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Herd that the Beam has a heating problem, does the beam pro get really hot after a while? Saw that you have Ginshin Impact installed, how it'd fair with the game?
I have the 2nd air (i think) and the original beam. I have the beam pro on order because of the 3d camera. I usually use beam while working on my laptop, to provide a body anchor 2nd screen. The nebula app sucks chunks on windows, and is barely usable on Android. Use case is still best with a Steam Deck. Limited FOV makes working with Windows hard. Xreal is not new on the software end: they just suck. You can't even state this in Reddit as the admins (from Xreal) are very heavy handed. Ultimately, the company is a hardware company and the only way they make money is to sell hardware. This also means software is of secondary importance to them. I say this as a relatively early adopter and a fan of the technology. As long as you know what you're getting into (and this review is a good overview --- but is really just a 3rd party product presentation), then you're good :D
This idea is brilliant. As an oculus enthusiast, I am willing to adopt this headset, it's exactly what we have been waiting for, i feel its a cheat code. Paired with Air 2 Ultra, more pricey glasses, this beam 2 handset will give us 6dof android, exactly where spatial computing is going. Using my Q3 headset, as a young adult, i am getting bored of gaming. For productivity and light working tasks, such as writing, this screen is convenient and i can use this when im travelling, so i can leave my laptop in the hotel and just head out with my phone and glasses or a small keyboard in the bag. Guys, look how cool the form factor is, if its clear enough to read text in different lighting conditions, because of the dimming feature, thats epic success! Im about to purchase ultra and wait for SDK 2.2, I would rather make apps for this than Q3 or AVP, which are bulky and doesn't serve my clients well, it belongs at home. Also, with time, this is how AR will develop. Pass through is digital camera feed, this however, is more like overlaying reality, this and magic leap 2 are ahead in that capacity. What i can say, AR/VR is exciting and i would sacrifice 90 degree FOV for comfort when it comes to productivity.
You can do so with a Samsung S22 up, but working with the Nebula app is a pain. It's like getting a digital audio player -- software will be native, you won't use your phone's battery, and have the joy of having to deal with another device :D
Doing it right requires patches to surfaceflinger and windowmanager. Meta has done something similar with their Horizon OS. And they actually implemented OpenXR, which is a sore sight better than what Xreal has done.
We created Beam Pro to be the ultimate spatial computing companion for XREAL glasses. That meant addressing customers pain points, like device fragmentation across the smartphone industry. Even with a Nebula app, our glasses can't connect to every model smartphone. Furthermore, there are still many devices that do not currently or cannot support DP output via USB-C. We opted to create a device where we could help remove some of the friction caused by the smartphone industry's device fragmentation. Similarly, this fragmentation also includes the protocol diffrences between not only brands, but devices themselves. We will continue to support Nebula and ensure our glasses work great on other devices. We will not take that away.
Thanks for your review and for talking about the pro's and cons. I'm still gathering information about the Beam Pro and Air Pro and comparing them to other devices. Viture is an option, but I like the concept of the Beam Pro very much, especially since I can take 3D pictures with it. For only 200 Euro it is a bargain. I still have a Fuji 3D camera from 13 years ago, but it died a few years back. And most alternatives (like the Qoocam Ego) have their limitations as well or are over a 1000 Euro. I just want it for occasional pictures. I saw footage of the videos and pictures and watched them with my Quest3. They are good enough for me.
Excellent review Cas! I have the XReal 2 and the original Beam. I love the glasses but the Beam needs better software. I appreciate what this company has developed but I won’t upgrade until the software has been improved. They also should have a trade in policy for original Beam owners. Thank you for all your hard work!
Yes, I am getting one. Yes, I'll be using it for watching movies in trains and on the go. But I am honestly mostly excited about the 3D camera. I don't think you can get any half way decent 3D camera for under 200$ (150 in my case, since I bought the original Beam and get the discount). So I'm excited to see how I can play around with this.
Same here, I'm sold by the camera. However there is the Kandao Qoocam Ego, which costs at Aliexpress around 225 $. Of course with the Xreal Beam Pro and the Xreal Air Pro, you'll get a matching system...
Best review of this system I’ve seen so far (of quite a few), early days software wise and I’m still on the fence on the image quality, but 4K 60 HDR pushes the price and power requirements.
I have the XReal Air (gen 1) glasses and Nebula has always been a janky mess. I'm not sure how the company is pushing so well on the AR hardware front but is such a mess on the software side.
a good affordable device for 3d/spatial video filming if you go for a trip. however, you need an Xreal air ar glasses to work well. it CAN connect with other brand's glasses, but they just don't function the same way. I'm getting one, since I planned to take a trip recently.
