A Giant Screen You Wear On Your FACE! (XREAL Air2 Review)
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Күн бұрынThe XREAL Air2 glasses are not just glasses. Pop these bad boys on your awesome face and POOF, like magic, wherever you’re sitting, it’ll be as if you’re sitting in front of a giant virtual display. Is this a glimpse into the future of personal entertainment? Or is it just some weird thing that’s fun to watch KZfaq video reviews about? The answer to both questions is… Yes!
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00:00 Not JUST for looking cool
00:33 XREAL Air2 Review
01:15 The shirt didn't fit
04:25 What actually IS this thing!?
05:19 Don't be dim
05:45 Just the shades
06:17 BEAM me up!
06:46 View modes
07:51 The price thing...
08:05 Prescription lens adventure
09:25 Mixed feelings
10:47 The jank factor
11:25 Very cool, but maybe not for you
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13:24 The end
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not 'sponsored'. Product was sent to me for the purpose of review, but all opinions are my own. Company did not have any say in the video content, and did not get the chance to see the video before it was published.
@lesterrr12312 7 ай бұрын
the way you illustrated how the virtual screen blurs and moves relative to the background is very impressive!! I've seen the earlier reviews of this thing where they actually managed to film how it looks, but this is way better! just letting you know that the effort didn't go unnoticed)
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for noticing! I wish I could have spent four times as long to make the effect better but I'm glad my quick version got the point across.
@tomkruk2585 7 ай бұрын
agreed. others try to film through the lenses which is stupid. this is the most accurate simulation
@MobileDecay 7 ай бұрын
I have the first air and Beam. It’s alright. It’s so nice to see reasonable honest reviews of this finally. The first reviews were so insane with the shilling. People were like”It changed my whole life! This thing cures cancer, and world hunger!! 🤯🤯🤯”
@exodous02 7 ай бұрын
I noticed this also. I almost bought them but without the ability to have the display in a fixed location instead of following the wearer's vision it was a no go for me. Later, when normal people started reviewing them I found out they were horrible for computer use so I'm glad I held off.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Oh the cancer thing was true. I had 10 cancers, but all are cured now, thanks to the XREEL. Still hungry though...
@JoelsterG4k 7 ай бұрын
😂@@TechDweeb
@PocketPixelPortablePower 7 ай бұрын
@@exodous02they do have fixed screen, on PC via nebula for windows, on android via the nebula app, and nebula for Mac. Steam deck has a decky plug in for fixed screen, and now they have the beam, that lets you have 3 modes of fixed screen.
@Chrisdumm1 7 ай бұрын
TechDweeb tells it like it is! I came to the same conclusions myself after paying close attention to a few reviews to read between the lines. It would be awesome to help deal with some posture and sore neck issues, but it sounds like they need to work out the kinks first.
@cheeeeezewizzz 7 ай бұрын
I own a pair of the Xreal air 1.Really great for traveling. I throw them on with a pair of noise canceling headphones on a plane and game or watch movies in my own personal theater. Its a great experience. At home I use them mostly in bed, watching anime or gaming a little bit just before bed in the dark. Much nicer than being bound to the living room and it is an experience that can go to hotels and such with me.
@ZeiZei990 7 ай бұрын
How is the actual 'movie screen' resolution, comparable to full hd tv?
@jessica49arrow 7 ай бұрын
Are the edges blurry?
@krackerjackism 7 ай бұрын
I own one as well for the past year. I love them and the quality is great. It’s like an oled 1080p screen. The image quality is surprisingly nice. There is a bit of blurring on either the top of the screen or the bottom. Also slightly on the left of the right eye and vice versa.
@tomkruk2585 7 ай бұрын
@@ZeiZei990 The resolution is not an issue. Very sharp. Colors are rich and vibrant with deep blacks. OLED quality. PS I dont wear glasses but need readers. With these i dont need readers, everything is sharp.
@tomkruk2585 7 ай бұрын
@@jessica49arrow My first pair had that issue. Replace yours, it is a defect. The current ones are perfect. Also adjust the arm hinges so display is centered in your field of view. The default position was slightly high for me.
@TerraMagnus 7 ай бұрын
Also thanks for having the integrity to share the good and the bad
@samnite3 7 ай бұрын
This is the first review I have seen for this device that actually highlighted that the frames don't allow you to see the entire field of view. I have debated buying this but felt that it was too early in the lifecycle of the tech to buy it. Your video convinced me to wait for the technology to advance further.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah that was one thing I was disappointed about. It's a glimpse into the future with this tech, but we're not there yet.
