This power bank solves a huge problem for AR glasses users
Xreal's 10,000 mAh Neo is an awesome power bank, PLUS it's designed to radically extend your AR/VR play (or work) sessions thanks to video pass-through.
Xreal made waves at this year's CES with its new Xreal 1S glasses, as well as its partnership with Asus for the ROG R1 gaming XR glasses. Both new models come with unique features that break new ground in the world of extended reality gear: the 1S expand the display aspect ratio, increase the FoV and bring a unique 2D-to-3D feature, all while reducing the price to $449, while the ROG R1 are the first glasses with 240 Hz displays for gaming.
However, there's another new device, perhaps a more humble one, that shouldn't be overlooked, and that is the Xreal Neo – a 10,000 mAh power bank that has not one, but two special features that make it rise above its simpler charge-only brethren.
Xreal Neo has a convenient kickstand, feels great in the hand and doesn't weigh a ton
The first of these features is display feed passthrough. Here's how it works: when you hook up the Xreal Neo to your phone (or any other compatible device), not only will it start charging the phone, but it'll also take its display-out signal and pass it through all the way to the other side of the Neo, where a second Type C port resides. Naturally, that port is meant to be connected to Xreal glasses. Thus, the Neo becomes a very helpful little product that can simply be used as a very stylish and convenient power bank, or to radically extend your XR gaming or work sessions.
The thoughtful design doesn't stop here, as the Xreal Neo also features a very useful kickstand. Why a kickstand on the power bank, you may ask? Well, the Neo also has MagSafe compatibility, meaning you can stick your iPhone or other compatible device to it, and that's where the kickstand comes in. All of these bonus touches serve to make the Neo a more useful device in a variety of different contexts.
Xreal Neo has MagSafe – perfect for use with iPhones
Did I mention the Neo also looks and feels very nice? It also doesn't weigh a ton and is flight-approved (thank God!), although you still have to check with your airline if they allow power banks on board...
Why write a whole story about a power bank? Well, because it turns out the Neo is much more than a power bank – it's a thoughtfully conceived device that fits very naturally within Xreal's product portfolio, and, to be honest, I find its smart design very inspiring. Here's a company that took what is a fairly trivial product and transformed it into a smart, multi-functional accessory, all while applying a healthy dose of style and innovation.
My point here is all this makes me hopeful about Xreal's potential to continually innovate and deliver original products. And that should make us all hopeful for the future of the XR space. It really seems to be in good hands.
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