I wore XReal glasses while grocery shopping and had my shopping list floating in my peripheral vision (using Samsung Dex note taking app). It was an amazing experience! And I didnât forget the milk đ (pic is just for laughs, not representative of experience)
Would you recommend your XReal glasses? Do you daily drive them? Whatâs your favorite app with them?
I have the XReal Air 1 and XReal Beam accessory. I canât speak to the newest devices they have released.
For watching movies (e.g. Netflix, Prime, YouTube) and playing videogames, these glasses are exceptional as they act as a giant screen floating in front of you. If you have a Steam Deck, itâs plug and play. If you have a Switch or PS/Xbox, youâll need the Beam accessory. Watching movies or playing games while lying down facing the ceiling is something to experience đ
They can also be used as an extended display for your computer for productivity, though results are mixed.
XReal isnât directly compatible with all phones/devices, so you may need the Beam to use an incompatible device. If you use Beam, you can also pin/anchor the display to reality which works surprisingly well.
You can also use the glasses as a screen for Samsung Dex (turns your Samsung phone into a laptop with a virtual screen). If you set Dexâs wallpaper to black, you start to feel like Iron Man.
XReal isnât intended to be worn throughout your day as a daily driver. Iâm using it in a way it wasnât designed for. Iâm designing apps for some future âperfect AR deviceâ and XReal seems to be a good test bed due to its features and active community.
So for media consumption and gaming, I recommend it. For productivity, your mileage may vary. For grocery shopping, use at your own risk :)