XReal Beam: AR for ALL of us!

[@localblackman427]

That 3dof vs 6dof demonstration was PHENOMENAL

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

My best "spatial" acting 😂

[@metalcrip89]

@@SomeGadgetGuy DOES THIS WORK WITH A ONEPLUS 11 PIXEL TABLET AND XBOX SERIES S?

[@bobbleczar]

Came to say the same thing. I already understood, but that was a good explanation for the lay person.

[@davidburns8113]

Okay Juan, but without the apple logo how will people know I spent 3500 dollars to ignore my kids?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Hurm... I have a marker around here somewhere... I bet a stencil could solve that issue 👍

[@tomlee45]

best purchase of the summer. I hated it at first but it's because i used the light shades. been using it almost daily for productivity. it's awesome and everyone i showed it too was like...i need one

[@XREAL_Global]

🤩🤩

[@elkhornslough]

Please make an updated video with the new Air 2 and Air 2 Pro models. Plus any advancements with Nebula and Beam. Thank you!

[@BrianGlaze]

XReal deserves so much more fanfare

[@XREAL_Global]

❤😎

[@alpaykasal2902]

i LOVE my Xreal Air. It's such a productivity powerhouse with my Samsung running Dex. 10 out of 10 experience. I might pick up a beam.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

More info on the XReal Air and Beam combo: bit.ly/3Q9LVku I totally goofed on the section talking about price! The Beam will sell for $119, and the combo of Beam + Air will sell for $488! Hit the link for more info! UPDATE To address a completely fair concern of my video here, my section on compatibility IS really clumsy. I was trying to illustrate that MOST of the issues people have encountered have been because of phone manufacturer decisions, and the two biggest offenders in my opinion have been Apple and Google. Beam address similar issues for nearly every other product, but my example of Pixel phones is confusing here. Google is now the main "problem" manufacturer, where there is no support for cabled or wireless mirroring on a product like Beam. I absolutely did NOT make this as clear as I should have in this video, and with any product I showcase, I HIGHLY recommend digging into more info from the manufactures, which is why I include links to their websites. Specifically for the BEAM, XREAL has a great FAQ clearly detailing the compatibility and limitations of using BEAM with multiple different devices. www.xreal.com/support/beam I appreciate the feedback on this video, and will try to include that kind of detail in future videos. 👍

[@arturoemilio6469]

I have to say: iPhone 15 plays very nicely with the glasses. Looking forward to the beam and the additional modes

[@albaabur]

You have outdone yourself with this review. Communicating immersion through a passive format like KZbin video is difficult. This was very creative, feels like the future is now and almost mundane. Really really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Hey! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I really struggled with depicting some of this stuff LOL.

[@XREAL_Global]

Always happy to "beam" you up, Juan 😁 This is an awesome explainer!

[@delicrux]

This is why I sub your channel this is the best explanation from any tech KZbinrs on how these work and clears up any questions on how the display works and the experience. I have both the nreal lite and xreal air I have the adapter for HDMI and I am waiting for the beam so I can finally have a cleaner desk setup.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Aw I'm glad my video could help 😊

[@SomeJohndoe]

I really hope the tech can progress fast enough to the point the glasses can be totally wireless and all you need is just the glasses and your phone with decent battery life, no dangling cable

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

We have a LONG way to go there... Think about how long it took us to get phone battery in a good place... Now strap that to your face...

[@IkesTechTalk]

That picture in picture mode is so cool. Really wanna try these. Glad they added this hardware to help the devices without video out support. I could see using these in bed playing fortnite with the Mrs. She uses the tv and typically I'm stuck with a warm laptop on my legs so we can play side by side. I'd love to get these and move the laptop to my nightstand instead

[@farishanafiah8461]

I think Xreal made this because of iPhone. At least iPad does support video output, but not iPhone. I still believe video output should be a mainstream (or dare I say it, mandatory) feature for modern smartphones. Smartphones of today, even in the midrange segment, are still more than powerful enough to be a true pocket computer.

[@JonTheBassist]

Good review! Would point out that the standalone glasses cannot directly attach to a Switch based on other reviews. Steam Deck, yes - Switch needs a dock.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

DOH! Good point. I completely spaced that the Switch needed that HDMI adapter. 🤦‍♂️

[@Gabilleta]

I've been eyeing the Xreal glasses for a while now, and since getting the ROG Ally, I've been more tempted to get one. This would help bridge the gap for devices that can't output a video signal, like my Nintendo Switch Lite or my Pixel 7.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's a LOT of fun taking the screen on the go with a gaming handheld.

