Hi @XREAL_Global I’m a dev from Australia and really want to order the new air 2 ultras but there’s no au store, only us and eu. Be good if I could buy direct from us store and shipped to aus like most companies offer, better than buying from some dodgy 3rd party or have to use a redirect us address which can sometimes be unreliable.
I have been wanting to get into AR computing for a while now, and I think the Xreal Air 2 Pro with the Beam Pro is the best out there. Now if I could swing the price....
Hopefully prices continue to come down in time as the tech improves, this setup has been pretty awesome though. Love the tiny form factor first and foremost, makes me feel way better not wanting to drop all of that cash on a Vision Pro when it launched.
Thanks for the review Josh. How did you get those beautiful floating displays that shifted above as in synch with head movement in that way? That was amazing! Also I want that cool three bulb lamp in the background. Where can I find one like that? :)
Glad you liked it! This was one of the harder videos for me with the logistics since I couldn’t film the virtual display like a normal b-roll shot. The beam pro lets you screen capture so I did that and added it into the shots during the editing. I found that lamp on Etsy a while back! Last o checked it wasn’t available anymore but there were some similar options if you search for industrial Edison bulb lamps
Love my Xreals but they dropped the ball on the beam. I personally have no issue with it being phone like. That was I can save battery on my phone and not be disturbed with notifications
The new pro is really nice as a standalone, but it would have been really great if they combined it with the functionality of the original beam - kind of the best of both worlds. Maybe future updates down the road? Haven’t tested the original beam yet
6:13 nice review, but i think its worth mentioning that if you walk straight up to someone and are within a few feet of their face, that they can see your screen. only situation I can see this being an issue is if you are watching something that takes up the full screen while ordering a coffee at starbucks or something (lol)
Haha yeah you can kind of see if you have the electrochromic dimming off, but if you’re full screen with a video or something you probably couldn’t walk around and see things properly in public, even with full transparency
I own the XREAL Air glasses and I love to use them with my Steamdeck at home and for watching RUclips while riding the train or in the plane. For productivity work, I guess we have to wait for higher resolution OLEDs because. It is really necessary to have higher resolution OLEDs than the actual resolution so text can be rendered always clear however the screen is rendered in the virtual space. Honestly I wished Apple has gone this technology path.
Absolutely the best video review ive seen so far. Having a google pixel i was so excited when i saw the beam pro came out, and cant wait to get it. How would you say the convenince of the cable is?
Glad you enjoyed the video! This was a fun challenge trying to showcase it without being able to film it normally since the displays are virtual. Not sure exactly what you mean by the convenience of the cable, but it’s been good for me so far! No disconnects or issues, I’ll just slide the pro in my pocket or set it nearby if I’m lounging and watching something.
@@joshfenn thanks for the reply! I should have been more specific. I mean how was the experience having a cable run down to your pocket from your head?
It’s pretty much been a non-issue, since the cable runs behind your ear it’s easy to forget about it during use. Looking forward to future tech where the sunglasses form factor can be cable free but we’re probably a long way out from that
I don’t have the rokids but tried my viture glasses - they power on and connect but it won’t launch into the nebulaOS software, it just mirrors the regular android layout
Also please be honest with what would you choose, xreal pro 2 or viture pro? And why? After your comment I'll straight away buy one, kindly help in details, my main concern is picture quality.
I’ve honestly been really struggling with the comparison, they’re extremely similar. I’ve been trying to gather my thoughts for a comparison video at some point but still working things out. Picture quality is basically the same in my experience? Slight advantage for less eye strain with the xreal but viture’s myopic adjustments are really nice. In my eyes so far it boils down to which (if any) hardware you prefer from either company (beam pro or beam, or neckband from viture) because the glasses offer almost the same thing
Thanks for the review, regarding people who wear prescription eye glasses, will they need the adapter in order to see clearly the floating screens? or can you wear it on top of prescription glasses? I know that virtue xr glasses support +-5 prescription lens,
How is the picture quality of Netflix and Amazon prime with the beam pro in xreal air 2 pro? The screen resolution overall also? Is it better than viture pro?
