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The most frequently cited flaw: text and image near the top, bottom, and side edges appear blurry due to fixed, non-adjustable distance between the displays and shallow inner lens depth. Many considered this a dealbreaker despite trying nose-pad adjustments.

@julianfp1952

I think this is a perfectly reasonable and balanced review. For me these have a totally compelling use case simply as a large screen monitor for productivity (PC use), watching TV/movies and being able to travel with just a phone and ditch the tablet. Critically though they do need to be small & discreet which is why the full-on high end VR glasses (Apple Vision Pro etc) might have the image quality and field of view to do what I want but fall far short on the portability and wearability front.\n\nI think these lightweight AR glasses products will get there eventually. Maybe in late 2026 or 2027 we'll start seeing some products that really nail it. Ultimately higher resolution OLED panels are needed to make productivity work on a PC (reading text) totally comfortable and also higher fields of view. The fact that those things aren't there now isn't down to lazy manufacturers designing bad products, it's that the components they need to make that stuff happen either isn't available yet or is too expensive to be able to hit reasonable consumer price points. Time should fix those issues.\n\nThere is one thing about current designs that I really don't understand though and you called it out - the \"bifocal effect\" where because the inner glass pane is so much less deep than the front glass you are aware of the bottom edge of it pretty much all the time.\n\nMaybe there are other considerations that make what I'm thinking impractical but I don't understand why they can't make that inner panel much deeper to reflect the overall shape of the glasses so that you don't get that bifocal effect. It also looks weird from the other side of the glasses. XReal and a few other manufacturers are doing a pretty decent job of making their designs look very close to normal sunglasses but one thing that always gives them away to me is that when I see someone wearing glasses like the Air 2 Pro (and most other AR glasses) I think \"why are they wearing that funny little second pair of glasses behind their sunglasses?\". Making the inner panel deeper so that it is closer to the depth of the outer glass would make it more invisible not just to the wearer but also to other people.\n\nXReal and the other big players in this field clearly have clever engineers and care massively about their products so, like I said earlier, there are probably other considerations I'm not aware of that make my suggestion impractical but I'd love to know what the barriers to doing this might be because I think that one change (making the inner panel deeper) would be a huge benefit both to wearability (get rid of the bifocal effect) and creating a more normal sunglasses appearance to people other than the wearer.launch

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July 20, 2025

@codeblue1912

Hey Spencer,\n\nI just came across your video, and I want to thank you for your honest review of these glasses. I have to agree that I enjoy the Xreal Air more than the Air 2 and Pro models. You're absolutely right about the issue with the edges—I thought it was just me experiencing that issue, so it's reassuring to hear you mention it too.\n\nI also noticed that the inner lens of the Xreal Air is wider, which eliminates that problem. I’m curious as to why this feature was reduced in the newer models. Perhaps it was done to achieve a lighter weight, but it seems to have created a significant issue instead.launch

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November 12, 2024

@nbr3012

I was hesitating into making this comment but I believe it may helpful to others.\nI purchased the first gen of this glasses 11 months ago and on Amazon.\n5 days ago the audio stoped working then the days day the glass broke off from the right side.\n11 months for a product that cost almost $500 its not acceptable, i consider myself a person tbat takes very well care of his gadgets that is why i was very surprise when this happaned. I believe the issue here is that in the area that broke off its just plastic and yes cheap plastic then of course this was meant to happend.\n\nTo make things worse the company is located in China and their costumer support only respond trough email and it takes 2 to 4 days to respond, you can imagine how annoying and fustrating this can be.\nI sent them proof of purchase and they respond that since I dont purchased it directly from them and that since they cant find any records in their system they cannot help me.\n\nThat really sucks and its a painfull way of wasting almost $500.\nI wouldnt recomment any of their cheap products.\n\nBy the way I also have the same issue with certain areas of the display being blurry I even contacted them about the issue with no response.\n\nBuyers please be aware.launch

