XREAL Beam Pro Review - Is It Worth The Hype?

[@SargontheGreat77]

Can I say just how impressed I am with you. It is so hard to find a KZbin reviewer that can cut out all the BS and just give a concise review in around 8 minutes. You just earned another subscriber. Thanks!

[@vrgamerdude]

Thank you so much... Seeing this comment just made my day! Sorry for the late reply but been traveling and then came home with some COVID. :(

[@Eckstant]

The thing that makes me happy about the beam pro is that I can kill that battery and still have a working phone in my pocket :D. The spatial computing and the dedicated OS is still great.

[@vrgamerdude]

agreed! no longer having to use my personal phone is a game changer in itself!

[@UGEplex]

Relevant hardware details: SD Card slot - it has one! WiFi only, no GPS but does have WiFi Location Services. Future model will have 5G Data and GPS.

[@vrgamerdude]

Yeah... Not gonna lie, since most phones are ditching the expandable SD card slot these days I totally forgot to mention that. Nice to have feature for sure so thanks for adding to the chat.

[@bluebell1]

I have the XReal 2 glasses and the original Beam. I love the glasses but XReal needs to fix their software before I do any type of upgrade.

[@jr.entertainmentgunter1061]

You won't regret buying this product​@@bluebell1

[@lazcore7603]

I thought it has a sim card slot to make it 5G

[@vrgamerdude]

@@lazcore7603 No... AFAIK that is coming in a later model.

[@MobileDecay]

I'm loving my Beam Pro. I didn't think it made much and I bought it mostly because I wanted to put an honest review on KZbin. However, I can't put it down. I just wish GeForce Now worked better on it and it had a damn headphone jack for low latency audio. I also wish it still had that corner view thing.This is way better than the original Beam for me. I feel like I need one cable plugged in. I just use Moonlight and Sunshine for game streaming.

[@vrgamerdude]

Yeah definitely a step above The Beam for sure and I agree I tend to use mine everyday since I received it. Definitely has some DRM issues and have had some Wi-Fi issues but that could be due to low signal areas in my house. Overall I'm pleased with it I just really want to see the spatial features come to life once I receive my ultra review kit so stay tuned for a follow-up once that happens.

[@Andrew-qb3oq]

Mine arrives today. I bought with the air 2 pro as a screen replacement. Im a heavy user of Quests. But I needed a lighter productivity/entertainment device while I'm layed out for a couple weeks after shoulder surgery. I'm hoping it lives up to my expectations. The 3D camera is what really put me over the edge as an additional selling point.

[@vrgamerdude]

Yeah I'm sure you've already used it by now but for what you're talking about this is going to work great! I love my quest for just about everything but you can't beat laying in bed with this on your face versus a box on your head! Hope whatever is going to have you laid out passes quickly!

[@Cloxxki]

Update? Review vid? :)

[@zechsoner]

Solid video .......appreciate you saving me the money

[@vrgamerdude]

Glad it helped you! 😎

[@EscapeNightaustralia]

I would love to hear your opinion, I’m trying to decide if I should by the Viture Xr Pro, the Xreal Air 2 Pro or the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. I keep hearing that the displays in the Viture are better but I thought they were all using the same Sony Micro Oled displays, some say that the Xreal Air 2 Pro can have some blurrines and some say it’s super clear. What makes mean lean to the Xreal Air 2s are the look and comfort, plus the ability to pair them to their Xreal Beam Pro and be able to use any app from the Google play store, something that doesn’t seem possible with the neckband + the neckband can get loud and the control seem cumbersome. I want to use these as a productivity accessory, so I can have three virtual displays for my laptop when travelling, and I need to be able to wear them for 8 hours+ which is why comfort is key, but also been able to read text clearly so I can write code.

[@SjaakSchulteis]

The "spatial" camera's are my main reason why I would want to buy it. Even without glasses (can watch the pictures on my Quest3).

[@vrgamerdude]

Yes... you can move the pictures and videos over to your Quest3.

[@relaxvideo3d]

@@vrgamerdude can you share some sample 3d videos, so we can check actual quality?

[@vrgamerdude]

@@relaxvideo3d I already did... There is a sample video posted to my channel.

[@XREAL_Global]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on XREAL Beam Pro Don! 😎

[@MrVenture21]

Hello how easy is to transfer spatial video and photos to other devices such as quest 3 to view the spatial videos ?

[@XREAL_Global]

@@MrVenture21 Very! You can save to a local miscroSD card on the XREAL Beam Pro, or save them through a cloud service and transfer them to a compatible device.

[@vrgamerdude]

Happy to.. it's a great device and a step in the right direction. Really looking forward to putting it through its paces again in another review once the Ultra's arrive! ;)

[@vrgamerdude]

My flow on that is to save them to my Google drive since the beam Pro is connected to it through my Google account then once I have the pictures or videos on my Google drive I just download them to my PC and use sidequest to move them on to my headset. Sorry for the delayed response and hope this helps.

[@Raokee]

I have the Xreals with the beam pro. I really enjoy it, but also it has some quirks. Body anchor is completely messed up. It constantly drifts to the right. I dont know why it doesn't have the small picture mode either. That took away the ability to have productivity and walk around while watching things. I LOVE the 3d photos and video features. What a great way to capture family memories.