Both have been great! Picture quality has been the same for me across every app I’ve tested essentially. Tough call between these and the viture pro, just comparing the glasses they’re extremely similar, especially with picture quality. Slight edge to xreal for eye strain reduction in my experience but that’s pretty subjective based on individual eye sight I’d assume
Could you please let me know if it's possible to turn off the screen when the device is connected to the glasses? I'm interested in conserving battery life, similar to how the screen can be turned off when using Dex. Thank you for your assistance.
My vision is actually isn’t too terrible, I just usually get headaches from extended periods without them. Unfortunately no way to wear both but xreal has the option for prescription inserts if needed
I didn’t do any proper battery drain tests but it’s been decent, usually around 3 hours of video playback before needing to plug into a separate battery. No overheating issues whatsoever though, seems less hot than my phone even with extended use
I know this is meant for the Xreal glasses but do you have a Viture Pro and if so, can you test if the Beam Pro Nebuka OS works with the Viture glasses? I doubt it but am curious.
Is the screen size adjustable and if so how much? I would like to have a smallish screen anchored just out of normal view for directions and translations. How does it work for translations and directions using something like Google translate and google maps walking directions? Those would be my primary uses and interests. Good detailed and objective review thank you.
It’s not fully customizable with the size, but you can switch between ‘medium’ and ‘large’ screens they quote as 91” or 222” for each app. You could definitely use the smaller size and pin it off to the side though for something like this - it worked well for me using it when cooking haha. Didn’t try it with walking directions for maps but I assume this would work well, you could use a smaller window off to the side or just keep it on smooth follow without the electrochromic dimming and keep it in front of you.
@@joshfenn I found a link on Reddit! 😊 Seeing that, the 3D camera is nice for "fun" shots, but not for quality shots. Video was taken on a sunny day near the equator and looks like it is cloudy.
If this is a separate device, does that mean you need to have a data plan or tether from your phone? Hope they upkeep the support which looks like a custom android os.
I’ve heard somewhere there’s a 5g version available but haven’t been able to confirm for myself, mine is WiFi only. If that’s the case I assume you’d have a data plan, I’ve just been using WiFi networks and phone tethering with the unit they sent out. Hopefully on upkeep and updates too, the nebulaOS is built over android, it runs similar to an android phone without the glasses plugged in
@@joshfenn I've dealt with several Android based hardware. Lots stop working because they couldn't keep up with Google services. Given this is an add-on accessory to their main device -- glasses, tells me it will easily get dropped if it doesn't sell enough. Good thing it is $200 so not as painful as others. However I'd rather use it to get the other xbeam or higher tier glasses. Hard to justify hardware devices where it can easily be replaced by an app.
You technically can, but it doesn’t launch into the 3D nebulaOS software unfortunately - it just mirrors similar to if you plugged it into a phone or other device
It’s been pretty good! Haven’t done thorough testing draining it or anything but probably around 3 hours for media playback. Really nice to have the secondary charging port for longer use cases
Hello! These details are lifted directly from our Specs page XREAL Beam Pro has a 4300mAh battery. With XREAL AR Glasses Streaming Video Playback Up to 3 hours BeamPro Built-in Display (without XREAL glasses) Streaming Video Playback Up to 7 hours
Hi there. Please, could you help me with a couple of questions? I have a pair of NREAL Air glasses and I would like to know if I can use them with the XREAL Beam Pro. Additionally, I would like to know if I can watch Netflix without any problem. Kind regards
Netflix works great! Haven’t found any app compatibility issues yet, full play store has been smooth for me. Your NREAL glasses should work, I know the air 1 glasses do and I think those are the same as the original NREAL as far as I can tell
I own a pair of X Real Air 2 Pros, and yes, it is blurry around the edges. It isn't a deal breaker, but if you're sensitive to that kind of thing it is something worth considering. The Beam Pro could actually fix this by having an option to narrow] the FOV, but I'm not sure if this is an option.
