The best AR glasses are cheaper than ever during Black Friday

The best AR glasses are cheaper than ever during Black Friday

An image of Verge reviewer Victoria Song wearing the Xreal One while drinking through a straw.

The Xreal One look a bit like the glasses you get from the optician after having your pupils dilated. But they’re not as bulky or heavy as a VR headset.

I’ll admit it, I thought AR glasses like the Xreal One were a joke when I first heard about them. But they clicked for me as a gamer when I realized they could be plugged into a Steam Deck or an iPad to have my own huge, private display no matter where I am. If you want to be fully immersed in your games and movies (without wearing a bulky VR headset), there are some great AR glasses on sale for their lowest prices ever for Black Friday.

The Xreal One glasses are packed with features and cost $399.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $180 off the original price. This model will look unassuming on your face, save for the USB-C cable you’ll attach to its ear hook to connect your device. The One supports a fast 120Hz refresh rate at 1080p, and its Micro OLED screens provide excellent contrast. The arms of the glasses have built-in Bose-tuned speakers that pipe audio downwards into your ears.

Xreal One AR glasses

The Xreal One AR glasses put the equivalent of a 120Hz 147-inch screen in front of your eyes. The glasses can be connected to a smartphone, computer, and some handheld gaming PCs via USB-C. The glasses mirror your gadget’s display, so you can use them as an external monitor when working in addition to gaming and watching movies.

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One of my favorite features in the One, three degrees of freedom, lets you virtually anchor the screen in place so it’s not always moving with your head. If you’re in a car, train, or plane, this might be essential to use if watching screens makes your motion sickness worse. As for downsides, the One lacks a hardware-based myopia dial to account for nearsightedness. If the screens look blurry, you may need to get prescription lenses for them.

If having myopia adjustments is crucial to you, I suggest checking out Viture’s Luma Pro glasses, which include the setting. You can get them in the regular size for $424.99 (typically around $500 outside of a sale) at Amazon and Best Buy, or in a large size for $449, also at Amazon. These have a bit more of a gamer-y look, which some may not like, but they’re similar to the Xreal One in both functions and specs. They boast a slightly sharper 1200p resolution with Micro OLED screens and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Harman tuned their built-in speakers.

Viture Luma Pro XR glasses

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We apparently can’t just have one set of AR glasses in 2025 that can do it all for under $500, though. The Viture model lacks the three degrees of freedom that the Xreal One includes. In other words, the screen’s image will move as you move your head. That’ll either be totally fine with you, or it’ll be a deal-breaker.

6 Comments

  1. ukemmer

    It’s exciting to see such affordable options for AR glasses this Black Friday! The design comparison is interesting, and it’s great to know that technology is becoming more accessible. Looking forward to seeing how these evolve!

  2. monserrate.mraz

    I agree, it’s great to see more affordable options! The design comparison is interesting because it highlights how far AR technology has come in terms of aesthetics and usability. It will be intriguing to see how these glasses perform in real-world applications as more people start using them.

  3. oshanahan

    really highlights how far AR technology has come. It’s fascinating to think about how these glasses can blend everyday functionality with advanced tech, making them more accessible for casual users.

  4. gertrude33

    Absolutely, it’s impressive how quickly AR technology is evolving. The Xreal One not only showcases advanced features but also makes the technology more accessible to a wider audience. It’ll be interesting to see how developers leverage these advancements in apps and experiences!

  5. schowalter.ladarius

    the advancements in design but also highlights the growing accessibility of AR experiences. It’s exciting to see how these glasses can enhance everyday activities, from gaming to navigation. I wonder how they will integrate with other smart devices in the future!

  6. vgrant

    You’re right! It’s exciting to see how design improvements are making AR glasses more appealing. Plus, as prices drop, more people will have the opportunity to explore augmented reality, which could lead to even more innovative applications in everyday life.

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