Xreal's 1S video glasses, a USB-C headset that projects games, films or a computer screen onto a large virtual display, have dropped to $399 at Amazon and directly from Xreal, matching their lowest ever price with a $50 discount. This makes them a more attractive option relative to the company's cheaper $299 xbx A01 Plus model, which omits several features that give the 1S its edge, particularly for buyers wanting a more premium experience without stepping up too far in price.

The 1S stands out as one of the most affordable video glasses with three degrees of freedom (3DoF), allowing the virtual screen to stay anchored in place rather than jolting with head movement, and its implementation is reportedly less buggy than rivals'. It also offers notably better sound than the A01 Plus and most competitors, plus electrochromic lenses with adjustable opacity. One caveat is that the glasses lack built-in myopia dials for short-sighted users, unlike Viture's $299 Pro 2, meaning some buyers may need prescription lenses for optimal clarity.