I noticed this a bit during testing, seems to get better if I adjusted the glasses closer to my face though. I think it’s because they’re really pushing the screen size for the form factor - didnt notice it with the viture pro glasses but the screen is a bit smaller. Worth the trade off for me but probably a person to person thing. Not exactly an FOV selection but you can change between medium and large size for the apps - didn’t notice it at all when using the smaller size
Great video I have the legion go as well with the air 2 pros and the first beam how does this new beam play on the legion go differently I’m not really sold on this yet since I have the first one already 😊
The beam pro doesn’t actually have any display input so I’ve been plugging the glasses in directly to the legion go. Feel like a different naming scheme might have helped some of the confusion since the beam and beam pro are such different devices. The pro is meant to be a separate standalone type of thing. I would actually love to still grab the original beam for more versatility with the glasses for other devices, the pro has been solid though on its own
@@joshfenn thanks for the quick reply the beam only has Netflix unless you jail break it and of course no camera etc idk if I need the new one yet but your review hands down was the best breaking down I’m on my legion now playing and it’s amazing alone I tried paring the beam but wasn’t really worth it quality wise I’ll look more into the beam 2 thanks again
I dont like the fact they diched the sideview mode from the first beam. That is such an important feature for me at least and its completly gone on the beam pro
You can still kind of do this indirectly, locking the screen off to the side in body anchor mode. Not exactly the same but should be a similar result for you
@joshfenn yeah, the problem is that i use that mode when im cleaning, and since body anchor stays fixated on where you put it, when i move I'll just disappear
I suppose you could run it through google cardboard without the glasses in the ‘regular’ android mode like you could with a smartphone, but it’s not really designed for VR use like that.
@@joshfenn but the movement of the glasses wouldn't translate to google cardboard right? It would only pick up the phone movement? So I guess the answer is still no improvement on that front
@@joshfenn Ah well. I'm currently running Xreal Air 1 with Dex on a Samsung phone, which is close enough to these capabilities. I guess I'll wait for more VR features before I upgrade.
Thanks for the answer so with rokid air some effects and Nebula OS will not work but I'm very curious the xreal beam pro will conect with rokid air just for display and watching videos
Thanks for the answer so with rokid air some effects and Nebula OS will not work but I'm very curious the xreal beam pro will conect with rokid air just for display and watching videos
You can still utilize the viture adapter tgat was used to connect to switch with the xreal glass, so dont listen to ppl who havent actually done this or aren’t knowledgeable on the options, to answer your question…yes you can
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Thanks for making an exception and trying out our XREAL Air 2Pro and XREAL Beam Pro combo! It was great to hear your perspective! 😎
Just waste of money, instead i would buy samsung s24. I'm fan of multipurpose things.
Glad I got to test it!
Hi @XREAL_Global I’m a dev from Australia and really want to order the new air 2 ultras but there’s no au store, only us and eu. Be good if I could buy direct from us store and shipped to aus like most companies offer, better than buying from some dodgy 3rd party or have to use a redirect us address which can sometimes be unreliable.
I have been wanting to get into AR computing for a while now, and I think the Xreal Air 2 Pro with the Beam Pro is the best out there. Now if I could swing the price....
Hopefully prices continue to come down in time as the tech improves, this setup has been pretty awesome though. Love the tiny form factor first and foremost, makes me feel way better not wanting to drop all of that cash on a Vision Pro when it launched.
I ordered the Beam Pro and air 2 bundle. But can't wait to get my hands on them.
That’s great, I hope you love it!
Very exciting!
Wow I was really impressed by the quality of this video
Keep it up
Also a very interesting device
Thanks so much! Really tough to shoot this one with the logistics of showing everything and not being able to actually film it.
We totally agree - and thanks! 😎
Thanks for the review Josh. How did you get those beautiful floating displays that shifted above as in synch with head movement in that way? That was amazing!
Also I want that cool three bulb lamp in the background. Where can I find one like that? :)
Glad you liked it! This was one of the harder videos for me with the logistics since I couldn’t film the virtual display like a normal b-roll shot. The beam pro lets you screen capture so I did that and added it into the shots during the editing.
