Rokid Station vs XREAL Beam: The Better Brain for YOUR AR Glasses? (Part 2)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Part 1 Comparing the Glasses on TK's Channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJeVZHWAjMdpfM0

[@KingKola_]

You guys beat me to it, well done guys. I'm a fan of your channel.

[@derealisdisplay]

My bad,been spamming everyone who gave a good glasses review with the request. You know wireless power next....

[@IniquityGames]

I LOVE my xreal glasses. Probably my favorite tech purchase after my Galaxy Z Fold 5. When I first put them on I was completely WOW'd and still am every time I put them on. But then I got the Beam and am definitely not impressed. I got them for the body anchor feature, which does work, but it just feels jank. The device and software feel like it's still in early alpha. It doesn't have that premium feel even though it does what it was advertised to do for me. It's also just awkward having to carry around these extra devices and wires to get the job done. And you still can't charge and play your media device at the same time unless you get ANOTHER 3rd party adapter thing which makes the setup even more wire spaghetti and awkward. I'll always recommend the glasses alone, but for $400 they should be able to do what the Beam offers without all the hassle.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Techies love saying "they should do this", but the beam is a perfect example of how our expectations are ahead of the actual technology. If we can find a better option for body anchoring, i think we'd see companies making it. You wouldn't like your XREAL as much if all the hardware to do that head tracking was built in. The SOC, the battery, the active cooling. You're now in oculus/vive territory.

[@cravatenoire3269]

why am i calling upon the mmwave and graphene gods ?

[@MightyScharp]

Honestly the best video on how the Xreal beam works exactly and if I should get it with the glasses, thank you

[@OsamaAlborbar]

Thank you for clearing things out. I really needed this before I decide which one to go with. A detailed an practical explanation.

[@Bushidounohana]

A few caveats for prospective buyers in August 2023-streaming (wirelessly) media to the Beam is a terrible experience at present. Streaming services like Netflix or Apple TV simply don’t stream (due to content protection issues) while free content like KZbin is a crapshoot. Also, not mentioned here, you’re better to direct connect the XReal Airs to your Steam Deck, as the Beam introduces noticeable latency. However, as the guys state, the glasses in tandem with the Beam work fantastically when A.) you are wired and B.) you need another monitor for productivity. Beam does allow for direct connect to the Switch, but again latency is an issue, even wired. The Beam seems to introduce an added layer of processing between console and display, so gamers beware. Directly connecting glasses sans Beam to the Steam Deck produces no such latency and feels like a native experience to my eye (though you don’t get all the cool AR features of the Beam, the display is still fantastic without all that for gaming).

[@cravatenoire3269]

mmWave, we need you!

[@youtubebrowser1730]

can we connect iphone 14 pro with its charging cable(type c to lightning cable) directly to xreal air 2 ? can we install third party apps (via google play) in xreal beam ?

[@joshclark3996]

I want to use this to game on PlayStation 5 as I don't have decent enough space for a monitor and a desk what is the latency like fully wired

[@Bushidounohana]

@@joshclark3996 I can’t speak to the PS5 specifically (don’t own one), but on my Steam Deck, fully wired with Beam and Airs, the experience is quite good. Not quite native Steam Deck display, but close enough for a good experience, especially if you’re not super sensitive to latency. I have to give X Real their kudos, as this summer that was not my experience. However, software and firmware updates to both glasses and Beam have improved the experience to a point where I don’t play without the Beam any more. Sizing up the image to 130” virtual screen is spectacular and makes my standard 65” TV look minuscule in comparison. Assuming it works with the PS 5 the same as it works with my Steam Deck, you should have a great time. Hope that helps!

[@AndrewCCM]

I believe the DRM issues have been resolved with latest firmware on the BEAM.

[@jerometruitt2731]

AR Glasses are wild. I drove home from work with mine on and had the GPS running through the glasses...i felt like a cyborg.

[@farishanafiah8461]

Ikr, so much better thah the overrated Apple Vision Pro.

[@YeshusTeja]

would love to see a video where you hook up a rokid station to an xreal beam. Even though it wouldn't make much financial sense, It would be definitely entertaining to see the possibilities.

