I own these glasses and I have to say, that "incredible" doesn't really describe it properly. I would say, its cool, fun, very bright, and definitely usable. But only for a few hours max. It will leave significant marks on the nose and my eyes start to hurt a little afterwards. Using it for produktivity on a mac gives you the equivalent screen space of roughly a 1080p monitor. The jitter is not too bad but definitvly far from perfect. In practice, I don't use them regularily. I still perfer the great MacBook screen or my 4k 32'' monitor. In conlusion this is a kinda first gen product (but with surprisingly few bugs) for early adopters.
can i just watch movies, gaming or use pc screen with these glasses or does it have real AR features. I mean with AR softwares on phones you can watch a virtual dinasour model on a real table, so they mix virtual and reality excellently. do these glasses have this kind of features ?
@@serdar-ors there should be some ar features when using it with your phone (do some research) but i couldn't get it to work with my Samsung Galaxy S23. For me its just a screen on my nose.
@@jasper6482 This year we're getting some big releases that are more portable, companies are already pouring millions and billions into developing this tech in a few years the whole landscape is gonna change
I think there will be a split. Specialized AR products and VR products. You can't VR game on these AR glasses, while the AR experience on the Quest is nowhere near as good as here.
@@TinRapper Chips and batteries are getting smaller and more efficient, and the display on these glasses is already (edit: comprable to) a Quest 2 and will only get better. Won't be too long before we have phones powerful enough for full VR that we can connect these glasses to. I think that there might be a split while the tech is in it's infancy, but I don't see that being the case after 10 years or so.
@@TinRapper If the glasses come with an optional blackout screen, as he said, I don't see why VR isn't a possibility. I mean, isn't AR nothing more than VR that allows you to retain awareness of the real world? Blocking off that vision should provide full immersion. Personally, I can't wait to see glasses like these become mainstream and then watch the emergence of AR games like pokemon GO-AR, HTTYD Adventures, or Zelda Journeys that encourage you to walk around and see elements of a fantasy world overlaid over the real world, retaining visibility but bringing to real life the sense of wonder and discovery that encourages gamers to explore. Not to mention the possibility of some seriously immersive first-person shooters with prop guns, fantasy RPGs with prop swords, and so on.
The big question is for productivity for office style work. Using Excel, reading Word, PDFs etc, maybe even Kindle etc. All reviews mention videos, gaming etc, when for many people a different kind of usage is much more important.
Buy them use them as you wish...you don't need people telling you what to use it for... Who knew that when planes were being invented that they would use them to drop bombs 😂😂😂
@@traezaX1 How old are you? 14? Some planes can fly at 0.8 Macb and cross the Atlantic carrying 400 passengers. Others are single engined Cessna's with top speeds less than 200 knots. The use cases for both are different and can't be swapped. Now back on your bicycle please.
@@ishyandmikkischannel8811 ... clearly missed the point that the glasses can be used for many more things ... Other than video games ... They can even be used to fly your Cessna 😂😂😂
@@traezaX1 So how does a person who hasn't used the glasses actually know if they are good enough for productivity other than games? Snarky, irreelant remarks are revealing of some stories psychological issues, maybe undiagnosed, or trememdous emotional immaturity.
@@ishyandmikkischannel8811 I already knew that by watching the video... That you can use it for multiple uses ... Sorry if I sounded snarky ... It was just too obvious to me that you can use it for multiple uses...
So....how was working with them for a month? How did it compare to working with regular multi screen setup? How was long term viewing through the glasses (8 hour working day)? etc.
On the quest 2, productivity was hard because the resolution still wasn't good enough for crispy font at 1832. I can't imagine that 1080 could be better. The footage looked pretty low res like 480
This is awesome! I'm going to be working remotely soon and was dreading having to either work on a single small laptop screen or organise 2 screens and a docking station for my laptop. This is the future!
This is a huge problem. You must take the included frame lenses to an optician to have a prescription put in, and chances are they won't know how to do so for such a device. Without them, everything is out of focus.