[@KeyJayHD]

100% Worth it as an addon accessory. I use it with my Steam Deck every day!

[@alexandrosr5179]

Xreal glasses run perfect with Ally...

[@Gintch]

This device won't be able to get any video output from the Nintendo Switch Lite or any other device that doesn't support video output. As that is just on the device's hardware side that it's not possible...

[@Qishqildaq]

Cool cool COOOOL ... !!!! All they have to add is... DOUBLE SCREEN FOR THE WINDOWS MAAAN !!! TELL THEEM !!

[@FAT8893]

I do understand what Xreal is doing with the Beam, but I do think the next generation of Beam should have three USB-C port. One problem I see with the Beam is that it only leaves a single USB-C port for wired video out or charging, and it can't do both. Also, it'd be great if there's a 2.4/5GHz USB-C transmitter puck to connect the glass and Beam wirelessly together.

[@proximityfpv1722]

need to get this just for the 3dof - it will make these nicer to use. I get eye strain from looking at everything with rapid eye movement. lol

[@dirtrot4241]

Mines on the way!!!!!! I cant wait Id say its a must buy the beam that is I used my xreal with a s10E with dex and drains my battery alot will be nice with stand alone power. The 3 and 6 degrees is going to be great as well. Id say with the beam 75% buy it without and just using a phone 50% buy....or more fan buy.

[@iglapsu88]

Came to watch after hearing on Android Faithful podcast. Really neat device. Thanks Juan

[@Nnamdxxx]

Waiting on my Beam. Really impressed with the crispness of the 1080P screen. Hope they add a Plex and/or Jellyfin app .

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Those and I hope we can run something like gamepass too!

[@pleidian1232]

I have QUEST2, ROKID AIR as well as NREAL AIR and the best of these is the NREAL AIR...Great efforts Nreal.. Your video is be great. I am getting the "Beam"

[@samcurmudgeon]

Unpopular opinion: XReal should offer a discount on the XReal Beam to anyone who bought the HDMI adapter (I would have bought this rather than the HDMI adapter but the adapter was all they offered...).

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It would be a nice goodwill gesture, but unfortunately that's the way of tech as new products come out.

[@kaalyes10]

I was thinking this as I purchased the beam

[@grantbaxter554]

Hi Juan, another great video, thanks. Question for you on Readyfor with the Air, do you have scaling issues? I'm having trouble with this, the apps run fine but the desktop scale looks like 480p, thanks

[@jjchilidogs1990]

Thank you Juan for the information definitely gonna buy the beam for my Nreal air

[@SingaporeDonoghues]

Would this work to create essentially 3 or 4 monitors on Windows ? Would love to use to replace my huge screens for stock trading.

[@gmosc]

I like this way of solving the problems

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I'm glad the glasses manufacturers aren't waiting for phones and laptops to catch up 👍

[@carlstevens6670]

Very informative.... just ordered my Beam.

[@ilanpony1321]

I can’t stop using it❤

[@exp2745]

What annoys me about the Beam is completely out of XReals control. For one, the need for the Beam in cases such as the iPhone, OnePlus and Pixel. I have held strong on my stance and won't buy a mobile device whose main port is castrated solely to sell peripherals. For another, the restrictions and general poor performance of Miracast. Having used a Quest 2 wirelessly with my computer, I can attest that incredibly low latency (low enough to play through all of HL Alyx without motion sickness), hiqh resolution video streaming with 20m distance from the endpoint is easily possible and has been for a while now, but the Miracast standard, targeting the lowest of denominators, simply does not support that and in general has not been updated in terms of specs, arguably, since its release, with only some interoparability enhancements being added. That also happened almost a decade ago though, so maybe we need a new standard.

[@chalabread]

I’ve been traveling more for different reasons and I really find this interesting. If I find the money I’d love to buy this

[@ANTANTANT360]

Out of the three glasses I’ve used (Rokid and viture) the XReal are the BEST

[@sergekonevsky]

If BEST means delivering half baked product, most uncomfortable and worst compatibility, then you are right

[@technicaltep8480]

Sir, this smart glass has 2 micro OLED displays, two displays will be seen from the opposite side, and even if the scene is the same, the display will be different in two eyes.