[@vrgamerdude]

I can't agree more on the body anchor mode... I told my internal reps at Xreal they need to fix this ASAP. Also yeah.. the ability to put the screen in one corner is a missed feature as well!

[@rodneyford3181]

Ultras are already out... Need an update video

[@vrgamerdude]

Ultras are currently shipping to very early pre-orders and in super limited supply. Most people won't have them in their hands until mid to end of August. Already been told by Xreal that I should have a set on the way but they are dragging their feet on getting review units out. Most likely due to the fact that there's not much 6 dof content to show on them at this point.

[@doright8355]

I use the Nebula app and my phone. I can text, make calls, or mirror every app on my phone.

[@vrgamerdude]

which is exactly what it was meant to be but you are also draining the battery of your phone very quickly and would need an adapter to charge and watch at the same time so there is some utility in the Beam pro that phones don't provide.

[@issaqua]

I think the Xreal Beam Pro is fantastic for entertainment (watching movies, social media etc.) but not so great for productivity because it is missing something like DeX. Yes, there is experimental desktop mode for Android but it does not play nice with Nebula. I can work around this via Remote desktop tools, but part of my use case is to be productive when I'm not connected to the network (e.g. on a plane). P.S. If Xreal were commercially minded they'd be offering 3D movies / experiences in their store to sell the advantages of the glasses.

[@vrgamerdude]

Yeah you can't beat Dex! It has been one of my number one use case apps for the last 3 years that I've been testing all of these AR/XR glasses. Too bad Samsung's got that locked down! 😖

[@issaqua]

​@@vrgamerdude Yeah, Dex is awesome and I hope that Xreal can integrate the experimental desktop mode with nebula (they conflict at the moment and the performance is awful).

[@luisgregson7140]

Out if interest. How does it compare to the accessories for thr viture glasses?

[@vrgamerdude]

Currently I still prefer the neck band from Viture... The biggest Plus for this is the fact that you can charge and use the glasses simultaneously but you still have chords running all over the place and with the neck band and the magnetic connection to the. VITURE glasses it's a very clean interface.

[@billlyell8322]

The camera is nothing more than a sterographic camera that existed 100 plus years ago in film cameras.

[@vrgamerdude]

Well it's a little bit better than cameras we had a hundred years ago but essentially yes it is nothing more than a 3D camera.

[@billlyell8322]

@@vrgamerdude lmao, have you ever used a film camera? You can take pictures on them in seconds that require hours of digital editing. Lmao. But as a kid 3d pictures was a favorite toy. From comics to cartoon and even some scenic shows or even moon and space pictures. My mother even had one that she could make her own. It had a funny eye piece attachment to a wood rod and a handle. Lol but it eat film because it required 2 exposures for each shot. 18 double pictures out of a 36 roll of film. Lol. Hense she never let me use it. Lol.

[@snasir01]

On my beam pro 2 the photos so I'm nebula crashes, i haven't been able to see any spatial photos I've taken, but the worse features are physical, the glasses lenses are too high and too small there's no way to adjust these glasses on your face so that you see the entirety of what's in the lenses. I attempted to post this game review in Amazon and it was blocked as well as my account from posting for this device for violating the review guidelines. I didn't even know that was possible. Please buyer beware.

[@vrgamerdude]

Weird.. have you tried a reset of the device and as for the screen position issue, I had a similar experience until I remembe4red that Xreal Glasses have adjustable arms that click into 3 positions. If you haven't tried that already, I push mine all the way up and that is what makes the image more centered... hope that helps!

[@OhioBoii330]

Sooo, i bought the Air Pro 2 bundle that came with the USB-C adapter that allows me to charge my phone while being able to use the glasses at the same time. Soo, would i be able to use and charge the beam pro with the USB-C hub at the same time? Thats actually probably a stupid question, lmao. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to because you can with the phone, lmao. Soo, Why wouldnt it be able to charge the beam pro?!? Lmao.

[@arnelange6214]

The beam pro does not support external wired input, so you can charge it via USB C while using it. Only the regular Beam can have a wired connection to an external device - but it cannot be charged while having this connection. The hub is used to charge the external device while it is connected to the regular Beam (then it will not drain the Beam's battery) or directly to the glasses.

[@pguerrero329]

What do you mean by utility? 7:03 And can you type out the name of the product that you say is coming out later this year please? I didn't quite understand. Thank you!

[@vrgamerdude]

Utility meaning that it will be more useful once you have the new ultra glasses which are capable of six degrees of freedom tracking.

[@storytimewithizzy9828]

Could you please let me know if it's possible to turn off the screen when the device is connected to the glasses? I'm interested in conserving battery life, similar to how the screen can be turned off when using Dex. Thank you for your assistance.

[@vrgamerdude]

So the answer to this is yes and no. Obviously when in screen mirror mode you cannot because then all you see is the lock screen since it is mirroring your devices screen view. While in nebula you can turn off the screen however the minute you touch it it automatically turns back on because the screen is used as a touchpad and laser pointer. If you're worried about battery life I can say so far I've been able to use the device heavily and it keeps up very well. Also can take a fast charge so even if you have to plug in at some point midday you're back up and running really quickly.

