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Xreal’s $299 lightweight a01+ AR glasses are now available to buy
Xreal has begun selling the a01+, the debut product from its new budget-focused sub-brand X by Xreal, priced at $299. The glasses are aimed at a mainstream audience — such as commuters and frequent flyers — who want a portable "pocket cinema" for gaming and watching films. A key selling point is their light weight of just 62 grams, achieved partly by leaving out a built-in camera, keeping the focus squarely on media consumption.
The a01+ features dual-layer 120Hz Micro-OLED displays that support HDR10, reach up to 1,600 nits of brightness and can upscale SDR content, alongside a proprietary spatial stabilisation algorithm to keep the picture steady. Xreal says the virtual display is equivalent to a 147-inch screen viewed at 4 metres, with a 50-degree field of view and three colour profiles (Cinema, Eye Care and Standard). Built-in 9x20mm drivers offer four sound modes — 3D Surround, Cinema, Whisper and Standard — while interchangeable front frames, including 3D-printable accessories, allow for personal customisation.
In short
- Xreal's a01+ AR glasses are on sale now for $299.
- They weigh 62 grams, omitting a camera to prioritise media viewing.
- 120Hz Micro-OLED displays simulate a 147-inch screen at 4 metres.
Explained simply
Xreal is a Chinese technology company that develops augmented reality glasses—wearable devices that display digital images and video in front of your eyes. AR glasses are typically used for gaming, watching films, or displaying information, and have historically been expensive specialist products. The company has now created a new budget-focused sub-brand called X by Xreal to make this technology more accessible to everyday users.
The a01+ represents Xreal's attempt to bring AR glasses to the mainstream market at a lower price point than previous models. At $299, the glasses are designed for casual consumers like commuters and frequent travellers who want to watch films or play games on a portable display without the weight and bulk of carrying a tablet or laptop. The device weighs just 62 grams—roughly the weight of a pair of regular spectacles—and deliberately omits certain features like built-in cameras to keep costs and weight down.
This launch reflects the broader push by technology companies to move AR glasses beyond niche professional use into everyday consumer products. As the AR market matures and manufacturing becomes more efficient, companies can now offer these devices at prices that might appeal to general consumers rather than just early adopters or technology enthusiasts.