The FIRST AR Glasses You Can BUY! - XREAL Light Review

[@TheFilmmakersTimeChamber]

This is amazing and if this is available now...I can't even imagine in 5 years 😵

[@AnthonyAckme321]

Innovation is halted under compulsory collectivism.They also have 5 year plans🥸

[@AnthonyAckme321]

You’re always on top of everything☺️

[@ENickell83]

Nope, not worth $600. Definitely too limited right now.

[@Yahaire5]

With advancements in VR and AR I feel excited about our future. Maybe this will all advance into a mixture between AR and VR. Like, you could be in a virtual space in VR chat, but you suddenly want privacy, so you invite some of your friends to your place to your place and now you're all there, but in AR for you; VR for the others.

[@lalythil]

I've also read somewhere that the nreal light is/should be windows 10 compatible? have you been able to try/confirm that? as that would be amazing to give you multiple screens to work with i'd imagine.

[@pranavchandran4440]

It is compatible can confirm it, you could use it as a display device (Extend/Mirror/Duplicate)

[@Methodician]

This is such an exciting step towards mainstream AR! I'm so tempted to get one to try my hand at AR development but I'm sure it would just join my collection of early adapter duds. Please do keep covering AR content as this exciting field tries to catch up with VR.

[@snapdragon9300]

The problem with lightweight is they break easy. I lost count how many glasses I lost, sat on, scratched, bent ect. 🙄 I hope it comes with a indestructible case. And it needs similar support from game developers and multimedia before I'd consider one.

[@josephreagan9545]

You should try these glasses while using the tapstrap wearable mouse/keyboard. The TapStrap's air mouse mode combined with AR glasses is a pretty cool experience once you get used to it.

[@erzfluselator]

👍😍 Own it for half a year. Pros: It's portability and form factor. It's perfect to watch videos in Bed, with the plastic cap on it you lay comfy in your pillow without disturbing anyone. Cons: FoV still needs an upgrade even though it's good compared to other devices in the market. Compatibility with phones is poor. Even variants of the same phone maybe not supported. Overall - would purchase again.

[@dmwright89]

How long are you able to use it regularly? Does it die quickly with regular use vs heavy use? Is there a way to charge your phone while still using the headset?

[@ErikHartley]

Great video as always, Cas! I've been working with the Nreal Light Developer Kit since August 2020 and recently upgraded to the retail kit. The field of view is a concern but it's actually a bit larger than some of the other solutions currently on the market. I enjoy the vibrant colors that the glasses offer and it's perfect for consuming content. It's not really great yet for mixed reality mode as there's only a small number of applications available. FarePlay, Figmin XR and the work that mixed.world have been doing really show the potential though for the device. Hand tracking still being in its infancy will also only improve over time.

[@basyki]

Hello! I wanted to ask couple questions: 1. Are these glasses a better alternative than to buy a huge tv? Considering that these cost about 500€ and tv's with the same screen size are about 2k-3k€. 2. Is it possible to connect it to pc? 3. Will this kind of technology ruin eyesight quicker than regular monitors? 4. Is it possible to have a sharp image if I have bad eyesight? Thank you in advance, and have a nice day Erik! ^^

[@ErikHartley]

@@basyki 1. It is hard for me to answer that. In some cases, yes it can be better than a TV but if you're using with your phone to stream content it also impacts battery life which could be as little as 1.5 hours depending on your phone. The vertical field of view is also reduced which may not be optimal for using as a viewscreen. Viewing content is definitely the best use case for now with the Nreal Light and similar devices. 2. Yes but you need to have a computer that supports Display over USB-C or purchase a powered adapter. I have the SIIG HDMI to USB-C port 4K 60hz converter adapter and I can watch and listen to content from my PC. These will NOT work at this point with PC for viewing mixed reality, augmented reality or virtual reality content. 3. No, it's just OLED screens near your eyes. No worse than a smartphone for example. 4. The Nreal Light ships with a frame that you can take to have your prescription lenses fit into.

[@basyki]

@@ErikHartley your answer was really informative! Thanks again!

[@andrewthomson5266]

Interesting, I hope it matures a bit soon. I don't think it's quite worth the money now.

[@Cless_Aurion]

It won't be worth any money to the regular consumer until next decade, so don't pay too much attention.