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September 3, 2024

@andyheimlicher346

You are 100 percent right about this product. I should have watched your review before purchasing. All I wanted was a display that was clear and usable. Xreal was not transparent about their product. It only works if you have the Right face. You did a great job on the review. I watched a ton of positive reviews and they forget to mention the Huge downside of the glasses. It looks like xreal only sent out free stuff to content creators with perfect faces. I will never buy another prototype unit again. Thank you again for your insight on a flawed product and your honesty.launch

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August 19, 2024

Users repeatedly criticized the Beam as an expensive, near-mandatory add-on that lacks 120Hz support, introduces input lag, and feels like a money grab for features that should be standard.

@MaxInTravelling

as a user of xreal air with steam deck, legion go and switch, I advise you not to even consider version 2 or the pro, with the xreal air 1 you will have the same excellent experience spending half the price, and that's no small feat, the beam then, in terms of value for money, is the most useless object that has ever existed, if it cost 50 euros, it would be worth it, but 135, you can easily do without it, I carry the console and glasses with me, in a camper, on a plane and on a train and I enjoy the experience very well having spent 249 euroslaunch

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February 23, 2025

@MattiSiiiiX

I have Air 2 pro with Beam Pro. And not all is like on movie. \n\n1. You can't adjust volume by pressing down or up button on glasess per 2 seconds. It doesnt switch to this mode\n\n2. There is no any SIDE VIEW mode - everywhere You promote this but at Beam Pro not exist. \n\n3. How to put screen more up. I have lot space at up view , and at bottom i its cutting me a bit view. I adjusted sides and nose things and always have same problem. \n\n4. Why there is no free movement of the screen ? So i can just move it as i like ?\n\n5. Very hard to use with Beam Pro cause always have to re-center pointer , because i changed my head position\n\n6. Very hard to operate by touchpad on Beam Pro cause pointer on screen shaking all time \n\nBeacuse of these issues i am thinking to throw aways this. 😢 \n\nPs. I have everything updated to latest firmware \n\nThe most annoying is this bloody screen that i cant freely resize and freely move up.launch

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August 28, 2024

@brandontech512

Might I say I love the honesty, and I would really like to get the Xreal Pro with the Beam. However, the new Beam pro is basically an Android phone which is fair since their app works on android and not iPhone and so they can have all the functionality of the original Beam plus there app in one place. But, I and many other people have an IPhone in our pockets and it is really tough to have two phones in our pockets especially since there is no cellular data for the Beam Pro…launch

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June 21, 2024

@BLACKSYNTH

Getting the BEAM for the air 2's is a must for me and glad I got it, The body anchor makes it so much nicer to view, better on the eyes when playing fps games. and generally gives me less neck ache as without I have a tendency to keep my head still so it doesn't move. I feel the beam should be included with the glasses for the price. it needs 120hz mode on the beam.. You can only use it with the ROG ally in 60hz unless I change the display to duplicate then I can have it at 120 even though the beam is in 90 with the ally screen off I get tearing. duplicate mode its smooth but uses more battery . i've only had it a day so I'm still tweaking,launch

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March 2, 2024

Several users found their phones or computers didn't support USB-C DisplayPort output, leaving the glasses non-functional, including with Pixel, OnePlus, older iPhones, and some PCs.

@BabuRaj-pr8gt

I am staying in UK, currently got xreal air2 pro glass imported from Japan. It is not even turning on with my samsung galaxy s23 plus. This really put me down. Does anyone here experience the similar issues. Kindly reply me Xreal. What should i do. I have already attempted the software updates with PC and it shows up to date. I have also tried changing the various nose support sizes provided with it. I have installed the nebula software by xreal. There is absolutely no sign of life inside the glasses. Have spent £250 for the purchase and an additional £50.66 as Customs duty. Really feeling disappointed and lost with this purchase and this company😢.launch

