Asus’s ROG XReal R1 XR glasses offer a sharp, enjoyable large-screen experience when connected directly to a handheld gaming PC, but the reviewer concludes they are not the gaming-monitor replacement many buyers may expect. Their $849 price is hard to justify because part of the package’s value rests on an included multi-device dock, which the review identifies as its weakest element.

The glasses have a bulky, overtly gaming-focused design, with an approximately one-inch display housing and nine RGB lighting zones on each temple. They conceal their head-tracking sensor relatively well, provide adequate open-ear speakers, and include controls for screen position, tint, size and volume, though the menu system has a notable learning curve. The review suggests headphones for stronger immersion or privacy, as the built-in audio does little to block surrounding noise.