[@TKBay]

Yea I thought we had a longer but with the Brains😅

[@OhioBoii330]

I apologize for the long question coming up, but im not really sure how to explain my question in a way that's easy to understand, so please bare with me, lol. However, as an Android user, it seems like I basically already have everything on my phone that the Rokid Station would give me. But, the "beam" would allow me to control my phone without having to look down at my phone to see what buttons I'm hitting, what apps im opening or what my thumbs are clicking on while using the "blacked out" lenses on the glasses, correct? Like, the glasses would show whatever is on my phone screen if I mirrored it or even used "Samsung Dex" through the glasses. But, the "beam" would show me a beam through the glasses so that I could click and choose what I'm trying to do, correct? Like, I could keep my phone in my pocket and just use the "beam" to control my phone and click on apps and use the keyboard while seeing my phone through the display on the glasses, correct? I'm just confused on how I would be able to control my phone or laptop with the "blacked out" lenses and not being able to see what I'm clicking on on my phone. I guess with a laptop, I could still use the mouse to control and click on stuff, but mirroring my phone display, I'm confused on how. I know "Samsung Dex" just turns my phone into a "mouse pad" and keyboard. But, if I wanted to keep my phone in my pocket, idk how I would be able to control it. That's why I was hoping I could just use the "beam" and see a beam on the display in the glasses and open and close apps on my phone with that without having to take my phone out of my pocket...

[@silveraddict875]

So rokid i plug the glasses directly into it, then i can watch KZbin, Netflix, exc.? And the beam i need a compatible phone to operate?

[@farishanafiah8461]

The Rokid Station is literally a portable Android TV with official Google certification, although it's worth pointing out that Rokid still doesn't have official Netflix certification at this time of writing. As for the Beam, it's a bridge for any phones or tablets that doesn't support wired video out. In other word, the Beam can be used on any phones.

[@JC7119]

Because the beam supports motion can you lock the screen in space and if you tilt your head does the image stay locked? I know it doesn't bother me if the image moves but I know some are very sensitive to that. Also with using something like a deck how much latency is added through video processing from the Beam?

[@realtoast7036]

Yes. You have two choices, Body Lock, where the view stays stationary in space as you move your head, and Smooth Motion, where the view follows your head movement.

[@Xianpaul0523]

Can the xreal beam works on rokid max?

[@omarpimentel3623]

Should I get the xbeam or the Rokid station for my xreal pro

[@AndrewCCM]

I believe the Beam is starting to get some decent updates to where the station may not be as necessary for standalone content.

[@artfrasik4346]

Will the Rokid station work with the X real glasses? That's what i own

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Mine work. I technically have the older NReal glasses, but I don't think much changed other than the name.

[@localblackman427]

How strong is the wifi/Bluetooth signal for the rokid station

[@johnnyw230]

Yea it’s not quite there yet is it even with the beam pro , I will hold for a year or two

[@crypto_11]

I feel the Rockid station has a better user experience. Is it possible to connect that station but to the xreal glasses & work fine ?

[@dennisgiampinhwee]

Hi, I have 1 question, can you wear these over your prescription glasses?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh I wouldn't. I would try to get lens inserts for them.

[@dennisgiampinhwee]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks

[@AndrewCCM]

Can you plug the rokid station directly into the XReal Air 2Pro without the Beam (i.e., can it power the XREAL)?

[@AndrewCCM]

Saw the answer down below. (YES)

[@seasonalocean]

Will this work with the rayneo air 2?

[@ryuku21]

Great video and love that this really isn't a one is better than another conversation but a how do you want to use your new AR Glasses? I will say also I think it would be great to see an explanation of what it takes to get one to be closer to the other and what gets simplified to really show what that means for those in the market of how far we've come for these glasses and understanding the option. Super fun video Thank you both Juan and TK!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Thank YOU for checking it out. The more I show people around me these glasses, the more I understand how little experience folks have with ANY kind of face computing. We really need to go back to basics and help more people get up to speed.

[@ryuku21]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I absolutely agree and that narrative of its just a monitor or tv you can wear is really not doing it fully the service and understanding for others not in the know. The fact that depending on your device it can be your computer setup through your phone with the right accessories, personal big screen for gaming/entertainment or with the right brains a floating in space secondary monitor as you mentioned.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

💯

[@omegafire6253]

On the beam I'm having video flickering effects sometimes when I set it. Are you guys aware of this issue and what is the problem.