@JacobJNilsson 4 ай бұрын
I have looked at so many reviews, but this was the most honest and to the point. Great review, appreciate it!
@TechDweeb 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying so!
@umbrellacorp. 7 ай бұрын
2:54 You know, I really thought that was you with that fancy sunglasses. 😎
@Gatitasecsii 7 ай бұрын
Have not watched the whole video yet, but a little PSA as a customer: If you buy these be prepared for one of the worst software support on any tech product, these guys have taken months and months to update their nebula for Windows and it only works reasonably well if you have a powerful Nvidia graphics card. Nebula for android drains your phone's battery in 2 hours and even if you have a samsung, dex drains it in 3 and a half. I wouldn't recommend using them without nebula for any other phone brand cause they keep the main screen on at all times. I would ONLY recommend these if all you want is the best, largest portable OLED TV on the market right now. As a screen, yes it is THAT good, but the 3D or AR functionality is terrible. And they're not making the SDK available for developers, so you have to rely on them for updates and extra functionality.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Good advice!
@nternalPractice 2 ай бұрын
I immediately subscribed because it's so rare to get a reviewer who gives you his unvarnished opinion. NICE JOB!
@tessmaria6682 7 ай бұрын
I have ordered the XReal Air 2 Pro’s with the Beam bundle & I’m so freaking excited for it to be in my hands! Thanks for your informative video.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Nice! Enjoy!
@frankly3498 7 ай бұрын
Yeah for that kind of money, it would have to of ironed out all those problems, the sound lag and not glasses friendly stuff is a real deal breaker :/ Great review, glad to have a youtuber who isnt afraid to give honest reviews!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah a few too many deal breakers to make it worth what they're asking.
@FreedomAirguns 6 ай бұрын
The "xreal" truth is : it all *depends* on how tech savvy the user is. The beam can be "jailbroken" and it adds another layer of possibilities. The beam also moves the image in the screens on the horizontal parallax to simulate depth, literally taking advantage of stereo vision and it's the reason why you perceive the virtual screen as near or far away. With various apps on linux/ windows/mac , the glasses also become a VR headset with head tracking and SBS 3D capabilities. The real thing that turns me off is the extremely small FOV. I have both the glasses and the beam and I'm having a blast. Yet again, the FOV is what makes the experience less enjoyable overall. It can be modded though, but I have yet to make custom lenses just for that. What's really frustrating is how poorly made the beam is and how any freaking smartphone could actually have the same functionality the beam has and all it takes is their Eva app (installed in the beam, which is just a stupid android SBC with an extremely underpowered CPU). *That* and the absurd amount of cables and usb-c hubs you gotta buy/try before finding those who *actually* deliver alt-mode, dock and charging, which *cannot be done* on a single device since two are required, given how bad the beam is in regards to the way they have separated data/video-in/video-out/audio-out lines and charging lines on the USB-C ports. Anyway, personally, I have had *zero issues* with audio lag; it's definitely something in your setup. For me though, *it is* a game changer. I've replaced the monitor on my main PC with these glasses. With more users joining, more tutorials and possibly with a community of modders, this thing can become a huge hit.
@f00fightrs 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for being honest about these. All the other reviewers keep kissing the sponsors ass.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I'll always give my honest thoughts on the stuff I share!
@LuccaRPG 7 ай бұрын
I have the xreal air 1's. Yeah, the AR is still in it's infancy but holy smokes, it's FUN to watch movies and play video games on this sucker. Protips if you have lots of cash, the xreal Beam will let you sideload apps now. Also while it's a competitor, the Rokid Station (A google TV dongle with battery made for AR glasses) works with the glasses. You just have to change the glasses to HDMI mode (hold the brightness button) or the sound won't work.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@Gatitasecsii 7 ай бұрын
Ok TechDweeb that was a great video, but I got a few corrections/observations about your points: 1. The switch is not compatible, you have to use it docked for it to work and at that point why would you even bother. 2. You never touched on the Nebula App, which is ok, but it adds a bit of extra AR space functionality with some android devices (i guess that's why, becaause the list of supported devices is tiny) 3. You said in the video that the prescription glasses cut off your screen, but that may be solved by adjusting the angle of the glasses, you can just push the arms of the glassses up or down to adjust the "angle of attack" so to speak. 4. You said the Air2 Pro has "local dimming" but it definitely doesn't, the screens are OLED so they don't need local dimming. What you meant to say is they have electrocromic glass, which can self darken to make the screen more visible. 5. As for the face-locked screen causing motion sickness, all I would say is you just get used to moving your pupils instead of your whole head around, and once you do, it is really cool for games and pretty much everything. As a portable screen I love the Nreal Air, but as a multi monitor productivity boosting device it falls flat.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Good points. 1. It's compatible if you use the beam. Not directly into the glasses. 2. Yeah I gotta try that. Sounds interesting. 3. I tried. I couldn't get them to line up properly no matter what.
