Ahead of Google I/O 2026, Asus ROG has announced that the Xreal R1 will be priced at $849 – $200 more than the $650 MSRP for the Xreal One Pro, which tops out at a 120Hz refresh rate. The gaming-focused AR smart glasses can be ordered from Best Buy starting today, May 15. The Xreal Store will be accepting pre-orders on May 17th at 3am ET/12am PT.
Check out the Asus ROG Xreal R1 at Best Buy
As for specifications, the Xreal R1 and Xreal One Pro are identical, except for the refresh rate and slightly more gamer-y design. You get the same 171-inch (1,920 x 1,080) virtual display, 57-degree field of view, Bose-tuned sound, 3DoF (three degrees of freedom) tracking technology via a micro OLED panel that’s used to anchor the virtual window, and more. Asus ROG hopes the 240Hz refresh rate will be worth the extra cost.
The only other difference is that the Xreal R1 comes with a “ROG Control Dock”. This docking station lets you switch between three connected devices (two via HDMI 2.0 and one via DisplayPort 1.4). For example, with the press of a button, you can flip between a PS5, Switch 2, and a PC. Asus claims the ROG Xreal R1 does not require any additional software to run. Simply plug the AR smart glasses into the Control Dock, choose an input, and get gaming on your 171-inch virtual screen. You can connect the Xreal R1 to any phone, tablet, laptop or handheld that supports display out. For Switch 2, you’ll need to use the Control Dock, as the Xreal Neo adapter/video was canceled before it even launched.
Will a 240Hz refresh rate in video smart glasses make a meaningful difference when you’re gaming? Who knows, but we’re hoping to find out soon when we get our hands on a pair to try out.
Check out the Asus ROG Xreal R1 at Best Buy
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