[@aarrodri]

I just tried hololens for the first time at the d.c. natural history museum . As you mentioned here the field of view is too narrow and takes you off from the immersion. I'm glad there are other competitors but we probably have to wait for a couple of more device generations for it to be mature and ready for prime time. 600 vs 3500 of holo is a huge difference. Might give it a try.

[@Thezuule1]

I feel like this generation of AR is comparable to the Gear VR generation of VR.

[@Tenchinu]

i knew there was a more efficient way to ignore reality, and everyone in it! :)

[@dawvidben-huir8101]

I remember seeing the developer kit, was considering buying one, then COVID 🙃 lost my job, I will get another job, then I will buy the glasses and use them with my Moto Z2 force...

[@gratitudesgift5809]

You look too cool with those! 😎

[@NicholasNerios]

Now we need a side by side comparison of the many versions of xreal. Light vs air vs air 2 vs air 2 pro vs ultra...

[@scanx6163]

I don't understand AR for video games. I imagine the use for working, theater, museum... But I don't want video games into my room. I want to be into video games with VR.

[@xrdeveloper942]

i feel like if your phone is still in your hand that beats the point of ar haha . good advancements though and its getting more and more affordable thats cool . meta will be able to sell theirs so cheap though so ill wait

[@cloudouterman]

It's great that you would like to start covering AR was well. I think it'll be very helpful at the workplace or in free time and be everywhere.

[@Thezuule1]

In the future your home will be full of displays that don't actually exist and the idea of owning a television will be as quaint as the idea of using an oil lamp for light.

[@rokit0402]

I’m an iPhone user waiting for the nreal Air

[@hempracer]

The price is about 75% too much for what you get.

[@michaeljones1109]

YAY!!!

[@erobusblack4856]

Ill just wait for cambria

[@gaetanorusso2004]

great glasses for AR vision but I hope that in the future they will be able to make them wireless without connecting to a smartphone

[@Mr.FarePlay]

Well that's going to be a very long future. This is just screens and sensors. No CPU, battery, cooler, etc.... It's a miracle they even got it this small 🤣 for now I'll settle for this because I'm not ready to give up the phone just yet 👍

[@glenrisk5234]

AR is going to be huge. I love VR but AR will be so much more useful in daily life.

[@glenrisk5234]

@Harold Yeh so why ain't it happening? Here's this company with this yet "Meta" or Apple haven't been able to bring a product to market. Sure "Meta did great with the Quest and Quest2 but now they seem to think they can just bank on that and retire and Apple is just being a tease.

[@Vadorin]

Looks interesting, but I can't see myself using these on a regular basis. I'll wait until the tech has matured further and until there are more use cases.

[@xrdeveloper942]

if everyone waits for it to get good noone will invest in the tech because they think people arent interested and therefore they wont build cool use cases . an anoying paradox

[@Vadorin]

@@xrdeveloper942 Sure, but if the tech isn't good or useful enough you will only convince some enthusiasts and not the masses. The long-term success of XR-devices should be a pretty safe bet to invest in.

[@JustMamba]

I just need them to look like regular glasses so I can use them in class. I can't be the only one thinking about this. For studying purposes of course.🤫

[@axmoylotl]

i think this could be good for just media consumption. Like watching movies in bed without having to tilt your head at a monitor/tv.

[@Nathan-is7li]

looks cool, but not $600+ cool

[@x32i77]

I'll wait for the apple version of it 🙂

[@Fusion42Music]

Pretty impressive, although I'm definitely filing this under "things that get me excited about the future" rather than something I would invest in now. The fact that we are this close gets me excited about future AR endeavors coming from Meta, Apple, and Samsung, which I'm sure aren't too far off. Once AR gets good enough to be mainstream, there are some really cool things to look forward to. I would love to play board games remotely, for example, and bring the avatars or holograms of the person I'm playing with into my physical/virtual space.

[@설리-o2w]

You're exactly like me :)

[@mcsdaver]

AR will be great some day, amazing stuff to come, we just need the right AR head set to get it started.

[@Omnipraevalent]

Love those

[@vigamortezadventures7972]

What’s the battery life ?

[@Mr.FarePlay]

Doesn't have one. It uses your phone for the power source. So basically depends on your phone's capacity 😋 may want to spring for the big batteries 🤣

[@HaiTharImDavid]

Looks awesome! I'm gonna wait till we get a more solid model though. I remember buying the original Oculus Quest and then the 2nd one came out like a year ish later smh. But super excited for AR to really flesh it self out!

