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CNET
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Viture's Luma Pro Glasses Make Me Wish the Switch 2 Had an OLED Screen
When I played Donkey Kong Bananza for hours and hours over the last few weeks, I didn't just play on my TV and the handheld screen. I spent a good chunk of my playtime wearing Viture's latest display glasses, the Luma Pro, with which the lush levels never looked so eye-poppingly colorful. Viture's glasses can be used for just about any USB-C-connected device, including phones, laptops or tablets, but they might be the best fit for games. Sadly, the Nintendo Switch 2 can't directly connect to display on the glasses, but using Viture's separately sold mobile dock as a conduit, I found the Switch's games to be the best showcase for how rich these glasses' brightness and color look. The world of display-enabled glasses is growing fast. Like headphones for your eyes, this subcategory of tech includes players like Xreal, TCL and Viture. Xreal's excellent One and One Pro glasses have improved audio as well as the ability to pin displays in place with built-in 3DoF (aka 3 Degrees of Freedom) head tracking. Viture's new Luma series of glasses, which includes four models coming between now and October, has some advantages and drawbacks over Xreal. I've only gotten to try the Viture Luma Pro model for now, since the others are coming later this year: a more bare-bones Luma, and the step-up Ultra and Beast glasses. After playing with the Luma Pros, I loved the quality of the display, enough to make me yearn for a high-quality OLED screen on my Switch 2. A side view of the Luma Pro glasses, with magnetic prescription lenses attached which I needed. Scott Stein/CNET The Luma Pro compares favorably to the Xreal One. Both cost $500 and use birdbath-style display systems, which use chunky angled lenses to project bright microOLED displays into your eyes. There are differences: the Luma Pro's displays are brighter, at 1,000 nits (compared to 600 nits for Xreal One), and also higher-res (1,920x1,200 pixels per eye, as opposed to Xreal's 1,920x1,080 per eye). The display definitely feels more color-saturated, likely due to the brightness bump. It makes the most difference for me when playing games, and the Switch 2's color schemes are a perfect match. Unfortunately, you need a special accessory to even connect a Switch 2 to these glasses, since Nintendo doesn't enable direct glasses connections into its hardware the way you can do with Steam Deck and Windows handhelds. Viture sells a separate Pro Mobile Dock ($129) that doubles as a 6,500-mAh battery pack. You have to plug the Switch 2 into that dock, and then the glasses can plug into the dock too. The dock mimics a Switch 2 dock, which means you have to play the Switch with Joy-Cons detached. This is just as well since the Switch 2 ends up tethered to that chunky battery pack in the first place. That's exactly what I did, and while the results were pleasant, the process was awkward. Like previous Viture glasses, the Luma Pro has a diopter adjustment up to -4 for nearsightedness. (My prescription is worse, though.) Scott Stein/CNET Luma's advantages: Brightness, color and a bit of prescription adjustment The extra brightness of Viture's Luma Pro sometimes made darker movie scenes seem almost like they were in bright daylight. Watching scenes from David Cronenberg's The Shrouds, indoor scenes almost felt like they were shot in different locations when I shifted from Luma Pro to Xreal One. It was too amped-up for my tastes, at least with Cronenberg. For gaming, though, it's particularly vivid. Sometimes it's almost a bit too much for me, but you can lower the brightness and change the color tone to several presets to make it warmer or cooler. The brightness still isn't enough to overcome a super-bright, sunny summer day by the pool. I found daylight still competing with the electrically dimming sunglass-like lenses and the brightest setting, bleeding through. The USB-C cable tether for these glasses uses a magnetic snap-on system. It's easy to attach, but don't lose that cable. Scott Stein/CNET You need to tether these glasses to your laptop, phone, or whatever else you're connecting to via USB-C, but Viture has a clever new magnetic cable system to snap onto the side of the glasses. This seems like a promising idea for future glasses that could run on battery power or be tethered on the fly, but for the moment, that magnetic cable doesn't