The author wearing the Xreal One Pro.Anshel SagIn the years I have been following Xreal, I have admired the company’s ability to not only ship product but to do it in volume. The company claimed as recently as June at AWE 2025 that it has shipped more than 600,000 headsets, which is far more than any other company in the AR space.Xreal has delivered virtual display glasses like the Air and Air 2, along with compute accessories like the Beam and Beam Pro, enhancing its glasses’ capabilities with minimal cost ...

Core Insights - The global VR headset shipments are expected to decline by 14% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 due to continued weak demand in the consumer market [1] - Meta maintains a dominant position in the VR market, holding approximately 80% market share in the first half of 2025 [1] - The AR smart glasses market is projected to experience significant growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 69% from 2024 to 2027, driven by increased investments from major tech companies [1] VR Headset Market - The overall competitive landscape in the VR market remains stable, with few new product launches from major OEMs [1] - Meta continues to lead the market significantly, indicating a strong brand presence and product acceptance [1] AR Smart Glasses Market - Global AR smart glasses shipments increased by 50% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, signaling a recovery in market sentiment [3] - Birdbath technology-based AR smart glasses dominate the market with a 78% share, while waveguide technology-based glasses account for about 17% [3] - The average selling price of waveguide AR glasses is approximately 27% higher than that of more mature Birdbath products [3] Key Products and Innovations - Xreal One is the best-selling model among Birdbath technology products in the first half of 2025, followed by RayNeo Air 3s and RayNeo Air 3 [7] - RayNeo Air 3s features a competitive price of approximately $269 and significant improvements in optical systems [7] - Even Realities G1, a waveguide technology product, has shown strong sales despite its higher price point of $599 due to its lightweight and stylish design [7] Competitive Landscape - Xreal and RayNeo together hold over 60% of the global AR smart glasses market share in the first half of 2025 [8] - RayNeo surpassed competitors in Q2 2025 with multiple new product launches, including the RayNeo Air 3s and RayNeo X3 Pro [8] - Upcoming products like Xreal One Pro and Rokid Glasses are expected to enhance competition in the AR market [9] Future Outlook - The AR smart glasses market is anticipated to become more competitive in the second half of 2025, with new product launches expected to reshape market dynamics [9] - Notable upcoming products include Meta Ray-Ban Display and Alibaba's Quark "AR+AI" glasses, which are expected to increase the market share of waveguide products [9]

ZDNET's key takeaways The Xreal One Pro is available for $649, and the Xreal Eye accessory is priced at $99. Thanks to the X1 chip, no special software is required for advanced functionality, the FOV is the best available, the glasses are comfortable, and the display is bright and clear. The glasses are rather expensive, and two sizes for your eye width make them fit best for individuals.$649 at AmazonFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.For the past several months, I have been wearing ...

Group 1 - Xreal has launched the Xreal One Pro AR smart glasses, featuring the largest field of view at 57° among AR glasses [1] - The new X Prism optical engine technology, developed in-house, utilizes PIR total reflection optical principles, enhancing the viewing area by over 63% compared to the previous generation [1] - The Xreal One Pro incorporates the X1 spatial computing chip, addressing key issues such as computational power distribution, latency control, and bandwidth optimization, achieving a low latency of 3 milliseconds [1] Group 2 - The Xreal One Pro can seamlessly connect with various devices including Windows PCs, Android phones, Macs, iPhones, and Steam Decks, allowing users to run multiple tasks on a virtual large screen [2] - The product has started overseas pre-orders during CES, with over 10,000 real user feedback received since May, and domestic online pre-orders began on July 22 at a price of 4,299 yuan [2]