Xreal Unveils Affordable A01 Plus AR Glasses Weighing 62G
WHO:
Techmeme - Xreal is the company launching the A01 Plus AR glasses.
CNET - The A01 Plus glasses are compared to the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro.
WHAT:
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses include an extra modular glasses shell that blocks light on all sides, making them better for outdoor use than the 1S.
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses have an IPD range of 54.5mm to 74.5mm.
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses include a hard case that snaps shut, similar to Xreal’s pricier AR glasses.
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses lack three degrees of freedom, which allows users to lock their virtual screen in position.
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses can only display content at one size, equivalent to 147 inches with a 50-degree field of view.
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses do not currently allow volume adjustment from the glasses themselves; users must adjust the audio source instead.
Techmeme - The A01 Plus AR glasses are priced at $299.
Techmeme - The glasses weigh 62 grams.
Techmeme - The A01 Plus features 1080p micro OLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50-degree field of view.
Engadget - The A01 Plus glasses are designed for gamers and movie-watchers.
WHERE:
Engadget - The glasses are available for purchase, though specific locations are not mentioned.
WHEN:
Engadget - The A01 Plus AR glasses are now available to buy.
WHY:
Techmeme - The A01 Plus are described as flimsier and having fewer features than the 1S model, suggesting a focus on affordability.
HOW:
The Verge - The A01 Plus glasses feature a toggleable stabilization feature that operates like a gimbal to reduce unwanted screen movements.
CNET - The A01 Plus glasses are noted to be lighter than the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro in early tests.
(UPDATED July 10, 2026 16:44 UTC)
The new A01 Plus glasses are designed for outdoor use, featuring a modular shell that blocks light on all sides, making them an upgrade over the previous model. They come with a hard case that snaps shut, similar to Xreal’s more expensive AR glasses, and have an interpupillary distance range of 54.5mm to 74.5mm. While the A01 Plus glasses offer a toggleable stabilization feature to minimize screen movement, they currently lack volume control and can only display content at a fixed size equivalent to 147 inches with a 50-degree field of view.
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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 13:39 UTC)
Techmeme has announced that Xreal is launching the A01 Plus AR glasses, priced at $299 and weighing just 62 grams. These glasses feature impressive 1080p micro OLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50-degree field of view, making them ideal for gamers and movie-watchers. While they are now available for purchase, they are noted to be flimsier and offer fewer features than the 1S model, indicating a focus on affordability.