I have google apps on the original beam...just gotta unlock developer mode, allow install of unathorized apps, and then can install any APK off the internet using the built-in browser., Beeen using Xbox gamepass on it for over a year along with a ton of other apps.
My biggest issue is it has two USB C ports and neither support display input so you can't e.g. connect a games console directly. Pretty huge omission for such an expensive device.
I love this. It's maybe a generation away from me getting it but I'd love this so much for reading e-books. Just simple, don't need or want anything expensive or flashy. I'd love using it to write too but primarily reading e-books on kindle app. I love reading but have always hated craning my neck looking at a book or kindle or phone or whatever. Just lay down with the words right infront of my face no matter which position I flip to. A dream honestly.
New to your channel but I see how they need to perfect it.Hopefully they will in the future,But appreciate you sharing it.Thanks so much for sharing.💯✌️
I'm surprised none of you guys are doing in depth info on how to connect up and play games on steam or xbox etc. I've only found 1 youtuber in a different language (Chinese I think) talk about this. Would be great if you guys were the first to do this .
There is nothing special, as long as you have to correct hardware, nothing need to be explained specifically. If you want to connect the xbox via the Beam Pro, then all you need is just a HDMI to USB-C cable. This is on the Xreal official page. It also shows how to connect them. If you want direct connection between Xbox and the glasses, then you will need a small HDMI to USB-C adaptor which can take USB power input. The glasses itself doesn't has battery, and HDMI output from Xbox cannot deliver power. Therefore, you will need an adaptor. I bought a low cost adaptor from Amazon, and works beautifully.
Appreciate the honest review....While I think the glasses themselves are fantastic(I own the nreal air), the TLDR for this is that the device isn't ready for launch. Instead of delivering on original promises for the beam 1, they scrap it and released a more expesive and unpolished device. Worse in every possible way compared to a mid range phone but didn't fix the nebula app that could have solved a lot of issues. Xreal says they made this device because some phones didn't have DP over usb-c but isn't that what the beam 1 was for? So releasing a worse spec'ed device than a budget phone that adds another $200 barrier to entry rather than fixing and delivering on the promises to beam 1 adopters and not fixing the nebula app seems like the wrong way to go and doesn't give the customer confidence that this device will be supported for long. I can't recommend or support this product and neither should you IMHO.
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.
This is something I've been waiting for a long time. I am glad they made a custom device for it and considering the base model it's the price of the Quest 3. What I'm curious about is if WEBXR works on the beam pro. If it does then you could use many apps for it without need for download. I will eventually get one because I love AR. Plus this seems like something fun you could do without a lot of multi-screening.
Wondering if downloading 4k 3d movies to macbook pro and then uploading to quest 3 is possible and will it give me better quality than watching 4k 3d movies that other people are showing in bigscreen? Thx.
Thanks for the breakdown. Probably a silly question but, can the steam deck be connected to this as well to achieve the pinned view? and if so, would it need an additional hub since there's only two inputs? Just asking as I haven't seen anyone mentioned how exactly handhelds are connected, then again I might just be blatantly overlooking something.
I almost bought an AR glasses recently, then luckily found out that my Pixel 8 pro doesn't support any AR glasses before I bought it, sigh. So much for that idea!
Hey there! In our r/XREAL Reddit community, people have confirmed that they can use their Pixel 8 Pro with the glasses for screen mirroring, allowing them to watch their Pixel smartphone screen on a larger virtual screen. However, if you are referring to AR apps being compatible with the Pixel 8 Pro, I'm afraid that's not available so far.
Hey Cas great review. I'm wondering if installing over if the many invisible keyboard apps on the Play Store would fix the floating keyboard problem? Though i can imagine it be annoying to switch back to a regular virtual one when you're not connected to an external
Idk... i don't like xreal's direction at all regarding spatial computing with the "beam". The nebula app is still bad because they focus on making their own "phone". Can i just get a thin AR glass with great companion app and compatible with every devices i have? You know, just like a tv/monitor. That's all i need from my AR glasses. Current AR glasses are bulky, goofy, and heavy. Yes, these glasses are heavy for long time period of use...especially compared to normal glasses.
I would like to know if it is possible to play Pokemon on the Air 2 Pro glasses in combination with the Beam Pro without any problems... want to make this a present to my girl who loves playing Pokemon on her smartphone. May be somebody who already owns that combination can answer about his/her experiences with Pokemon on these devices !? In addition what would be the difference to the same usecase with the Beam Pro and XREAL Air 2 Ultra ? Does that even work without cable connection ?
New subscriber. Nice review. I am a big traveler and would be interested in getting more details and your use of the set up when using google maps in walking mode with live view. I also would like to see how they work when using google translate for signs, menus etc...These are good uses for XR glasses or system over handheld cell phone which is slower, cumbersome and occupies a hand or both.