@DaveHoltzman 4 ай бұрын
wouldn't moving ones eyes around for an hour create eye fatigue??
@Gatitasecsii 4 ай бұрын
@@DaveHoltzman it doesn't for me, but I think that might depend on how far apart your eyes are. In general though, content is near the center anyway, depending on what you're doing of course. I've played videogames and watched KZfaq for hours on them with no effect. Your experience may vary.
@DaveHoltzman 4 ай бұрын
@@Gatitasecsii awesome. I’m glad you found it to be a good experience. I don’t have the glasses yet but it’s getting difficult waiting around for the next big thing
@Gatitasecsii 4 ай бұрын
@@DaveHoltzman I've heard very good things about the meta quest 3, and if I hadn't already bought these glasses I would've gotten those. But obviously they're very different. Depends on what you're looking for I guess.
@historymaker118 7 ай бұрын
Hey Techdweeb! Thanks for this review, it's honestly incredibly helpful as I had been considering getting a pair of these, but you've raised some valid points that have me now reconsidering if they really will be something I can or want to use, especially when discussing the big elephant in the vr/ar room of motion sickness (something I tend to suffer from). I think I'll probably skip these but it's definitely really cool technology that I'm very interested in seeing where it goes. Maybe I'll even get something like this down the road once they've ironed out a lot of the early adoption issues. Looking forward to your next informative and entertaining review of awesome tech!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I definitely don't recommend them for anyone prone to motion sickness. It's hard to avoid with these, even with the Beam.
@exodous02 7 ай бұрын
The first time I used VR, it was a samsung thing where you put the phone in a device, like a pro Google cardbaord. The first thing I thought is this was going to replace TV's and computer monitors. So I've been waiting for something like this for a long time. Their new one will have cameras on it so you can fix the monitor in space so it acts like a real TV or monitor and that will advance it enough for me to adopt it. I'll just wait for their second version of those glasses to be safe. Also, it will need to be good enough for general computer use so I can get rid of my two computer monitors. So it might be a few more years. . .
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah that's how I'm feeling. Needs more time in the oven. A few more years...
@TomMAnderson87 7 ай бұрын
Hope you're having loads of fun with it TD!
@jasonshiers5771 7 ай бұрын
This looks pretty cool , won't be long before everyone is waking around with these on.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Or driving 🤔
@dragon2knight 7 ай бұрын
Sadly any type of virtual reality glasses cause serious motion sickness to me and until that hurdle can be overcome I'm staying far away from any of the companies peddling these to the general public. Until that very serious issue can be overcome, I'll stick to my 55" OLED TV and secondary 34" curved 1440p monitor to give me a great viewing experience motion sickness free. Outstanding review, btw, I just wish I could actually use the darn things!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah these won't work for you then. Definitely not ready for motion sick prone folks.
@christophermobious7676 6 ай бұрын
Parents used to say don't sit too close to the TV or you'll go blind. Now we're putting them a mere centimeter from our face. 😎
@KovanNova 7 ай бұрын
Honestly great review. I can't say these glasses are for me. I feel like i would get bored of them very easily personally. Hopefully any of you that do end up buying these enjoy them.
@tomkruk2585 7 ай бұрын
Depends. Do you get bored looking at your living room TV? This is a portable large display. It makes watching things more immersive. It is not something that you use as a stand alone to get bored with.
@KovanNova 7 ай бұрын
@@tomkruk2585 I mean I don't see myself using them outside much either. Most of the time when I'm going out it's for work and I work a lot. Again I just don't think these glasses are for me personally but I can understand the appeal for anyone who does like these.
@user-ty1it5gz4v 7 ай бұрын
The best AR device would be something you clip onto your actual glasses without extra hassle. I feel like that's where these developments will go. If you haven't seen Star Trek: Lower Decks, I highly recommend it. Took me a while to get into, turned out to be one of the best cartoons I've seen in years; has the idealism and positivity of old Star Trek with modern cartoon sensibilities.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Trek suggestion!
@rometherevenant8749 7 ай бұрын
Ill use it to watch your videos with more immersion!
@OmBotCult 7 ай бұрын
I'm really glad you did this video! I was wondering about gaming on them. Now I know thank you!
