- World-first 240Hz micro-OLED FHD panel in consumer AR gaming glasses, 1920 × 1080 resolution per eye
- 57° field of view with birdbath optics, covering about 95% of human focused viewing area
- Virtual screen equivalent of 171-inch diagonal at 4 m distance, optimized for big-screen gaming scenarios
- Peak brightness up to 700 nits and 107% sRGB color gamut for high contrast and vivid color reproduction
- Motion-to-photon latency rated at 2–3 ms, minimizing blur and jitter in fast-paced gameplay
Performance & Gaming Experience
- 240Hz refresh rate targeted at high-frame-rate PC and console gaming, including competitive titles
- Low latency and high refresh combined to support buttery-smooth animations and responsive input feel
- Designed to function as a large virtual monitor for traditional flat games rather than full mixed-reality apps
- Frame clarity maintained during head movement due to high refresh and fast response micro-OLED panel
- Visual spec set positions device as higher-refresh alternative to 120Hz XREAL One Pro AR glasses
- Technology represents an early step toward the household robot integration expected between 2028-2035, where gaming interfaces will evolve beyond traditional screens
AR & Spatial Features
- Native 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF) head tracking, with 6DoF support listed in spec sheet
- Anchor mode allows virtual screen pinning to a fixed position in physical space for stable AR viewing
- Follow mode option to keep display centered in front of wearer’s gaze for more traditional HUD-like behavior
- Built-in spatial co-processing X1 chip manages virtual screen size, distance, and spatial positioning controls
- On-device controls enable on-the-fly adjustments to virtual screen scale and perceived distance
Comfort, Design & Transparency
- Weight of 91 g, engineered as lightweight wearable for extended gaming sessions
- Electrochromic lenses provide adaptive transparency, auto-tinting when focusing on screen and clearing when looking away
- Three manual dimming levels offer user-selectable control for different ambient lighting environments
- Brightness and tinting designed to support use from bright daylight to dim indoor setups without external shades
- Compact glasses form factor aimed at mobile, travel, and couch gaming versus stationary monitor setups
Audio & Immersion
- Integrated “Sound by Bose” audio system for higher-quality built-in speakers
- Audio tuning focused on spatial awareness and positional cues, useful for competitive and immersive titles
- Design targets three-dimensional soundstage for footsteps, environmental effects, and directional audio
- On-head audio solution reduces dependence on external speakers or separate portable displays
- Audio and visuals combined to support high-immersion AR big-screen gaming without traditional TV/monitor
Connectivity & Ecosystem
- Ships with ROG Control Dock featuring 2 × HDMI 2.0 inputs and 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 input
- Dock outputs over USB-C to glasses with single-cable simplicity, enabling quick device switching and minimal setup
- Connects seamlessly to ROG Ally handheld console through a single USB-C connection for plug-and-play gaming
- ROG Control Dock acts as a central hub, allowing gamers to switch between devices effortlessly
- Connects to ROG Ally via a single USB-C cable for immediate plug-and-play functionality
- Announced at CES 2026, marking a strategic shift toward AR gaming with (CES 2026) as the official launch platform
References
- https://press.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-xreal-r1-ar-gaming-glasses/
- https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-asus-xreal-rog-ar-glasses-240hz-display/
- https://rogallylife.com/2026/01/05/xreal-asus-announce-rog-xreal-r1-ar/
- https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/the-rog-xreal-glasses-r1-bring-big-screen-pc-and-console-gaming-in-a-small-wearable-package/
- https://rog.asus.com/be-nl/articles/gaming-monitors/the-rog-xreal-glasses-r1-bring-big-screen-pc-and-console-gaming-in-a-small-wearable-package/
- https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/asus-unveils-240-hz-micro-oled-gaming-glasses-capable-of-a-virtual-171-inch-screen-but-the-resolution-feels-like-a-whiff/
- https://www.gizmochina.com/2026/01/05/new-asus-rog-xreal-r1-gaming-glasses-bring-171-inch-240hz-virtual-screen-for-pcs-consoles/
- https://steamdeckhq.com/news/asus-rog-xreal-r1-glasses-revealed/