Xreal’s new AR glasses are way cheaper and almost just right

July 10, 2026 Cameron Faulkner

The modular blue-tinted glasses shell included with the A01 Plus won’t turn your content blue. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge

I love it when a company challenges itself to make a cheaper version of a beloved product. Xreal's $299 A01 Plus is a stripped-down version of its $449 1S that's light on features but with just enough of the 1S' best qualities. These AR glasses are comfortable, they look good, and the screens are surprisingly bright and contrast-rich for the price.

The new glasses are super lightweight at 62 grams - over 20 grams lighter than the 1S. They're as light as I wish every model was, but the frame feels flimsy by comparison. Its durability came into question when I adjusted the A01 Plus' temple arms to center the screens. They require more of a g …

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