Just the review I wanted, since my primary aim is desktop use. 😀 Looking forward to trying them soon, as a very affordable alternative to the not yet available Apple Vision Pro!
its not comparable - to any vr-headset i have the viture XR pro - a better version of this goggles here in the video and some VR-Headsets.. VR-Headsets have typically about 4 times more space, FOV so you can simulate virtual monitors with the AR-glasses that does not realy work.. and its not smooth at all also its anoying, that the focal distance of the screen is very different to the real world you see through the glasses.. passthrough like the Quest3 offers is here better, because everything is at the same focal distance working up to 9 hours with vr-glasses (quest3, pico4) i can say: no... AR-glasses do not work for that... about 50° FOV is much to less
any recommendation on an ar glasses that can use emby from your computer to watch movies without having to plug the glasses into the computer - in other words , using wifi signals
A perfect review, thank you. Exactly everything I wanted to know, compatibility, specs, uses, etc. Thank you!
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Hi, nice review. I have 3 questions: What is the PPI, is it closer to Mac's RetinaDisplay? Is it shaking or vibrating, or stable as a monitor? How many hours did you use at most in one piece while working? Thanks.
@@whatswrongwithnick Ok, so I did buy a pair. They seem well made. I did send them back, but not because of sub-par technology. It was a fitment issue. I couldn't get the glasses close enough to my eyes, causing the bottom and bottom corners of the display to get cut off from my field of vision. My younger son had the same issue. I kept trying to push them closer to my eyes. After a while, I also experienced that sort of ear discomfomt you get from wearing headphones way too long. A better fitting pair of these glasses would fix that as well. I still rated them 5 stars, for the clear 1920 x1080 and for the price point. Other observations: If you are throwing code at 1920x1080, being in a bright room or outside might be a bit of a stretch. Same as it would be with a monitor. For me, darker would be better. The other issue was head movment. So I code 6 feet away from a 75" Samsung monitor running @ 1920 x 1080. The thing with the glasses is, even minor head movements make the virtual display move as well. It's as if my Samsung was able to shift position back and forth quickly with any slight head movement. Not a show stopper, but it was a bit distracting while trying to focus on fine text. I'm sure with more time, I would get used to it. Again, not a fault of the product. The main issue, as I stated, was fitment. Trying to market a "one size fits all" product has to be difficult. I would definately consider them again with a different sized pair. My goal was to be able to VPN/RDP into a development box using my Samsung S20 phone, with either a Verizon data connection, or using Starlink. For all intents and purposes, I was able to do this. I just have to wait for a better fitting pair to come out. So Nick, I would encourage you to try them. Let me know how it goes. I'm very curious to see what you think.
Thank you very much for an excellent video explaining these smart AR glasses. May I ask if it works as a fit-over on top of my regular glasses? I am wearing a very high-powered multi-focal glasses, and have been wearing these for several decades. If it doesn't work as a fit-over, will it be able to compensate for my prescription power: -1,000 and +300 on either side, give and take?
How do they work for editing video, for instance looking down at the keyboard or looking around at multiple screens. Does it actually save you time? Is it a better experience? What about color temperature? Appreciate your input.
It would be cool to see them compared in "office" use with the Lenovo Thinkreality A3, which costs almost 4x times ;) But their projected screen size is, on purpose, smaller (to adapt better to office usage). Working in mobility is getting so close to sci-fi movies ;)
Really great video, i am really interested in AR Smart Glasses because of what you can do with it, and this video has helped me a lot to understand what AR Glasses Really are (Also Formula 1 is cool) ;)
Now we just need a wireless version, feel like it'd be annoying having it plugged in and a cable draped over your shoulder all the time. Then after that we need remote functionality as well, so you could access your laptop or desktop device via the glasses from the other side of the world and use them like they're in front of you, while your computers are safe at home, that would be awesome. One can dream 😄 I feel like these would be pretty awesome on a plane though, would love to use my laptop without everyone in the seats around me being able to see my screen!
Even though I wear glasses I find it difficult doing my work on a PC laptop while traveling, a 15 inch screen. I find it comfortable reading text at home on a 32 inch monitor. So the question I have if I use these glasses with my work laptop will it help me read text any better, is it larger?
