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⬤ ASUS just dropped the ROG XREAL R1 smart glasses in partnership with XREAL, claiming they're the first gaming glasses to hit 240Hz on micro-OLED panels. These glasses throw up a virtual 171-inch screen that looks like it's sitting about four meters away, with a 57-degree field of view designed to pull you right into the action.
⬤ The ROG XREAL R1 runs 1080p micro-OLED displays that push up to 240Hz and come with two viewing modes called Anchor Mode and Follow Mode for 3DoF interaction. At just 91 grams, they're pretty light, and ASUS worked with Bose on the audio. They also feature electrochromic lenses that adjust to lighting. The glasses ship with the ROG Control Dock, which has two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4, so you can hook them up to PCs, consoles, handhelds, or phones through USB-C.
⬤ ASUS is targeting gamers and XR entertainment fans as more companies jump into lightweight wearable displays. The ROG XREAL R1 should hit shelves in the first half of 2026, though there's no official price yet. Some industry watchers think it'll land above $700 given what's packed inside and the accessories it comes with.
⬤ The ROG XREAL R1 shows how smart glasses are heating up, with companies trying to blend gaming hardware, XR tech, and mobile computing into one device. ASUS bringing high-refresh micro-OLED screens and a dedicated dock to the table signals real progress in wearable displays built for entertainment and everyday connected use.
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