Xreal 1 Pro+ Review: Real 3D goes 60fps and it's great!

The Xreal 1 Pro+ is an iterative upgrade over the One Pro, Xreal's premium XR glasses. I've been testing the 1 Pro+ for a couple of weeks now, and I can confidently say these are a great pair for those on the lookout for premium wearable displays. If you're familiar with the One Pro, the 1 Pro+ isn't a huge departure, and that's not a bad thing.

If you happen to be an actual One Pro owner, these are probably not for you. But if you're coming from an older pair of XR glasses or a more budget one and are perhaps considering an upgrade, then you'll find this review of interest.

What’s new

The exterior design of the Xreal 1 Pro+ remains the same as that of the One Pro. Inside, there is once again the X1 spatial computing chip, as well as the micro OLED displays that deliver 1080p resolution per eye and a 57-degree field of view. However, what has changed here is the peak brightness, which can now go up to 1,200 nits, a considerable upgrade over the One Pro's 700 nits.

There's also AI HDR processing, as well as my personal favorite, Real 3D running at 60 Hz. For those unfamiliar with this feature, it is Xreal's unique 2D-to-3D conversion mode, which works with any type of content.

There is also a redesigned nose pad here for a broader contact area, which is supposed to improve comfort when wearing the glasses.

What’s great about the Xreal 1 Pro+

First on my list of favorite upgrades is Real 3D. This viewing mode used to be quite janky and suffered from a reduced display refresh rate to roughly 30 Hz. On the Xreal 1 Pro+, it can consistently run at 60 Hz, which makes the image look way smoother. It is also free of visual artifacts now.

Overall, it is apparent that Xreal has upgraded the technology, making it way more suitable for prime time. You can even play fast-paced games with Real 3D and the visual experience will be quite satisfying. If you can avoid paying attention to the slight input lag it causes, I can confidently say that it makes the viewing experience way cooler and more immersive. I also found it very beneficial for video and image content, and that's coming from someone who doesn't care much for 3D content.
I also really appreciate the wide field of view here. At 57 degrees, it is the same as that of the One Pro, but also wider than the 52° of the Xreal One. The RayNeo GT Max, which was also released recently, has a 59-degree field of view.

It's great that Xreal has also increased maximum brightness to 1,200 nits. This is very significant for anyone using the glasses in brightly lit areas or outside.

I like using these glasses for productivity, and Xreal's ultra-wide mode is extremely useful for that. The 32:9 option gives you double the horizontal space of the default 16:9 view, and it generally works very, very well.

Thanks to anchored mode, ultra-wide display, and electrochromic dimming, the Xreal 1 Pro+ proves to be a great pair of XR glasses for productivity. Now, if only we could also get higher resolution...

Audio quality is decent. It's clear and mostly well balanced, but I wouldn't say it's crazy good. If you want high sound quality and immersion, you should definitely use earbuds.

What needs to be improved

My first wish for Xreal would be to allow the ultrawide mode to run at something higher than 60 Hz. This mode is genuinely useful for productivity tasks, so any increase to the refresh rate here would be welcome.

At 88 grams, the Xreal 1 Pro Plus is also slightly heavier than the competing RayNeo GT Max. The glasses are comfortable to wear even for extended periods, but still, after a longer session, you will enjoy the dose of relief you get when you take them off.

Finally, 3DoF is great to have on the 1 Pro+, but 6DoF still requires the Xreal Eye camera. It's probably time for Xreal to start working on upgrading the technology so it can support 6DoF without the need for additional accessories.

Is the Xreal 1 Pro+ a good deal?

If you are in the market for a high-end pair of XR glasses, then the Xreal 1 Pro Plus is a wonderful option. If you happen to be a current One Pro user, I wouldn't say there is any urgent need for you to upgrade. The higher brightness is a significant benefit, but if you haven't had big problems with that so far, then obviously you won't gain much from upgrading.

When it comes to Real 3D running at 60 frames per second, Xreal has promised an update to the One, 1S, and One Pro models that would bring real 3D at 60 FPS to these models as well, which is fantastic.