Definitely VisionPro🥽, because you could actually replace your MacBook Pro with Apple’s headset. Whereas with this headset, you still need the MacBook Pro.
I really enjoyed this! I was a little standoffish when I kept seeing ads suddenly, conveniently after vision pro was announced. But I’m pretty much completely sold on these now. Thanks Brandon for this great review! 🙏🏾
Good representation of the virtual AR multiple screens, other youtubers show you can see all screens with one view. In reality you only see a window. Imagine looking into a camera view finder and only see a small segments of the multiple virtual screens
I have a pair and after less than two weeks, there have already been improvements in the software. I choose them over the Rocids, for instance, because of Chi Xu's and PJ's emphasis on improving the software. I didn't think Iwould use them for 'productivity', but just bought a bluetooth keyboard to do just that.
8:24 I could imagine this just being a distortion from the angled glass, making the screen blurry around the bottom edges as the light has to travel the longest and might be spread too much to provide a clear picture
True, could be that. It just got annoying a times when I'd be multitasking and have to position my eyes at the bottom of a screen to get a clear look at the text
I’ve watched dozens of reviews on YT which were all sponsored by a manufacturer. The reality is very very different! I have a Quest 2 so I’m very familiar with wearing a display on your face. But the truth is - it’s just a 45° viewing angle and the text is very very blurry. Unless you have 110% clear vision you’re going to regret them. Especially compared with Apple’s Retina displays - the clarity of text is abysmal. As for 3 displays while working on Mac/PC - it’s all fake - you’re only ever going to see 1 display and turn your head left or right every single time you need to see another display. I’ve waited for them to arrive for 2 weeks and another 3-4 weeks for a full refund. My biggest tech disappointment of last few years.
Compared to other headsets and things this is actually a pretty good alternative-Especially for the price since it does mostly the same things In a way better design and also as you said it replaced many screens for you which is definitely a benefit considering the price!!-Lets see what apple does for there glasses but for now I am definitely intrigued by these! Great review Brandon-I appreciate your efforts!
I would like to know this too. I just got these glasses yesterday for use with my MacBook while traveling. I do like them with the nebula (to get up to three screens), but I still feel like it’s three small-ish screens. I’m wondering if the Beam will enable me to have a bigger, higher resolution screen.
Is the text fuzzy in the corners because of eyes weakness, or because the displays on the glasses aren't sharp at the edges? I wonder if those glasses are a good choice for programmers, staring at text on the terminal.
I use windows and nebula is still on beta. The experience is disappointing because of unbearable levels of screen tearing. On mac, do you experience any screen tearing? Have you tried it on windows for comparison?
Good video. I want to get a pair of AR glasses...for working(3 screens etc). My main concern is typing. Do you have to be a no look at the keyboard type of typist(I'm not) to use the glasses for work or can you use a virtual keyboard for folks like me who need to look at the keyboard when typing...thanks in advance.
I"ve got the new ones and so far love them for having a big screen while out ... BUT cant bear the fact that the picture moves with my head which makes me very dizzy ...and the VR desktop also seems to move around a lot ... The Quest 2 and 3 s a solid stationery AR screen and more like real life ... Not sure if I can use them for work and might just be for coffee shops , couch and plane .
I want to use it for coding, so the characters must be sharp enough. About 2 years ago I used Oculus 2 for a few months, 3 big screens were a big pro but the resolution was not good enough for reading and writing as a 4K device, so I just wonder if it would be better for a 1080p device?
If I have to hear another person say “I am not a gamer” only to proceed to talk about their steam deck 😂 I’m a gamer and I wish I could get a steam deck. Maybe with these glasses it’ll be next on my buy list!
Thanks for the great review Brandon! I would consider buying this product. Could they be used for Zoom meetings? I don't play games, but watch movies & TV shows. Might give them a try and see if they work for my use. 😊
Apple needs to release a mechanical keyboard with Mac Mini internals to replace the traditional MacBook form factor, separating the display and keyboard.
I’m glad to hear you say you can see text very sharp. But what about when editing visual content? How would you compare editing in Final Cut on your MacBook’s screen vs. these glasses? I’m not a big video editor. But when I do, I need it to be as good picture quality as a monitor. And in Photoshop.
