Asus ROG & Xreal Unveil 240Hz AR Glasses for 2026
▼ Summary
– Xreal and Asus have partnered to announce the upcoming ROG Xreal R1, a new set of AR glasses designed specifically for gamers.
– These glasses feature a 240Hz refresh rate, which is double the standard for current AR glasses, and have 1080p micro-OLED panels.
– A key accessory is the included ROG Control Dock, which offers multiple video input ports (HDMI and DisplayPort) for connecting to PCs and consoles.
– The glasses provide a 57-degree field of view, creating the virtual equivalent of a large 171-inch screen positioned 4 meters away.
– The ROG Xreal R1 is scheduled to launch in the first half of the year, but its price has not yet been revealed.
The upcoming ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses, a collaboration between Asus and Xreal, promise to deliver a groundbreaking visual experience for gamers with a 240Hz refresh rate, a first for the augmented reality glasses market. This significant leap from the standard 120Hz aims to provide exceptionally smooth motion clarity, which could be a major advantage in fast-paced competitive gaming. The announcement came during a busy CES for Xreal, which also launched new consumer products, but this partnership highlights a focused push into high-performance gaming hardware.
In a single preview image, the glasses sport a distinct cyberpunk-inspired aviator design. A prominent LED strip runs along the stem, likely indicating system status or battery life. The stems appear noticeably thicker than those on Xreal’s recently released consumer models, suggesting the additional internal technology required to power that high refresh rate. The devices utilize micro-OLED panels delivering 1080p resolution and connect to source devices via a USB-C cable.
A key accessory bundled with the glasses is the dedicated ROG Control Dock. This hub differentiates itself by including two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 port, offering broad compatibility for PC gamers and console users alike. This port selection surpasses what is available on some competing docks, providing flexibility. A single button on the dock allows users to toggle seamlessly between different video sources.
For immersion, Xreal states the R1 model will feature a 57-degree field of view, matching the high end of current AR glasses offerings. The company claims this creates the experience of a massive 171-inch virtual screen positioned roughly four meters away, filling about 95 percent of the user’s viewable space. Like other recent Xreal products, these glasses offer three degrees of freedom (3DoF). This means users can choose to pin the virtual screen in a fixed position in their environment or have it follow the movement of their head.
The ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses are slated for release in the first half of this year. While the advanced specs and gaming-focused design suggest a premium product, the final price point has not yet been revealed by the companies.
(Source: The Verge)
