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ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses

The ROG XREAL R1 are lightweight (91g) gaming AR glasses featuring dual 1920×1080 micro-OLED displays with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.01ms response time, and 57° field of view, projecting a 171-inch virtual screen at 4 meters. They support native 3DoF with Anchor and Follow modes, electrochromic lenses with 3 adjustable tint levels, and Sound by Bose audio. Connectivity includes USB-C plug-and-play with ROG Ally handheld and an included ROG Control Dock offering HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC and console compatibility. The glasses enable real-time 2D-to-3D conversion and integrate with ASUS DisplayWidget Center for customization and gaming enhancements.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Strengths called out by generated product content.

  • Crisp micro-OLED display with impressive screen quality
  • 240Hz refresh rate provides smooth and buttery visuals
  • Comfortable to wear for extended periods
  • Dynamic electrochromic lenses enhance usability
  • 57° field of view offers a spacious virtual image while maintaining real-world visibility
  • Large virtual screen size equivalent to 171 inches
  • Low motion-to-photon latency (3ms) for responsive gaming
  • Sound system by Bose enhances audio experience
  • Includes a control dock that supports HDR and multiple input ports
  • Enables gaming anywhere with a large virtual display
  • Works well with prescription lenses when used with custom inserts
  • Supports PC and console gaming setups

Cons

Tradeoffs and constraints to review before choosing.

  • Early software bugs affect overall experience
  • Dock required to achieve full 240Hz refresh rate, limiting portability
  • Aesthetics considered unattractive or tacky by some users
  • Anchor mode for screen stabilization can drift over time
  • 2D to 3D conversion has limited performance on PC due to low FPS and lack of GPU optimization
  • Not fully standalone; requires compatible devices for optimal use

Notes

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

  • 240Hz refresh rate is a first for XR glasses and may set a new standard
  • Compatibility and functionality with other Xreal products and docks is under discussion
  • Users seek wireless streaming options for more convenience
  • The glasses simulate a large TV experience rather than a small screen
  • Some users compare it to other XR glasses like Xreal One Pro and Viture Beast

Release Date

Release Year
202612
Release Month
61
Release Day
11
Discontinued
No1

Display Specs

Display Resolution (per eye)
1920 x 108031
Display Type
Micro-OLED1
Field of View
57 deg31
Field of View (diagonal)
57 degrees1
Refresh Rate
24031
Virtual Display Brightness
700 nits1
Brightness
700 nits1
Brightness Control Levels
31
Color Gamut
106 percent sRGB1
Color Vibrancy
106% sRGB, 107% sRGB1
Electrochromic Film Lenses
Electrochromic Dimming3
Blue Light Filtering
Yes1
Flicker-Free Visuals
Yes1

Dimensions

USB-C Cable Length
1.5 m3

Weight

Weight
91 g1
Weight without Shade and Cables
91 g1
Weight in grams
91 g1

Camera

Front RGB Camera
No1

Memory & Storage

Memory
4 gb

Connectivity

Connectivity
DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C1
Connectivity Ports
3 gen1
Interface
DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C4

Controls & User Interface

Adjustable temples levels
31

Ergonomics & Fit

Design
lightweight 91g form factor, wearable glasses4

Audio

Sound System
Sound by Bose1

Compute & Performance

Latency M2P
3 ms1

Software & Platform

Platform
console, PC, ROG Ally4
Device Management Software
Armoury Crate SE (ACSE) app4

Product Info & Variants

Features
6DoF, Digital IPD adjustment, Electrochromic Dimming, Instant 3D, Native 3DoF, ROG Ally integration, ROG Control Dock, Sound by Bose1
Optional Accessories
ROG Control Dock, XREAL EYE add-on1

Visual & Optical

Degrees of Freedom
31

Facts

Resolution
1,920 pixels1
Display
240 hz1
Use Environment
bright daylight, dimly-lit rooms1

Sources

  1. Source 2rog.asus.comrog.asus.com1 fact
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  2. Source 4xreal.comxreal.com4 facts
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