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Xreal Launches 1S at $449 as Asus ROG Debuts 240Hz Gaming AR Glasses

The moves signal a push to make tethered display glasses a mainstream big‑screen option for portable gaming.

Overview

  • Xreal’s 1S is on sale now for $449 with 1200p micro‑OLED displays, a 52‑degree field of view, 700‑nit brightness, 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the X1 chip, the 1S adds Real 3D to convert ordinary 2D videos, movies, or games into 3D without special apps.
  • Xreal’s Neo hub, a 10,000 mAh power bank with DisplayPort video pass‑through for devices like Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, ships in February with a $99 introductory price before rising to $119 after February 4.
  • Asus and Xreal unveiled the ROG Xreal R1 with 240Hz 1080p micro‑OLED panels, a 57‑degree FOV, and a virtual 171‑inch screen, plus plug‑and‑play USB‑C for ROG Ally and an ROG Control Dock for HDMI/DisplayPort; it is slated for the first half of 2026 with pricing unannounced.
  • Reports note the R1 uses Xreal’s X1 coprocessor and features Bose‑tuned speakers, electrochromic lenses, and a 91‑gram frame for low‑latency, gaming‑focused use across handhelds, PCs, and consoles.