2024-01-07 16:57:42
Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR Glasses take on Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 at CES 2024
The highly anticipated Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses have finally been unveiled at CES 2024, and they are priced at $699. Set to be available to developers in March, the sleek and impressive sunglasses are designed to compete with the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.
While the price of the Ultra AR glasses is a jump from the $399 regular Air 2, the upgrades and features packed into these glasses make it a worthy investment. Xreal has its sights set on competing with full VR headsets, and the Ultra AR glasses are a big step in that direction.
One major upgrade is the implementation of hand tracking, made possible through the addition of two 3D cameras – one on each side of the Ultra lenses. This allows for six degrees of freedom (6DOF) positional tracking, enabling users to map their environment and interact with virtual elements using their hands.
The display technology also sees a significant upgrade, with a 1080p image in each eye, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits of brightness. The field of view has been increased to 52 degrees, providing users with a more immersive experience.
While the Ultra AR glasses weigh in at 80 grams, slightly heavier than the regular Air 2, the added capabilities justify the increase in weight.
For now, the Ultra AR glasses are only available to developers as Xreal plans to build a library of AR apps before a future public launch. This marks an interesting confrontation between VR headsets and direct image projection through glasses.
As the capabilities of VR headsets merge with the portability of AR specifications, the Ultra AR glasses are a significant step in the right direction. While hurdles like the ability to add computing power to the glasses themselves remain, the Ultra AR glasses represent a promising start.
The future of augmented reality technology is certainly exciting, and the Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses are leading the charge towards a new era of immersive experiences.
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