I found that lamp on Etsy a while back! Last o checked it wasn’t available anymore but there were some similar options if you search for industrial Edison bulb lamps
Love my Xreals but they dropped the ball on the beam. I personally have no issue with it being phone like. That was I can save battery on my phone and not be disturbed with notifications
The new pro is really nice as a standalone, but it would have been really great if they combined it with the functionality of the original beam - kind of the best of both worlds. Maybe future updates down the road? Haven’t tested the original beam yet
6:13 nice review, but i think its worth mentioning that if you walk straight up to someone and are within a few feet of their face, that they can see your screen. only situation I can see this being an issue is if you are watching something that takes up the full screen while ordering a coffee at starbucks or something (lol)
Haha yeah you can kind of see if you have the electrochromic dimming off, but if you’re full screen with a video or something you probably couldn’t walk around and see things properly in public, even with full transparency
Best review yet! Thanks!
So glad to hear it, thanks for the support!
I own the XREAL Air glasses and I love to use them with my Steamdeck at home and for watching RUclips while riding the train or in the plane. For productivity work, I guess we have to wait for higher resolution OLEDs because. It is really necessary to have higher resolution OLEDs than the actual resolution so text can be rendered always clear however the screen is rendered in the virtual space. Honestly I wished Apple has gone this technology path.
The text clarity was definitely more legible than I had anticipated, but dual 4k OLEDs would have been really great
Serious question how do you manage to watch RUclips on a plane? Got a long flight coming up
Absolutely the best video review ive seen so far. Having a google pixel i was so excited when i saw the beam pro came out, and cant wait to get it. How would you say the convenince of the cable is?
Glad you enjoyed the video! This was a fun challenge trying to showcase it without being able to film it normally since the displays are virtual.
Not sure exactly what you mean by the convenience of the cable, but it’s been good for me so far! No disconnects or issues, I’ll just slide the pro in my pocket or set it nearby if I’m lounging and watching something.
@@joshfenn thanks for the reply! I should have been more specific. I mean how was the experience having a cable run down to your pocket from your head?
It’s pretty much been a non-issue, since the cable runs behind your ear it’s easy to forget about it during use. Looking forward to future tech where the sunglasses form factor can be cable free but we’re probably a long way out from that
please try connecting to viture pro xr and rokid max xr. it will be interesting.
I don’t have the rokids but tried my viture glasses - they power on and connect but it won’t launch into the nebulaOS software, it just mirrors the regular android layout
@@joshfenn wish to know your opinion between the Xreals and the Vitures
@schummy3000 talked about this a bit in Fridays upload, might do a long form comparison sometime soon too though
Also please be honest with what would you choose, xreal pro 2 or viture pro? And why? After your comment I'll straight away buy one, kindly help in details, my main concern is picture quality.
I’ve honestly been really struggling with the comparison, they’re extremely similar. I’ve been trying to gather my thoughts for a comparison video at some point but still working things out.
Picture quality is basically the same in my experience? Slight advantage for less eye strain with the xreal but viture’s myopic adjustments are really nice.
In my eyes so far it boils down to which (if any) hardware you prefer from either company (beam pro or beam, or neckband from viture) because the glasses offer almost the same thing
@@joshfenn great, ordered the xreal air 2 and beam pro, thanks for the response.
Thanks for the review, regarding people who wear prescription eye glasses, will they need the adapter in order to see clearly the floating screens? or can you wear it on top of prescription glasses? I know that virtue xr glasses support +-5 prescription lens,
It won’t go over your eyeglasses unfortunately, but XREAL does offer prescription inserts as an add-on if you wanted to go that route
How is the picture quality of Netflix and Amazon prime with the beam pro in xreal air 2 pro? The screen resolution overall also? Is it better than viture pro?
Both have been great! Picture quality has been the same for me across every app I’ve tested essentially.
Tough call between these and the viture pro, just comparing the glasses they’re extremely similar, especially with picture quality. Slight edge to xreal for eye strain reduction in my experience but that’s pretty subjective based on individual eye sight I’d assume
Could you please let me know if it's possible to turn off the screen when the device is connected to the glasses? I'm interested in conserving battery life, similar to how the screen can be turned off when using Dex. Thank you for your assistance.
As far as I found there’s no way to properly shut down the display when it’s in use, there’s an anti-touch feature but no way to keep it off manually
How do you you wear it ? Do you keep your glasses ?
My vision is actually isn’t too terrible, I just usually get headaches from extended periods without them. Unfortunately no way to wear both but xreal has the option for prescription inserts if needed
Battery life ? Overheating issues ?