Your WiFi SSID is excellent 😂 I was wondering if you had thoughts on how Nebula OS compares to the old Nebula App? I have the OG Air (from back when they were nreal) and I had to uninstall the app as it was so bad it undermined the experience of just using it for a big screen which was substantially better with DEX.
The question is - what the Beam Pro can do (apart of 3d camera photos/movies) and what right software installed on android/windows/Mac - can not do? The biggest misunderstanding in case of having Beam Pro that you will have device that look like smartphone, work like smartphone but is not a smartphone so - you will need to have a smartphone too to have possibility of using a services that Beam Pro can not do.
Is anyone actually using “spatial computing” on a daily basis even on the super expensive Apple Vision Pro? This $200 system has two advantages over the AVP. One of course is the price. Two, when it’s inevitably dumped in a closet in a week or two, (or if you’re a CZcamsr placed on display in the background), it takes up less space.
Does it support CZcams immersive video? Seems like that should be a silly question. I've thought about getting AR glasses for watching 3D video and movies. I have always been a fan of 3D video it's what got me interested in VR initially. Also watch a lot of immersive video here on CZcams using the app on my Quest.
Review: Xreal Air 2 Ultra & Beam Pro After spending a few days with the Xreal Air 2 Ultra and Beam Pro, here are my thoughts: Ultimate On-the-Go Display: This device is perfect for any Android app and streaming media. It’s truly the ultimate portable display solution. Seamless Connectivity: I’ve used it extensively with Anydesk, and thanks to Windows 11 Pro, I can use Android RDP to log directly into the console. It’s incredibly convenient. Screen Recording Limitation: The screen recording feature seems to be capped at 30 seconds, which might be a setting I haven’t discovered yet. However, this limitation doesn’t apply to 3D recording via the device. Specifications: Model: Xreal X4000, Android 14 Battery: 4300mAh Processor: 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 @1.80 GHz, 4 x ARM Cortex A55 @2.21 GHz Cores: 8 Cores, 3 Threads Resolution: 1080 x 1140 pixels, 300 DPI (Per Eye) Impressions: Field of View: The field of view is impressive, though future models will need to improve in this area to compete with the likes of the Apple Vision Pro. Display Quality: The screens are exceptional, with vivid colours that stand out. Performance: The 8GB model performs well, though the 6GB model might not be as robust. Overall, for the price, the Xreal Air 2 Ultra & Beam Pro offer a very impressive experience.
The USB-C port on the right is a standard DP Alt port for video output. This means you can use the Beam Pro with non-XREAL glasses or other monitors for screen mirroring. However, if you want to experience AR Space on the Beam Pro, you need to use the XREAL glasses.
I have Air 2's and the original beam. What I noticed is that the beam would kind of need 3 USB-Cs to charge and play imo (unless I missed it, video didnt mention anything about passthrough say for the Steam Deck). That said, I think Im a bit over X-REAL for now. I travel with my setup every day and yet I barely use it. I will when on a plane, but even at lunch when I get time to play my Steam Deck, I just dont. Kind if feel the hassle to setup the beam, then the glasses, then the deck is just inconvenient. What I think I want now is a pair of "media VR" that are lower profile than something like the Quest 3, larger FOV, 3-DOF, and allows for media passthrough....ohh yeah and comfortable. Dont really need the other XR features. Till that device comes or similar, I think I might be tuned out of this space for a bit. Exciting developments for sure, but nothing Im willing to pay for just yet.
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I have the Viture One XR glasses paired with their neckband, the neckband being the equivalent of the Beam Pro.. but it does also requires a lot of work. I've heard that the new Pro version of the glasses is amazing though.
I was gonna pre-order this last week but I passed on it. I will be using my Beam longer as to me it's an overall better device. Why? The Beam has video input which is important as the Beam Pro doesn't. I like controlling with physical buttons over capacitive buttons any day. The Beam is smaller and more portable as I'm already carrying two phones with me and one of the is a foldable. Also please confirm if Netflix and Prime videos are in full HD as that's the only downside to the Beam. Hopefully this will be fix soon though. I haven't tried using a browser yet though to watch those two services.
Hey there. Thank you for your feedback, we greatly appreciate it! We will continue to maintain XREAL Beam, as it's a great option for console gamers to get a 3DoF experience with their device. There is a thriving community of XREAL Beam tinkerers on our community Subreddit, r/XREAL. It's a great place for discussions on all things XREAL, and that include the first-generation Beam!
Excellent review and thank you for being honest. I love what XReal is trying to do, but their execution falls short. This is a beta product and if the company can keep it going in a few years they could have a great product.
I personally would never use this project bc I don't have a phone and I don't see how I would use any of the capabilities it provides. I find it interesting but not for me, I just play games on my Q3. You sure know your stuff and your videos are always interesting and informative.