[@raymondharris7226]

Hello, First please allow me to say thank you so much for everything you do for our community. You two are so awesome, by the way I love the love between you two. WOW... Back to the video, this was an amazing review as always. With regards to your questions: My Thoughts on AR? I think this will be equally as big as VR and that it's smart for everyone to invest and experience both of these technologies. I don't think one can replace the other. These technologies have their own unique use cases that without a shadow of a doubt will play their own part within our amazing future to come. As I am getting into development of my own projects and idea I know I have some unique developments I want to do in both of these separately. One of my favorite AR uses thus far is the map features and what I think it will do for people who need help navigating in malls, driving/riding a bike anywhere and other map uses. Again I have some ideas that I feel could make these better. Hopefully me and the CorpriA Development Team will be able to bring this to life. My Thoughts on the #NRealLight? As for this amazing piece of tech, I love that they are paving the way for this Technology for the future. This like other pieces of hardware will be forever edged into history as the leading Hardware and Software that made it all possible. I love that you can use it with your sell. I don't like that it's not available on the apple platform. However being on the Android platform allow so much more development options, much more freedom when it come to source code options and more. Many people will be able to develop more use for this tech beyond what the company creating this hardware will be able to do. I feel from the uses I saw you share with us that this has it's own lane and for many people this will be the alternate by of the Oculus and that's so hard for me as I'm a huge fan of this piece of hardware. Would I get an NReal Light? With me being the owner of the Oculus, I don't see any reason to purchase this tech other than to experiment learn more about it and/or maybe develop some software for use of this device to allow this to be able to compare or at least be worth the price that's being listed for this item at this time. Why grab this tech now while it's so new and still being a working progress when there is something like the Oculus which is completely standalone, it allow you to use it as a regular VR headset connected to the PC, It has Android Built into it, It maintains a battery well and there are extended options for power with the Oculus, you have a much large field of view options, and so much more in my option. I will give this to them, you don't have to have a facebook account to have this device which is a plus however this price point is $599 when the Oculus you could use with an app on the apple platform or android platform. So to answer this question, right now I would say it's not worth purchasing at this price especially for the general public. I think as a TechHEAD like myself and others around the internet this would be an awesome addition to our collection of hardware and that it's a great tool to geek out with while it has so much more potential to be so much more and if it got to that level it would be worth the asking price. So right now I would say "No" I wouldn't want to purchase this. I don't like being to limited with my hardware although I feel this hardware won't be limited for too long. Furthermore I'd like to go on and say with just a bit more work and creating something that allows apple users to use this will make though competition for apple as they are planning for their headset to be in the price point area of $1000.00. So with some changes this would more than likely be a better choice for those looking for a bargain to get into this technology and use this cross-platform. One last thing, I'm giving these thought without actually using this device. If I ever get the chance to own this and experiment with this not to mention if me and my team get a wack at the development for this hardware I'm sure most of this comment would be very different. Oh well, I guess this is what it is for now... Thanks, ~Ray and the CorpriA Family.

[@seangrim3293]

God I love your voice.

[@alexderpyracc4053]

Does it work on the S10 exynos/eu version?

[@senasakura345]

一見するととっつきにくいFPSだが、慌てない慌てない。 これはいわば汎用性に優れた骨組みなので、Steamワークショップに潜ってアドオン漬けにしてしまえばこっちのもの。好きなマップで好きなミッションを作り、好きな鉄砲持って好きな服を着て、好きに殺し合ったり合わなかったりしよう。

[@StefanVenus]

If you think about it. In 2025 a pair of advanced AR glasses can replace several hi devinition screens in your office or living room with a great FOV, visual quality and performance. From an environmental perspective it´s much better because you need way less resouces manufacturing AR glasses instead of many screens and energy consumption is down as well.

[@rodmunch69]

But I had the Oculus DK1 and DK2 before it launched -- but long before that I was using VR in the 90s. This seems closer to where VR as in the 90s as opposed to the DK1, but progress is being made and maybe in a few more years we have something that is consumer ready. It's going to be interesting to see what the Apple AR glasses are like, assuming they ever see a release.

[@DanielEckert63]

Please understand there is a big difference between AR and MR (Mixed Reality - Extended Reality - XR). It has nothing to do with 3DOF or 6DOF tracking - it's about if a object can be anchored to the real word (if your head position changes - the object locks to a physical position in the real world - i.e. it doesn't move with you) These are MR (or XR) glasses - think of them as a poor person's version of a Magic Leap.

