Xreal updates its entry-level private cinema glasses at CES

For those who’ve been on the fence about attempting the form of “AR glasses” that, till not too long ago, had been known as “private cinemas,” then verify this out. Xreal has turned as much as CES 2026 with an up to date model of its entry degree Xreal One glasses, first launched on the finish of 2024. The brand new mannequin, dubbed the 1S (sure, with a numeral somewhat than the phrase) will get marginally higher specs and $50 knocked from the asking worth.

For those who’re unfamiliar, One is a wearable spatial show that connects over USB-C to any appropriate gadget together with smartphones, tablets, laptops and consoles. It has two teeny-tiny shows within the eyecups that, when worn near the eyes, trick your mind into considering you’re an enormous display screen. The typical would measure in at round 171 inches, however it’s potential to push the view to a display screen nearer to 500 inches in case your eyes are able to focusing that far.

As for the modifications, they’re all firmly within the welcome nip-and-tuck division, boosting lots of the authentic’s key specs. As an example, the 1080p screens have been swapped out for 1200p full HD, whereas the sector of view has gone from 50 levels to 52. Brightness has been boosted from 600 nits on the outdated mannequin to 700 nits right here, whereas the side ratio has grown from 16×9 to 16×10. However the change Xreal is arguably most pleased with is the drop in worth, from $499 right down to $449.

On the similar time, the corporate is launching the Xreal Neo, an exterior battery-cum-DisplayPort hub to your glasses. Inside you’ll discover a 10,000mAh energy financial institution to maintain your glasses going for longer and, extra importantly, affords higher connection to your Swap consoles. In spite of everything, prior to now, for those who wished to play together with your Swap or Swap 2, you’d have to hook it as much as its personal dock. With the Neo, nonetheless, you may remove that out of your bag if you’re enjoying out and about. That’s accessible as a standalone buy for $99 which, like the brand new 1S, are prepared to purchase proper now.