@chatie888 7 ай бұрын
I am really interested in the device and the future of them. Glad you included talk about prescription lenses as these types of devices seem to go to reviewers that either have perfect vision or wear contact lenses using them. I do wonder why those 3rd party prescription lenses were not made larger to cover more area. Great review.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree. Actually I probably should have mentioned that in terms of gaming I preferred wearing them OVER my regular glasses because my regular glasses lenses were bigger (but it's not very comfortable like that). However for watching content like movies it's just fine with the default lenses.
@GIJosep 7 ай бұрын
Interested in a comparison with the Viture glasses!
@RetroVGs 7 ай бұрын
Awesome device! Screen anchor is how I'd mostly use it, but only if it could do multi-monitor display! (and it'd be nice if you could control screen size/placement from phone app instead of interface device). Excited to see the future of these devices!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah totally. I think multi display should be possible in theory. Maybe they're saving that for the Air3 🤔
@TheAlastar8 18 сағат бұрын
I have the the first xreal air and i enjoy using them but they’re are some drawbacks they came with three nose things and none of them are perfect i either have to jam really deep in my eyes or the bottom of the screen is cut off and when they are that close the eye strain gets real lots of eye drops are required. And the air 1 can be had for $200 on amazon
@raniel0511 7 ай бұрын
Tech Dweeb is the only person that reviews game glasses without showing himself wearing the glasses. Lol maybe that was their plan to force a face reveal🧐🧐🤔🤔
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I look exactly like the dude from the vid, except white, 40, and with twice the muscles.
@I4get42 7 ай бұрын
Good morning TD! Delightful as always 🙂 I'm really conflicted on monitor glasses in general, but hey, keep letting us know about the stuff that comes your way. I see the advantage of private viewing while traveling, but that isn't very tempting for me. VR is cool, but seems to require lots of money and a Faustian deal with a mega-corporation. I gave away my Oculus Go when it required a Facebook sign-in. If the tech gets cheap enough someday I could see a Roku, or something like it, that comes with two pairs (with the option to buy more) for a shared big TV experience in a small apartment. But that is a long way off too. I'll keep watching the tech, but, at this point, it isn't solving any problems I have, at a price I'm willing to pay.
@user-qj4um2wj6i 7 ай бұрын
Great review, thanks for the honest review your the first one to point out the negatives.
@nightsquats 6 ай бұрын
Hey! That t-shirt, wrong size in My world just means cut the image out and make a patch out of it. Sewing glue, adhesive iron on transfer, or straight up stitching makes a hoodie etc purdy rad. Just trying to help You, lord knows you've helped us! I mean, that's why I'm coming back to this video I've already watched trying to decode how ro spend my hard earned dollaz based on the word of someone I trust only because I find I nod in agreement with their youtube content! Really, thanks and cheers, keep up the fun work!
@TechDweeb 6 ай бұрын
Solid tip with the shirt, but I think I'll just turn it into a wall of my epic pillow fort ☝️
@livingcartoon 7 ай бұрын
I have a similar product called Viture and it's cool. If you ever get a chance to compare the two, I'd be curious to know what you think of their differences.
@Reverae 7 ай бұрын
I'm returning mine, and as of yet, I've still never seen a single reviewer say the noticeable glare/reflections on top of the lenses when watching bright content. Takes me out of immersion when watching videos immediately.
@epiren 7 ай бұрын
I got the Xreal Air (one), and one side was blurrier than the other. I thought it was my eyes, but I turned them upside down, and the same side was blurry on the other eye. My dominant eye takes over, so it's not a big deal, but you'll have some issues if you can't get over it. Oh, and the audio from videos with DRM...
@takkik282 6 ай бұрын
Interesting, but why make it look like glasses ? Wouldn't be better to design some futurist 180° glasses and give a wider vision ? (the price would be futurist too).
@CT-ue4kg 7 ай бұрын
Had the first air. I just couldnt get the text to look sharp. Even had a eye test and my eyes are perfect. Unlike my hearing, or diet.
@Itsdoublejj23 5 ай бұрын
I love how creative and fun your videos are. Been thinking about getting a pair of these since ima gadget hoarder lol but I’m curious what games are you showing off in the demo?
@TechDweeb 5 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy! Mostly Muse Dash in this video.
@pietrogervasi6435 6 ай бұрын
I love my Xreal air 2 pro !!! You don't know how amazing they are untill you try them .watching 3D movies are fuckin awesome!! 😎
@mkinfinity2424 7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your review. Mine are coming today. Thanks!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Nice! Enjoy!
