Wearable AR display glasses for everyday use
As of 30 August 2026, Xreal Air starts at $199/one-time. Xreal Air (formerly Nreal) is a lightweight AR glasses platform that provides a private large-screen display experience. Softwr lists it under AR VR. Xreal Air is made by Xreal, launched in 2017, available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Overview
Xreal Air (formerly Nreal) is a lightweight AR glasses platform that provides a private large-screen display experience. Compatible with smartphones, gaming consoles, and PCs, offering immersive viewing for entertainment, productivity, and gaming.
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Capabilities
Micro-OLED displays
Spatial display
Lightweight design
6DoF tracking
Nebula app
Integration with Nebula app
Gaming consoles
Integration with Gaming consoles
Smartphones
Integration with Smartphones
Ar support
Available on ar
Android support
Available on android
Ios support
Available on ios
Pc support
Available on pc
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No. Xreal Air glasses do not have their own battery and require a tethered connection to a source device like a smartphone, laptop, or gaming console to function, making them dependent on the host device's power.
SourceXreal Air glasses connect to smartphones, tablets, PCs, and gaming devices that support video output or wireless casting. On Mac systems, Nebula integrates as a display extension enabling multi-screen workflows.
SourceThe Xreal Air 2 Pro has a 46-degree field of view at 1920x1080 per-eye resolution, while the newer Xreal Aura offers a 70-degree diagonal field of view with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution per eye at up to 120Hz.
SourceXreal AR glasses start at $199 USD for entry-level models, with the Xreal Aura flagship device launching in fall 2026 at a maximum retail price of $1,500 before taxes.
SourceBehind it
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Xreal raises 100 million USD in Series C
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