I want to get these for my computer programming job. I need to be able to see my keyboard. How does that work with these glasses. Also what if you need to look at a paper and typing something into the computer? Thanks in advance for answering these questions.
When I do this I can have three screens but only one of them is easily visible at a time unless I put them quite far away. Am I missing something with getting more peripheral vision. I'm using the glasses insert...perhaps some adjustment or other I need to make? I do have a relatively small head, wonder if the glasses are sitting further from my face than they are for other people or something? Perhaps this is just the experience everyone gets??? Mine are the xreal air 2 pro
Hi! What MAC is the lowerst which meets the spec? I never used MAC as I have gamer windows laptops and I am a software developer, but Nebula for Windows is in beta and buggy, I need it for work, so looking for some MAC which has low price and good for Air 2 Pro and working on it as a SW developer....
@@BrandonButch First reason was how they sit on your head. You have to have them half way down your nose. If they are higher, you cant see the bottom of the display. I tried them on my macbook pro. I did not try them on iphone as that might be better. I think they are a good initial build and will try the v2 when/if they release. I just felt like it was more of a kickstarter type quality.
@@yesla4teslaI believe that’s by design so you can see your keyboard, etc. I think a lot of these AR companies will just wait for Apple’s headset to release so they can copy some of the software capabilities 😅
@@BrandonButch ahh if its by design, then it makes sense but I couldn't see my taskbar on the mac. Just found it a little annoying. Could be my freakish face design too :)
Been using them for a while now. Best tech purchase Ive made in a very long time after my Steam Deck ❤. Its also going to get better in a few days since the xReal Beam will finally be shipping which adds 3-DOF to everything you can plug into it now, plus acting as a battery and wireless stream-to device. Yes some things can be improved, but compared to the much more expensive and somewhat inconvenient alternatives, this device is amazing. Use it for travel, use it to play in my car during lunch or watch a movie while working on monitors at work (dont tell my boss lol). Great video.
Yeah just what we need people watching movies while they drive. 🤦🏻 This is nothing against you Brandon please don’t take it that way I love your videos. I can just see in a few years down the road how these glasses will have an impact on people vision in a negative way.
I need to hear reviews by fellow migraine sufferers. If these glasses trigger their migraines or not and if there’s an equivalent of f.lux for the software display.
I did experience migraines when using these with a Macbook a few months ago, which I attributed to a very slight constant jitter of the image that seemed to be in lockstep with my pulse, as if the slight vibration of my heartbeat was enough to disturb the tracking. I don't have that experience with my Quest 2 headset. Xreal was aware of the issue and working on a fix, which may already be available, but I ended up returning the Xreal glasses to Amazon before any updates were available. If they haven't fixed the problem in the software, I believe the motion smoothing of the Xreal Beam device may take care of it. I've actually now ordered another pair, along with the Beam, to give it another try. I really liked them a lot apart from the migraines, so if I can wear them jitter-free they'll be great.
6:19 Just put on normal headphones and not huge banana headphones, these headphones are also not comfortable even with normal glasses because they are big
I really enjoy your videos but one of my pet peeves is when someone says sub $400 or sub $200 and it’s literally a few bucks below. It’s going to be $400, it’s going to be $200. More excitement would Insoo if you would have said sub $500. Oh wow $375! Awesome.
You buying these, or waiting for Apple Vision Pro? 🤔
I’m not buying these or the vision Pro
Waiting for the glasses-Hopefully they come-But these seem pretty cool for now!
@@RaghavVijay definitely, and a lot cheaper
@@Massoudfaquiryan why not the vision pro? or is it just because of the cost
Definitely VisionPro🥽, because you could actually replace your MacBook Pro with Apple’s headset. Whereas with this headset, you still need the MacBook Pro.
I really enjoyed this! I was a little standoffish when I kept seeing ads suddenly, conveniently after vision pro was announced. But I’m pretty much completely sold on these now. Thanks Brandon for this great review! 🙏🏾
Thanks Owen, glad you enjoyed it! Lmk how you like them after using them for a week or 2 (since they do take getting used to!)