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February 16, 2026

@filthyrichandflameingknigh1256

I mean I just ordered these are 2 pro glasses they should be coming in the mail I don't know when soon. But then I found out I can't link them to anything because my Android phone is it newer for the software and I don't have the bean pro that just came out and so I'm kind of like scratching my head like what did I just do? I saw the ultra 2 how it can have things hover in mid-air the monitors and I love that idea but I realize what am I supposed to do when I get these glasses use the dimming mode for the pro 2 glasses? There's nothing I can really do because I don't have anything that will work on it pretty much sucks. Do you recommend me getting the beam pro? Or just selling the glasses? I don't know where to go from now has anyone had any more good experiences or bad experiences with the pro 2 glasses or am I kind of stuck with them?launch

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November 29, 2025

@BreadMane

Been using my xreal air 2 for about a month.\n1. It's not even close to 300\" it's more like 120\" screen \n2. I have 4 different android devices, and it only works with one of them(Samsung with Samsung dex) \nJust because your device has USBC doesn't meat it will work.\nDoesn't work with my Google Pixel, or my OnePlus brand new phones. Had the get a Samsung Galaxy. You better buy a wireless magnet battery bank because it will drain the your battery in about 3 hourslaunch

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June 3, 2024

@bkosher2

WOW How nice to see an honest review that actually covered all the flaws. I was so excited to get my glasses after seeing so many positive reviews. I was just so disappointed after getting them because I couldn't use them. I have an iPhone 12 which didn't seem to work at all with the glasses, and an older Android which also wouldn't work. I use PC computers and that didn't work either. EVERY video I watched the reviewers had Macs and no one covered PCs. So essentially the glasses did nothing. After debating, send them back or order the Beam, I was still hoping to like them and kept them and ordered the Beam. Thankfully that at least worked and I can use Netflix and Prime now. But I was still perplexed by the fuzzy edges and the whole picture didn't always fit in the vision area of the glasses. I still like the idea and am going to keep playing with them, but wow, not the experience I was hoping for and certainly not a good experience without all the latest tech to go with it.launch

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June 3, 2024

Users found the advertised 130in/300in screen size misleading, describing the actual experience as closer to a 24-120in monitor, with no way to adjust screen size.

@ntrgc89

I got the air 2 ultras. I didn't get the beam because it says the ultras have 6dof (read: you can pin apps in certain places in space, instead of them just being in front of you all the time), and quite frankly I'm confused about what the beam does and doesn't do.\n\nI was also not clear on how it's supposed to project 3 1080p monitors when the resolution is just 1080p, but as Spencer said, it just cuts off the screens you're not looking at (actually when looking at the middle screen I can still see maybe 5-10% of the the other two screens, not sure what's going on there, but the rest of the screens are cut off).\n\nThe thing that really bothered me though is how unstable it is. It just shakes a little bit every time I move my head. It recovers its position, but it's jarring. Imagine if your monitor was flimsy it rocked every time you moved your head. I'll try it again tomorrow, sometimes you just need to adjust these things, but I think I'll probably return these and wait for the next gen product when they can get the resolution to a better spot.launch

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August 13, 2024

@BreadMane

Been using my xreal air 2 for about a month.\n1. It's not even close to 300\" it's more like 120\" screen \n2. I have 4 different android devices, and it only works with one of them(Samsung with Samsung dex) \nJust because your device has USBC doesn't meat it will work.\nDoesn't work with my Google Pixel, or my OnePlus brand new phones. Had the get a Samsung Galaxy. You better buy a wireless magnet battery bank because it will drain the your battery in about 3 hourslaunch

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June 3, 2024

@yuzuhaz0

I bought these before. And I really wanted to like them but they just weren't for me. Fov is just too small for my eyes to wear comfortablely. They got no ipd adjustment so the way u adjust it is how close or far u put them from your eyes. If i wear them at a distance that is comfortable for my eyes where it doesn't cause strain, part of the screen would always be out of sight. I would have to wear them really close to my eye to where my eyelash would swipe against the glass when i blink in order to see all part of the screen. When i wear it that close however it would cause eye strain because it feel like both my eye are always looking a bit inward. They say its 300in but they feel more like 24in monitor at 3-4 feet away. I wish they come out with a version with bigger fov, one that cover maybe the entire lens or something. Despite really liking the concept, i had to return them.launch

