--- title: "Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right" url: https://daily.dev/posts/xreal-s-new-ar-glasses-are-way-cheaper-and-almost-just-right-jx79cj6ji source_url: https://www.theverge.com/tech/963465/xreal-a01-plus-xbx-ar-glasses-hands-on type: article source: "The Verge" published: 2026-07-10T13:04:44.925Z updated: 2026-07-12T15:25:42.307Z tags: ["gaming"] reading_time: 5 upvotes: 0 comments: 0 language: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right **[The Verge](https://daily.dev/sources/theverge)** · 5 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Xreal's $299 A01 Plus AR glasses offer a budget-friendly alternative to the $449 1S model. At 62 grams, they're notably lighter but feel flimsier. The micro OLED screens deliver 1080p, 120Hz, and good contrast, though out-of-box clarity may require ~$50 prescription lens inserts. Key omissions include three degrees of freedom (replaced by a gimbal-like stabilization with some jitter), no volume control on the glasses themselves, and a fixed screen size. Customizable modular shells and solid light-blocking are highlights. Best suited for first-time AR glasses buyers wanting USB-C screen mirroring for games or movies under $300. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: --- Tags: [#gaming](https://daily.dev/tags/gaming) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/xreal-s-new-ar-glasses-are-way-cheaper-and-almost-just-right-jx79cj6ji)