Xreal xbx a01+
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| Xreal xbx a01+ | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Tethered AR |
| Developer | Xreal |
| Manufacturer | Xreal |
| Announcement Date | 26 May 2026 (China) |
| Release Date | 26 May 2026 (China); 10 July 2026 (United States) |
| Price | US$299 (United States, launch price); CN¥1,799 (China, introductory price) |
| Website | https://www.xreal.com/xbxa01 |
| Versions | a01, a01+ (China); a01+ (United States) |
| System | |
| Chipset | Pixelworks display processor |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual Micro-OLED, HDR10 |
| Resolution | Full HD (1080p) per eye |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 50 degrees |
| Optics | |
| IPD Range | 54.5-74.5 mm |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 0DoF (screen stabilization, no spatial anchoring) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Built-in stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Power | Powered by the connected device over USB-C; no battery |
| Device | |
| Weight | 62 g (56 g without the detachable front frame) |
| Material | Nylon |
The Xreal xbx a01+ (styled XREAL xbx a01+, also listed by Xreal as the XREAL a01+) is a pair of tethered augmented reality display glasses made by the Chinese company Xreal and sold under its sub-brand xbx ("X by XREAL").[1][2] It is the first product of the xbx line, which Xreal introduced in May 2026 as a lower-priced brand alongside its One Series glasses.[3] The glasses have no battery and no camera. They act as a wearable screen for a phone, tablet, handheld console or computer connected over a single USB-C cable, and Xreal describes the virtual screen as equivalent to 147 inches viewed at 4 meters.[1][4]
The series went on sale in China on 26 May 2026 in two versions, the a01 and the a01+.[5] In the United States, Xreal sells the a01+, which went on sale there on 10 July 2026 at US$299.[1] Xreal's own comparison lists it at 62 g with 1,600 nits of peak brightness, against 82 g and 700 nits for the Xreal 1S, but with a narrower 50-degree field of view and no native 3DoF head tracking.[2]
Announcement and release
Xreal announced the xbx sub-brand and the a01 series in China on 26 May 2026, and sales began the same day through Xreal's flagship stores on Tmall, JD.com and Douyin.[5][6] The a01 had an introductory price of CN¥1,699 and the a01+ CN¥1,799.[6][7] According to IT Home, the a01+ adds a light shield and a surround sound mode to the base a01.[7]
English-language coverage the following day described the a01 as a cheaper line positioned below the Xreal One Pro and Xreal's Android XR glasses, Project Aura.[3] 9to5Google reported a planned US launch in July 2026 at US$299, compared with US$449 for the Xreal 1S.[8] Announcing the series, Xreal co-founder and chief executive Chi Xu said: "The a01 borrows from years of innovation, found in our flagship products like the XREAL One Series, and refines them into an accessible platform designed to welcome the next generation of AR glasses owners."[9]
Xreal opened US sales of the a01+ on 10 July 2026. At launch it was available from Xreal's website, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and Micro Center.[1] Xreal's US store lists the glasses at US$299 with a regular price of US$359 and sells prescription lenses for them as a separate product.[4]
| Market | Model | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | a01 | CN¥1,699 (introductory) | 26 May 2026[6] |
| China | a01+ | CN¥1,799 (introductory) | 26 May 2026[6] |
| United States | a01+ | US$299 | 10 July 2026[1] |
Design and hardware
Frame and fit
The frame is made of a custom lightweight nylon. Xreal gives the weight as 62 g, or 56 g with the detachable front frame removed.[2] The body is semi-transparent, and the front shell can be swapped.[4][5] Xreal's product page lists a "Blue Icon" shell with blue mirrored lenses that is included with every pair, an opaque "Lights Out" shell that blocks outside light and is included in the box, and a sport-style "Rush Mode" shell marked as coming soon.[2] Xreal also offers downloadable 3D files so that owners can print their own front shells.[2][3] The glasses come with nose pads in three sizes, and Xreal says the nose-pad geometry was based on data from more than 2,000 facial profiles.[1][4] The interpupillary distance range is 54.5-74.5 mm.[2] Prescription lens inserts are optional and sold separately.[2]
Display
The glasses use dual Micro-OLED panels at Full HD (1080p) per eye, driven by a dedicated display processor from Pixelworks.[4][2] Xreal quotes a peak brightness of 1,600 nits with 14 brightness levels, HDR10 support, real-time SDR-to-HDR conversion, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and a 50-degree field of view.[4][1] Other published figures include 1.07 billion colors,[5] a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 and 145% sRGB color gamut coverage.[10][11] For eye comfort, Xreal lists flicker-free 3840 Hz dimming, low blue light and a 4-meter focal distance, and the glasses hold TÜV Rheinland eye comfort, low blue light and flicker-free certifications.[4][1]
Unlike the Xreal 1S, the a01+ does not have electrochromic dimming lenses; to block outside light, owners fit the opaque front shell instead.[12][13] Xreal notes that, like other see-through glasses, the image washes out in direct sunlight.[2]
Connectivity and power
The a01+ connects and draws power over one USB-C cable using DisplayPort video output. Xreal lists direct support for the iPhone 15, 16 and 17, iPad, DisplayPort-capable Android phones, the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Mac and PC. The Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and older Lightning iPhones need an adapter, and Xreal sells a separate Hub for charging a phone while watching.[2][4] The glasses are not water resistant.[2] According to Xreal's US store, the carrying case weighs 210 g.[4]