@tyfude 4 ай бұрын
I ditched the Beam for now. It kept glitching and the battery life... uhg... The body anchor is hard to describe - it is disappointing the "139" screen stays put but is completely cut off on the sides top/bottom when you look around. The only way to relieve this is too shrink the screen down and don't move you head around very much. Just seems like a feature that could be majorly improved and not worth messing around the clunky, slow, HOT, Beam - I LOVE the glasses - don't get me wrong. I just like the ease of plugging them directly into my iphone and having alight set up with the magic floating screen that I cannot adjust (cough... make and IOS app for setting XREAL please!).
@texedomel01 3 ай бұрын
Good video. I wonder if it will work on the PS4 like the PSVR and watch 3d blu-ray movies with it.
@richhelstrip2620 7 ай бұрын
Ooooh you getting dangerously close to VR now dude! I remember talking to you about it when you wern't such a big cheese! lol Come on make this the best channel out there and get a headset!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I have a quest 2 but I've barely touched it! I know I really should experiment more with the stuff.
@richhelstrip2620 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb and for that matter EmuVR
@richhelstrip2620 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb Please please look up Pixel Ripped. I'm confident you'll appreciated all three incarnations!
@Moes_Prep_and_Tech 7 ай бұрын
Somebody on youtube put you in one of their videos entitled "The scam of Chinese Handhelds- Nightmarish Cases of Return Policies and Refund Practices Explored"
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Huh. Looks like AI generated content.
@williamking3054 6 ай бұрын
would you say that having a vision adjustment would be better? or contact lenses. what would you think would be better?
@bradford433 7 ай бұрын
Can't play Muse Dash = Obvious dealbreaker In all seriousness, thanks for giving us a real opinion. I get motion sickness like nobody's business, so this'll never be for me. But it's interesting to think of the day when sitting in front of a tv will be seen as "retro".
@deadfred69 7 ай бұрын
That t-shirt though. You could always wear it like a nightgown.🎉😅
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
My cat is using it as a tent
@tbatrics 7 ай бұрын
Like this tech, but I would never take the prescription part through, which I would need.
@sambird7 7 ай бұрын
These are super cool but feel like they would quickly be obsolete. Kinda how portable DVD players were really cool for like 2 years and then everyone had a Laptop or Smartphone. Soon VR/AR headsets are going to be good and cheap. They can already do what this sort of device can, and so much more. For many people, headsets with be a viable replacement for a laptop pc, desktop pc and TV. Plus beat saber tho. That being said, I still want them, lol.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah. I get that. Even I'm like, meh, these aren't perfect... but I still like that I have them :P
@toonman361 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review. I am seriously planning on buying the Pro2 and Beam. But, the Beam could use a larger onboard storage. I wear trifocals and am unsure what lens I need. I suppose my eyedoctor can answer that but I'd like to pay the cheaper price for the lenses.
@Jeff-ei1ei 7 ай бұрын
if you have Decky on your steam deck, there is an app that replaces the beam. body anchor etc
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Good to know! I'll look into it.
@Gingerlion777 26 күн бұрын
Bought them and not happy. Like many other people I cant see the entire screen.. Can't see the edges because they are blurry.. Sucks! I was really looking forward to them! But it seems many many many people have this problem
@16bitsorhigher 7 ай бұрын
Does it work directly with an Odin 2 Pro? And does it look ok with it? I’ve been wanting to order a set to use with my Odin 2 Pro.
@theblackdeath8933 7 ай бұрын
My man asking the real question!
@16bitsorhigher 7 ай бұрын
The Odin 2 has a video output through usb C so it should work but I just need someone to confirm it. And If TechDweeb could say “yes, and it looks beautiful” then I would order it immediately. I believe TechDweeb more than any other KZfaqr.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Any device with USBC video out will work with the just the glasses. They treat USBC video sources as a standard 1080p source. So if you just want the glasses without the Beam, you're good. The problem comes when combining the glasses and the Beam with external devices. The Beam is a battery bank, and also a media player, and also a controller for the screen, so sometimes you'll plug in a device to the beam and it'll get detected as a battery, or as a media player, rather than a monitor. And there's nothing you can do to switch that. In those cases I used an HDMI dongle, and that worked, however that introduces some weird problems with devices that don't use a standard 1080p video signal for their output. I couldn't get any of my retro handhelds to work like that. Long story short, the Odin 2 SHOULD be fine, but I can't test it for you because I don't have one on hand.
@16bitsorhigher 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb You don’t have an Odin 2? Did you send it back? Did you not like it? In my opinion it’s the best device ever. Since I’m into handheld emulation, that will be the last device I purchase in a long time to come.