Good representation of the virtual AR multiple screens, other youtubers show you can see all screens with one view. In reality you only see a window. Imagine looking into a camera view finder and only see a small segments of the multiple virtual screens
A 201" screen for movies?
That right there makes them worth it to me.
I have a pair and after less than two weeks, there have already been improvements in the software. I choose them over the Rocids, for instance, because of Chi Xu's and PJ's emphasis on improving the software. I didn't think Iwould use them for 'productivity', but just bought a bluetooth keyboard to do just that.
These look so much better on a person than VR Goggles. I would actually consider getting these.
Lol anything looks better than those goggles 🤣
8:24 I could imagine this just being a distortion from the angled glass, making the screen blurry around the bottom edges as the light has to travel the longest and might be spread too much to provide a clear picture
True, could be that. It just got annoying a times when I'd be multitasking and have to position my eyes at the bottom of a screen to get a clear look at the text
@@BrandonButch not sure this is the same effect but people on reddit say you can fix with the “masking tape mod” that masks the lenses
I've been using mine for a few weeks. It's alright but it gets really hot.
I've noticed this as well but thankfully it's on the top so you don't feel it much unless you touch the top of the glasses
I’ve watched dozens of reviews on YT which were all sponsored by a manufacturer. The reality is very very different! I have a Quest 2 so I’m very familiar with wearing a display on your face. But the truth is - it’s just a 45° viewing angle and the text is very very blurry. Unless you have 110% clear vision you’re going to regret them. Especially compared with Apple’s Retina displays - the clarity of text is abysmal. As for 3 displays while working on Mac/PC - it’s all fake - you’re only ever going to see 1 display and turn your head left or right every single time you need to see another display. I’ve waited for them to arrive for 2 weeks and another 3-4 weeks for a full refund. My biggest tech disappointment of last few years.
ur bad git gud
U saved me from going in the same experience, thank you!
Decky Loader and the XR Gaming plugin add another level to these together with a Steam Deck, providing some of the features the XReal Beam does!
I like your new channel pfp 🔥🔥
Great video. Would this provide a multi-screen display for iPad Pro?
Nope, I haven’t found a way to do that. It just mirrors the screen
Compared to other headsets and things this is actually a pretty good alternative-Especially for the price since it does mostly the same things In a way better design and also as you said it replaced many screens for you which is definitely a benefit considering the price!!-Lets see what apple does for there glasses but for now I am definitely intrigued by these! Great review Brandon-I appreciate your efforts!
Thank you!
I already bought the Xreal Air 2 Pro + beam and it's absolutely amazing!! I've had no problem with them whatsoever 😎👌
Would you say the beam is an essential component?
I would like to know this too. I just got these glasses yesterday for use with my MacBook while traveling. I do like them with the nebula (to get up to three screens), but I still feel like it’s three small-ish screens. I’m wondering if the Beam will enable me to have a bigger, higher resolution screen.
2:28 I HAVE THOSE SAME CHICKEN FRIES EVERY DAY
the GOAT quick lunch meal
@@BrandonButch ikr
Is the text fuzzy in the corners because of eyes weakness, or because the displays on the glasses aren't sharp at the edges? I wonder if those glasses are a good choice for programmers, staring at text on the terminal.
These look great. Would like more of an in depth look. And other vr glasses too
I might do another video on these after using them longer + after getting the Beam
@@BrandonButch much apreesh!
Brandon looking good in the glasses though! 😎😎😎
I use windows and nebula is still on beta. The experience is disappointing because of unbearable levels of screen tearing.
On mac, do you experience any screen tearing?
Have you tried it on windows for comparison?
Good video. I want to get a pair of AR glasses...for working(3 screens etc). My main concern is typing. Do you have to be a no look at the keyboard type of typist(I'm not) to use the glasses for work or can you use a virtual keyboard for folks like me who need to look at the keyboard when typing...thanks in advance.
I"ve got the new ones and so far love them for having a big screen while out ... BUT cant bear the fact that the picture moves with my head which makes me very dizzy ...and the VR desktop also seems to move around a lot ... The Quest 2 and 3 s a solid stationery AR screen and more like real life ... Not sure if I can use them for work and might just be for coffee shops , couch and plane .