[@josephreagan9545]

There are a different pair of not well advertized AR glasses that is extremely similar to the Nreal but is not locked to Verizon. They are called the Mad Gaze Glow Plus, and they have been on Amazon for about a year.

[@erobusblack4856]

CAS???? 600$ WERE, PLS Yo ill buy your for 700 if u can, also turn on show tap in developers settings on phone, see if that helps

[@Gubby-Man]

They should just make cheaper glasses without AR. The “killer app” would be to watch videos in the background while working on something else. AR can wait till when the tech improves.

[@erobusblack4856]

Wow, ur late, thats already old technology, AR is already old really, but its only now being released 🤨😑

[@erobusblack4856]

@midnight reality that would lame af

[@Gubby-Man]

@midnight reality Oh, I thought this was the cheap one. That’s cool, as long as they make it simple and fast to use I can see it becoming popular with people like me that watch videos in the background.

[@erobusblack4856]

@midnight reality ahhh, well, personally id rather pay more for better fov

[@Gubby-Man]

@@erobusblack4856 AR might be old, yes but you could have said the same thing about the internet in early 90s because some universities were connected to the internet in the 70s. My point is that with today’s tech AR glasses like these will never be popular. Enthusiasts will be the only people buying these. That’s why they should find a use case that a wider audience will appreciate and get this product for.

[@TheLillianYoung]

Great overview. It sounds like $600 for a beta. I’ll continue to wait.

[@quentonk8102]

Can you recommend an AR set of glasses that are available worldwide for purchase now besides the NREAL Light or Air. Even with only 3dof?

[@leitecunha]

Pretty good, especially being the first of its kind that really works and looks like regular glasses, not bulky, like Hololens.

[@djdjdjersan]

to be able to connect with pc and use as monitor with that pannels can be big advantage i will buy instead of second or third bulky monitor for plugins and it can rise the productivity and workflow for many daws conntent creators

[@yokkinc_]

Is there a chance that the glasses can be fully used by other countries? For me, this exact model is the best at least for the moment on the market, but hand tracking options I still can't use them... Tips on how to connect them to Samsung Fold 2?

[@garrykim9098]

Wow, that is cool. Just saw NIO Day video which featured these glasses with their ET5 car.

[@omegawrath9505]

They make excited for the future, however I think I'll wait for the next generation version.

[@shirleycastle5170]

I think it's a great step in the right direction but for now it just needs some tweaks then everyone will be in aww when they put them on. I think I'll wait a few years to see how the glasses improve before handing over my hard-earned money. I can also see people forgetting them somewhere and losing those glasses that cost so much.

[@Silkthesmooveguy]

I would totally buy these once the tech advanced a bit more .

[@eduardoherrera1974]

Can you use the phone like a Wii remote controller in the aircast mode?

[@josephreagan9545]

Try getting Elbow cable adapters. It will make the glasses easier to wear when lying down.

[@aurorase7en297]

Excellent content (as usual). Very good point regarding posture correction, can't wait for the 6-dof version!

[@Mr.FarePlay]

But this is already 6dof!!

[@jasonshelly4939]

Does the phone have to be a Verizon phone? and does it require a current Verizon service for the glasses to work?

[@beyondevil]

Checked out Rokid Air? Also available Now

[@garrykim9098]

Do you see people using these glasses while driving; ie for directions, checking messages?

[@HeadPack]

Really cool, but iPhone compatibility would be the icing on the cake.

[@phillipborbon2059]

Any affiliat link for the nreal air planning to buy one next week and would like to support the channel.

[@miguelonramos2535]

Waitin for the apple glasses,,, it’ll be more polished,

[@Roblox22r]

First,

[@CasandChary]

🤟🤟

[@codgamer2361]

Can this play 3d movies? Thanks.

[@kfl611]

Why is the whole world Metric? As Americans we have no idea what any of that means.

[@motherofallemails]

You can use it outside with dark sunglasses. Use your imagination🤯

[@erobusblack4856]

Let's see who knows what, who designed this form factor 😉

[@erobusblack4856]

Qualcomm, about 3 years ago, tf, but Niantic has contracts, so Pokémon world....?