@wookiefable 6 ай бұрын
thank you for the review have watched many reviews and no one has mentioned any problems looks like its best to wait for v3
@mirkodiciano4647 7 ай бұрын
great review TD awesome video
@FrugalShave 7 ай бұрын
My glasses sit in the drawer. They are just missing too much functionality.
@smidlee7747 7 ай бұрын
I bought a 65" oled TV and have a cheaper 60" TV in my bedroom just so I can game without wearing glasses. I have to wear glasses to play on the Steam Deck. Gaming with glasses is a hard sale for me when I want to game without glasses. I miss my 20/20 vision. From your review it sounds similar to using a projector where the center is clear and the edges are a little blurry.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah kinda. It's more like everything is in focus except this stuff close to the edge, once it reaches the edge of the display lens it blurs off into nothingness. Sometimes you can adjust the glasses to fix this but then you're constantly moving them around and adjusting them to get the perfect balance and it never quite seems to get there. For me at least.
@frantisekhoncik 5 ай бұрын
O@@TechDweeb
@fotoamgamgfoto3695 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, I ordered Air 2 Pro as I dont want the Air 2 Cons...
@ihateevilbill 7 ай бұрын
Greta review. I honestly couldnt buy these over the quest 3 (as much as I dislike meta) at $600 (for the 512GB version). These would be gret at maybe half the price or when compared to valves $1000 offering.
@AZeroEdittoHero-pt2zd 6 ай бұрын
Hi TD. In ur humble opinnion, how big is the screen while using these? Would these be good option with mini pc and wireless controller compared to rog ally or steam deck. Thanks
@davidtharp2125 6 ай бұрын
Do the glasses work without the beam?
@TechDweeb 6 ай бұрын
Yup, but then you don't get the head tracking features etc.
@Paul-ng4jx 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the information on the eye doctor for the cheap lenses because I’m thinking about getting the ultra version when they came out one for me and my wife, but she needs prescription lenses so thank you very much
@shrippie-4214 7 ай бұрын
You would look like a total psycho on a bus or a plane would just be sitting there staring at what ever in front of you for hours
@retropug 7 ай бұрын
TechDweeb you are my favorite tech reviewer! Since you do have so many handhelds did you find any besides the steamdeck OG that you thought worked fairly well? Or are we limited to only PC handhelds like the Rog Ally, Legion, GPD Win4, Aya Neo...etc. Can it work with a Miyu mini or similar Retroid pocket 4 pro or anything under $200? Thanks again for being informative and hilarious POW KIDDY!
@ericpiepers 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for an/your honoust review! You made me refrain from buying it..! 🤩🙏
@Bryito 7 ай бұрын
I apologize. I had to interrupt the video for something and I finally finished it now.. it’s definitely something I do like to see but I think they’re still too many wire uses hopefully though, if this technology gets played with more, I would like it to incorporate Bluetooth technology i’m OK with the laser thing plugging in to like the console or the phone but I don’t want the plug in the glasses to the laser instead that should be the part where the glasses use their Bluetooth to connect to this way you don’t have to worry about turning your head and pulling wires or worrying about if you’re moving around a wire getting caught on something. Also, too if the technology gets even more perfected with this new product at the very end, hopefully it fixes some issues from the older that’s already out and if not then, hopefully these things still get use so then there’s more encouragement to perfect the technology even further🤩
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah definitely interesting tech, and it could be a very big deal someday, but just not there yet.
@oldmanzen6682 7 ай бұрын
Quick question, how's the scaling when you plug in your Steam Deck with graphic heavy games. When you send the signal to a larger display, it typically doesn't look nearly as good as when compressed to the SD's screen size. I'm wondering if the glasses look equally terrible when scaling up games like Baldur's Gate 3, etc. Thanks for the critical review. The only other review I watched that contained honest critiques was from someone who bought them himself, and he had some things to say about that dongle (including a terrible whine from the fan).
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
The glasses are registered as a 1080p display. It actually looks pretty good, as long as the game has good enough performance to run at that res at a decent fps. Oh yeah I forgot to mention the fan on the thing. That was a tad annoying. Not a deal breaker, but not something you think about until it kicks up.
@tomkruk2585 7 ай бұрын
Games look amazing. They DONT look soft like a 1080 res on a monitor close up. They look like a big display at a distance where it doesnt look low res. I play Call of Duty for hours while laying in bed looking up at the ceiling. I use a wireless xbox controller and a long cable from gaming PC or directly on my ROG Ally.