[@nmatheis]

Love the collab ❤

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

TK is the best 😊

[@mbustin548]

Yes, what cable is required to plug the station into the Beam? Straight mini hdmi to usb c?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

THe HDMI to USBC which is included with the Station.

[@oferish]

Hey. Will the Rokid Station work attached to Xreal Air glasses ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

With the included Rokid HDMI->USBC cable.

[@gvetech]

I just got the Xreal Air and the Xbeam, loving it so far.

[@SilverKingdomPaul]

good video.May i ask can the xreal beam be used with rokid max eyeglass?

[@smakajo_navajo]

I'm looking for a movable projective monitor for my PC at home, not really for being on the go; initially a monitor for both my driving and flying rigs. By what I've heard y'all describing these I think I'm going for the Rokid and Station. I wanted to ask, are there any visual disturbances when playing video games between the Rokid Station and the Xreal Beam?

[@jamesarevalo1626]

Will Rokid work with Xreal air 2 pro?

[@dongiodoc]

Hey guys. excellent video!! Can I connect my Motorola Edge 2022 with NO DP port to the station instead of the wireless adapter?

[@meadmaker4525]

For me, I'd rather have the Rokid Max because of the diopter adjustment, but I'd rather have the Beam than the Station because of the ability to pin the display, smooth the display in bumpy situations like car rides, or add another screen altogether. I intend to use my Samsung phone for content delivery (gaming, movies, etc), so the Station is basically useless for me. I neither need nor want another content delivery source. Kind of wish I could buy the Beam and plug the Rokid Max glasses into it and have it work the same as it would with the XREAL glasses, but I suspect it won't. Thanks for doing this comparison. Really helps me make an informed buying decision.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sounds like it might be better for you to get some XReal and then see if you would need some lenses. They're not that expensive.

[@goldenstatew2399]

I jus ordered the station with my glasses jus to have the option if I jus want to pass the glasses around have it hooked to the station, also it won't drain my phone battery and watch and still do stuff on the phone if need , and if I need to jus plug in my Samsung phone Incase I didnt charge the stationnor whatever

[@gentsensecalebsmith7292]

I'm looking at the potential of creating an HUD for a cosplay iron man custume. I've carefully weighed my options, and I believe the best route is to power a pair of AR glasses from my S22 ulra in the arm of the suit. Which of these two would you recommend for the display aspect of this system?

[@farishanafiah8461]

It's best to look at the difference in software. They both do the same job for direct wired connection, but software is what differentiates the two. Also, I'm not sure if Xreal has built-in head tracking on the glass, unlike the Rokid.

[@pythonpython5390]

Can you put the link up for the micro hdmi you are using in this video on the station.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh I don't remember where I got it. I think it was an adapter that came with a different portable display.

[@pembswales]

hi guys great video can you tell me which usb c cable your using on the Beam as i’ve tried a few nothing works Thanks Paul from the UK

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I have a stack from using lapdocks and portable monitors. I'd recommend trying a thunderbolt cable to see if video out is working.

[@panamouse6178]

Hello again...loved both parts comparing both sets of glasses. I like the ROKID. I asked if anyone had ever paired the glasses with flying a drone. My next question is the one that may be a GAME changer in buying the Rokid. I am ALL MAC. I have iPhone and iPads. I am being operated on soon and have to be bed ridden for a week. I have a large movie library on my iPad and various Flash Drives that are USB C. SO.......can I use ROKID glasses even if I am all MAC including that separate BRAIN hand held device you showed in this video ?

[@michaelb4512]

Can you browse the internet and watch videos with the xreal using the beam and not have to rely on there apps im thinking you can already do this straight out of box by mirroring it with usb-c cable?I am not smart on the tech side!Thankyou!

[@star95]

Which one is better for MacBook Pro or IPAD? The second monitor

[@Junbug414]

Question Does the Beam works with the Rokid AR glasses

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

video out but no support for head tracking sensors

[@SuperADI2]

Really really very useful video, thank you so so much for all this information was really really useful for me ( I am an IT engineer and i was wanted fast to know the difference between this 2 gadgets

[@speedbreed1]

Can i run 3rd party apps like cinema hd on the rokid with note 20 ultra?