[@familyceradini7461]

Been using XREAL air for my steam deck and loving it. Best companion device for the steam deck. I have been wanting to use the XREAL air for work as I usually use 2 to 3 monitors but the fixed screen just made it to hard. I couldn’t move my head to look more closely at something or have to look under the glasses to see my laptop display. I am super excited to try out the beam and hope that it finally makes it usable as a second monitor. I am really hoping they will update the beam with software that will support split screen on a windows computer. Once they bridge that gap I can see other work colleagues buying into it. It will allow privacy, portability and reasonable cost for a multi screen work station on the go.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The Nebula beta is getting better, but I think it'll be a while before we have really good independent panels on the xreal. Using beam for a second monitor works really well tho.

[@TJWhiteStar]

I've found using GingerXR works great once set up. Yes it's not perfect but it works better than the Beta at the moment so I'll be using it until the Beta overtakes it.@@SomeGadgetGuy

[@iamajuthomas]

Can you use this as a second (extended) monitor for a PC?

[@familyceradini7461]

@@iamajuthomas Yes, using for the first time today as an extended monitor. The ability to fix the monitor in place is great, though I do feel a little queezy due to a slight blur effect when you move your head and the screen has to keep up. You also get a little distortion looking through the birdbath lenses to your other monitor. Is it better than without the beam, yes. But it not quite smooth yet. Hopefully with some software updates it will get better. Still easier to user set monitors but will use this on the go. Also I am using a work computer and had no problem hooking it up and creating an extended monitor.

[@iamajuthomas]

@@familyceradini7461 I am assuming there is no need to install any software to use it as an extended monitor.

[@Fe1538C]

There is no resolution mentioned anywhere? I guess it would make sense 4K+ the whole area something like FullHD if floating? But There is no such information on the official website.

[@taggerung890]

The reason why I went with xreal over the competition is for their nebula app

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

New Windows Beta is getting pretty good too!

[@tompicarella]

Thank you. Great video. Where did you get your hat?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh it's just a kangol. Nothing fancy, you can get them anywhere.

[@Yipper64]

this is the only thing that *would* make these glasses worth it for me. Its definitely on the list of considerations, but looking at budget its these or a quest 3 and im gonna have to go with a quest 3. Whenever that comes out...

[@juliennegarcia4157]

Got the air and the beam, and even getting the bundle, I'm so lost on how to use it 😂

[@maxperez8209]

I originally bought these glasses for my laptop but the static image that moves everywhere I look makes me dizzy so I haven’t used them a lot so I believe this will help a lot.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

This is a NICE step up for creating that virtual floating window.

[@lilm5714]

This happens for me too. I started drinking half a teaspoon of crushed ginger in a cup of hot water in the mornings and it completely fixed my motion sickness. Just a tip if you're interested in trying!

[@KeyJayHD]

Ive had the airs for some time now and absolutely love them. Can't wait for my Beam to arrive! Ive no doubt that visually the Apple vision will be crazy, I think the xReal is at a good price at a good value point in comparison. Aint no way I'd spend $3.5k on untested new tech like that....not to mention its not nearly as sleek.

[@peterledniczky]

I have a really special scenario for the beam what I would like to ask. If I connect it with my iPhone I will be able to connect my airpods to my iphone and listen the audio with Spatial Audio?

[@Hackademicus]

Yes. Just change the sound output in iPhone.

[@peterledniczky]

@@Hackademicus even via wireless mirorring? because I tried now to mirror my phone to my TV then I tried to select airpods as an audio output and it disconnected the mirroring

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

That unfortunately I can't answer. I BELIEVE hack is correct, but I honestly don't know if apple will let devices play like that.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

my question about this are the hdmi to usb C connection, most adapter i know are usb c dock type which as far as i know is one way pat usbc to hdmi. does buying any usb to hdmi adapter is enough? because I cant seem to find any cables specifically made to be hdmi to usb c, most are named usb c to hdmi...

[@frankaperez]

Great Ad

[@AlexeyBelyakov]

Hey there! Can you please tell me which kit is optimal for connecting glasses to iPhone: lightning adapter to Type C + X real adapter or lightning adapter to Type C + BEAM? I'm not quite clear about the functional load of BEAM. It turns out it's like Air play for all sorts of devices?