Audio
Built-in stereo speakers have standard, whisper, cinema and surround modes.[14][7] Android Headlines noted that, unlike the Xreal 1S, the a01+ does not use speakers tuned by Bose.[13]
Software and features
The a01+ does not provide 3DoF or 6DoF tracking. Xreal describes it as a "0DoF" device: the virtual screen follows the wearer's view and stays centered, with stabilization instead of spatial anchoring, and it directs buyers who want 3DoF or Real 3D to the Xreal 1S and One Pro.[2] Xreal calls the stabilization a spatial anti-shake algorithm and presents it as a way to steady the image during commutes, subway and train rides and flights.[3][5] Xreal says the system samples head motion 1,000 times per second and renders the image at up to 120 frames per second.[15][7] Xreal's user manual states that stabilization requires a 120 Hz output from the source device.[16]
The on-screen menu has three display presets (Standard, Cinema and Eye Care), a dynamic range setting (SDR, AI-HDR and HDR 10) and a 3D mode.[16]
Reception
Engadget's Devindra Hardawar gave the a01+ a score of 9/10. He called it "a dead-simple way to enter the world of smart display glasses" and wrote that it is brighter than the similarly priced RayNeo Air 4 Pro and has a slightly wider field of view. He also counted the lack of support for display glasses on the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 against it.[14] CGMagazine gave the glasses 8/10.[17] Steam Deck HQ gave them 4 out of 5, calling them "a fantastic pairing for Steam Decks, handheld PCs, and phones" at under US$300. The same review found the 3D mode underwhelming and reported that the stabilization feature caused slight blurriness with small head movements and sometimes cut off part of the image.[11]
Android Headlines gave the a01+ 4 out of 5. It praised the low weight and picture quality but listed the missing electrochromic dimming, head tracking and screen pinning among its drawbacks, and it found that prescription inserts made for the Xreal 1S do not fit.[13] 9to5Google called the a01+ a device for the most common use of display glasses, watching movies and playing games, at the cost of the dimming and 3DoF features of Xreal's more expensive models.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "XREAL Opens U.S. Sales of X By XREAL a01+, Bringing Big-Screen AR Glasses to More People for $299". PR Newswire. XREAL. 2026-07-10. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xreal-opens-us-sales-of-x-by-xreal-a01-bringing-big-screen-ar-glasses-to-more-people-for-299-302822423.html. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 "xbx a01+ - Just Play". XREAL. https://www.xreal.com/xbxa01. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Steve Dent (2026-05-27). "Xreal launches a cheaper AR glasses brand, starting with the $299 a01". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2181865/xreal-cheaper-ar-glasses-brand-a01/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 "XREAL xbx a01+ AR Glasses - 147" Portable Screen, 62g". XREAL US Shop. https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-xbx-a01. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "XREAL推出全新年轻品牌xbx：首款AR眼镜a01系列售价1699元起". Phoenix New Media (ifeng). 2026-05-26. https://pingce.ifeng.com/c/8tRYFQkGDaL. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Wang Xin (2026-05-26). "XREAL 推出全新年轻品牌 xbx ：首款产品xbx a01系列亮相". CNMO. https://gadgets.cnmo.com/news/809807.html. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "XREAL xbx a01系列AR眼镜发布：50°FOV、62g重，1699元起". Sohu (IT Home). 2026-05-26. https://m.sohu.com/a/1027884734_114760. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ Ben Schoon (2026-05-27). "XREAL launches much more affordable 'a01' AR glasses, coming soon to the US for $299". 9to5Google. https://9to5google.com/2026/05/27/xreal-a01-ar-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ Robin Melrose (2026-05-27). "XREAL Debuts the a01 AR Glasses, The First In The xbx Series". CGMagazine. https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/xreal-debuts-new-a01-ar-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ Rei Padla (2026-07-10). "Xreal xbx a01+: Specs, Price, and Release Date". The Gadgeteer. https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/10/xreal-xbx-a01-plus-ar-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Noah Kupetsky (2026-07-10). "XREAL xbx a01+ Review - XR Glasses That Feel Unreal For The Price Tag". Steam Deck HQ. https://steamdeckhq.com/news/xreal-xbx-a01-review/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Ben Schoon (2026-07-13). "XREAL's $299 A01+ glasses are for movies & games". 9to5Google. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/13/xreal-a01-glasses-comparison/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Alexander Maxham (2026-07-29). "XREAL xbx a01+ Review: A $299 pair of AR glasses that outclasses its price tag". Android Headlines. https://www.androidheadlines.com/xreal-xbx-a01-review. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Devindra Hardawar (2026-07-17). "Xreal XBX a01+ review: Astoundingly bright, lightweight AR glasses for $299". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2217308/xreal-xbx-a01-review/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ Sam Sprigg (2026-06-01). "XREAL Introduces xbx Sub-Brand, Unveils New a01 AR Glasses". Auganix. https://www.auganix.org/ar-news-xreal-xbx-ar-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "xbx a01 Series User Manual". XREAL Tutorials. XREAL. https://tutorials.xreal.com/docs/glasses/xbxa01/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- ↑ Matt Sowinski (2026-07-16). "xbx a01+ by XREAL AR Glasses Review". CGMagazine. https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/hardware/xbx-a01-by-xreal-ar-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-28.