I wore Virtue and Xreal's new budget-friendly AR glasses for a week — and this is the pair I'd buy
Viture and Xreal are competing in the budget AR glasses space, so who wins? I’m comparing comfort, display quality and features to see who’s the best.
In the budget virtual screen glasses market, two new contenders have emerged: Xreal's a01+ and Viture's Pro 2 models, both starting at $299. These two companies, once considered leaders in high-end smart glasses, have now focused on offering more affordable options. The specs of these budget-friendly smart glasses are nearly identical, making the decision between them somewhat difficult.
The Xreal a01+ boasts a 1080p micro-OLED display with 1,600 nits of perceived brightness, a 120Hz refresh rate, and the ability to adjust for myopia. It has a 50-degree field of view and weighs 2.2 ounces. On the other hand, the Viture Pro 2 also features a 1080p micro-OLED display with a 50-degree field of view, dual speakers tuned by Harman, and adjustable brightness and focus.
However, the Viture Pro 2 has more adjustment options, including seven different nose pad sizes and nine diopter wheel levels for focus adjustment, compared to the Xreal's limited options. Both glasses have their pros and cons, but ultimately, if style and comfort are priorities, the Xreal a01+ might be the better choice. However, if adjustability and a premium feel are what you're looking for, the Viture Pro 2 could be the better option.
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