I didn’t do any proper battery drain tests but it’s been decent, usually around 3 hours of video playback before needing to plug into a separate battery. No overheating issues whatsoever though, seems less hot than my phone even with extended use
I know this is meant for the Xreal glasses but do you have a Viture Pro and if so, can you test if the Beam Pro Nebuka OS works with the Viture glasses? I doubt it but am curious.
I did try this! The viture glasses work for screen mirroring but don’t load into the nebulaOS software unfortunately
Is the screen size adjustable and if so how much? I would like to have a smallish screen anchored just out of normal view for directions and translations. How does it work for translations and directions using something like Google translate and google maps walking directions? Those would be my primary uses and interests. Good detailed and objective review thank you.
It’s not fully customizable with the size, but you can switch between ‘medium’ and ‘large’ screens they quote as 91” or 222” for each app. You could definitely use the smaller size and pin it off to the side though for something like this - it worked well for me using it when cooking haha.
Didn’t try it with walking directions for maps but I assume this would work well, you could use a smaller window off to the side or just keep it on smooth follow without the electrochromic dimming and keep it in front of you.
It looks great, but so far I haven't seen any pictures or videos that I can watch with my Quest3, taken with the Beam.
It would be great if they could have sample files to download or something on their site
@@joshfenn I found a link on Reddit! 😊 Seeing that, the 3D camera is nice for "fun" shots, but not for quality shots. Video was taken on a sunny day near the equator and looks like it is cloudy.
If this is a separate device, does that mean you need to have a data plan or tether from your phone? Hope they upkeep the support which looks like a custom android os.
I’ve heard somewhere there’s a 5g version available but haven’t been able to confirm for myself, mine is WiFi only. If that’s the case I assume you’d have a data plan, I’ve just been using WiFi networks and phone tethering with the unit they sent out.
Hopefully on upkeep and updates too, the nebulaOS is built over android, it runs similar to an android phone without the glasses plugged in
@@joshfenn I've dealt with several Android based hardware. Lots stop working because they couldn't keep up with Google services. Given this is an add-on accessory to their main device -- glasses, tells me it will easily get dropped if it doesn't sell enough. Good thing it is $200 so not as painful as others. However I'd rather use it to get the other xbeam or higher tier glasses. Hard to justify hardware devices where it can easily be replaced by an app.
Hey there! Our 5G version of XREAL Beam Pro will be released later this year, with that you can add a SIM card.
Dumb question maybe, but can you plug in other XR glasses say the Viture Pro into the Xreal Beam Pro?
You technically can, but it doesn’t launch into the 3D nebulaOS software unfortunately - it just mirrors similar to if you plugged it into a phone or other device
beam pro doesn't have video input. So how can you project your legion go or laptop to the glasses? thanks!
I was just plugging in the glasses directly for the other devices - it’ll essentially mirror the display for everything else without the beam pro
How's the battery life? I use the original beam currently, and it doesn't last very long.
It’s been pretty good! Haven’t done thorough testing draining it or anything but probably around 3 hours for media playback. Really nice to have the secondary charging port for longer use cases
Hello!
These details are lifted directly from our Specs page
XREAL Beam Pro has a 4300mAh battery.
With XREAL AR Glasses
Streaming Video Playback
Up to 3 hours
BeamPro Built-in Display (without XREAL glasses)
Streaming Video Playback
Up to 7 hours
Hi there.
Please, could you help me with a couple of questions?
I have a pair of NREAL Air glasses and I would like to know if I can use them with the XREAL Beam Pro. Additionally, I would like to know if I can watch Netflix without any problem.
Kind regards
Netflix works great! Haven’t found any app compatibility issues yet, full play store has been smooth for me.
Your NREAL glasses should work, I know the air 1 glasses do and I think those are the same as the original NREAL as far as I can tell
@@joshfenn thank you very much
Other reviewers have mentioned issues with blurry edges on the projected image … have you come across this?
I own a pair of X Real Air 2 Pros, and yes, it is blurry around the edges. It isn't a deal breaker, but if you're sensitive to that kind of thing it is something worth considering. The Beam Pro could actually fix this by having an option to narrow] the FOV, but I'm not sure if this is an option.