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April 17, 2024

@choboutube

Cheers. I bought it for my wife who travels a fair bit but I've tried it out/ setting it up. I was dubious to be honest, but I've been impressed by the quality of the image (my only reference was using the Samsung galaxy GearVR with note8/9 smartphones). Size of 130\" is a bit meaningless/ misleading because that giant screen must be several metres away! When I use it on my steam deck it's like sitting at a desk with a 34\" widescreen monitor, which isn't bad but a far far cry from 130.launch

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February 14, 2024

The Nebula app for Windows was described as still in beta, requiring workarounds, a dedicated NVidia GPU, or sketchy third-party downloads to get multi-screen features working.

@Rosarymeds

I own a pair of the original Air, not the Air 2. The video mentions that there's Nebula windows software. That's sort of true. If you go the website, it says that the Windows Nebula software is \"coming soon.\" It's been coming soon since the original Air glasses were released under the \"NReal\" brand. There is a way to download the beta version, but if I remember, you're downloading from someone's Google Drive (a little sketchy). Even if you do get the Windows software, you'll need a PC with a good NVidia graphics card (no integrated graphics) to run the virtual desktop. That's the only way to get the multiple virtual screens. Otherwise, you basically are just getting a mirrored copy of your screen at the same resolution, just larger as if you hooked up your PC to an external monitor.launch

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August 22, 2024

@mikelangford5964

I received these yesterday, and after playing with them for about 24 hours they're going back. These things are only half-baked, especially if you're a Windows user. Their software is still in beta and there's a couple of alternatives out there, but they're not fully functional either. There's a lot of blurry. Hard to see areas near the bottom and top of the screen, which makes it almost impossible to use the icon bar at the bottom of my windows desktop. The resolution is low enough that it feels like a giant downgrade from a medium size monitor. Maybe I would put more effort into making them work if I traveled more but just for day-to-day use, they are a no-go. I will look again in a few years.launch

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June 23, 2024

@cycleoffire2220

Guys, you really need the dev team to focus on the Nebula app on all platforms (or outsource it to experienced team) - from deep RnD to end-product app. It really drags your product down as of now. Making your product software-based is the only way to survive upcoming grow of AR industry - you couldn't compete with the contender that realises first: such glass is accesory and therefore already depending on the device - he doesn't need to spend on extra hardware. No beams, no adapters or hacking - multiplatform quality app with non-compromise environment (with native support for the most common AR and VR enviroments) in 3DoF, with cameras - 6DoF. This is the way the industry goes. I know that is heavy task, therefore I see it as the priority for any manufacturer today. Just wanted to tell you, because I genuinely like you product and wish it only the best.launch

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June 7, 2024

Commenters noted the glasses work poorly for uneven face shapes or people needing a 'perfect' fit, causing discomfort, nose pressure, and inconsistent clarity.

@andyheimlicher346

You are 100 percent right about this product. I should have watched your review before purchasing. All I wanted was a display that was clear and usable. Xreal was not transparent about their product. It only works if you have the Right face. You did a great job on the review. I watched a ton of positive reviews and they forget to mention the Huge downside of the glasses. It looks like xreal only sent out free stuff to content creators with perfect faces. I will never buy another prototype unit again. Thank you again for your insight on a flawed product and your honesty.launch

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August 19, 2024

@Food4thought1234

I have the same issue with blurred vision. The issue is everyone faces are obviously different, but I don’t think they took into account how many people faces aren’t even. You may not notice but on eye may not be level with the other. You will need to pull one of the eye pieces really far. So basically you will make it adjust to your uneven face. Then you you can use the ear part to level it better. \n\nBut even doing that. There will be so much pressure on the nose that you can’t wear it long periods comfortably. \n\nWhat they needed to do with this upgrade was make the lenses larger. This would help with uneven faces and the millions of different face shapes. Yeah it would cost a bit more. But if the glasses aren’t comfortable or it’s blurry what’s the point. \n\nBut yeah. If you do that you can actually get a crystal clear view. But again. You won’t wear it for long.launch