@leatherwolf7481 7 ай бұрын
Is there any devices that act the same way as the beam in terms of just connecting consoles like the ps5 to the glasses but keeping the framerate unlocked to go up to 120 fps? I ask because the beam caps framerate at 72hz and i just have to have 120hz with these glasses as they are capable of that but can't reqch ut because the beam limits their framerate. Is there any device that could provide the ps5 screen to the glasses and allow high frames? I have the cables needed, but i need something to replace the beam. Also, this review of these glasses is literally the most truthful video about these glasses, as nobody else mentions these things at all.
@kilsnacks 6 ай бұрын
I heard the fov is pretty small on these. Wouldn’t say it’s a giant screen if that’s the case
@TechDweeb 6 ай бұрын
If you're staring DIRECTLY at the screen you can see the whole screen at once. But if you look at the left side of the screen, the right side gets cut off.
@L7NK 7 ай бұрын
Sorry if I missed it, but if I'm nearsighted, would I need the prescription lenses for this? Or is it only farsighted folks who need the lenses?
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
The lenses are mostly for nearsighted people, because your eyes need to focus on an imaginary screen that is 10' away from you. I'm nearsighted too btw.
@L7NK 7 ай бұрын
Thank you @@TechDweeb ! I'll keep looking for some other device :3
@ChuwiEnjoyer 7 ай бұрын
Im curious how this would work with very low end chipsets, like intel's n95/n97/n100/n200, as they usually come in cheap devices. Would be interesting to know if this would make for the worlds most scuffed movie setup
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I think it would be fine tbh. The Air2 is just treated like a 1080p monitor as far as your device is concerned.
@ChuwiEnjoyer 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb so all motion vectors are tracked by an internal SoC? thats impressive! Thank you for replying mr Dweeb :)
@SocialistDog 7 ай бұрын
Kinda up set... i got the Nreal glasses. Then they change there company to xreal... so in away i made xreal happen
@poppasteve2976 7 ай бұрын
Did you try putting them on over your regular glasses, Mr. Dweeb? Just curious how that might work.
@MobileDecay 7 ай бұрын
They don’t fit over glasses.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yes I did. It does work, although it's not super comfortable because to get ideal viewing angles you have to have the XREAL glasses closer to your eyeballs, which cramps up your regular glasses to the point where your eyelashes are touching your glasses lenses. It works, but definitely not ideal.
@VeshSneaks 7 ай бұрын
Honestly, I can see the appeal in these but I can't help but know I'd really rather get a Quest 3 for that price. The Quest 3 is bulkier, for sure, but the XREAL is *just* a display. The Quest 3 is a whole computer (sorta). I know I wouldn't use XREAL for gaming, so media consumption would be it's primary use for me. I can do that on the Quest 3 no problem, and while it is $50 more it also has Beat Saber.
@tomkruk2585 7 ай бұрын
depends on your use case. This is not VR headset. Its a portable monitor you wear.... I have Q3 as well but I cant easily play my PC games, or throw it in my pocket to watch a movie from my phone while on the train or plane. You see? These dont compare to VR.
@indroneelray1630 7 ай бұрын
You have a new subscriber. Love your review 🫰🏽
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy! Welcome!
@indroneelray1630 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb ❤️
@davidtharp2125 6 ай бұрын
Is the Pro more worth it?
@zombee38 7 ай бұрын
Could you shoot or jump by blinking each eye? that would be something!
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I wish!
@Kevdog1920 5 ай бұрын
Are both glasses oled or just the xreal air 2
@troystarrett5645 7 ай бұрын
Hi Dweeby, I would be ecstatic to take those Air 2 Pros off your hands. 😊
@Bryito 7 ай бұрын
This is cool🤩
@ForexFire 7 ай бұрын
Fell asleep watching this
@leodileodileo 7 ай бұрын
I have the first version and tryed the 2 pro by a friend from uk … and I can tell that both are unusable in daylight and they’re not that good as influencers adv around the internet are proclaiming 😊
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Oh really? I didn't have a problem using them in daylight. Were you using the included blackout cover?
@leodileodileo 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb with the black out cover obviously is better, but using them with the blackout cover is pointless, at that point I will rather use a vr headset.
@legendarylava8775 7 ай бұрын
@@leodileodileo Vr headset user here, they are much too bulky for outdoor use & can easily get damaged in sunlight due to lenses on the headset acting like a magnifying glass. I dont have a xreal but I can imagine them much more usable in travel than a vr headset, even if more limited in capabilities. Then again its not unheard of for products to have more compromises than its more stationary siblings so that it can be more portable, think laptops versus PCs, bluetooth speakers vs surround, etc etc.