[@pineapple-on-pizzas]

Great vid! Does anyone know if you could use the Xreal air with the Rokid station (without a Beam) ?

[@efad3215]

If the Rokid uses USB DP alt mode, yee

[@jerometruitt2731]

Will Rokid work for Xreal glasses?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

You can plug the XREAL air into the Rokid Station with the Rokid MicroHDMI cable.

[@Davidmc99]

If I connect my S22 with Apps directly to my Rokid glasses I can accomplish most Station features except for casting. So what value added features am i getting from the Station?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Probably none? The station exists because less the 8% of the overall smartphone market can use these glasses directly. If the choice is "buy the most expensive phones Honor/Moto/Samsung make, or buy $100-ish portable Chromecast that can also work on your TV" it's kinda even money what people might spend their money on to support these glasses.

[@supporter2023]

@@SomeGadgetGuy you may buy huawei p30, it's support glasses

[@9shihab101]

I want one only for KZbin and movies so which one should I get ?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

If your phone/tablet/laptop supports video out over USBC, then you might be able to just use the glasses. If you need a brain, for watching movies I'd get the station.

[@hamadalrowaie6882]

Can i use the beam on rokid max ? 😊

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Unfortunately not completely. You can get an image out, but it doesn't seem to talk to the sensors for head tracking.

[@gildoblas3137]

Hello good I would like one of these glasses and I don't know which of the two to buy Xreal or Rokid the utility will be Netflix, Prime, HBO, Disney and Movistar that you recommend to me since in the future I would buy the beam or station

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The question I can't answer would be which fits YOUR face better. xReal fits my face but my uncle liked the Rokid better. I'd recommend shopping from retailers that have good return policies and taking both for a test drive.

[@aliettienne2907]

I got to look into this product some more. It sounds great doh. 😎💯👊🏾👍🏾

[@Strikerdummy]

Nice video, just wondering does the XREAL Beam actually work for other XR glasses?

[@Strikerdummy]

nevermind, was trying to figure out the Beam with the TCL Nextwear series. should be fine. Just that the new technology advances so far and hoping more of the similar product will come out. Also a side note: Ffalcon (sub branch of TCL) also released their version of the box as well (called the magic box). But I heard it's extremely hard to get one at the moment.

[@efad3215]

It seems like, for now, the ar/xr glasses space is standardizing on usb c dp alt mode (viture's custom connector aside) so.....

[@supporter2023]

rokid glasses definitely have 3dof. i downloaded 3dof application in rokid station, and this actually worked!

[@yuriyturriaga1528]

this makes me wonder even more if the rokid station can work with the xreal air. I plan to get the xreal air (also $20 off amazon right now), but the beam seems like its limited to what you can do since I only have iphones and heard drm issues streaming to the beam.

[@AndrewCCM]

@@yuriyturriaga1528 I believe the DRM issues have been resolved with latest firmware. Or so I have read. Waiting on mine to arrive to verify.

[@TheGwit]

Which one is the best for viewing 3D content? And how does it work?

[@busterhoodstar6598]

Can we use just the Rokid Station with the Xreal glasses?

[@isaacvale918]

So I cannot use the Beam with my rokid?

[@AndrewCCM]

Correct.

[@Put-that-down]

I’ve watched a dozen videos on this and I’m more confused than before. Im a truck driver with a lot of downtime. I have an iPhone SE and iPad which I use mostly for streaming movies and KZbin. I would like the screen to be stationary.

[@AndrewCCM]

XReal Air 2 + Beam would be my advice

[@TaofikiGafar]

Damn I want both in 1. I want to be able to have AR for watching content while doing dishes and etc. but if I was traveling and wanted to get work done I would need an external display. Both are great but por que no los dos 😢😂

[@ascomycotinazzz]

when apple vision doesnt work as their "cg show" intended, will youtube algorithm be messing arround potentially hurt these kind of products?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It already feels like the algorithm stacks content based on popularity first and foremost. I doubt Vision Pro will launch in any way better than current mixed reality headsets, but Apple marketing can flood the topic, and everything else that's "less popular" (smaller marketing budgets) will get pushed aside. Money is speech.