I noticed this a bit during testing, seems to get better if I adjusted the glasses closer to my face though. I think it’s because they’re really pushing the screen size for the form factor - didnt notice it with the viture pro glasses but the screen is a bit smaller. Worth the trade off for me but probably a person to person thing.
Not exactly an FOV selection but you can change between medium and large size for the apps - didn’t notice it at all when using the smaller size
Great video I have the legion go as well with the air 2 pros and the first beam how does this new beam play on the legion go differently I’m not really sold on this yet since I have the first one already 😊
The beam pro doesn’t actually have any display input so I’ve been plugging the glasses in directly to the legion go. Feel like a different naming scheme might have helped some of the confusion since the beam and beam pro are such different devices. The pro is meant to be a separate standalone type of thing.
I would actually love to still grab the original beam for more versatility with the glasses for other devices, the pro has been solid though on its own
@@joshfenn thanks for the quick reply the beam only has Netflix unless you jail break it and of course no camera etc idk if I need the new one yet but your review hands down was the best breaking down I’m on my legion now playing and it’s amazing alone I tried paring the beam but wasn’t really worth it quality wise I’ll look more into the beam 2 thanks again
How do I get the $50 discount for upgrading my Beam to Bean Pro
Not sure, I never own the original. I think I saw on Reddit they were sending/giving codes or something? Probably worth checking in with XREAL support
Hi! Is it possible to wireless cast to it like the original beam? If so, did you tried an android phone or a windows pc? Thanks.
Hey there! Yes wireless casting is available on XREAL Beam Pro
I dont like the fact they diched the sideview mode from the first beam. That is such an important feature for me at least and its completly gone on the beam pro
You can still kind of do this indirectly, locking the screen off to the side in body anchor mode. Not exactly the same but should be a similar result for you
@joshfenn yeah, the problem is that i use that mode when im cleaning, and since body anchor stays fixated on where you put it, when i move I'll just disappear
Does anyone know if it works with the first xreal air glasses? I got them when the company was still called nreal
I think so? I don’t have them to double check and confirm though, might be worth checking with XREAL support or Reddit
Does it support google cardboard, or any other kind of VR device emulation?
I suppose you could run it through google cardboard without the glasses in the ‘regular’ android mode like you could with a smartphone, but it’s not really designed for VR use like that.
@@joshfenn but the movement of the glasses wouldn't translate to google cardboard right? It would only pick up the phone movement? So I guess the answer is still no improvement on that front
Yeah this setup isn’t really designed for full VR headset use, more so just the AR/overlays
@@joshfenn Ah well. I'm currently running Xreal Air 1 with Dex on a Samsung phone, which is close enough to these capabilities. I guess I'll wait for more VR features before I upgrade.
@sheld0n definitely in this case if you have Dex, hopefully we’ll see more advancements in the next few years
Hope they dont drop support on the original beam......
It's a bit lacking still
Great review tho
Since both are so different I assume they’ll keep both up! Would love to grab the original beam for my other devices sometime too
Hey there! We will continue to maintain the first-generation XREAL Beam as it's a great option for console gamers and devs!
this xreal beam pro works only with Xreal glasses i don't know if will work with my Rokid air glasses i want a answer please
It’s only designed for the XREAL glasses. I don’t have the rokids to test but my viture glasses don’t launch the nebulaOS software
Thanks for the answer so with rokid air some effects and Nebula OS will not work but I'm very curious the xreal beam pro will conect with rokid air just for display and watching videos
Thanks for the answer so with rokid air some effects and Nebula OS will not work but I'm very curious the xreal beam pro will conect with rokid air just for display and watching videos
My viture glasses will still connect for mirroring and everything else, similar experience to pairing with an android phone or something
Is there a SD card reader??
Yeah, the storage is expandable with microSD
Can u plug it up to the Nintendo switch like the original beam?
No.
There’s no display out ports like the original, it’s meant to act more as a standalone device
@@MobileDecay wrong
You can still utilize the viture adapter tgat was used to connect to switch with the xreal glass, so dont listen to ppl who havent actually done this or aren’t knowledgeable on the options, to answer your question…yes you can
@monoxzide1073 Noone asked about another adapter so not wrong.