Did you try to open WebXR or WebVR scene via the web browser? Can you project a 3D background? Is there an option for the geolocated AR scenes? Do they have plugins or APIs to connect 3D animation and 3D object-building software like Blender or Unreal?
i am courious about this too. I know that epson glasses have this kind of features but i couldt understand if this product has or not. Did u find the answer ?
Sci-fi. Good review. I still want a wider field of view from a set of displays like this, but this shows a lot of promise with what is currently available. I don't think this kind of product would be collecting dust after the purchase.
@@javes2477 yes! You need to get the hdmi adapter and your golden. Also don’t forget the black out covers if your version comes with it. Be prepared to be asked a lot of questions 😂
haha be prepared to be asked a lot of Q's lolz. thanks bro! enjoy. seems AR glasses is worth it! considering I broked my M1 Max screen geezus... @@PopoRamos
@@javes2477 yes! I use it mostly for gaming, but you just can’t beat the portability aspect! Comes in clutch for sure! Make sure you use the right nose adapter for you because it can be a bit finicky finding the perfect position at first. And obviously keep the “screen” glass clean as any finger prints distorts the image or causes some corner light reflections. Lastly wear a black shirt if possible (helps keep the reflections down, as the lenses reflect what’s directly bellow them)
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Thank you so much for taking the time to do this review. I have an old Macbook from 2019 and i´m thinking of upgrading and this video has me sold. I was wondering if I should go for a 14 or 16 inch screen but I dont want to trade portability for size when these glasses are available. My main problem with working on a laptop is the lack of several screens, not the screen size itself. Looking forward to the "sci-fi" 😉 experience. However, what are your thoughts on the XReal Ultra glasses (I reckon I need a cable any way...)
If they combined earbud-style additions for AR-headphones, which augment hearing or cancel out noise, would be nice, but mainly removing the speakers, and using earbuds as batteries would be a big improvement, but it would be noticeable to others while wearing, but I have my doubts that anyone wearing these won't also be wearing ear-buds.
Do these support HDCP? I tried to use the Quest 3 with virtual desktop and got the dreaded not compatible error and plays a blank screen making ALL my purchased Apple content unavailable. I would gladly buy a pair of glasses like this to access my full content. Thanks.
Very nice glasses. Apple doesn't even come close to them in terms of lightness of workmanship. I wonder what image they actually give and what the final price will be. Personally, I wouldn't spend more than $500 on such technology and I'm not from the US. However, if this is a solution for projectors, I might even think about it carefully.
Hey Andrew, I've been thinking about side effects on eyes after long periods, like eyes cataracts. Specially since they are closer compared to a regular monitor. Is there anything on the glasses Warnings?
Very interesting - sci-fi or no, this is more impressive than I'd anticipate this sort of stuff could be based off of VR virtual desktops (where the lenses are a huge limitation for these use cases, regardless of display). What sort of resolution would you say those virtual displays are providing? Size is impressive at first, but resolution so far has been the Achilles heel where I worry I'd need a lot more than 1080p to be able to use these for serious work, as a 4k vr headset translated to maybe a 720p effective virtual monitor
I found the screen stability to be its achilles heel. The integrated Sony OLED displays do wonders for display sharpness - they're more than fine for day to day work and content. You won't want to do any serious creative work on these though.
its 40 PPD, Quest have around 20PPD. It should be same as moving from 480p to 1080p, or 1080p to 4k. In headset to have same PPD you need Quest 2 to be 8k
@@iraklimgeladze5223 Appreciate it's been ages, but my point was that it doesn't matter what the PPI is if the lenses aren't clear enough off center to actually use it like a real monitor.
If you connect it to a regular device without special software support, don't you have any issues that the image stays 'static' without and gyro happing? Lots of people complain that they have to keep their head perfectly still for a comfortable experience. The moment you move just a bit it can be distracting or you start to hurl :).
is the windows update out yet? i have them hooked up to my acer nitro 5 but id like to use them as a second screen instead of just mirroring the monitor.
I want to buy a pair and use them as a dual monitor setup. My question is - are the monitors fixed in space or do they move along with my head movements? Thanks!