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June 7, 2024

@yuzuhaz0

I bought these before. And I really wanted to like them but they just weren't for me. Fov is just too small for my eyes to wear comfortablely. They got no ipd adjustment so the way u adjust it is how close or far u put them from your eyes. If i wear them at a distance that is comfortable for my eyes where it doesn't cause strain, part of the screen would always be out of sight. I would have to wear them really close to my eye to where my eyelash would swipe against the glass when i blink in order to see all part of the screen. When i wear it that close however it would cause eye strain because it feel like both my eye are always looking a bit inward. They say its 300in but they feel more like 24in monitor at 3-4 feet away. I wish they come out with a version with bigger fov, one that cover maybe the entire lens or something. Despite really liking the concept, i had to return them.launch

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April 17, 2024

Some felt the glasses were overpriced compared to VR headsets like Meta Quest 2/3, especially once the Beam is factored into total cost.

@zeethree

I had the same experience with the similar Viture product so I'm a subscriber to you now. It is so hard to find honesty like this in tech reviews. Everyone gives you that unboxing wow and overlooks the glaring flaws in the existing XR products. If you can barely see through the dark lenses then it's nothing like the AR experience they project in advertising. The products are neither immersive because of the outside light nor are they transparent. The compromise is the worst of both worlds.\n\nStyle aside the visual experience they're trying to sell is better accomplished with a less expensive and much more capable Meta Quest 3. By the time you add all the accessories and dongles to these XR products they're twice the price of a Quest 3.\n\nIf Apple improves the ergonomics, weight, and cost of the Vision Pro to under $2K I think they will have a hit as well.\n\nThe upcoming AR product to watch is Meta's Orion glasses. Orion uses a fundamentally different projection lens than these XR products. Meta's Orion glasses have a 70 degree FoV; a huge leap ahead of everything in this category. And the lenses are actually transparent so you can interact with your surroundings. \n\nThe available product that is probably best in this AR category today are the RayNeo X2s. However that product is not well supported, is limited in use and has an uncanny valley design as large glasses. It feels like this market is a couple of years away from that breakthrough \"iphone\" product that gets the design and execution just right.launch

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December 23, 2024

@dinklessprinkles4641

Im intrigued. When i play on my switch or rog ally my hands start to go numb and my neck starts to hurt after an hour or so. Being able to rest my arms comfortably and not tilt my head down would be a game changer. I wish these weren't so pricey though. Seems like its a bit overpriced considering i can get a meta 2 for cheaper and a meta 3 for a similar cost.launch

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December 23, 2023

One user reported audio failure and physical breakage after 11 months, criticizing cheap plastic construction and slow customer support from China.

@nbr3012

I was hesitating into making this comment but I believe it may helpful to others.\nI purchased the first gen of this glasses 11 months ago and on Amazon.\n5 days ago the audio stoped working then the days day the glass broke off from the right side.\n11 months for a product that cost almost $500 its not acceptable, i consider myself a person tbat takes very well care of his gadgets that is why i was very surprise when this happaned. I believe the issue here is that in the area that broke off its just plastic and yes cheap plastic then of course this was meant to happend.\n\nTo make things worse the company is located in China and their costumer support only respond trough email and it takes 2 to 4 days to respond, you can imagine how annoying and fustrating this can be.\nI sent them proof of purchase and they respond that since I dont purchased it directly from them and that since they cant find any records in their system they cannot help me.\n\nThat really sucks and its a painfull way of wasting almost $500.\nI wouldnt recomment any of their cheap products.\n\nBy the way I also have the same issue with certain areas of the display being blurry I even contacted them about the issue with no response.\n\nBuyers please be aware.launch

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September 3, 2024