{
  "id": 47328,
  "title": "Xreal has made the most stylish budget smart glasses I’ve seen — and they give my RayNeo Air 4 Pros a real run for their money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/xreal-has-made-the-most-stylish-budget-smart-glasses-ive-seen-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-02T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/xreal-has-made-the-most-stylish-budget-smart-glasses-ive-seen-and-they-give-my-rayneo-air-4-pros-a-real-run-for-their-money"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the smart glasses market, Xreal stands out as a leading brand, offering a range of impressive but pricey wearable-display specs. With the introduction of its new xbx brand, Xreal now provides more budget-friendly options. The Xreal One Pro glasses are considered the best of the lineup, boasting Bose-tuned audio, electrochromic dimming technology, and an optic engine that delivers vivid, distortion-free images. However, the price point of $649 / £579 is a significant hurdle for many consumers.\n\nFor those seeking a more budget-conscious alternative, RayNeo's Air 4 Pro specs come highly recommended. Priced at $299 / £289, these glasses offer solid features, including HDR10 support. With the new xbx a01+ launch, Xreal may have secured the budget crown. The Air 4 Pro glasses, currently available for $249 / £249, match or even surpass RayNeo's prices, while still offering several improvements. Notably, the Xreal xbx a01+ offers up to 1,600 nits of brightness, compared to the RayNeo Air 4 Pro's 1,200 nits, ensuring better contrast, vivid colors, and overall visual quality.\n\nAdditionally, the xbx a01+ features swappable lens covers, including a black opaque cover for optimal viewing in darker environments. The glasses are also lighter at 62g compared to the RayNeo Air 4 Pro's 76g, adding to their comfort and portability. While the audio quality is not Bose-tuned, it is still acceptable, and users are likely to use earbuds or headphones for better sound quality and reduced leakage.\n\nUltimately, the choice between the Xreal xbx a01+ and RayNeo Air 4 Pro depends on personal preferences and budget considerations. If style, colorful designs, and slightly better image quality are priorities, the Xreal xbx a01+ is a solid choice. However, if budget is the main concern, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro offers similar performance at a lower price.",
  "summary": "I spent dozens of hours relaxing in my Xreal xbx smart glasses on my honeymoon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Xreal's xbx a01+ smart glasses offer budget-friendly alternatives to high-end options.",
    "Xreal xbx a01+ boasts up to 1,600 nits brightness, surpassing RayNeo Air 4 Pro's 1,200 nits.",
    "Xreal xbx a01+ features swappable lens covers for versatile viewing in various environments."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}