I want to use it for coding, so the characters must be sharp enough. About 2 years ago I used Oculus 2 for a few months, 3 big screens were a big pro but the resolution was not good enough for reading and writing as a 4K device, so I just wonder if it would be better for a 1080p device?
If I have to hear another person say “I am not a gamer” only to proceed to talk about their steam deck 😂 I’m a gamer and I wish I could get a steam deck. Maybe with these glasses it’ll be next on my buy list!
Thanks for the great review Brandon! I would consider buying this product. Could they be used for Zoom meetings? I don't play games, but watch movies & TV shows. Might give them a try and see if they work for my use. 😊
Apple needs to release a mechanical keyboard with Mac Mini internals to replace the traditional MacBook form factor, separating the display and keyboard.
I’m glad to hear you say you can see text very sharp. But what about when editing visual content? How would you compare editing in Final Cut on your MacBook’s screen vs. these glasses? I’m not a big video editor. But when I do, I need it to be as good picture quality as a monitor. And in Photoshop.
But what if you have windows?
Bro has a steam deck ❤❤❤
Very impressive 👌🏼
I’ll wait for the Apple Vision SE
Dope tech
Great Review!!!
I want to get these for my computer programming job. I need to be able to see my keyboard. How does that work with these glasses. Also what if you need to look at a paper and typing something into the computer? Thanks in advance for answering these questions.
When I do this I can have three screens but only one of them is easily visible at a time unless I put them quite far away. Am I missing something with getting more peripheral vision. I'm using the glasses insert...perhaps some adjustment or other I need to make? I do have a relatively small head, wonder if the glasses are sitting further from my face than they are for other people or something? Perhaps this is just the experience everyone gets??? Mine are the xreal air 2 pro
the fov is only 46 degrees, i think there is your problem
W Brandon for watching carwow 😎
Hi! What MAC is the lowerst which meets the spec? I never used MAC as I have gamer windows laptops and I am a software developer, but Nebula for Windows is in beta and buggy, I need it for work, so looking for some MAC which has low price and good for Air 2 Pro and working on it as a SW developer....
I tried this.. they sucked.. I sent them back after 2 days.
Why didn't you like them?
@@BrandonButch First reason was how they sit on your head. You have to have them half way down your nose. If they are higher, you cant see the bottom of the display. I tried them on my macbook pro. I did not try them on iphone as that might be better. I think they are a good initial build and will try the v2 when/if they release. I just felt like it was more of a kickstarter type quality.
@@yesla4teslaI believe that’s by design so you can see your keyboard, etc. I think a lot of these AR companies will just wait for Apple’s headset to release so they can copy some of the software capabilities 😅
@@BrandonButch ahh if its by design, then it makes sense but I couldn't see my taskbar on the mac. Just found it a little annoying. Could be my freakish face design too :)
Do you need the x-beam to make use of the multiple screen feature?
are you gonna get the xreal air 2? and then do a comparison?
Been using them for a while now. Best tech purchase Ive made in a very long time after my Steam Deck ❤.
Its also going to get better in a few days since the xReal Beam will finally be shipping which adds 3-DOF to everything you can plug into it now, plus acting as a battery and wireless stream-to device.
Yes some things can be improved, but compared to the much more expensive and somewhat inconvenient alternatives, this device is amazing.
Use it for travel, use it to play in my car during lunch or watch a movie while working on monitors at work (dont tell my boss lol).
Great video.
ur mean
how do you only have 1.07 million subs? 😂 you ✨deserve✨ 15 million++++!!!
haha thanks! one day!
😊
Can the glass be connected to M1 Macbook Air directly?
I have a pair here in Australia there great for TH-cam.
Do you get 201 inch on the Mac? I only have 139 on the iPhone
Switching to cinema node with nebula on?
Do you know cool but I would have no idea how to use them or for what to use them
How can you watch movies offline from XREAL Air 2 Pro AR Glasses on the plane?
2023 e o óculos precisa de cabo para funcionar
Living in the real world as long as i can…. and saving my $$ to paying off my house. Quite happy with my iphone & mac.
