XREAL Unveils the 1S AR Glasses and NEO Hub for Gamers
Key Specifications of XREAL 1S
- Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels per eye
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Field of View: 52 degrees
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Brightness: Up to 700 nits
- Price: $449
The Challenge with Handheld USB-C Ports
The arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 brings excitement but also hardware challenges, particularly regarding USB-C port limitations for external accessories. Many previous attempts at AR glasses were hindered by locked video outputs and connectivity restrictions on these devices. XREAL addresses this issue head-on with its innovative NEO hub, a dedicated battery bank and video hub designed to bypass these constraints seamlessly.
Why the NEO Hub Matters
While the XREAL 1S glasses offer impressive technical upgrades, the NEO hub could prove to be the real game-changer. AR glasses often come with the struggle of managing "dongle life," where users juggle multiple adapters just to charge their devices and maintain video output. By combining a battery bank with a video hub, the NEO hub provides a cleaner, more efficient solution—particularly valuable for handheld gaming devices like the Switch 2 and Steam Deck.
Reports suggest Nintendo's new console restricts video output by default, but the NEO hub integrates the necessary hardware to bypass these limitations, ensuring the glasses stay functional and useful without cumbersome workarounds.
Stay tuned as we get our hands on the XREAL 1S glasses and NEO hub for a full review to see how these products perform in real-world gaming scenarios.