[@arnelange6214]

You can also turn on energy saver mode on the Beam Pro and turn down the screen brightness to very low. Energy saver does not have any discernable impact on performance while doing media playback in Nebula, as far as I can tell. I always use it that way.

[@MrVenture21]

How easy is it to transfer spatial videos and photos to other devices such as the quest 3 & iPhones ?

[@vrgamerdude]

Have no idea about iPhones as I'm not an Apple user but to transfer to Quest is very easy by using side quest.. basically my flow on this is just dropping them in my Google drive and then downloading them to my PC and then I connect my quest to my PC via side quest and move them over.

[@luisgregson7140]

Hope everything is ok now, after the hectic weeks.

[@vrgamerdude]

Yes things have started to calm down a bit and thank you.. sorry for the delayed response. (≡)-)

[@warlockboyburns]

Can it do split screen 2 apps at once in screen mirror mode? This is how I use the beam original using wireless smart view from my phone samsung s20 and it's pretty cozy to use.

[@vrgamerdude]

Not in screen mirror mode no.. to use two apps side by side you would have to be in nebula.

[@ketley2aug]

So is it worth the hype ???? 🤓

[@vrgamerdude]

As I mention in the end of the video I feel it is if you are already invested into the XREAL Ecosystem but TLDR.. Its basically a mid teir cell phone with a stereo 3D camera that works much better than the original Beam.

[@ketley2aug]

@@vrgamerdude is there a similar competing product to consider if someone has not yet invested in any of the ecosystem ? I mean if I am considering xreal glasses+beam pro bundle - are there other similar combo options from others like TCL Viture Rokid or any other which i can consider and compare before pulling the trigger?

[@vrgamerdude]

@@ketley2aug For me personably the best combo is the Viture Pro glasses with the Viture neckband and custom 8Bitdo Controller. Not sure if they sell them in a discounted bundle but if you decide to go that way you can get an additional 10% off your entire purchase at their website by using my code "vrgamerdude" which as of today also works on the Pro glasses! 😎

[@Paul-ng4jx]

The UI sucks on this platform. Most people just want the Entertainment features not a camera. I’ll take pictures with my iPhone 16 when it comes out for those depth pictures. Not a $200 budget one. You get what you pay for

[@vrgamerdude]

Some of us do not and will not use Apple products but I hear ya!

[@westmcgee9320]

I bought it for 3D pix and videos. I don’t want the glasses.

[@vrgamerdude]

That's still a great use case for this!

[@williambecton8833]

Can i use my first gen xreal glasses?

[@digglerdiggler]

Yes, works fine

[@vrgamerdude]

Yep

[@fabianquosdorf4966]

Thanks a lot for the review. I would have loved to see the review in combination with the new Xreal Ultra Air 2. They are available and shipping already (I own one myself). And they are amazing! I hope you can get your hands on one and then let me know what you think.

[@vrgamerdude]

Yeah I'm eagerly awaiting my review sample. I've already played around with them a couple of times at CES and GDC this year but I really want to get them in my studio for some serious testing with this device and several others. Hopefully xreal will be sending them to press and influencers soon so stay tuned!

[@3dpfeeney]

More interested in output 3d video to other formats and devices...

[@vrgamerdude]

Outputting 3D video from this would be no different than any other cell phone that has DisplayPort capability on USBC.

[@GamerDan89]

Is it easier to watch 3d Movies with it?

[@digglerdiggler]

Not really, hope they make the SW better so real 3d is easier to consume from the likes of youtube, prime or even stereoscopic games via steam stream

[@vrgamerdude]

It actually is because the media player built into the nebula UI works pretty well now.. that is if you are connecting Xreal glasses. For any other brand of glasses you would still have to use something like VLC and it would be no different than doing it from any other cell phone.

[@LegendHunter22]

Can you watch 3D movies on device with out glasses???

[@vrgamerdude]

I mean I guess you could run a side by side 3D video and try to do the cross side effect but if you're talking about this being a glass is free 3D screen then no! In order to watch 3D videos on this you would need to connect the glasses and then put the glasses into SBS 3D mode.

[@LegendHunter22]

@@vrgamerdude gutted i was hoping it would b like the lg Optimus 3D from back in the day 🙁 would of been amazing if u could of watched 3D movies on the screen thanks anyways and its a great Review 👍

[@vrgamerdude]

@@LegendHunter22 yeah I still have my old HTC EVO 3D sitting on a shelf I loved the glasses free 3D back in the day and will admit that that would have made this a very cool experience both with the glasses and the device itself.

[@lilgrubbvr]

Am I early?

[@vrgamerdude]

Nope... Never too early! 😎

[@Paul-ng4jx]

Rokid station 2 is way better

[@vrgamerdude]

Wish I could try it... @Rokid did not like my "honest review" of their glasses and the first station so they have cut off contact with me. Makes me wonder about any company that would do that after a what I considered fair review of their tech.