I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good
Source: Wired ·
Xreal’s long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon for $1,279. Here’s how they fare against Meta’s recently announced VR Glasses.
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I’m sorry to say, but the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses might just be very good. That's despite the company's well-earned flak over privacy issues with its smart glasses and the general uneasiness people feel about being recorded . But in the 30 to 45 minutes or so I spent wearing the mixed-reality glasses at Meta’s Connect event in September, I was astounded by the video quality and wearability of a device that has for so long come in the form of a heavy, hot headset . But it’s not the only big dog in the face computer world. Not by a long shot. Xreal, known for its virtual-display glasses, has partnered with Google to build mixed-reality smart glasses on the Android XR platform—the Xreal Aura. On Wednesday, the company announced the official price, starting at $1,279. That’s 20 bucks cheaper than Meta’s VR glasses. Unlike Meta’s option, the Aura glasses come out this year. The Auras are available for preorder , but only for people who have already placed paid reservations. Preorder…