add a lot. It just means you have to make sure to pack another proprietary cable with you. Finally, for some, these glasses could work even with some mild myopia. A diopter dial on each lens can be adjusted up to -4, saving you the need for prescription lens inserts. I'm a -8, so I needed lens inserts anyway. Viture's solution magnetically snaps onto the glasses, which I appreciate, but it took a while to tweak the nose pieces (three are included, which also magnetically snap on) and arm angles, which click in place, to get my vision to look just right. There's also an included RGB camera right in the nosepiece, something Xreal is currently charging extra for on the Xreal One. I didn't use the Xreal camera much, and right now, Viture isn't doing much with its camera, either. You could use it to take photos and maybe help track movement with future software, but it feels vestigial now. The Viture Luma Pro (left) next to Xreal One (right): Both have similar design and size, and angled "birdbath" style lenses that project microOLED displays to your eyes. Xreal's have more onboard display settings, though. Scott Stein/CNET Downside: No display pinning and not enough settings You can't pin the Luma Pro's display in space like you can on the Xreal One unless you play with the software Viture makes to run on laptops. I miss the multiple display settings Xreal offers, including automatic transparency, screen size and distance controls, and even shifting screen placement. The 52-degree field of view and slightly taller 16:10 aspect ratio display feel a tiny bit bigger than the Xreal One's 50-degree viewing area, but having it stuck to my vision with no way to pin the display in place makes it hard to use as a laptop monitor. For gaming, it's fine. The upcoming Viture Luma Beast glasses will have a 3DoF pinnable display function, plus a larger 58-degree viewing area for its display. Wait for the Beast? Coming in October is the step-up Luma Beast, a pair of glasses with even brighter, newer microOLED panels and a larger viewing area, plus the ability to pin a display in place. The Beast will also have flatter, less angled lenses, similar to the Xreal One Pro glasses. Yes, the price is a bit higher ($549), but I tested the Beast glasses briefly in June and came away impressed. I'd suggest you wait it out for those, or consider Xreal's glasses. But if you value a rich, vivid and brighter display over anything else, these Viture Luma Pros might be your pick.
CNET
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Prime Day Deal: These Xreal AR Glasses Impressed Us With Their Sharp Display, and They're $120 Off Today
Enjoying your favorite movies, shows and games on the go just got a whole lot easier. These Xreal One AR glasses allow you to fit a massive 147-inch display in your pocket, and you can snag yourself a pair for a record-low price during Amazon's Prime Day sale. The online retailer has slashed $120 off the usual price, which knocks them down to $449. That beats the previous all-time low by $50, which makes this a pretty incredible bargain. However, there's no telling how long this deal will last, so we'd recommend taking advantage of these savings sooner rather than later. These advanced augmented reality glasses impressed CNET Editor at Large and wearables expert Scott Stein with their sharp and vivid display, solid sound and wide compatibility. They're equipped with 0.68-inch micro OLED panels, which allow you to enjoy your content on a massive 147-inch spatial display with a 50-degree field of view. They boast HD resolution, 5,000 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance, making them a solid option for gaming as well. The new and improved X1 chip provides ultra-low 3ms M2P latency, and supports image stabilization so you can enjoy your content on the go. Plus, they're easy to connect to your phone, laptop or game console with a USB-C video input. You can connect them to devices with an HDMI port, but you'll need a separate adapter. They're also equipped with Bose-engineered speakers for excellent and immersive sound. Why this deal matters VR and AR devices are getting more affordable every day, but they still aren't exactly cheap. Deals on cutting-edge tech like these Xreal One glasses don't come around very often, so a chance to grab yourself a pair at a record-low price is a bargain you'll want to jump on while you can. Especially since they could be getting more expensive in the coming months due to tariff-related price hikes.