@@harryHensum Yep, that's right. The USB-C port on the right is a standard DP Alt port for video output. This means you can use the Beam Pro with non-XREAL glasses or other monitors for screen mirroring. However, if you want to experience AR Space on the Beam Pro, you need to use the XREAL glasses.
Can't I just use Xreal with Mirror Imaging or Samsung Dex through USB-C on my phone? Samsung Dex would probably work awesomely with XR glasses.. This seems unnecessary, to say the least..
Hello. Thank you for your comment. Our XREAL glasses pair fantastically with compatible device that has Samsung DeX installed to create a compatible, mobile desktop setup.
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yey, the next piece of electro-waste made for what should be an app... guess its time to make some extra room next to the rabbit and ai-pin hall of fail.
The beam pro i received works but I was led to believe it was an upgrade from the beam IT IS NOT! It does not have the ability to connect to my devices like my beam does I can game on my beam I cannot game on the beam pro without excessive lag from miracast streaming to it. it was not worth the money I paid for it.
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Pass, after the disappointment with the first Beam support I feel cheated plus more now that the removed the 50$ discount for previous owners, the button hardware was much better as you can simpliy press by memory Vs having to see where to press in a screen. Spatial photos is just gimmickie, they should just allow this software into the first nebula, this is just a greedy sell for new users.
Stupid idea. They could have created an app that leverages your apps on your phone, then they could have extended that to Chromebook plus devices. The same way quest apps like SkyBox use external devices. It won't sell well and I think it's going to make a hole in their pockets for all the efforts they've put into creating it.
@@CarlosWillis agree. They could’ve just used screen sharing and maybe some extra android modifications. That would’ve greatly increased the sales of their glasses.
@@filipmarkovic369Yeah, I think its too ambitious. If this was a multi billion $$$ company then fine they can afford to do this kind of thing. But it's choices like this that hit their pockets and then end their existence. I'm making a bold prediction here...Xreal won't be around within 5 years.
Most pointless device ever, this device just shows that AR glasses not ready for today market, time for them to implement Qualcomm AR2 chip that was released last year and connect to phone wirelessly for processing than carry extra phone in pocket. Otherwise Viture Pro having 3DOF in Phone itself or with Neckband + all apps you need is much better solution.
Chinese stuff...they are good at hardware but software...waiting time for an update, you will see a new version of the glass before you see an update. It's why I never buy Chinese tech,
to be honest, this company they keep doing updates once in a while, at leas few a year, thats why i bought the glasses from them, they are not like other ch companies..
What do you think about the XREAL Beam Pro? Is it something you'd use - let me know why yes or why not?
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Herd that the Beam has a heating problem, does the beam pro get really hot after a while? Saw that you have Ginshin Impact installed, how it'd fair with the game?
Omg, this isn't just an ad disguised as a review! Thanks for the honesty! Very refreshing!
I have the 2nd air (i think) and the original beam. I have the beam pro on order because of the 3d camera. I usually use beam while working on my laptop, to provide a body anchor 2nd screen. The nebula app sucks chunks on windows, and is barely usable on Android. Use case is still best with a Steam Deck. Limited FOV makes working with Windows hard. Xreal is not new on the software end: they just suck. You can't even state this in Reddit as the admins (from Xreal) are very heavy handed. Ultimately, the company is a hardware company and the only way they make money is to sell hardware. This also means software is of secondary importance to them. I say this as a relatively early adopter and a fan of the technology. As long as you know what you're getting into (and this review is a good overview --- but is really just a 3rd party product presentation), then you're good :D
This idea is brilliant. As an oculus enthusiast, I am willing to adopt this headset, it's exactly what we have been waiting for, i feel its a cheat code. Paired with Air 2 Ultra, more pricey glasses, this beam 2 handset will give us 6dof android, exactly where spatial computing is going. Using my Q3 headset, as a young adult, i am getting bored of gaming. For productivity and light working tasks, such as writing, this screen is convenient and i can use this when im travelling, so i can leave my laptop in the hotel and just head out with my phone and glasses or a small keyboard in the bag. Guys, look how cool the form factor is, if its clear enough to read text in different lighting conditions, because of the dimming feature, thats epic success! Im about to purchase ultra and wait for SDK 2.2, I would rather make apps for this than Q3 or AVP, which are bulky and doesn't serve my clients well, it belongs at home. Also, with time, this is how AR will develop. Pass through is digital camera feed, this however, is more like overlaying reality, this and magic leap 2 are ahead in that capacity.
What i can say, AR/VR is exciting and i would sacrifice 90 degree FOV for comfort when it comes to productivity.
What's keeping this from being a feature embedded to Android? And then companies can sell just the glasses that connect to the phone via USB-C?