I have them they are horrible, so much light bleed & jello effect
He said they take used to
No, not at all. Tried with my M1 pro. The screen jittering and not static!
It seems looking static but the jittering make the text unreadable
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can we dim the screen on MacBook and having bright AR screens at the same time?
Yes he does that in the video at 4:19
The iphone 15 has been reported to have a delayed release date of October, is that accurate?
I touched on that in my latest Apple Den newsletter issue
when is the ios 17 beta 4 releasing? been waiting for it desperately 😂
next week
could you use this glasses to watch youtube from your iphone？
Yes if your iPhone is 15 (ie has USB C). I got these glasses yesterday and plugged them into my iPhone to watch YT. Seamless and a great experience.
Yeah just what we need people watching movies while they drive. 🤦🏻
This is nothing against you Brandon please don’t take it that way I love your videos.
I can just see in a few years down the road how these glasses will have an impact on people vision in a negative way.
I have the cursor problem with the mac with extended screen onto a 2nd monitor. I think it's a MacOS thing. Hahah
9:55 Can anyone help me find the name of the movie playing after Avatar??
I need to hear reviews by fellow migraine sufferers. If these glasses trigger their migraines or not and if there’s an equivalent of f.lux for the software display.
I did experience migraines when using these with a Macbook a few months ago, which I attributed to a very slight constant jitter of the image that seemed to be in lockstep with my pulse, as if the slight vibration of my heartbeat was enough to disturb the tracking. I don't have that experience with my Quest 2 headset. Xreal was aware of the issue and working on a fix, which may already be available, but I ended up returning the Xreal glasses to Amazon before any updates were available. If they haven't fixed the problem in the software, I believe the motion smoothing of the Xreal Beam device may take care of it. I've actually now ordered another pair, along with the Beam, to give it another try. I really liked them a lot apart from the migraines, so if I can wear them jitter-free they'll be great.
Great review,i would like the know how the 3D movie watching experience is on those glasses........
MKBHD reference 😂
had to reference the iOS 17 video specifically 😅
@@BrandonButch 🤣
@@BrandonButch 🤣
not the air 2? just the airs? garb
does this connect to mac mini via usb-c or hdmi?
I just got the air pro 2 yesterday and connected it to my M1 Mac mini via USB C. If you need to connect to HDMI I think you need the Beam.
Beware: MacOS Sonoma will not allow more than one virtual screen with any third party product, according to xReal developer support.
Shit seriously? Because of Vision Pro? Are they allowed to do that in the EU?
Did this get fixed?
@@NorthpaalI don’t believe this is a question of legality in EU, more of a strategic decision made by Apple.
Nice review but somehow not impressed with the product
Thanks! They’re not for everybody! I’m curious to see how these companies pivot after Apple releases their headset
@@BrandonButch yeah fair enough. Let’s see what chaos breaks loose when vision pro comes out 😂
@@PankajKara it's gonna be insane lol. Knockoffs will drop on aliexpress the next day
I like watching videos by Brandon Butch :)
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@@BrandonButch You’re welcome Brandon 😊
when 17 beta 4?
next week most likely
6:24 you'll get the same problem with any other glasses
You need to get it with the xreal beam
Y
6:19 Just put on normal headphones and not huge banana headphones, these headphones are also not comfortable even with normal glasses because they are big
Who else saw MKBHD in 13:15
Whatchoo mean, “I don’t watch movies”? How can you not watch movies?
I just don't unless in theaters lol. I don't even watch tv aside from Black Mirror and a few other select shows a couple times a year
Sorry, way too much advertising!
Your content game is great, but your lunch game is...not great lol.
I really enjoy your videos but one of my pet peeves is when someone says sub $400 or sub $200 and it’s literally a few bucks below. It’s going to be $400, it’s going to be $200. More excitement would Insoo if you would have said sub $500. Oh wow $375! Awesome.
Who else is eating while watching this video (like me lol)? 👀
Ah so I’m not alone in having to watch a video while eating 😂
I feel like you should do a give away-like to people who’ve been loyally following you for a decade-hint, hint. 😊
Hello Mr. Brandon Butch, can i ask for a New Phone from you sir? 🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗 Godbless
No one cares lol