Tom's Guide
09-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I've worn AR glasses for 100,000 miles — these are the 7 best Prime Day deals from Xreal, Viture and more
Amazon Prime Day is well underway, and we're seeing so many of the best AR glasses from Xreal and Viture getting amazing deals. If you haven't noticed from the many pictures on this site, I'm rarely seen without a pair of these specs on my face. And after traveling over 100,000 miles wearing them, I'm in the best position after 4 years of reviewing them to point you towards the ones actually worth your money. The greatest hits include the latest Xreal One for $130 off, the Viture Pro getting a deep $150 discount (understandable given the new Viture Luma Pro just dropped), and even the brand new Xreal One Pro is getting a £30 saving over in the U.K! So rest assured — each one of these recommendations comes with my stamp of approval after many, many hours and miles of testing. Here are the actual Prime Day deals for you! One of the best pairs of AR glasses you can buy at an amazing price! The Xreal One packs gorgeous Micro-OLED display technology with a 50-degree field of view, paired with a built-in X1 chip to handle 3 DoF tracking entirely on the hardware. That Micro OLED display tech in the Viture Pro is some of the best I've laid my eyes upon — bright at 1,000 perceived nits and with very minimal blurry edges, and an enhanced electrochromic film on the lenses. Even better, with the Viture Luma Pro launching right now, these are a massive $150 off. To make the most of your Xreal One specs, the Beam Pro is a top notch additional purchase — giving you a device fully armed with spatial computing experience for binge watching, working and gameplay. Plus, with Android, you've got all of Google's services available on an Apple Vision Pro-esque UI. Got yourself a Nintendo Switch 2? AR glasses don't support this device directly connected. At the moment, your only option is the Viture Pro Mobile Dock (after a software update) and it's now $30 off with the code VITURE10 at checkout. One of the best pairs of AR glasses you can buy at an amazing price! The Xreal One packs gorgeous Micro-OLED display technology with a 50-degree field of view, paired with a built-in X1 chip to handle 3 DoF tracking entirely on the hardware. That Micro OLED display tech in the Viture Pro is some of the best I've laid my eyes upon — bright at 1,000 perceived nits and with very minimal blurry edges, and an enhanced electrochromic film on the lenses. Even better, with the Viture Luma Pro launching right now, these are a massive $150 off. I just reviewed the Xreal One Pros, and they're easily the best premium AR glasses you can buy! So this £30 saving is great to see on the next generation of specs.
Tom's Guide
08-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
I saw the future of AR glasses with a 70-degree field of view — but it's going to take time to get there
So as you've seen, Viture has announced 4 new pairs of AR glasses — the Luma Pro is available today (July 8), while the Luma, Luma Ultra and the Beast are coming later this year. But the company's not just stopping there, as we got to take a look at what the next frontier is in AR spec display tech after this: a 70-degree field of view. And in one glimpse, I saw the future. Let me explain why. So we all know the end goal of AR glasses — to pack all the computation of a VR headset into something the size of specs. One key thing to tackle is the limited field of view, and while 70 degrees is not quite the 110 degrees you see on the Meta Quest 3S, the amount happening in your peripheral with Luma's technology is crazy. Of course this was just a demo picture shown on Viture's prototype, but the wideness starts to show just what benefits this technology could bring. And to tie in another brand here, you have to think about what Xreal could do with its Android XR specs that the company confirmed will come with this same FOV. You could have a much less intrusive AR UI overlaid on your day-to-day — directions from maps added to the corner like a Grand Theft Auto radar, with requested info also peppered in. But of course, the real winner here is just how big of a display you could fully see in front of you. You see, it's great to have the likes of a simulated gigantic screen in front of you, but a 50-degree-ish field of view does take you out of the immersion of it. Leapfrogging to 70 degrees will eliminate a lot of that. Viture says a 70-degree FOV model could launch 'as early as next year.' So far, we've just seen this giant prototype, so we know the challenges here: Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The resolution also has to match this, and 1440p micro OLED displays are 'already finalized' by Viture and ready for 2026. As for true 4K? That will be further ways down the road according to the company. Xreal is also planning a 2026 launch for Project Aura that is confirmed to have the same field of view. As the two front runners, Luma and Xreal are always set to run in lockstep, so it will be fascinating to see how 70-degrees are done by both companies!
South China Morning Post
06-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Meet the Chinese start-up behind Google's Android XR-powered augmented reality glasses
Xreal, the Chinese augmented reality start-up behind Google's first Android XR-powered augmented reality (AR) glasses, is gearing up for the mass-market release of its lightweight eyewear as early as the first quarter of 2026, its co-founder said. Code-named Project Aura, the product was first announced at Google's annual I/O developer conference in May. Rivalling offerings from Apple and Meta Platforms, Google adopted a strategy from its smartphone playbook: providing the operating system – Android XR – while collaborating with hardware makers. Project Aura is Google's second XR initiative, following Moohan, a collaboration with Samsung Electronics on a virtual reality headset similar to Apple's Vision Pro. Aura's field of view (FoV) – the visible area seen through the glasses – exceeds 70 degrees, 'the largest screen we have ever made', according to a statement from Xreal at the Augmented World Expo in June. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset alongside Xreal's own XR-optimised X1S chip. Wu Kejian, Xreal's co-founder, chief scientist and head of algorithms. Photo: Handout 'This achievement is thanks to Xreal's extensive experience in optical engineering, enabling thinner lenses with broader fields of view,' Wu Kejian, the company's co-founder, chief scientist and head of algorithms, said in an interview with the South China Morning Post.