You can do so with a Samsung S22 up, but working with the Nebula app is a pain. It's like getting a digital audio player -- software will be native, you won't use your phone's battery, and have the joy of having to deal with another device :D
Doing it right requires patches to surfaceflinger and windowmanager.
Meta has done something similar with their Horizon OS. And they actually implemented OpenXR, which is a sore sight better than what Xreal has done.
@@gren1977 to piggyback, the 2 ports so you can charge simultaneously, is huge too.
We created Beam Pro to be the ultimate spatial computing companion for XREAL glasses. That meant addressing customers pain points, like device fragmentation across the smartphone industry. Even with a Nebula app, our glasses can't connect to every model smartphone. Furthermore, there are still many devices that do not currently or cannot support DP output via USB-C.
We opted to create a device where we could help remove some of the friction caused by the smartphone industry's device fragmentation. Similarly, this fragmentation also includes the protocol diffrences between not only brands, but devices themselves.
We will continue to support Nebula and ensure our glasses work great on other devices. We will not take that away.
@@XREAL_Global Kernel source is where?
Thanks for your review and for talking about the pro's and cons.
I'm still gathering information about the Beam Pro and Air Pro and comparing them to other devices. Viture is an option, but I like the concept of the Beam Pro very much, especially since I can take 3D pictures with it. For only 200 Euro it is a bargain. I still have a Fuji 3D camera from 13 years ago, but it died a few years back. And most alternatives (like the Qoocam Ego) have their limitations as well or are over a 1000 Euro. I just want it for occasional pictures. I saw footage of the videos and pictures and watched them with my Quest3. They are good enough for me.
Excellent review Cas! I have the XReal 2 and the original Beam. I love the glasses but the Beam needs better software. I appreciate what this company has developed but I won’t upgrade until the software has been improved. They also should have a trade in policy for original Beam owners. Thank you for all your hard work!
they have a trade in. You get 50 EUR / USD off the beam pro if you have proof of purchase of the og beam.
@@digglerdiggler thank you. I’m on their discord and I haven’t seen that. I will wait to see how the software improves.
Yes, I am getting one. Yes, I'll be using it for watching movies in trains and on the go. But I am honestly mostly excited about the 3D camera. I don't think you can get any half way decent 3D camera for under 200$ (150 in my case, since I bought the original Beam and get the discount). So I'm excited to see how I can play around with this.
Same here, I'm sold by the camera. However there is the Kandao Qoocam Ego, which costs at Aliexpress around 225 $. Of course with the Xreal Beam Pro and the Xreal Air Pro, you'll get a matching system...
yeah a big deal for me
I don't know how but you managed to capture what a user exactly sees with the Beam Pro
Best review of this system I’ve seen so far (of quite a few), early days software wise and I’m still on the fence on the image quality, but 4K 60 HDR pushes the price and power requirements.
It's one of the best reviews. Many only mention the good, only. You did both, so it is better to wait and see how they make it better
Amazing! Comparing these glasses to full-on VR headsets is very impressive!
I have the XReal Air (gen 1) glasses and Nebula has always been a janky mess. I'm not sure how the company is pushing so well on the AR hardware front but is such a mess on the software side.
Fantastic in depth review! Its refreshing to see a youtuber giving her honest opinion. But then again.. i didnt expect any less from a fellow dutchie😊
a good affordable device for 3d/spatial video filming if you go for a trip.
however, you need an Xreal air ar glasses to work well.
it CAN connect with other brand's glasses, but they just don't function the same way.
I'm getting one, since I planned to take a trip recently.
Great detailed review. New to your channel, but will be back for sure.. Nice work!
I have google apps on the original beam...just gotta unlock developer mode, allow install of unathorized apps, and then can install any APK off the internet using the built-in browser., Beeen using Xbox gamepass on it for over a year along with a ton of other apps.
My biggest issue is it has two USB C ports and neither support display input so you can't e.g. connect a games console directly.
Pretty huge omission for such an expensive device.
I love this. It's maybe a generation away from me getting it but I'd love this so much for reading e-books. Just simple, don't need or want anything expensive or flashy. I'd love using it to write too but primarily reading e-books on kindle app. I love reading but have always hated craning my neck looking at a book or kindle or phone or whatever. Just lay down with the words right infront of my face no matter which position I flip to. A dream honestly.
New to your channel but I see how they need to perfect it.Hopefully they will in the future,But appreciate you sharing it.Thanks so much for sharing.💯✌️
thank you for the review! is it possible to project the camera directly into the glasses? if yes what is the latency?
Does It with DJI Fly to piloto drones?
I'm surprised none of you guys are doing in depth info on how to connect up and play games on steam or xbox etc. I've only found 1 youtuber in a different language (Chinese I think) talk about this. Would be great if you guys were the first to do this .
