News Summary

• With a far more affordable price point, a lighter design, and compatibility with any USB-C device with video output, the XREAL Air 2 Ultra is a far more appealing AR/VR device than the Apple Vision Pro.
• If I lifted my hand in front of my face, a virtual skeleton hand appeared, and I could interact with the programs displayed on the glasses simply by turning my head to look at them and then making a pinching gesture on a command.
• That means you don't have to tote around any extra controller accessories unless you want to.When I got to try the XREAL Air 2 Ultra glasses at CES 2024, I found they felt very similar to regular glasses and provided a crisp and clear viewing experience.
• However, XREAL sells a peripheral called XREAL Beam, which can provide external battery life and Wi-Fi for its glasses if desired.Now that we've discussed performance, it's time to move on to the user experience and how comfortable these devices are to wear.
• You stand out like a sore thumb when using it in public and you'll also have to tote around the external battery which makes for a clunky setup.
• It runs on a Snapdragon processor but can be plugged into any device with USB-C video output, like your phone, laptop, ROG Ally, tablet, or other devices.