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Xreal Introduces $299 XBX A01 Display Glasses for Phones and Laptops

Xreal announced a new sub-brand and entry-level model of display glasses priced at $299. The A01 model connects to phones, laptops, and handhelds to project video directly into the wearer’s eyes.

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Xreal announced a new sub-brand called X By Xreal and its first product, the A01 display glasses, priced at $299. The glasses connect to a phone, laptop, or gaming handheld and project video directly into the wearer’s eyes. The A01 weighs 62 grams and features displays rated at 1600 nits perceived brightness with HDR10 support and an anti-shake mode.

The frames are interchangeable, and the glasses draw power from the connected device rather than carrying their own battery.

Xreal stated the glasses are intended for stationary use such as watching shows in bed or extended gaming sessions. The company said the A01 will be available in China immediately and will launch in the United States in July. The A01 supports Xreal’s Beam Pro accessory, which adds three-degrees-of-freedom tracking and access to Google Play Store apps.

The glasses can also be used outdoors due to high brightness and chromatic dimming features. Xreal separately announced Project Aura, a lighter mixed-reality headset developed with Google and Qualcomm, one week before the XBX launch.

Key Facts

$299 price
starting price for XBX A01 display glasses
62 grams
weight of the A01 model
1600 nits
perceived display brightness with HDR10
July 2026
planned U.S. launch date for A01

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. One week before announcement

    Xreal revealed Project Aura mixed-reality glasses developed with Google and Qualcomm.

    1 sourceWired
  2. Announcement day

    Xreal introduced X By Xreal sub-brand and A01 glasses priced at $299.

    1 sourceWired
  3. July 2026

    A01 glasses scheduled to launch in the United States.

    1 sourceWired

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Lower price point may expand Xreal’s customer base among users seeking portable displays.

  2. 02

    U.S. availability in July will determine initial sales volume outside China.

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