There is nothing special, as long as you have to correct hardware, nothing need to be explained specifically. If you want to connect the xbox via the Beam Pro, then all you need is just a HDMI to USB-C cable. This is on the Xreal official page. It also shows how to connect them.
If you want direct connection between Xbox and the glasses, then you will need a small HDMI to USB-C adaptor which can take USB power input. The glasses itself doesn't has battery, and HDMI output from Xbox cannot deliver power. Therefore, you will need an adaptor. I bought a low cost adaptor from Amazon, and works beautifully.
Is it also a regular phone? Can i insert my sim card? I dont want to carry two devices.. Also can you share some spatial video sample? thanks
Appreciate the honest review....While I think the glasses themselves are fantastic(I own the nreal air), the TLDR for this is that the device isn't ready for launch.
Instead of delivering on original promises for the beam 1, they scrap it and released a more expesive and unpolished device. Worse in every possible way compared to a mid range phone but didn't fix the nebula app that could have solved a lot of issues. Xreal says they made this device because some phones didn't have DP over usb-c but isn't that what the beam 1 was for? So releasing a worse spec'ed device than a budget phone that adds another $200 barrier to entry rather than fixing and delivering on the promises to beam 1 adopters and not fixing the nebula app seems like the wrong way to go and doesn't give the customer confidence that this device will be supported for long. I can't recommend or support this product and neither should you IMHO.
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.
Does this work with the Viture Pro by any chance? I'm not sure I'm quite ready to invest in a new set of AR glasses.
Haven't watched the channel in a while, holy stroopwafel, amazing work!
I use the spatial cursor from touchpad to click the fold button on the spatial keyboard, which can fold it. You can try it.
@@yvooneyang3341 Hi how do you close and open the track pad. I have seen comments stating there is one and xreal doesn't have a support page yet. TYIA
Very nice review, thank you!
This is something I've been waiting for a long time. I am glad they made a custom device for it and considering the base model it's the price of the Quest 3. What I'm curious about is if WEBXR works on the beam pro. If it does then you could use many apps for it without need for download. I will eventually get one because I love AR. Plus this seems like something fun you could do without a lot of multi-screening.
Wondering if downloading 4k 3d movies to macbook pro and then uploading to quest 3 is possible and will it give me better quality than watching 4k 3d movies that other people are showing in bigscreen? Thx.
TK Very Nice.Always Enjoy.Thanks so much for sharing.💯✌️
Thanks for the breakdown. Probably a silly question but, can the steam deck be connected to this as well to achieve the pinned view? and if so, would it need an additional hub since there's only two inputs? Just asking as I haven't seen anyone mentioned how exactly handhelds are connected, then again I might just be blatantly overlooking something.
I almost bought an AR glasses recently, then luckily found out that my Pixel 8 pro doesn't support any AR glasses before I bought it, sigh. So much for that idea!
Hey there! In our r/XREAL Reddit community, people have confirmed that they can use their Pixel 8 Pro with the glasses for screen mirroring, allowing them to watch their Pixel smartphone screen on a larger virtual screen. However, if you are referring to AR apps being compatible with the Pixel 8 Pro, I'm afraid that's not available so far.
@@XREAL_Global Interesting, thanks for info, i'll look into it.
Can it be used with Nintendo Switch?
How do your apps show with the transparent background can u tell me plz
Hello Cas. You think it can be use with Viture Pro glasses? Thanks.
Hey Cas great review. I'm wondering if installing over if the many invisible keyboard apps on the Play Store would fix the floating keyboard problem? Though i can imagine it be annoying to switch back to a regular virtual one when you're not connected to an external
Idk... i don't like xreal's direction at all regarding spatial computing with the "beam". The nebula app is still bad because they focus on making their own "phone".
Can i just get a thin AR glass with great companion app and compatible with every devices i have? You know, just like a tv/monitor. That's all i need from my AR glasses.
Current AR glasses are bulky, goofy, and heavy. Yes, these glasses are heavy for long time period of use...especially compared to normal glasses.
I would like to know if it is possible to play Pokemon on the Air 2 Pro glasses in combination with the Beam Pro without any problems... want to make this a present to my girl who loves playing Pokemon on her smartphone. May be somebody who already owns that combination can answer about his/her experiences with Pokemon on these devices !?
In addition what would be the difference to the same usecase with the Beam Pro and XREAL Air 2 Ultra ?
Does that even work without cable connection ?
New subscriber. Nice review. I am a big traveler and would be interested in getting more details and your use of the set up when using google maps in walking mode with live view. I also would like to see how they work when using google translate for signs, menus etc...These are good uses for XR glasses or system over handheld cell phone which is slower, cumbersome and occupies a hand or both.
