Reviews on XREAL One Pro AR: Appreciated Aspects and Criticisms Detailed
Ready to dive into the world of augmented reality with style? The XREAL One Pro, the latest addition to XREAL's smart glasses lineup, could be just what you need! These bad boys might just outclass the competition when it comes to AR experiences.
XREAL has previously impressed us with the Editor's Choice Air 2 glasses. But hold onto your seats, because the One Pro promises to take things up a notch! Let's peek at some of the improvements that make it an exciting upgrade.
The One Pro's most significant win is its enhanced Field of View (FOV). Critics agree - the One Pro boasts a whopping 57-degree FOV, 10 degrees more than the Air 2, making it the top dog in this category when it comes to AR smart glasses.
PCMag's Will Greenwald couldn't help but highlight this upgrade in his review, stating that the One Pro delivers an unmatched AR experience with its record-breaking FOV. Greenwald also pointed out that the One Pro outperforms the Viture Pro XR in terms of FOV, so it seems XREAL's latest iteration has got some exciting tricks up its sleeve.
But what about the design? Fret not, tech enthusiasts! Despite incorporating more advanced technology, the One Pro manages to maintain its sleek, timeless look. With a design that resembles basic black sunglasses, you might not notice the difference compared to older XREAL glasses at first glance. But once you dig a little deeper, there's some impressive new tech hiding within.
TechRadar's Hamish Hector pointed out the new optical tech XREAL has incorporated into this design, explaining that the Xreal One Pro glasses feature a flatter, thinner lens that significantly reduces reflections caused by light from the world around you. Brandon Hill of Tom's Hardware echoed this sentiment in his review, revealing that the flat-prism design not only makes the glasses more aesthetically pleasing but also boosts the total field of view from 50 degrees on the One to 57 degrees on the One Pro.
However, performance with the XREAL Eye accessory, which adds a 12MP camera for photo and video capabilities, has been hit-or-miss. Brandon Hill of Tom's Hardware mentioned that in low-light conditions, photos looked drab and dark, while videos were fuzzy and reminiscent of an iPhone 4. The practicality of the XREAL Eye isn't ideal either, especially if you use the glasses while tethered to a computer, making the potential advantage of hands-free photo and video capture essentially null and void.
On the bright side, the XREAL Eye accessory adds one major new feature: 6 Degrees of Freedom, or 6DoF. This feature allows you to geographically "place" your virtual displays like you can on the Apple Vision Pro, which could be helpful if you want to use multiple virtual displays at once. The XREAL Eye, however, does come with a hefty price tag of €119 (approximately $136).
The XREAL One Pro isn't cheap at $649, making it more expensive than some phones and tablets, along with the Meta Quest 3 VR headset. While the high cost is a drawback for some reviewers, they also acknowledged that it delivers on its premium price with its top-notch field of view and impressive performance.
In conclusion, the XREAL One Pro is a pricey but feature-packed pair of AR glasses that truly shines with its exceptional field of view. Keep an eye out for our upcoming full review for a detailed analysis, but at first glance, the One Pro could be a worthwhile addition to your tech collection if you can afford it and are serious about AR.
Want more XREAL goodness? Stay tuned for Google and XREAL's Project Aura, the XR smart glasses for Android, as well as our thoughts on switching to smartphones and Xreal glasses as a perfect laptop alternative for travel, and our XREAL Air 2 AR glasses review - an augmented reality check.
- The XREAL One Pro, an upgrade from the Air 2, promises a superior AR experience with an enhanced Field of View (FOV) of 57 degrees, outperforming the Viture Pro XR.
- TechRadar's Hamish Hector and Brandon Hill of Tom's Hardware praised the XREAL One Pro's design, noting the flatter, thinner lens reduces reflections and boosts the total field of view.
- Performance with the XREAL Eye accessory, adding a 12MP camera, has been inconsistent, particularly in low-light conditions where photos and videos appeared drab and fuzzy.
- The XREAL Eye accessory introduces 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF), allowing geographically placed virtual displays similar to the Apple Vision Pro, for which there is a hefty price tag of €119 (approximately $136).
- The XREAL One Pro is priced at $649, making it more expensive than some phones, tablets, and even the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, but its top-notch field of view and impressive performance justify its premium cost.
