Xreal has introduced a new sub-brand called X By Xreal (xbx), starting with two new pairs of augmented reality glasses: the xbx a01 and xbx a01+. The new models focus on reducing weight and lowering the entry price for wearable displays.
Xreal xbx a01 Specifications
The glasses use a semi-transparent nylon frame that shows some of the internal components, but Xreal’s main focus with this design is physical comfort and customization. The standard xbx a01 weighs 62 grams, and you can remove the front frame entirely to bring that down to 56 grams. That front frame is also interchangeable, with Xreal offering optional styles like classic, sports, and black mirror.
If you want a more personalized look, the company is even providing the 3D printing parameters so you can design and print your own custom frames. Xreal says this lighter build cuts pressure on the nose by about 30%. The temples are also 10% thinner and more flexible, which is meant to make them more comfortable if you wear them while leaning back or lying down to watch a movie.
For the displays, the glasses use dual Micro OLED screens with a 50-degree field of view. According to Xreal, this looks like a 147-inch screen viewed from four meters away. The screens reach up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness and support a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color, and HDR10.
It features a built-in chip that handles real-time SDR-to-HDR conversion to adjust contrast and color for standard video. To help with eye strain during longer sessions, the displays use 3840Hz PWM dimming and have hardware-level blue light reduction.
The built-in stereo speakers include a few basic audio profiles, like a cinema mode and a whisper mode designed to reduce sound leakage if you are in a quiet room. For travel, the glasses use a stabilization algorithm that tracks posture 1,000 times per second to keep the virtual screen steady when you’re in a moving car, train, or plane.
The xbx a01 connects via USB-C to devices that support DisplayPort output, such as phones, laptops, and handheld gaming consoles. If you pair them with Xreal’s Beam Pro accessory, you get access to 3DoF tracking and floating screens through the company’s nebulaOS 2 interface.
Pricing and Availability
The standard model costs 1,699 yuan ($250). The xbx a01+ costs 1,799 yuan ($265), and the extra cost adds a physical light-blocking cover and an exclusive surround sound audio mode. Xreal is also expected to bring the lineup to the US in July, with prices starting at $299.
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