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ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses

The ROG XREAL R1 are lightweight AR gaming glasses featuring a 0.55-inch micro-OLED FHD (1920×1080) display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.01ms response time. They project a 171-inch virtual screen at 4 meters with a 57° field of view covering 95% of the focused vision area. The glasses support native 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF) with Anchor and Follow modes, electrochromic lenses with 3 adjustable tint levels for adaptive transparency, and Instant 3D conversion of 2D content. Audio is provided by Bose technology. Connectivity includes USB-C for plug-and-play with the ROG Ally handheld and compatibility with PCs and consoles via the ROG Control Dock offering HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports. The glasses weigh 91 grams and include digital IPD adjustment. They integrate deeply with the ROG ecosystem for seamless control and immersive gaming experiences.

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ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses
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ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses
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Left: ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses. Right: A ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses dock on a desk next to a keyboard, headphones, and a controller.
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ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses
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ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses
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playing with the xreal rog r1 gaming glasses
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Pros and cons

Pros

Strengths called out by generated product content.

  • 240Hz refresh rate provides very smooth and buttery visuals
  • Large virtual screen size up to 171 inches enhances immersion
  • 57° field of view balances virtual image and real-world awareness
  • Comfortable to wear with lightweight design around 91 grams
  • Dynamic electrochromic lenses improve usability in different lighting
  • High-quality vibrant colors and smooth animations
  • Sound quality enhanced by Bose audio integration
  • Compatible with multiple devices via USB-C plug and play
  • Useful for gaming, watching movies, and multitasking at home
  • Innovative features like crosshairs and software enhancements for gaming

Cons

Tradeoffs and constraints to review before choosing.

  • Some users experience screen drift requiring head movement to aim
  • 240Hz refresh rate may require use of the control dock to achieve
  • 3D depth mode can be impressive but also cause discomfort
  • Text clarity and sweet spot issues reported by some users
  • Design described as 'very special' which may not appeal to all
  • Uncertainty if 240Hz is native or achieved by frame doubling
  • Higher price compared to other models with similar experience

Notes

Context that does not fit neatly as a pro or con.

  • Simulates a large TV screen rather than small handheld displays
  • Partnership between XREAL and ASUS brings ROG branding and features
  • Compared to other XR glasses like Xreal One Pro and Viture Luma
  • Offers a mix of AR and gaming-focused features in a glasses form factor
  • Some debate about what ASUS adds beyond existing XREAL technology

Release Date

Release Year
202612
Release Month
Release Day
Discontinued
No3

Display Specs

Display Resolution (per eye)
1920 x 10802
Display Resolution
1,080 p3
Display Type
Micro-OLED3
Aspect Ratio
16:93
Field of View
57 deg2
Field of View (diagonal)
5742
Refresh Rate
240Hz2
Virtual Display Brightness
500 nits4
Brightness
500 nits4
Brightness Control Levels
24012
Color Vibrancy
sharp visuals, vibrant1
Dimming Technology
240 hz1
Electrochromic Film Lenses
Electrochromic technology allows the lenses to tint automatically or on demand to suit varying lighting conditions2

Dimensions

Width
145 mm
Height
55 mm
USB-C Cable Length
1.5 m4

Weight

Weight
91 g3
Weight without Shade and Cables
75 g1

Battery

Battery Location
ROG Control Dock2

Camera

Front RGB Camera
No1

Processor & Compute

Compute Architecture
Native 3DoF3

Connectivity

Connectivity
DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C2
Connectivity Ports
1 gen2
Interface
DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C2

Controls & User Interface

Adjustable temples levels
31

Ergonomics & Fit

Design
57° Field of View, Electrochromic Lens Technology, Eyewear-style AR gaming glasses, Micro-OLED FHD (1920 x 1080) display, Sound by Bose, eyewear-style, featherweight2
Modularity and Fit
Anchor Mode, Follow Mode, Three manually adjustable electrochromic tint levels, wear like any other pair of glasses1

Audio

Sound System
Sound by Bose2

Compute & Performance

Latency M2P
3 ms

Software & Platform

Platform
Console, PC, ROG Ally2
Device Management Software
ROG Control Dock with ASUS DisplayWidget Center2

Product Info & Variants

Notes
Compatible with PCs and consoles including ROG Ally via USB-C, Covers 95% of the focused viewing area, Electrochromic lenses tint automatically or on demand, Projects a 171-inch virtual screen at 4 meters, Supports Anchor Mode and Follow Mode for display positioning2
Features
57° Field of View, Anchor and Follow modes, Digital IPD adjustment, Electrochromic Lenses with 3-level adjustable tint, Instant 3D, ROG Control Dock for HDMI and DisplayPort connectivity, Sound by Bose, 3 tint levels, 3D Mode, 3DoF, Anchor Mode, Electrochromic Dimming, Electrochromic Lens Technology, Electrochromic technology, Follow Mode, Micro-OLED Display, ROG Control Dock3
Optional Accessories
ROG Control Dock2

Visual & Optical

Eye Display
both3
Degrees of Freedom
31

Power & Voltage

Power Supply Voltage Controller
Powered via USB-C connection4

Facts

Resolution
1,920 pixels2
Display
240 hz42
Use Environment
Console, Gaming, On-the-go, PC, battlestation1

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