[@DontBlameGene]

I’m super excited about this product great content

[@cbbbbbbbbbbbb]

I just need to understand the charging capabilities and requirements. Can I have a charger (let's say infinite number of usb-c PD ports with maximum wattage allowed by devices), plug into my laptop, laptop usb-c -> beam, beam usb-c -> glasses. Will all three devices stay charged? If not, what solution will allow me to permanently run all 3 devices? Even if I have the charger plug into the laptop, and have a separate charger port plug into a device that accepts usb-c PD and usb-c passthrough (from the laptop) which is connected to a beam, and a second device which accepts usb-c PD and usb-c passthrough (from the beam) connected to the glasses, would that work to keep all three devices charged? I'm absolutely willing to have a clunky setup for a permanently plugged in solution. The wireless / on-the-go stuff is great as well.

[@sdmods619]

Redmagic adapter or Viture charge and play adapter. It's talked about all over the xreal subreddit.

[@sdmods619]

Apple Vision Pro is more like 34 PPD. Lower than Xreal Airs 49. Which makes sense - higher FOV but lower PPD.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I've seen estimates around 50ppd, but we won't know until it really ships to consumers. Even then, if it is better, it's still seven times the price. That's not as impressive as apple marketing is making it out to be for Mixed Reality.

[@ChadAutry]

Was wanting Beam for 3dof tracking on a pc (video card does not have USB-C out), just general posture-agnostic computing.Plan to use a blutooth handheld trackball, and voice input for text. Wasn't aware of miracast possibility till this review. Would allow limited freedom within the house instead of being in front of the PC still. It seems the Xreal Airs have a microphone? Does miracast work with that? (instead of having a secondary blutooth mic)

[@Madmohawkfilms]

If they can get The Bigscreen app on that Beam I’m sold. I love the social aspect of Bigscreen but not such a fan of my big honking Quest 2. The Quest 3 allegedly is being announced end of September probably available by Holidays. Still bigger than these glasses and about the same price once you add the Beam. I’m TRYING to hold out for the Quest 3 but really only the Bigscreen app is my main use snd occassionally VRChat but I can run VRChat on my Steamdeck or Laptop

[@Madmohawkfilms]

@@PSYCHOV3N0M didn’t say it was a secret, said its allegedly being announced end of September….. Officially announced with availability dates and such unless you’re an anointed KZbinr you can’t really get one currently. I like to hear the thoughts of REGULAR people too not just KZbinrs who got sneak peeks and early release units before plopping down $$$ on Something I’l, probably only use for Bigscreen and VRC

[@douglasangelflores6796]

Excellent video.

[@UPERFECT]

Would you have interest to review our newest folding monitor?

[@williambecton8833]

Hey how u get the ps5 to work with the beam i just bought a usb c to hdmi cord but the ps5 not showing thru the beam help plzzz

[@ghostdawg4690]

I’m new to VR so understanding all the terminology is lacking but sense apples VR ad came out I’m imagining all kinds of cool things I’ve never seen before. I want to be able to for example look at a car and see let’s say all the electronics throughout any specific car like you could see through the car as you walk around it, maybe diagnostic troubleshooting.

[@ghostdawg4690]

Actually there’s a bunch more things I can imagine now but why tell all my secrets here, oh and I want it now because the tech is there and no reason we can’t have it now.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

What you're describing is more inline with what Microsoft is doing with hololens. They're focusing more on military contracts, but that's where actual "real" AR is.

[@ghostdawg4690]

@@SomeGadgetGuy yeah through my limited research Air Force and Boeing have been using AR for about 3 years but Boeing invented it in about 1990.

[@edge8881]

I bought the glasses I realized it didn't work with the pixel 7 and was so disappointed I literally put the glasses in the drawer and forgot about them . My fault I didn't do any research on what fone it would work with . In reality since I use my pixel 7 ninety percent of the time glasses became useless.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's one of the critical bummers I've had with the Pixel. There are SO many benefits to including video out on a phone. I REALLY don't like it when Apple or Google makes it LOOK like an accessory doesn't work, but it's really the fault of THEIR hardware.

[@sdmods619]

I got the Air and Beam working with Pixel through HDMI coupler and DisplayLink adapter. Check the Xreal subreddit for how.

[@FrugalShave]

This may make me pull my Nreal Air put of the bottom drawer and dust them off. I will try it out when the get the Beam up on Amazon since I am not a fan of Pre-ordering something from a company that has already disappointed me in a huge way.

