Smartglasses have come a long way and still have a long road ahead of them in terms of practicality, battery life, design, and fit. Two brands that are constantly striving to get there are the XReak and the Viture.
With their Pro variants being alike yet distinct all at once, which one reigns supreme? Let’s decode.
Specifications
| Specifications | XReal Air 2 Pro | Viture Pro XR |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75g | 77g |
| Size | Length- 148.5mm Width- 48mm Height- 52mm | Length- 163mm Width- 47.7mm Height- 53.7mm |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 4000 nits |
| Colors | Black, red | Black |
| Display | Latest SONY 0.55” Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Contrast Ratio | 100,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz highest refresh rate | 120 Hz highest refresh rate |
| Nearsighted Solution | Detachable prescription lens frame | Myopia adjustment on the latest Micro-OLED panel |
| Nose Pad | Zero-pressure Nose Pad (S/M/L) | 4 (Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4) |
| Temple | 3-position temple adjustment | Non-adjustable |
| FOV | 46° | 46° |
| Resolution | 4 Million Pixels,1080p | 1920×1080 per eye |
| Port | Type-C | Magnetic |
| Audio | 2nd generation Sound System | HARMAN speakers |
| Microphones | 2 | Requires neckband |
| Sound leakage reduction | Directional Technology | Built-in Spatial Sound |
| Battery Life | No built-in battery | No built-in battery |
| Screen size | 130” | 135” |
| PPD | 49 | 49 |
| Co-op Games/ Movie-sharing | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Switch Compatibility | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Built-in 3Dof | 3 DoF Supported, Beam/Beam Pro Required | ✔️ |
| Titanium Material | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Remote Play on Consoles/ PC | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Adjustable Diopters | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Electrochromic Film | 3 levels of dimming | 1 click immersion |
| Price | $449 | $459 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Design and Comfort
Right off the bat, there are four nose pads available on the Viture Pro as opposed to the three in the XReal Air 2 Pro. This provides a comfort level for a wider audience than the XReal. When it comes to the fit of any smart glasses, they are inevitably larger than life. No matter how much companies try to camouflage them in a wayfarer style, they always look bulkier because of the tech packed into them.
This is the case with both the XReal Air Pro and the Viture Pro. They sit far away from the face, looking a little funny and not as discreet. The Viture Pro is still quite better than the XReal, with a soft touch finish, sleeker, and slightly more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time, despite weighing 2 g more.
Now, the game changer here is the myopia adjustment on the Viture Pro glasses themselves. They come with two dials to adjust moderate nearsightedness
up to a power of -5. Unlike the XReal, there is no need for a separate prescription lens, and the best part– no additional cost either! The XReal also offers three levels of adjustment for the temples and a snap-on light-blocking attachment for external light peeping from under the eyes, although useless to me since they already have the electrochromic dimming feature.
As for the electrochromic feature present in both, the XReal is a clear winner. We have three dimming levels to block out most of the light for a more immersive experience. The Viture Pro, on the other hand, has only two levels: completely dark or nothing. I, personally, like the option to dim it to a certain level, depending on my environment and the work I’m doing, which is a freedom the XReal Pro gives me.
The Viture Pro also comes with a proximity sensor that signals the glasses that they’re not in use and can put the glasses in sleep mode, a feature missing in the XReal Air 2 Pro.
Connectivity and Display
With Sony Micro-OLED tech embedded in both these glasses, the Viture stands a step ahead with no blurry edges and a bright, colorful, and crisp 135” virtual screen. With a 120Hz refresh rate, the visual experience is smooth like butter, and the display quality is unlike any other I have experienced.
Adding on to this, the Viture Pro allows me to have three display screens vertically, including a 21:9 ultrawide, making it so much better than the XReal for multitasking. Although I came across a few bugs when shifting the apps from one screen to the other, it was nothing a simple unplug/replug couldn’t fix. What I liked most about these is the easy connectivity.
Unlike the wired connections on most glasses, including the XReal Pro, that need to plug into devices via a USB-C cable, the Viture Pro has a magnetically attached cable. With a direct connection to any type-C port devices, such as the iPhone 15 and above, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Android phones with DP output, iPads, and laptops, and other handheld devices, the Viture Pro is certainly better designed.
While XReal is well-known for its blurry edges, that is not the case in the Pro version. The picture quality with 1080p resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz is clear, crisp, and bright. The brightness is a major difference between the two glasses, with XReal at a maximum of 500 nits and the Viture at 4000 nits.
The Nebula app on the XReal is a great concept, but it lacks practicality and needs polishing. Better connectivity and experience come with connecting the Beam/ Beam Pro, while the Viture doesn’t “need” any additional device for connecting various devices.
I have addressed my issue with XReal’s connectivity and the number of wires I had to set up before, and the Viture Pro was a great respite.
The Cons:
- There is very minimal sound leakage in the Viture Pro, but even at the maximum, the audio gets diluted in an outdoor environment and needs a pair of headphones.
- The audio at maximum leaks a little in the XReal Pro, and you need a pair of headphones for an immersive experience.
- The connectivity to a larger number of devices with the XReal needs an external adapter or the Beam.
- The field of view for both glasses needs to be wider, especially for gaming and watching movies.
- The price is already high and gets even higher when including additional accessories.
- Neither of these devices has built-in batteries and rope off of the device they are connected to.
Price and Availability
The Viture Pro costs $459, which is slightly pricier than the XReal Air 2 Pro at $449. They are both available worldwide on their official websites and via authorized retailers.
Final Verdict
The Viture Pro is undoubtedly the crème de la crème of the AR glasses. While the XReal Pro is a strong contender, it lacks in terms of the added accessories that make its working come at par with the Viture Pro without the added effort.
Another reason why I’m siding with the Viture Pro, apart from the obvious pros over the XReal Pro, is the cost the XReal incurs when paired with an adapter, the prescription lenses, Beam/Beam Pro, and all that jazz. With the Viture Pro, the Dock is a good addition, but it is not necessary.
So, if you’re someone who travels frequently and is in the market for good AR glasses, the Viture Pro is a no-brainer.
