XREAL has announced that it is expanding its lineup with two new devices designed to make handheld gaming much more immersive. The 1S glasses and NEO hub aim to solve the biggest pain points of on-the-go AR.
XREAL targets gamers with the new 1S glasses and NEO hub
XREAL 1S AR glasses. | Image credit — XREAL
If you’ve been following the AR space, you know XREAL has been busy. In a new announcement, the company revealed the XREAL 1S, a refresh of their entry-level wearable that specifically targets the handheld gaming crowd. They’ve bumped the resolution up to 1200p and, added native 2D to 3D conversion, and changed the aspect ratio to 16:10.
They also announced the XREAL NEO, a $99 device that acts as both a DisplayPort hub and a 10,000 mAh power bank. It’s designed to manage video and power simultaneously, claiming to upscale Nintendo Switch gameplay and allow for extended sessions without draining your console's battery.
XREAL 1S Specs
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels per eye
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Field of View: 52 degrees
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Brightness: Up to 700 nits
Price: $449
The battle for your handheld's USB-C port
Images credit — XREAL
This update is significant because XREAL is finally addressing the hardware reality of modern handhelds. For a while now, competitors like the Viture Pro XR have been besting XREAL by offering features like electrochromic dimming (which darkens the lenses electronically) and better native support for 16:10 devices like the Steam Deck.
With the 1S, XREAL is playing catch-up in the best way possible. By moving to a 16:10 aspect ratio, they eliminate the annoying black bars or stretching that occurred on previous 16:9 models when connected to a Deck or a ROG Ally. Plus, the inclusion of electrochromic dimming means you don’t have to carry around a flimsy plastic lens cover anymore.
The NEO hub is equally important because it reportedly circumvents a major hurdle: the Nintendo Switch 2. Reports have indicated that Nintendo has locked down the video output on their console, but this hub contains the necessary hardware to bypass that, ensuring your AR glasses don't become paperweights with this new console.
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Based on the announced specs, do you see yourself purchasing a pair of XREAL 1S glasses?
Only if it’s a clear upgrade over other options in the mar
25%
Absolutely. I’ve been waiting on these.
0%
Not really. AR glasses aren’t really my thing.
75%
Solving the right problems
While the 1S glasses look like a solid spec bump, the NEO hub might be the real MVP here. One of the biggest hassles with AR glasses is the "dongle life." Trying to charge your phone or Steam Deck while using glasses usually requires a messy adapter setup. A dedicated battery bank that doubles as a video hub is a much cleaner solution.
As for the glasses, at $449, they are positioned aggressively. If you already own the original XREAL Air or the recent ONE Pro, the upgrade might not be mandatory unless you are desperate for that extra vertical resolution. However, if you are looking to buy your first pair for a long flight or a Steam Deck session, the 1S checks all the boxes that were previously left unchecked.
We'll get them in hand here soon, so stay tuned for our review.
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