:11 - Nintendo Switch
6:15 - Phones/Tables
7:15 - Computers/Laptops

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All Comments (21)
  • @zerocal76
    You guys did a better job reviewing these than tech youtubers did in videos twice as long. Thanks!
  • @sdmods619
    You forgot to mention that most people with a Samsung phone don't realize that their USBC port is also Display Port capable and anytime they plug a monitor into that port, it launches a full blown windows-like operating system called DEX. Pair that with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and you have a full blown computing environment. You can also buy a handheld trackball mouse called Elecom Relacon that has built in back/fwd, and media controls, and it's the perfect companion for your ultra mobile Samsung/Xreal setup.
  • @tiger7892
    I love my pair. I mostly use them with my BT headphones to get a personal theater experience for Netflix when I'm on a plane.
  • @thestig007
    Great review. Much appreciated that you also talked about some difficulties that you found.
  • @myav.8988
    thank you for showing what you can see through the glasses when you put them on the camera!
  • @arpitmahindru
    Thanks for the unbiased review! However, given when this video is coming out, I would have loved to see how things change with the xreal beam add on. It's $110 more but addresses a few concerns like the multiple adapters needed for the switch as well as holding the screen in place when the head is rotated. Would love to see a follow up when the beam is available to review!
  • @eliseicovaci3526
    Amazing review a lot more detailed then other videos I have watched. Keep it up
  • @gordythecreator
    Looks like a future "Standard" office gadget. The MINIMUM if you catch my drift
  • @supergiant92
    This is why I love technology; it’s like magic with endless possibilities to be done! I could definitely see how having an air screen would benefit in a lot of ways. It’s basically a monitor/display that’s no bigger than a couple of inches on your eyes projecting to give the wearer a much larger display for work and recreation. Once the tech is more commonplace and it’s been developed a bit more, I will be getting a pair most definitely. Great video
  • @S4NSE
    I love the design on the adapter, genius
  • @yanni2737
    I've tried them, and they are the future, they are light, they have an open field of view and look cool. Of course, the software still needs a lot of work, but they are getting there. Also in terms of hardware, they have introduced Beam, which helps with both battery and connectivity. I'm amazed none of the big tech manufacturers haven't bought them yet.
  • @JM356
    How big does the screen "feel"? For example, like a 65" tv at 6' away, like a cinema screen?
  • @hullyk2039
    Do you think the xbox and ps5 controllers will throw in video output on the usbc that way we can plug in the AR glasses portably?
  • @younggun3948
    What happens if you use glasses to see? Can you put these over ur regular glasses or is it like the oculas that you have to buy 3rd party prescription lens
  • @504cool
    I discovered this device on Apple WWDC when the vision was introduced and i was dismayed by the $3499 price tag. I had the XReal Air’s at my house by the end of the week. The Air’s are a compliment to your phone the same way AirPods Pro’s are. The angle for this device to me is that you can have a 120 inch screen for whatever device you go and not attract the type of attention that the Apple Vision Pro will. If you’re a student in a dorm when paired with your phone and headphones these glasses turn into a 120 screen to watch your movies and not disturb your roommate while studying. Or if someone else is watching TV and you still wanted to view your content on a movie like screen. At $379 this is an ecosystem I can support and wouldn’t mind upgrading when they come out with new hardware. I’ve personally never considered mobile gaming until this, but it turns your phone into a decent game system on the go. I think Apple is missing out in millions by not making an affordable device like this that augments the user experience on the devices they already produce 🤷🏾‍♂️.
  • @dwdesign2873
    Wonder if you can make the lenses prescription lenses
  • @scoodeles
    These glasses look really cool i might be considering buying a pair of them
  • @barabba9174
    I changed my idea about the device because the Xreal Beam. Looking forward for your review.