Xreal is making budget XR smart glasses and they give my favorite cheap
specs a serious run for their money

Date:
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:43:56 +0000

Description:
The xbx a01 XR glasses from Xreal are budget-friendly but packed with features

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Xreal just unveiled the xbx a01 smart glasses These XR specs are super budget-friendly... ...but packed with some impressive features With its One Pro glasses Xreal seriously hit it out of the park making arguably the best XR glasses you can buy right now for
the private home theatre experience, and easily my favorites. The only issue? Theyre pretty darn pricey, as are many of Xreals previous specs. Thats about to change however, with the new xbx range.

Standing for 'X by Xreal', and not some Xbox tie-in as I initially thought it was, this sub-brand will champion new glasses lines, starting with the budget-friendly a01 line. Instead of costing $649 like the Xreal One Pro,
itll cost just $299.

Initially coming to China, with a US launch scheduled for July this new
budget option looks set to give my favorite cheap XR specs the RayNeo Air 4 Pros a serious run for their money. Latest Videos From You may like We now know what the first Android XR glasses look like, but not their price Meta just debuted a duo of new AI glasses style in its Ray-Ban smart specs Here
are 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I want (Image credit: Xreal) A budget XR champion? First up, Xreal's xbx a01 boasts a 1600-nit HDR10 display. RayNeos budget specs debuted the first HDR10 XR specs earlier this year with the Air 4 Pros, and it seriously helps improve the vibrancy of its colors with compatible content. However it only came with 1,200 nits; the extra brightness from Xreal should help further enhance the clarity and beauty of its images.

Secondly, theres a new anti-shake algorithm built for using during commutes, flights, and bumpy subway rides. Think of it like a reverse version of the stability controls cameras come with the glasses will try to keep the in-display image from shaking around, while trying to preserve as much of the image clarity as possible.

Thirdly, these glasses are meant to look great. With a range of interchangeable front frames to suit different styles, they also cater to different needs such as the ability to swap to dimmer lenses in brighter conditions.

Plus they should be pretty comfy too. At only 62g which should make them feel fairly light on your face. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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Of course well need to test Xreals glasses out to be able to judge them
fully, but Im a major fan of its other specs so Im optimistic that Xreals foray in budget glasses will be a slam dunk.

If I was RayNeo Id even be a little worried Xreal is coming to eat my lunch though Im sure it has some tricks up its sleeves to counter down the line.

This also gives us a fun look at how Xreals Android XR efforts might develop. As smart glasses become something we wear all the time, design aspects like interchangeable frame covers could allow us to make fashion conscious decisions (having multiple designs to wear for various scenarios) without breaking the bank on several expensive pairs of smart specs. The RayNeo Air 4 Pro has a new rival (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) Well have to wait and see what next, but yet again smart glasses are proving why theyre one of the most exciting sectors in tech right now. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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