[@krause28]

This is exactly what I wanted to know. How good is hooking a station into a beam into the xreal??It is essentially what I would want. Is there any real hope that xreal will add streaming apps to beam? Can you do a video on doing just that and give us more info?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's an issue of power and DRM. Producing the head tracking significantly reduces run time over the station, and requires that cooling fan to run well. Then XREAL needs to get approvals for licensing and DRM from all the apps that might stream video. I expect they're working on it, but I wouldn't expect all those updates right away.

[@krause28]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thanks! So how does Station to Beam work? It seems like it would be great. I am hoping Iphone 15 USB C will solve this issue so I don't need to buy the Station. Thoughts?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It works, and Station can trickle charge beam, but not all DRM is supported with the Beam as an intermediary.

[@SingaporeDonoghues]

Can you create 3 or more displays on either of those?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Not natively with brands software. Some have done some hacking to get features like that working, but out of the box it's recognized as a single screen. XReal is ahead though with the ability to customize the screen more, and pin it with their nebula app. You can create a large ultrawide for more space.

[@mohitsaggar]

Shoutout to Samsung... Dex works so well with xreal... Hardly feel the need for Beam... N no other company offers such a solution

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Except for Honor and Moto. The combo of a desktop mode and the beam is fun too though. Where you can pin the display in space and keep it locked to one place like an actual TV or monitor.

[@gregoryaul2005]

Very cool maybe they should make one from both 😁👍

[@youtubebrowser1730]

can we connect iphone 14 pro with its charging cable(type c to lightning cable) directly to xreal air 2 ? can we install apps in xreal beam ?

[@AndrewCCM]

No. iPhone 14 will not power the glasses. You can side load .apk's to the Beam.

[@youtubebrowser1730]

@@AndrewCCM yes just discovered it, my oneplus 7 is supporting nebula and xreal air 2 glasses, but battery is draining very fast.

[@knighthonor44]

How about that Station Pro? That seem like their take on XR.

[@KeyJayHD]

The XREAL + Beam power combo is absolutely fantastic. I use them both with my Steam Deck all the time. What I would like for improvements in the future, either a larger FOV without hindering the already sleek design language of the glasses, or a way to sort of fake periphery vision of aspects of the screen instead of full cutoff once the images reaches their outer limits...I'm not sure how this can be done, but yeah something to think about.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

We're seeing some interesting work with new optics, but the issue will be resolution spread out over that wider field of view. Those new 4k micro oleds are going to be crazy expensive for a while. And the center viewing experience won't change. The resolution in the center of your vision on Apple vision pro will be similar to the PPD of the xreal air.

[@derealisdisplay]

Cameras hidden like the Samsung Fold selfie cam, to display a peripheral view- my request

[@youtubebrowser1730]

how to setup xreal air 2 and beam (beginners)? can we connect iphone 14 pro with its charging cable(type c to lightning cable) directly to xreal air 2 ? can we install third party apps (via google play) in xreal beam ?

[@edgecrush3r]

If only i could mashup these products: Stable 3DOF + GoogleTV + True AR.. Hope we can see the (XReal) Light ;)

[@David-gs9vw]

Body anchor is the best feature by far on the xreal beam

[@ketley2aug]

Which device will be better if i majorly want to watch content / movies in 3D with good immersive experience and usual 2D movies on large screen ?? Basically more of content consumption. And little bit of work / productivity. Not at all into gaming. And also, I’m into apple ecosystem. Iphone macbook appletv and ipad.

[@Trillville43]

Just imagine how great the Xreal Beam couldve been if it had built in Google TV. I know they say downloading and installing apps is coming but it shouldve been there day one or within a small time frame like 2wks.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's a power and work load issue. There's a reason why Rokid Station can double the battery life AND doesn't need active cooling. Head tracking is more computationally intense than techies think it is.

[@Trillville43]

@SomeGadgetGuy I get that but I can dream, can't I?

[@otakukj]

​@@SomeGadgetGuyjudging by how hot the beam gets despite having a fan, it seems so. BTW it's odd to me that most games on switch run no problem but for some reason metroid prime remastered is laggy with the beam, I don't understand how that works.