[@jwold117]

I know you can minimize the screen while using the Beam but can you expand the screen, say up to 200+ inches, when using on a laptop for example?

[@brando764]

I want to get them but there no way I can try them on, no shops have displays around me and last time I tried some VR headset Ihad the worst headache and sickness. I belive this will be better as you can see what's around but don't wanna buy them and then have them collect dust in a draw Feel they would sell better if they jad them like they do laptops and phones and let you try them on the shop

[@D.hobbyist]

we have seen many many videos but noone explains how you can hook theese up to iphones via lightning ports please if having knowledge on this topic explain

[@FAT8893]

I don't think it's possible to do so. Best to stick with wireless connection.

[@WeWickd]

Just order some glasses today. I didn't order this because it doesn't charge at the same time. I play some super long sessions. Am I missing something? Is there something else?

[@syck7113]

Is a beam pro review coming soon?

[@Gtmatt2000]

wil the new iphone 15 pro max with type c power these glasses

[@MiniTrashCreations]

How does the real world look through the lenses? Is it completely clear or is there any blurring? Tinting?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh there's a bit of a prism effect. The bird bath optics don't blast you bidirectionally, but you will see slight reflections coming up from your chest or the ground. It's like a periscope.

[@theentertainmentdistrict]

Can I do lightning to USB-C for my iPhone 14?

[@FAT8893]

I don't think it's possible for iPhones with Lightning port. Best to stick with wireless connection.

[@VictorBottino]

Did you try the hand tracking feature?

[@abbba2]

Yeah I definitely need the privacy to watch horror films 😂

[@MackeeMouseMedia]

Thanks so much for your detailed review!! How is the FOV? I know it’s pretty narrow and nebula was almost unusable because I couldn’t see the entire screen in one shot because the fov was so small. Is that improved with the beam?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It won't change the optics in the glasses, but it gives you.more control over changing the size and distance, so it feels like a larger screen but farther away.

[@charlescdt6509]

So its a modem for devices that don't usb c out, cool.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

A bit more than that, it also improves the connection for computers that CAN output video.

[@user-qp9kj2gp4b]

The depth of your video is impressive! I am curious about the strength of the stabilization that beam can control when walking or taking a seat in the car

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's a nice improvement. I don't like the "judder" of the glasses when connected directly to my phone, but the beam smoothes out walking well. They still get a bit twitchy, especially in a bumpy car ride, but it's a LOT better with beam.

[@user-qp9kj2gp4b]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Truly appreciate your detailed response :DD

[@nealrcn]

I own a nreal air headset. You glossed over my major issue. Xreal interface nebula sucks and has not been upgraded in the year I have owned this product.

[@sergekonevsky]

Saw a lot of complaints on reddit...Reviewers shouldn't promote this while it is so half baked

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The majority of their development seems to be focused on the desktop apps at present. It's easier to make a virtual monitor for Mac and PC, than make a virtual alternate desktop mode for Android and force android apps to play nice AND count on the user to dog through dev options to enable things like floating window support. It sucks, but the current dichotomy remains. Either the manufacturer does the desktop mode heavy lifting, or you do screen mirror or Nebula is a basic tool for web browsing and first party games. It's why beam was created. To add capabilities to things like basic screen mirroring.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I've seen the complaints, I still feel beam brings to the table what it primarily advertises. The claim is it adds the compute power to use the head tracking sensors for static displays. The product satisfies those claims, and it has the POTENTIAL to do more with future updates. People complaining about all the things it can't do, some of the complaints are valid in my opinion, like giving us more options for tracking and smooth follow. Some are interesting misrepresentations of the product. Like the people mad about power pass through. To look up the specs on this box and think it would somehow be capable of passing power to a steam deck, that's on them. Xreal in no way primed people for that expectation. I'm happy with my collab with xreal. As MR headsets get more attention, we'll have to deal with two ideas. A headset built all in one piece, and a modular compute headset, where the glasses and the computer and the sensors are different pieces. Each has pros and cons, but is it any surprise that the most recent Microsoft patent is for a modular headset, with glasses separate from the "brain" that powers the head tracking and room analysis?

[@MC-hammered]

6Dof would be awesome. Any word on its support?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

No idea on something like this. We'll have to see how XREAL handles updates for glasses like the light. We're definitely due a hardware refresh there.

