On October 15, 2026, Xreal released its new “1 Pro Plus” augmented reality glasses featuring double the brightness at up to 1,200 nits and AI-powered High Dynamic Range technology. The company maintained its $599 launch price while redesigning the nose pad to enhance comfort and stability.
Technical update increases screen brightness while maintaining launch price
Faster 3D conversion via wired connection and multiple display modes
Retail price variations and preparations for the Aura glasses launch
A busy roadmap paving the way for the Android XR-powered Aura glasses
Frequently asked questions
Technical update increases screen brightness while maintaining launch price
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Xreal launched its new “1 Pro Plus” smart glasses, an updated version of its flagship “One Pro” that features a brighter display, adds AI-powered High Dynamic Range, and comes with a redesigned nose pad while keeping the $599 USD launch price. According to Road to VR, the glasses went on sale the same day via the company’s official website, with plans to add them to global retailers later.
The “1 Pro Plus” model represents a deliberate, incremental update rather than an entirely new generation. It retains the 0.55-inch Sony Micro-OLED displays with a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels per eye, a 57-degree field of view, and Xreal’s proprietary “X1” spatial computing chip found in the One Pro model released in early 2025.
The most significant core change lies in the brightness level: maximum brightness has jumped to 1,200 nits compared to roughly 700 nits in the previous model, and the AI High Dynamic Range feature aims to improve display quality for supported content. Ben Schoon wrote on 9to5Google that the previous 700-nit screen struggled in bright environments like an airplane cabin when window shades were open, confirming that the brighter panel “will go a long way in solving this problem.”
Faster 3D conversion via wired connection and multiple display modes
The new display now supports 3 dedicated viewing modes: Standard, Movie, and Reading. Xreal also doubled the frame rate for automatic 2D-to-3D content conversion, raising it from 30 to 60 frames per second. The refresh rate still reaches up to 120Hz, and the glasses retain electrochromic dimming and an upgraded audio system developed in partnership with Bose.
Although marketing images published by Xreal show the glasses without any cables, they are not a standalone device; they still connect via a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode to laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles.
Regarding physical comfort, the redesigned nose pad uses a larger air cushion, and the company emphasizes that it improves stability and comfort while helping users maintain the full field of view, which editor Ben Schoon described as a “substantial improvement” in long-term wearability.
Retail price variations and preparations for the Aura glasses launch
Tech sites reported varying descriptions of the new pricing structure. Tom’s Guide listed $599 as an introductory launch price and $649 as the standard retail price. ZDNet gave the glasses a 4.5 out of 5 rating, noting they are $50 cheaper than the first generation, but added that they “are still expensive” and that the 1,200-nit screen is still dimmer than the competing FeatureBee glasses.
A bundle including the optional Xreal Eye accessory, which adds six-degrees-of-freedom spatial tracking, is also available for a total price of $648 USD.
The launch of the “1 Pro Plus” follows the release of the Xreal “One S” this past spring, as part of a busy year of updates across the company’s One lineup. This move also precedes the anticipated launch of the “Aura” glasses powered by Google’s Android XR platform, slated for later this year.
A busy roadmap paving the way for the Android XR-powered Aura glasses
The launch of the “1 Pro Plus” following the spring release of the Xreal “One S” reflects the company’s rapid development pace to strengthen the competitiveness of the One family in the spatial computing and tethered USB-C display glasses market.
By addressing the main weaknesses of the previous generation by raising brightness to 1,200 nits, doubling 3D conversion fluidity to 60 frames per second, and developing the air-cushioned nose pad, Xreal is cementing its position in the smart glasses category ahead of its most important strategic step: introducing the Google Android XR-powered Aura glasses later this year.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What are the key technical improvements in the new Xreal 1 Pro Plus glasses?
A: Screen brightness has increased from 700 to 1,200 nits, with the addition of AI High Dynamic Range, doubled 3D conversion speed to 60 frames per second, and an upgraded nose pad.
Q: Do the glasses operate wirelessly on their own or do they need to be connected to devices?
A: Despite appearing cable-free in promotional images, they are not standalone and connect via USB-C to laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles.
Q: How much do the glasses cost standalone versus with the Xreal Eye spatial tracking accessory?
A: They are available at a launch price of $599, with reports indicating a standard price of $649, while the bundle with the Xreal Eye 6DoF tracking accessory is priced at $648.
Q: What is the upcoming product Xreal is preparing to launch later this year?
A: The company is preparing to launch the Aura smart glasses powered by Google’s Android XR operating system.
