Xreal unveils Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, intended rival for Meta’s Quest 3 and Apple’s Vision Pro
Xreal, the Chinese augmented reality company, has unveiled the Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses to compete with Meta's Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro. Pre-orders are available for $699, with shipping starting in March. The glasses feature 6DOF tracking and environmental sensors for immersive AR experiences. Despite being slightly heavier than its predecessor, the Air 2 Ultra weighs 80 grams.
On Jan. 7, Xreal, the Chinese augmented reality company formerly known as Nreal, revealed the Xreal Air 2 Ultra AR glasses for developers, as the company aims to compete with Meta’s Quest 3 and Apple’s Vision Pro. Pre-orders for the Xreal Air 2 Ultra are currently available at a price of $699, with shipping expected to begin in March. The new sunglasses-style device features six degrees of freedom (6DOF) tracking, enabling users to engage with immersive AR applications. Notably, the glasses are equipped with two environmental sensors integrated into their frame, which allows real-time tracking of the user’s location within a 3D space and facilitates hand tracking. Despite its lightweight design, at 80 grams the Air 2 Ultra weighs slightly more than its 72 gram predecessor the Air 2. [Xreal]