[@Test-ei5bd]

Juan. I am looking to use the Beam for office work via wirelessly connecting to iphone. Do you have any feedback on the latency experienced when working wirelessly on a pc? Or could you recommend a different wireless solution that is even more performant?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh I'm never a huge fan of wireless for heavy use. Best case, your frame rate hovers around 30fps, and that's only if you keep perfect line of sight. Apple MIGHT work a little smoother, but that's only because airplay requires both devices to be on the same network. Apple won't allow a device to device pairing.

[@robertholmes5355]

Question. Can you stream a video file from your phone wirelessly when you're out and about. - no wifi? Or does the phone have to be plugged in?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

On Miracast solutions it's device to device. I believe iphones need to be on the same network?

[@cesarp6761]

to 'cast' from the iphone to the beam do I need to have a wireless server (like at home) or does the beam wroks as a wireless 'hub' on itself that works without a wireless router in the middle (like to use on a plane)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

On miracast devices, it seems to work directly between beam and device. On Apple, I believe Air Casting requires the devices be connected to the same network.

[@briantanchanco4056]

Heya! I own a Motorola RAZR 40 ultra and heard it works wirelessly for the readyfor desktop mode but I've heard some scaling issues when you try loading it on the xreal airs. Any chance you've tested your Motorola phones with them? How's the scaling issue both wired and wireless? 😀

[@Indo432]

I’m curious why not purchase a chromecast or a firestick to do the same thing without the glasses.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

That's what Rokid Station is. It's a pocket battery powered Chromecast. Beam is all the processing to add head tracking to other video feeds.

[@Indo432]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Your honest opinion which one is a better all in one device the Rokid max or Xreal beam.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

They're completely different. Do you want a portable Android TV, or do you want to add head tracking to another computer?

[@Indo432]

@@SomeGadgetGuyGreat question I don’t know I never experience any AR glasses before. I’m leaning towards the Xreal and the beam combo also someone in the messages said you would need a gen 2 type C cable is that correct.

[@Indo432]

@@XREAl_Tech_Support Got it what do you think about the NEW PRE-ORDER INMO 2 and the TCL X2

[@allenwan4400]

So great to see your coverage for the beam and great talking points! I'm really excited for mine to arrive since I'm currently using a Moto Razr Plus and would love to have wireless Ready For usable on the xreal air. Plus, being able to use it in a fixed space with a laptop is very exciting. The air has been such an exciting and fun purchase with HDMI to USB C options also to use it with other devices that you just don't think about or so I can use it with devices that don't support Alt DP via USB C especially with the new firmware that fixed HDMI based audio

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

NO JOKE! The updates have been FANTASTIC! I used the XREAL ALOT with my Moto Edge, so I think you're gonna really like Ready For wireless!

[@ClintonAllenAnderson]

When I can use it as a 2nd screen for my PS5, I'll get you to break the price news to my wife, ok?

[@MrMittens01]

I don’t know about a 2nd screen, but I’m pretty sure that you can already connect these to a PS5.

[@jonsaavedra175]

Mines doesn't connect to my wifi

[@artemsverhunov7413]

What advantages does it have compearing to Viture XR? They sell for about the same price and seem to be very similiar.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Developer support and price? I don't know. I haven't used the Viture yet.

[@gregoryaul2005]

That's bad ass tk very functional 😮👍👊

[@user-yb4gz6yg4v]

Great video! Viewing the Beam, it looks like there are only 2 USB ports? If you hard wire your phone to the device in one port and plug a battery into the Beam in the other port, will it charge your phone through the Beam? (Seeing if this would duplicate the Rokid Hub from a charging perspective). My main concern if it doesn't support that charging ability is that for phone users we're in the same boat, I don't have a way to charge the phone while using the Xreal glasses and potentially adds another device I would need to charge?

[@MrMittens01]

From what I understand , I don’t think that the beam has pass-through charging capabilities , but you can stream wirelessly while charging your phone normally.

[@user-yb4gz6yg4v]

@@MrMittens01I have had horrible luck with wireless video and sound streaming, and MiraCast used to (And may still) have issues with DRM (NetFlix and the like). I like the idea of the Beam, but XReal had talked about a Hub solution to allow charging and video streaming at the same time quite a while ago, it would make a mobile Dex solution much smoother and easier (And cheaper ;) )

[@sdmods619]

You can charge and play with the Redmagic adapters or Viture charge and play adapter.