Your WiFi SSID is excellent 😂
I was wondering if you had thoughts on how Nebula OS compares to the old Nebula App? I have the OG Air (from back when they were nreal) and I had to uninstall the app as it was so bad it undermined the experience of just using it for a big screen which was substantially better with DEX.
The question is - what the Beam Pro can do (apart of 3d camera photos/movies) and what right software installed on android/windows/Mac - can not do? The biggest misunderstanding in case of having Beam Pro that you will have device that look like smartphone, work like smartphone but is not a smartphone so - you will need to have a smartphone too to have possibility of using a services that Beam Pro can not do.
Are they going to finally update the old Android Nebula app too? Last time I checked it still had placeholder icons over a year after release
Is anyone actually using “spatial computing” on a daily basis even on the super expensive Apple Vision Pro?
This $200 system has two advantages over the AVP.
One of course is the price.
Two, when it’s inevitably dumped in a closet in a week or two, (or if you’re a CZcamsr placed on display in the background), it takes up less space.
How is Pokémon Go on this thing?? I've never seen something like this. I may very well replace my Quest 3 with this setup.
Does it support CZcams immersive video?
Seems like that should be a silly question.
I've thought about getting AR glasses for watching 3D video and movies.
I have always been a fan of 3D video it's what got me interested in VR initially.
Also watch a lot of immersive video here on CZcams using the app on my Quest.
Incredibly well-done review.
I wish Samsung would get onboard with this kind of form factor. It's a true portable PC. Come on Samsung!! Hear me???
Does compatible with laptop of Windows 11 Pro?
Review: Xreal Air 2 Ultra & Beam Pro
After spending a few days with the Xreal Air 2 Ultra and Beam Pro, here are my thoughts:
Ultimate On-the-Go Display: This device is perfect for any Android app and streaming media. It’s truly the ultimate portable display solution.
Seamless Connectivity: I’ve used it extensively with Anydesk, and thanks to Windows 11 Pro, I can use Android RDP to log directly into the console. It’s incredibly convenient.
Screen Recording Limitation: The screen recording feature seems to be capped at 30 seconds, which might be a setting I haven’t discovered yet. However, this limitation doesn’t apply to 3D recording via the device.
Specifications:
Model: Xreal X4000, Android 14
Battery: 4300mAh
Processor: 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 @1.80 GHz, 4 x ARM Cortex A55 @2.21 GHz
Cores: 8 Cores, 3 Threads
Resolution: 1080 x 1140 pixels, 300 DPI (Per Eye)
Impressions:
Field of View: The field of view is impressive, though future models will need to improve in this area to compete with the likes of the Apple Vision Pro.
Display Quality: The screens are exceptional, with vivid colours that stand out.
Performance: The 8GB model performs well, though the 6GB model might not be as robust.
Overall, for the price, the Xreal Air 2 Ultra & Beam Pro offer a very impressive experience.
Thanks Cas! Does it work with other brands like Rokid?
The USB-C port on the right is a standard DP Alt port for video output. This means you can use the Beam Pro with non-XREAL glasses or other monitors for screen mirroring. However, if you want to experience AR Space on the Beam Pro, you need to use the XREAL glasses.
@@XREAl_Tech_Support Thanks! This is helpful.
Thanks Cas and Chary XR.
did you try watching vr180 videos with the glasses? if so, how was it?
It's NOT spatial computing for $200. Because you need another $400 for the glasses. The title is misleading. Not cool 😕
So lame.
@@Beno951 For those of us who already own the glasses it is.
She deleted my comment saying the 2 ports are useful… weird lol..?
Probably CZcams that deleted it. CZcams loves deleting the most harmless comments.
I have Air 2's and the original beam. What I noticed is that the beam would kind of need 3 USB-Cs to charge and play imo (unless I missed it, video didnt mention anything about passthrough say for the Steam Deck).
That said, I think Im a bit over X-REAL for now. I travel with my setup every day and yet I barely use it. I will when on a plane, but even at lunch when I get time to play my Steam Deck, I just dont. Kind if feel the hassle to setup the beam, then the glasses, then the deck is just inconvenient.
What I think I want now is a pair of "media VR" that are lower profile than something like the Quest 3, larger FOV, 3-DOF, and allows for media passthrough....ohh yeah and comfortable. Dont really need the other XR features.
Till that device comes or similar, I think I might be tuned out of this space for a bit. Exciting developments for sure, but nothing Im willing to pay for just yet.
Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate our users perspectives, as it helps make what we do even better! Our team is consistently working on new innovations, and cannot wait to share those with the world soon!
i think if it was cordless we would be using it a lot more.. 😬
Would love to see some emulators and if it can be used with a telescopic controller without too much trouble.
Hi how do yu open and close the trackpad?
