X By XREAL a01+: your “pocket cinema” for only $299

Created to bring big-screen AR entertainment to a wider, more mainstream audience, the XBX a01+ delivers a virtual screen equivalent to 147 inches at 4 meters. 

XREAL, the global leader in lightweight XR hardware development, announced the availability of a01+, the debut product from its new sub-brand, X By XREAL. This device, created to bring big-screen AR entertainment to a wider, more mainstream audience, is now available across xreal.com and major retail channels. 

The X By XREAL a01+ is a purpose-built, mainstream entertainment device designed to work with the phones, laptops, and handheld consoles people already own – all without sacrificing the picture quality XREAL is known for. At just 62 grams, the glasses use dual-layer Micro-OLED displays capable of up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness with HDR10 support, paired with real-time SDR-to-HDR conversion. 

This ensures content looks sharper and more vibrant on the fly. A custom display chip and XREAL’s ARView Image Engine drive a 120Hz refresh rate, while a proprietary spatial stabilization algorithm tracks micro-movements to keep the picture steady, even in motion. By design, the a01+ does not include a built-in camera, keeping the glasses lighter and more focused on the core viewing experience. 

Positioned as a “pocket cinema,” the a01+ delivers a virtual screen equivalent to 147 inches at 4 meters, giving commuters, travelers and everyday users a big-screen experience anywhere. On the gaming side, the device’s “Just Play” approach lets users turn their smartphone, laptop, or handheld console into an immersive display in seconds, offering a 50° FoV and 120Hz refresh rate.

Introduced as “the big screen you wear”, the X By XREAL a01+ opens new, affordable, portable, options for anyone using a smartphone or laptop for capturing and editing photos and videos, thanks to its virtual screen. It’s only 1080p – 1920 x 1080 – but for the price it’s a good choice, allowing you to work anywhere. The video shown above is for another pair of glasses from XREAL, but should give you one idea of the potential. The one under shows how the new glasses work.

Designed for everyday use and personal expression, the XBX a01+ can, XREAL states, “accommodate interchangeable front frames. Additionally, it has a lighter silhouette built to feel as approachable as it is portable.” The a01+ glasses are also designed to be used with prescription lenses. 

The a01+ is TÜV Rheinland certified, matching the 5-star Eye Comfort, Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certifications earned by the XREAL One Series. Nose pad geometry was developed using data from more than 2,000 facial profiles to improve fit across a wide range of users. 

“Where XREAL’s flagship lines push the frontier of spatial computing, X By XREAL was created to make AR glasses feel more accessible, personal, and fun,” said Chi Xu, co-founder and CEO of XREAL. “With a01+, we’re bringing XREAL’s industry leading display technology, comfort, and optical engineering expertise into a lighter, more affordable product built for entertainment, gaming, and everyday use. This is an important step toward making big-screen AR something anyone can experience.” 

The XBX a01+ AR glasses are available for $299 via xreal.com, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and Micro Center.