[@user-yb4gz6yg4v]

@9tendo There are those third party adapters, on the forums now and then people have issues with those adapters, I just don't get why Xreal doesn't have this in their lineup.

[@sdmods619]

@user-yb4gz6yg4v I have both and haven't had issues with them. I agree, Xreal could have come out with their own by now or at least added a separate USBC charge port to the Beam.

[@SpicyHotPot12]

Is there a screen size improvement when doing no beam vs. beam?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Size? Not really. This can't change the physical lens and field of view of the glasses, but it does give you more control over how you position a floating window in front of you.

[@zombos22222]

does this also have android tv or something to run on its own? like the rokid station which dont needs anything else to work and has 5hours+ batterytime and offers screencasting as a bonus but runs apps videos games also without additional devices. As nearsighted person i prefer the rokid ar max because i dont need to buy additional glasses for me, my family or any other person who is interested to try it thanks to dioptrie adjustment. for nreal i need to say, i absultely dont like the air one but i love the nreal light because it has handtracking and a better AR experience but when choosing the nreal air or the rokid max, i will go with rokid max because of helpful dioptrie adjustemnt and the compact rokid station all in one android tv box controller in your hand with great batterylife, the 120 hz are also a good bonus.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

XREAL is saying there will be apps "coming soon", but at present the MAIN purpose is using it as a video feed and head tracking "translator" for other computers.

[@zombos22222]

@@XREAl_Tech_Support the nreal light with Handtracking was better but the rokid max Looks more Family friendly because IT can adjust the Dioptrien mytopia for everyones eyes without buying the prescription glasses extra for everyone. The nreal xreal Air looses a Lot Potential without Handtracking and IS also Bad for iOS Apple User. The rokid max seems way more standalone Compact with the rokid Station and better battery in the Station

[@davecurry5604]

What if the games or vids are in 4k does it get degraded cause it's 1080p

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It'll display at 1080p, but 4K video played on a 1080p screen will usually look better than 1080p video on a 1080p screen.

[@ReviewThisTestThat]

its also 120 hertz now

[@harysviewty]

He no longer mentions LG Screen+, or TCL desktop mode Which is weird since LG was the demo unit used for NReal prototype, LG had Screen+ before Ready For or others TCL has its own smart glass ecosystem

[@FAT8893]

Pretty sure it's still usable for Screen+ and Ready For.

[@hustlehard7175]

Will this work with the pixel fold ??

[@MrMittens01]

Put a pair on Taylor Swift or Lebron James and I’m sure the world will follow. I preordered my beam and glasses combo about a month ago. I’ve been checking them out for awhile, but the beam is what really made me pull the trigger. I believe XReal is heading in the right direction with this. If they load steaming apps directly to the beam like Netflix, KZbin, etc., people could put down the phones for a few hours and kick back with the beam in their pockets and could consume some of the same content while you’re phone is resting. An Apple Watch, some AirPods, and a pair of XReal Airs with apps loaded on the beam and I wouldn’t need a phone.

[@MrBillRizer]

Yes and on the order side, I'm a bit pissed off, I ordered two weeks ago and online or at cart had no indication how long it will take. So I spend approx 550 for the Pro and Beam bundle, money taken, then have to email Xreal support to ask when it is arriving to be told over a month.

[@cymoncatalano9933]

Will i need the old usb c adapter of the beam to use a hdmi still with the beam? Or is there third party after market accesories that do the same thing?

[@MrMittens01]

I read somewhere that they sell or will be selling a usb-c to hdmi cable that will eliminate the need for the adapter.

[@cymoncatalano9933]

@@MrMittens01 I'll have to pick that up then

[@RogueTryhard]

I use mine with my steam deck out and about all the time.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's such a fun combo.

[@RogueTryhard]

@@SomeGadgetGuy truly! Excited to get my beam, tracking says day after tomorrow.

[@alexandrosr5179]

Have you check it with connected with Amazon cast divice wiresly?

[@antjones2281]

Um 1:11 is that comment even for the XReal? The guy's complaining about vision correction knobs. Im pretty sure that comment is for the Rokid glasses. Seems like fake news.

[@ExelArts]

can a asus rog 6 output video for the glasses?

[@farishanafiah8461]

Yes, it can. All ASUS ROG Phone have USB-C 3.1/3.2 with wired video output support.