@leodileodileo 7 ай бұрын
@@legendarylava8775 This video is an Adv mine is a user experience. take what you need.
@anonymousmc7727 7 ай бұрын
They have been trying this for 20 years and still can’t get it right😂😂😂
@uncaringbear 7 ай бұрын
The small field of vision seems to be a pretty big annoyance for all these glasses and head-mounted displays. I'm not sure a lot of people would be happy with that kind of viewing experience, especially at the current prices.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Definitely not ideal with the fov thing.
@HealthTruthMovement 6 ай бұрын
Good review man
@linkonprime 7 ай бұрын
Are they heavy or uncomfortable to wear?
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Nope. Quite light and comfortable.
@LVRaven610 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great review! The travel aspect is appealing... just NOT at $500. Hard Pass.
@sciencee34 7 ай бұрын
What camera are you using
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3NStqPd
@redherring5532 7 ай бұрын
I got a slew of these things to try out and all were just a gimmick. No AR, just a screen to the face
@azenyr 7 ай бұрын
Having the most basic screen controls behind an additional $149 external accessory is the most 4ssh0le anti consumer move I have seen. It absolutely kills this product for me since those controls are basically obligatory
@shade6997 7 ай бұрын
It's basic novelty at this point hence the price you have to remember the market for this type of stuff is not there now same with vr and foldable phones as time goes on the technology will advance and get more affordable at the same time as has happened with tech for most of history
@azenyr 7 ай бұрын
@@shade6997 i understand all of that but having the basic functions behind an additional $149 just so they can say the glasses are a much lower price is a stupid anti consumer move. I'd rather see them including the additional thing in the box with the glasses and selling the glasses at a bigger price than this "starting at" BS that requires extra, expensive sell ups to be usable. Or just have that screen resize functionality in the glasses themselves. I feel like they are just trying very hard ti justify the additional purchase. Just like Apple selling $2000 laptops but having just 8GB of RAM so they can say "starts at just X price" knowing everyone will upgrade the ram to the next tier because the "starting at" model is unusable. Yes you can use them without the additional sell up but it's a damn bad experience. At the end of the day, they removed an extremely basic and necessary feature (resizing the screen) and moved it to an external $149 accessory. That's an 4ss move in my opinion. Because if I JUST want the resizing option I have to pay those $149 and get features I don't care about. Feels like cable television where if you want a single channel you have to buy an extra pack of 50 channels
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
It's more than basic function, it's a whole software suite. Not required to use it at all, and more often I prefer to use it without the Beam. Definitely not worth $100+ though, because none of what the Beam does is well done. It more feels like a demo of what future tech will give us.
@azenyr 7 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb yes but if you just want to resize the screen you have to buy a whole $149 product. That's the thing. Screen resizing could very well be on the glasses themselves. I feel like they made that tiny (but ultra important) feature exclusive to the beam just to get more people to buy it. Imagine if your PC monitor had an additional $149 device that you had to buy to be able to change the monitor brightness (and a bunch more features that you didn't care about). That's how it feels. I really like the idea of these glasses but when you said that resizing the screen required that expensive extra device, it made me a bit disappointed with the company
@bhirawamaylana466 7 ай бұрын
0:04 omg Dweeb face reveal 😱.
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
I look exactly like that guy, but white, 40, bearded, and with huge muscles ;)
@fieryfirevivin 7 ай бұрын
Waiting for the channels official face reveal
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
@GTA_500 7 ай бұрын
The price isn't bad at less it's not $1,000.
@Kevdog1920 5 ай бұрын
Good to know about the lenses. Thanks
@zeblackboi 6 ай бұрын
I own a pair of the pros. I use them every night lying in bed. 9/10
@TechDweeb 6 ай бұрын
Oh yeah? Do you have the Beam?
@zeblackboi 6 ай бұрын
@@TechDweeb I do, came in a bundle with the glasses. I dont use it too often because I find it cumbersome paired with my phone on the go, but when I'm stationary, it's great!
@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916 7 ай бұрын
better and cheaper to get meta quest 3
@Charli82 7 ай бұрын
What game is that?
@Pridetoons 7 ай бұрын
Meh 😕
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Yeah pretty much
@marciomladenoff7912 7 ай бұрын
Finally a tech dweeb comes in clutch I wondered how these would work for me considering I wear glasses but it seems like a very expensive very convoluted solution. I think I'll pass on these
@TechDweeb 7 ай бұрын
Agreed. For the price, you'd want a much better experience I think. Fun toy, but far from perfect.
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