Xreal is having a moment at CES, and it’s not being subtle about it.
The company kicked things off by announcing two products that are already available to buy: its new [1S AR glasses](https://amzn.to/3Loj4bS) and the [Neo dock](https://amzn.to/4q5lgUV), a Switch 2–ready accessory that doubles as a battery. That alone would be a solid showing. But Xreal isn’t done. It also teased a new partnership with Asus that’s aimed squarely at gamers.
The result is a new set of gaming-focused AR glasses called the [ROG Xreal R1](https://amzn.to/49J2VXV).
So far, only one image of the ROG Xreal R1 has been shared, but it makes an impression. The glasses look like cyberpunk aviators, with thick stems and an LED strip running along the side. Xreal hasn’t said what the LED indicates. Battery life is the safe guess, though it could just as easily be a visual flex.
Compared to the slimmer 1S glasses, the R1’s bulkier design hints at what’s inside. These glasses are built around a headline feature that no other AR glasses currently offer: a 240Hz refresh rate. That’s double the 120Hz ceiling that’s become the norm in this category, and it’s a clear signal that Xreal and Asus are chasing competitive gamers, not just casual media viewers.
Under the hood, the ROG Xreal R1 uses micro-OLED panels with a 1080p resolution. Connection is handled over USB-C, keeping things simple for laptops, handhelds, and consoles.
What sets this package apart is the included ROG Control Dock. Unlike Xreal’s Neo dock, which sticks to USB-C, this one offers two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 port. That makes it far more flexible for PC and console setups. There’s also a physical button that lets you switch between video sources without unplugging cables, a small, practical touch gamers tend to appreciate.
It’s also worth noting how this stacks up against competitors. Viture’s Pro Mobile Dock, for example, offers HDMI and USB-C but skips DisplayPort entirely. The ROG dock clearly aims to cover more use cases in one box.
Xreal says the ROG Xreal R1 delivers a 57-degree field of view, which is about as wide as you’ll find in consumer AR glasses right now. That matches the company’s higher-end One Pro model, which sells for $649.
In practical terms, Xreal claims the glasses can fill 95 percent of your viewable space with a virtual 171-inch screen, positioned at about 4 meters away. Like other recent Xreal models, the R1 supports three degrees of freedom. You can lock the screen in place in virtual space or let it move naturally with your head, depending on how you want to play.
The ROG Xreal R1 is scheduled to launch in the first half of the year. Xreal hasn’t shared pricing yet, but with a high refresh rate, a custom dock, and Asus ROG branding, it’s safe to assume these won’t be entry-level glasses.
Even so, the message from CES is clear. Xreal isn’t just iterating on AR eyewear anymore. It’s making a serious push into gaming hardware, and it’s bringing a heavyweight partner along for the ride.
The company kicked things off by announcing two products that are already available to buy: its new [1S AR glasses](https://amzn.to/3Loj4bS) and the [Neo dock](https://amzn.to/4q5lgUV), a Switch 2–ready accessory that doubles as a battery. That alone would be a solid showing. But Xreal isn’t done. It also teased a new partnership with Asus that’s aimed squarely at gamers.
The result is a new set of gaming-focused AR glasses called the [ROG Xreal R1](https://amzn.to/49J2VXV).
Cyberpunk looks, gamer ambitions
So far, only one image of the ROG Xreal R1 has been shared, but it makes an impression. The glasses look like cyberpunk aviators, with thick stems and an LED strip running along the side. Xreal hasn’t said what the LED indicates. Battery life is the safe guess, though it could just as easily be a visual flex.
Compared to the slimmer 1S glasses, the R1’s bulkier design hints at what’s inside. These glasses are built around a headline feature that no other AR glasses currently offer: a 240Hz refresh rate. That’s double the 120Hz ceiling that’s become the norm in this category, and it’s a clear signal that Xreal and Asus are chasing competitive gamers, not just casual media viewers.
Built for fast visuals and real hardware
Under the hood, the ROG Xreal R1 uses micro-OLED panels with a 1080p resolution. Connection is handled over USB-C, keeping things simple for laptops, handhelds, and consoles.
What sets this package apart is the included ROG Control Dock. Unlike Xreal’s Neo dock, which sticks to USB-C, this one offers two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 port. That makes it far more flexible for PC and console setups. There’s also a physical button that lets you switch between video sources without unplugging cables, a small, practical touch gamers tend to appreciate.
It’s also worth noting how this stacks up against competitors. Viture’s Pro Mobile Dock, for example, offers HDMI and USB-C but skips DisplayPort entirely. The ROG dock clearly aims to cover more use cases in one box.
Big virtual screen, anchored or mobile
Xreal says the ROG Xreal R1 delivers a 57-degree field of view, which is about as wide as you’ll find in consumer AR glasses right now. That matches the company’s higher-end One Pro model, which sells for $649.
In practical terms, Xreal claims the glasses can fill 95 percent of your viewable space with a virtual 171-inch screen, positioned at about 4 meters away. Like other recent Xreal models, the R1 supports three degrees of freedom. You can lock the screen in place in virtual space or let it move naturally with your head, depending on how you want to play.
Launch timing, price still unknown
The ROG Xreal R1 is scheduled to launch in the first half of the year. Xreal hasn’t shared pricing yet, but with a high refresh rate, a custom dock, and Asus ROG branding, it’s safe to assume these won’t be entry-level glasses.
Even so, the message from CES is clear. Xreal isn’t just iterating on AR eyewear anymore. It’s making a serious push into gaming hardware, and it’s bringing a heavyweight partner along for the ride.