[@ExelArts]

@@farishanafiah8461 thank you

[@entonyruscetta7449]

The low FOV really drops down my interest

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It does and it doesn't. It's not supposed to be like VR. I think it's funny when the main use cases shown by apple for Vision Pro are "float a TV in your room, and waste a TON of resolution on your peripheral vision". The center clarity of these glasses would then nearly match the floating window clarity of vision pro.

[@TwoRMSquared]

I tried the Xreal Air's but the edges of the screen were blurry/fuzzy. I tried all the nose pieces and tried each angle adjustment on the frames with each nose piece. I do have a big head. Snap back ball caps I can barely get it to snap on the last snap. With the Xreal Beam is there an option to just make the screen a tad smaller? Instead of a 201" screen how about a 190 inch screen? I can't find any literature on that specifically. Thank you.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah, you can force the glasses to use less of the field of view. Your experience is EXACTLY why I think we're doing AR wrong. Going to the high end with goggles means we don't learn more about different faces and eyes and use cases. We should have iterated more on Google Glass style heads up displays. Face computing is CRAZY PERSONAL. The better we want the experience to be, the more we need to tailor fit the displays to the user's face, but then we can't resell them easily.

[@TwoRMSquared]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Yeah exactly. The only thing I could do to get the glasses to give me a half way decent experience was to remove the nose piece all together and push the glasses right up against my face. At least binoculars give you the option to move the eye pieces side to side for different eyeball spacing of people.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

EXACTLY that. We still can't make a broadly compatible earbud that truly will cover "most people". How tf we gonna account for every face??? I hope we get some options to fit you better in the future. Or at least a program to better customize the fit for different faces.

[@TwoRMSquared]

@@SomeGadgetGuy indeed. Thank you.

[@panzerfan]

Does this work with Rokid Max? Or I must have the XReal Air for this?

[@sdmods619]

It does, but you don't get 3DoF.

[@panzerfan]

@@sdmods619 Dang. So that means Rokid users have to wait. Thanks!

[@omegafire6253]

Are the n real and x real the same thing.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

As far as I know the glasses didn't change, just the branding. I have the NReals though, and haven't gotten the XReal, so I don't know if there have been minor updates or improvements.

[@iNDY1001]

Needs a louvre style shutter, lean in to the dorkiness draw a little a message on the lourve in texta over it and bam you got your self a do not disturb productivity monitor with custom blackout cover, just like Ye before he decided to a take a right turn to incelton...I mean looking back at the very gospel heavy and the very teenage angst Akira influencing his music and the very in hindsight misogynistic anthem golddigger...maybe we just wanted all the cool he bought to the table.

[@videogamevegas]

JuanBagnell, Yeah, the XReal Beam is one of the next steps I was waiting for. Higher Resolution is the next thing. Now sure, I wouldn't scoff at buying the NReal (or XReal) glasses now (had to hold off when both NReal support and Samsung support proper let me know my brand new Galaxy S23 Ultra wouldn't be able to power and transmit video with just one cable plugged into the glasses), not to mention, I can't use a USB portable monitor if it doesn't have it's own internal battery or the monitor plugged into a power outlet (though I've seen videos of an S23 Ultra doing this; I guess it's just mine :( ). Still, with the Beam, my phone should be able to now work with some AR Glasses, SO COOL! As you said, resolution isn't the end all and be all, but I REALLY, at some point, would like to watch a movie in full 4K using AR glasses. Until then, when not portable, I'll still have to rely on a projector that can output at that size and resolution. Though I am excited to see what Apple brings to the table, because they might have a solution where I can ditch the projector for that big screen and high resolution, they've deliberately priced themselves out of a normal consumer market. And I'm not interested in seeing a watered down, lower priced (yet still expensive), future version they're planning, unless they can keep the specs I care about top notch (just get rid of the creepy eyeball casting outer display). I'm much more interested in this tech becoming lighter, portable, and more convenient. XReal and others are leading the way while Apple stays in their boutique territory. Can't wait to jump in at some point. vgv

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

The thing about vision pro, you still aren't watching a movie in 4K. If you float the movie like a tv, it's closer to 1080. I'd love to see that micro OLED in the Vision Pro used in a premium glasses with a narrower field of view.

[@videogamevegas]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Yes, I agree. I think we're looking at somewhere like 8K or above resolution to achieve a 4K floating screen :) vgv

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

@@videogamevegas oh yeah. It's a whole new kind of education for consumers.