Gaming glasses have been around for a while now. Companies have made different versions using AR, VR, and big screen technology. But Asus is now joining the market with something new. The company is working with Xreal to create the Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR, and it comes with a world-first feature that no other gaming glasses have right now.
According to PC GamesN, these new glasses are the first gaming glasses in the world that can run at 240Hz. Asus says they will show you a screen that looks as big as 171 inches when viewed from four meters away. You can carry this huge virtual screen in your pocket or just wear it on your face.
The Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR is based on Xreal’s existing AR glasses, which already let you see a big screen through compact, normal-looking glasses. Asus has upgraded them with a higher refresh rate and added its typical ROG gaming style to make them look more aggressive.
These glasses offer impressive specs but fall short in one key area
The glasses look almost like regular eyewear. Behind each lens is an “optical engine” that lets you see the real world while also showing you a digital display. The outer lenses can dim using special technology, making them look like sunglasses. This blocks out the world behind your screen and makes the image look sharper with better contrast.
Each arm of the glasses has a Bose speaker built in. This means you can see and hear everything without needing earbuds or a gaming headset. A USB cable comes out from the left arm, which you can plug into any device that has USB-C video output. Asus also includes a special hub called the ROG Control Dock so you can easily connect your PC, console, and other devices.
The ROG Control Dock has two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and two USB-C inputs. It also has a USB-C output for connecting the glasses. If you want to use these glasses with a gaming handheld like the Steam Deck OLED or Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, you can just plug them straight into the device’s USB-C port. Tech companies continue pushing boundaries with innovative devices, though major app stores face their own challenges in the digital market.
The glasses provide a 57-degree field of view. According to a now-removed page on Asus’s website, the display covers up to 95% of your focused viewing area. This creates a truly massive virtual screen. However, there’s one big problem. These glasses only support 1080p resolution. Even though they can run at 240Hz, they can’t reach 1440p or 4K quality.
The 240Hz refresh rate means you could play competitive games on these glasses. We don’t know yet how it feels to play games like CS2 or Apex Legends on them, but it would be interesting to try.
While AI technology continues advancing across different sectors, concerns have emerged after ChatGPT sent a disturbing message that led to serious consequences. Asus hasn’t confirmed the price or release date yet, and this product might never officially launch. But the removed page said it should come out in the first half of 2026. Current Xreal glasses cost between $499 and $649, so the Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR will likely have a similar price.
Published: Jan 5, 2026 05:45 pm