[@1blisslife]

Would I get one? Yes! indeed but my main wonder is. Well if I put some kind of lens protector on the lenses or even darkened protector... Would that help with the bright 😎 light issue? 🤔 🧐 I wonder. Cheers guys 😊

[@Mr.FarePlay]

Well I assume it would. The glasses VR cover helps in very sunny locations, but it also cover the trackers and you lose the 6dof. So darkening the glasses is a good idea actually.

[@AJ170]

wow i cant belive we actually have something like this. i remember when it was just a made up idea in movies, this feels like a dream!

[@vikranthkanumuru8900]

I wonder how these compare to Snap's Spectacles glasses

[@sanfordsellers5101]

Can it be used in virtual meeting like Zoom, MS Team?

[@gomjikapoor3266]

Does it work with Samsung s10 5g

[@goldengamerx0771]

toxic person: go touch grass nreal buyer: *puts on glasses* got it

[@kas2840]

I find it hard to breath listening to the way you talk i don't know why..

[@seanc6754]

So when we have AR that is like Tony Starks it think we can call that the end game 🤪

[@andypower5245]

Can you play a shooter game with it? Thx

[@alexderpyracc4053]

But what devices can we use it on in Europe?

[@jashuasmith9361]

You have to charge your phone while using the glasses.

[@MaxSMoke777]

So the image would be better if there was occlusion... like the pass-through mode on VR goggles. And the image would be better if the light wasn't so bright, such as something to block and control your vision completely.... like a pair of VR goggles. And the image needs a better FOV, like say a pair of VR goggles has. Call me a poor-man's Nostradamus, but I think I see where the future of AR is headed.

[@StevenCutcherSTCUTCHER]

looks like the gear vr of augmented reality

[@adampsyreal]

AR content, YES please!

[@erobusblack4856]

Were u getting them at 600$ cas?

[@Jkauppa]

so with a phone, you already have the 3dof imus, so 3+3, now you have 3 extra, just a consideration

[@Jkauppa]

right 6+3 or 6+6 because of the phone controller or controller + ir pointer, or 6+2x6, if you have an usb hub dongle for additional 6dof usb controller-pointer

[@paulmegahy6937]

Just got nreal air today omg blow my mind

[@greyzoanimation6024]

Luv making vr videos and animation

[@joseluisc210]

does samsung dex work on it?

[@rickaron7593]

The fov still isn't acceptable to me.

[@Mr.FarePlay]

Dude they're glasses size 🤣 grab any pair of glasses/sunglasses and see how much of the lenses actually cover. Even if the NReal screen covered the whole lenses (including the bottom curves) that's 60 deg fov at best. The only way to get a higher fov is to make the glasses bigger, which robs it from one of it's best features. Plus, this isn't 52 fov on a VR headset 2 inches away from your eyes. The is very close to the eyes and looks much better than you would think. If you ever get a chance to use one, do so it will surprise you.

[@rickaron7593]

@@Mr.FarePlay it will be possible to make light acceptable glasses in the future with a much better fov especially with the tech that beams light into your eye.. But I agree with you that if I tried them I may feel different.

[@Mr.FarePlay]

@@rickaron7593 👍

[@joseluisc210]

Does samsung dex work on it

[@nerdybird6532]

Nreal vs rokid air Please! 🙏

[@declandreams9311]

Unintentional asmr

[@dragoonseye76]

I imagine everyone creating avatars and paying real money for cosmetics. Then they appear as to anyone else with AR glasses. Real tiny guys with huge muscles and such in AR. 🤣🤣🤣. I would make myself look like a Gundam. Maybe rewards from the games themselves for cosmetics

[@peanutbutter5986]

Hi I love you Hi I love you

[@TransVangal]

''my tiny nose'' 😄 🤣 😂

[@chaosordeal294]

Cool, and not a terrible price, but still a tough sell -- about what I would have guessed. AR has some serious challenges that VR doesn't. Being able to perform occlusion with objects in your space takes a lot of processing, and your phone or an onboard chip just aren't going to cut it for at least the next five years.

[@KeithAndersch]

This looks really cool. Is there anything in there about people who wear glasses already?

[@letsbegin-nerdbunker]

oh well, fuck apple, lol

[@brewhog]

Are you going to rename the channel from Cas and Chary VR to Cas and Chary MR or XR?

[@bobarian65]

There is a lot of potential in AR (and these glasses, specifically), It's too early for me. A $600 price tag combined with limited functionality and huge battery drain on the phone. It's not quite there yet.