[@AndrewCCM]

Well you got your wish finally after 4 months... :)

[@Trillville43]

@AndrewCCM Not at all which is why I was smart enough to return it.

[@FAT8893]

I do understand what Xreal is doing with the Beam, but I do think the next generation of it should have three USB-C port. The problem I see wtih the current generation of Beam is that there's only a single USB-C port for wired video out or charging, and it can't do both. I initially liked the Rokid Station until I found out that Rokid didn't get official certification for Netflix. There are also comments about Netflix only showing up to 480p resolution despite being able to successfully sideload.

[@BrianGlaze]

When you think about it, would a zombie be able to say "brains"? 😂

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

LOL It's such a weird trope. I believe it came from the Return to the Living Dead series, where those zombies had a LOT more personality...

[@BrianGlaze]

​@SomeGadgetGuy LOL yeah I figured it came from something classic because speaking zombies hasn't been a thing from a while

[@victorcharlie7491]

Maybe not brains but they Sure do know how to say Sam!

[@KaGamer123]

is that Netflix on the Beam? 8:00 ? how? 😱

[@otakukj]

It looks like that's what they were talking about pairing the "station" with the beam. I could be wrong but that's what it seems like to me at least

[@Rodas949]

Bought the BEAM and XREAL glasses.... yeah I have an iphone too, was unable to get a picture only sound. Seems like these glasses are mainly meant for Android phones. Sent it back and got my money back. Not worth it until they fix the issues.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's apple. Why let you use $500 glasses when they can sell you $3500 glasses?

[@SkateEverythingProject]

Thanks so much for this information! I just wanted to use the glasses as a primary monitor for my Windows laptop. I'm so completely frustrated with the Xreal glasses because they were promised to have the functionality built-in. But now we have to buy a separate $120 hardware solution for them to get head tracking. If you can't implement the feature then don't fucking advertise it! (My 2 cents)

[@imohbalu]

Hi all and thanks for the review... I find the Rokid to be good because it uses the android software... I don't know about VR... But I like the idea of sleeping and watching movies comfortably on bead without the need to move my head or body.

[@2armnotdissarm]

This helps some but the beam I’m have trouble getting games I’ve downloaded the vrc I still don’t understand how to play video games or simulator games I’ve got the xreal glasses

[@derealisdisplay]

Taking it as Rokid=sort of the Shield TV in a compact mobile form-

[@stevenbell9589]

for me i think i want the rokid as i want something just for media playback or having a screen for my pc

[@dwaynemcpherson5379]

No ones done viture. Shall I?

[@GOODEUSMAXIMUS]

I wish quest 3 had this ability. To use as a monitor for other devices

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's really handy. Imagine a custom defined super SUPER ultra wide in VR. Sigh...

[@omegafire6253]

Actually my solution for the switch before the beam was to strap the switch into the dock and plug that onto an ac power bank while laying it on a pet backpack to provide enough circulation and go to town with that.

[@marcamusprime9513]

Why is the AR tracking important?

[@FAT8893]

Because not all apps support it.

[@jaysoegaard]

Please compare the Virtue ar glasses

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I've been wanting to cover those for sure. Gonna spend some time with the TCL next.

[@jaysoegaard]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Thank you

[@sergeikirjuhhin1283]

Got both now(

[@farishanafiah8461]

Took me a while to understand the difference between the two, but it's about choosing between portable Android TV or a separate bridge to give head tracking for host devices that cannot do video output. Never been a fan of Android TV, so the Xreal looks more useful. However, I still maintain that video output should be standard issue for smartphones of today. Even Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, which is Qualcomm's latest entry-level chipset, has way more firepower than any cheap and midrange Windows/Chromebook laptop you can throw at.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

There's NO reason why all midranger phones shouldn't have video out.

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Makes me truly miss the LG Velvet 5G a lot. Undoubtedly my all time favourite midrange-tier phone ever existed.

[@courtneyricherson2728]

​@@SomeGadgetGuyyeah, it's one more thing to keep my eye out on. Moto G Power disappointed me for the last time. And Google Pixel 100% will not be bought from me now and I will recommend to any tech friend to not buy GPixel because of their displayport being limited to proprietary Chromecast. Uugghhh, makes me wanna grab some pitchforks and torches.