The only way see the projected screens is to wear the AR glasses,... so you can browse the web with privacy? Also, comes with keyboard - laptop for connecting and can connect also to PC/Mac/Android/iOS/iPadOS... correct?
Hey, how is the glasses to read code in VS Code, for example? Can you do the test? Nobody is talking about it and I would love to know if it is usable.
I noticed that during the 3 screen simulation, you can only see the screen you're looking at and it seemed like you were using a follow spot. Is this how they glasses really are or can you see all 3 screens in front of you at the same time? As well, can you lock the screens in place and not have them follow you around the room?
i need to move my head to see the other monitors? i think that would be a dealbreaker for me for working with multiple monitors. i'm surprised you didnt mention this. (i like seeing the progress though!)
Hi! I have some further questions. The nebula app case you mentioned in this video was it totally functional without the help of XREAL BEAM? (meaning that I do not need to purchase a separate X real beam to get the same setting of the unfolded three screams when I just plug my x real air into Mac)
Good video. I am trying to find smart glasses to help reverse the daily neck strain I get from looking down at my laptop during the day. I need a pair wear I can have multiple screens and also a virtual keyboard so I never have to look down(no more neck issue). Will these glasses allow me this freedom? I want to be able to work during the day without looking down at my keyboard.
I have a question. can it be usefull for AR product design purpose. For example can i watch an virtual apple on a real table . There are some softwares on phones that can have AR ability but they have camera and processing the real image with virtual 3d models i think. This is real AR but this glasses is usefull for being a virtual screen for gaming or watching movies only ?
I once tried programming in the quest 2, but I had to stop because the resolution was too bad. The smudgy text gave me headaches. Is it like this with this device also?
No, this device is much better for text because the pixels are closer together. XReal Air PPD is 49. Quest 2 PPD is 19. Reviewers seem to think the Viture Pro XR (not Viture One XR) have clearer displays all the way to the edges, so those might be the best AR glasses for programming currently.
Wholesome video 😊nice job I was wondering, but do they work as a monitor with any other device. Would be a nice feature just to use them as monitor with any device through HDMI port 🎉
Can i do mutliple screens for Microsoft computer. Want to use for my job since i do a lot of remote work driving . instead of buying portable folding screens.
The xREAL Beam drops in a few weeks. It's an accessory that will add some great functionality to the Air's while also increasing the total screen size to 330"! Just preordered mine. I swear I don't work for xReal, just excited is all :) Probably the best companion accessory for the Steam Deck PERIOD!
Could I ise these with a camera eg go pro to provide a magnified/zoomed view. I have been using samsung gear VR relumino with a Note 9 but I want something sleeker. All the low vision headsets look ridiculous (Iris,esight etc)
Did you say these are M1 MacBook Pro Compatible? That would be awesome as I'm a musician and use 3 monitors. My MacBook and two others. It would make life so much easier.
Just the recording. It's a pretty smooth experience. AR Mode over phone can be a little jittery though at times, but also depends on the hardware aka your phone. The xReal Beam might take care of that though when it comes out mid July.
For those interested I installed this on my wife’s 16 inch MacBook Pro 2023, and not only did the three screens work but I was able to use Divvy to give her eight browser windows split. Breathtaking qualities so far on the virtual display!
Yes, but I usually find that I prefer just using the laptop screen due to the higher resolution. The Nebula app (for showing multiple displays in the glasses) is not smooth at all in my experience, and when I don't use Nebula, the glasses just show one external monitor which is about the same size as my laptop screen. It's nice for keeping my neck straight while working, though.
Hi Andrew! Do you know what frame rate is possible with 3 screens? Also is it only possible to have multiple displays by installing the app? I would like to use these for my work PC at 120Hz but I don't think I will be able to install the software that seems to be needed for multiple display support. Thank you! Sci-fi :)
Does this work for programmers? Having back pain, so it would be cool if I can lay down every now and then and continue working without a shitty posture
New World, better tech, new language, many of the things we have today no longer in existence or usage, cell phones, gas cars, movie theatres, physical screens including TV's and monitors all will be a thing of the past.
