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Updated · Tom's Guide · Oct 18

Xreal Launches $599 One Pro Plus AR Glasses as 1,200-Nit Display Narrows Gap With Viture

Updated

Updated · Tom's Guide · Oct 18

Xreal Launches $599 One Pro Plus AR Glasses as 1,200-Nit Display Narrows Gap With Viture

Q: With older models receiving the new software updates, is Xreal's hardware-only upgrade truly worth the premium price tag?

For most existing Xreal owners, probably not. The One Pro Plus is a refinement, not a major leap, and Xreal is already bringing at least some of its headline software gains—notably 60fps 2D-to-3D conversion—to older models through firmware. That makes the value of the new model hinge on hardware. The strongest upgrade is brightness: 1,200 nits versus 700 on the original One Pro, a substantial jump that should matter in brighter rooms and travel use. The redesigned nose pad and low weight also matter if comfort and stable alignment are priorities during long sessions. Xreal’s AI HDR and on-device X1 processing strengthen its appeal for users who want a simpler, more self-contained experience without relying heavily on companion apps. But the premium case weakens when compared with both the older Xreal and the rival Viture Beast. The One Pro Plus keeps the same $599 price as the earlier One Pro, yet much of the experience remains unchanged: the same 57-degree field of view, same 1080p-per-eye resolution, same X1 chip and same tethered setup. Against Viture’s $549 Beast, Xreal still trails slightly on resolution, field of view and software flexibility. So the upgrade is worth it mainly for new buyers or current users who specifically need the brighter display and improved fit. If you already own a recent Xreal model and will receive the new software features anyway, the One Pro Plus is harder to justify as a must-buy.

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Oct 18

Xreal this week released the One Pro Plus at $599, keeping the One Pro price while adding a brighter display and a redesigned nose pad to its flagship AR glasses.
Brightness jumps to 1,200 nits from 700, while the glasses keep a 57-degree field of view, built-in X1 chip and native 3DoF tracking; 2D-to-3D conversion also rises to 60fps from 30fps.
New Reading, Standard and Movie modes improve versatility, especially for productivity, helping Xreal close ground on Viture Beast after previously trailing on price and features.
The Plus still needs a $99 Eye Camera for 6DoF anchoring, and without it the glasses can struggle in moving vehicles, leaving Viture with some advantages in entertainment features and app-driven versatility.
Tom's Guide said the refresh puts Xreal and Viture on roughly equal footing, with the choice now hinging more on work-versus-entertainment preferences than on a clear overall winner.