[@rushmore3927]

I find AR apps drain the battery on a phone and make it hot, so only use the Nreals and Rokid Airs as external monitors. I returned the Rokid Airs, since preferred the image on the Nreals. The Rokid Max though might be interesting.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yup. A lot of techies don't seem to understand how much compute power is necessary to enable head tracking and body anchoring. There's a reason why Beam has a cooling fan LOL...

[@rushmore3927]

@@SomeGadgetGuy I think the reason the Rokid glasses do not have the same square non distorted image (as the Nreals) is the display positions when wearing. The Nreals displays are flat when wearing and the image is square and non distorted. The Rokids have a slight angle and this results in the same thing as having a projector not set square. With a projector though, you can adjust via keystoning. Can't do that with the Rokids. Seems an odd design decision. The displays should at least have been offset to compensate.

[@trainer4uu]

Warning...you cant buy the station alone so if you already have the glasses the only way to order it is thru the Rokid store out of China. Then they send you an email after you pay telling you that it is back ordered and wont arrive for several weeks or months.

[@AndrewCCM]

blah

[@LarryRichelli]

Now they have released the Xreal Air 2, many upgrades

[@jdomingostlopes]

Great video.

[@justinseans]

I think true wireless is really needed to be mainstream. And I don't feel batteries are good enough to keep it light enough yet still separate from a vr headset. That's said I just just bought a 2 pro

[@1nine8two39]

I don’t understand why anyone would need a box that has content on it. You have to connect the glasses to an external device which should already have the content on it.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Different sides of the same problem. If your content is on an iPhone 14 or older, then it can't talk directly to the glasses. If your content is on a PC, and you want better controls for the head tracking, an app might not get that done on a PC. These are the lessons we learn along the way. Every link in the chain needs to work, and right now, too many phones/tablets/computers lack all the pieces to make a face display function.

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Seems to me a $25 FireTV that I already have and $25 30,000 mah powerbank I already own might be better idea till the Tracking improved ALOT

[@ChinmayH]

Only if beam came with everything it has plus android tv like features with memory for offline content

[@justjohnny05]

so this was absolutely unhelpful in choosing which one to buy ;)

[@AndrewCCM]

hahaha.. I went with the XREAL Air Pro 2 and Beam combo. The Beam apparently has had many updates since this video was made and now has more functionality. Having said that, I won''t receive my gear for another couple of days. Figured I'd try it out and send back to Amazon if it wasn't for me. Take care!

[@angelrosa107]

Lol now its a hard decision for me chosen between the two. Wow😃

[@JohnEnergy2012]

BEAM got the killer APP.

[@ismaeliribe2947]

Jailbreaking the beam makes it easier to use, I think beam is in beta and should be sold as that right now!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah they just showed off a new "brain" with dual cameras. 🫤

[@gizmos19]

I want to charge my steam deck while using eighter of these . Can that be done

[@supporter2023]

with usb-c splitter without problems

[@justinseans]

While that is interesting having the hub be the interface instead of a TV. In my use case I prefer my phone over a Google TV interface as I prefer KZbin on my phone as my KZbin is special. I also have things the way I want on the phone that I can't do on the Google TV. I have one and it's great but I prefert PC or phone. So in this case I'm down for trying the xreal. As I don't need another Google TV interface.

[@sajidahmed4834]

What's important to note is that Xreal Beam has the potential to open up as an android box through updates, while being optimized for all the mobile computing needed for the Xreal Air, vs intended use case of the rokid station being limited as is, in that front.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh it definitely has some untapped potential, but I worry that leaning on it heavy for BOTH content and head tracking is going to take a HUGE bite out of the battery life.

[@sajidahmed4834]

@@SomeGadgetGuy yup. I wish they at least release an adapter like the red magic adapter to expose both power & video out, while maintaining video in as is. This would allow for a very compact docked use, which, when bundled with a battery bank will prolong usage by a lot. Else the community might come up with something, probably.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I'd be shocked if folks haven't already started working out good adapters and hubs.

[@antonimalachowski5262]

Sooo.. JB got paid for this but TK did not 😂😂😂😂😂

[@localblackman427]

IN PERSON!!?!!!??