I have the Viture One XR glasses paired with their neckband, the neckband being the equivalent of the Beam Pro.. but it does also requires a lot of work. I've heard that the new Pro version of the glasses is amazing though.
OMG 2 mins ago after just watching your vid about the beam
What a coincidence!
it is NIMO but better because of the stereoscopic camera.
Does it work with Immersed?
Do thingie support GPS?
@cas pls do a non sponsored honest comparison between xreal ultra and beam pro vs Rokid lite vs viture pro + dock station
I was gonna pre-order this last week but I passed on it. I will be using my Beam longer as to me it's an overall better device. Why? The Beam has video input which is important as the Beam Pro doesn't. I like controlling with physical buttons over capacitive buttons any day. The Beam is smaller and more portable as I'm already carrying two phones with me and one of the is a foldable.
Also please confirm if Netflix and Prime videos are in full HD as that's the only downside to the Beam. Hopefully this will be fix soon though. I haven't tried using a browser yet though to watch those two services.
Hey there. Thank you for your feedback, we greatly appreciate it!
We will continue to maintain XREAL Beam, as it's a great option for console gamers to get a 3DoF experience with their device. There is a thriving community of XREAL Beam tinkerers on our community Subreddit, r/XREAL.
It's a great place for discussions on all things XREAL, and that include the first-generation Beam!
Watching this and commenting on my beam pro haha
Excellent review and thank you for being honest. I love what XReal is trying to do, but their execution falls short. This is a beta product and if the company can keep it going in a few years they could have a great product.
I personally would never use this project bc I don't have a phone and I don't see how I would use any of the capabilities it provides. I find it interesting but not for me, I just play games on my Q3. You sure know your stuff and your videos are always interesting and informative.
It doesn't use your phone, this is the device itself which works with their glasses.
@@Verociity Thank you
Can this be used with the Viture pro ?
@@hittrewweuy7595 technically yes. But without the spatial features and nebula os. So no.
@@harryHensum Yep, that's right. The USB-C port on the right is a standard DP Alt port for video output. This means you can use the Beam Pro with non-XREAL glasses or other monitors for screen mirroring. However, if you want to experience AR Space on the Beam Pro, you need to use the XREAL glasses.
Screen in 3d?? Without glasses?
with your flat nose , how did you mange it keep it in place?
I think the problem with the x glasses is there small field of view. And this device still feels like it could have been an app..
VITURE already has this as an app with Spacewalker.
Can't I just use Xreal with Mirror Imaging or Samsung Dex through USB-C on my phone? Samsung Dex would probably work awesomely with XR glasses.. This seems unnecessary, to say the least..
Hello. Thank you for your comment. Our XREAL glasses pair fantastically with compatible device that has Samsung DeX installed to create a compatible, mobile desktop setup.
Thanks so much for the very thorough and OBJECTIVE review…. It’s refreshing to see so much detail and objectivity is this kind of video…
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Can you watch movies stored on a Mac laptop ssd?
Sure can!
By definition this is not spatial glasses only has 3DoF, 6DoF is needed for true spatial computing as seen in the AVP and the quest line of headsets
Their Xreal Air 2 Ultra have 6dof though…I like these, but I think the Apple Vison Air and Immersed Visor should be a better
Hey there! We have created a pair of 6DoF glasses called XREAL Air 2 Ultra that also pairs with our XREAL Beam Pro device.
“Meta is working on” nah… it’s on there. The meta quest has spatial windows
Dang, Cas you looking good girl! 😍😁👍 Nice Glasses 😎🙋🏻♂️🫶
can I watch a 3D movie with this Beam pro?
So it needs a companion device and doesn't include the glasses. Lame.
yey, the next piece of electro-waste made for what should be an app... guess its time to make some extra room next to the rabbit and ai-pin hall of fail.
The beam pro i received works but I was led to believe it was an upgrade from the beam IT IS NOT! It does not have the ability to connect to my devices like my beam does I can game on my beam I cannot game on the beam pro without excessive lag from miracast streaming to it. it was not worth the money I paid for it.
How about short sighted people?
Our AR glasses come with a prescription lens insert that can be adjusted by an optometrist or one of our onliner partners.
A couple of years from now this kit will be worth about 20% of what was paid for it new ha ha ha.
Ive been waiting for my like 3 weeks now lol
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Nice infomercial
Pass, after the disappointment with the first Beam support I feel cheated plus more now that the removed the 50$ discount for previous owners, the button hardware was much better as you can simpliy press by memory Vs having to see where to press in a screen. Spatial photos is just gimmickie, they should just allow this software into the first nebula, this is just a greedy sell for new users.
Meh, I use DeX
Stupid idea. They could have created an app that leverages your apps on your phone, then they could have extended that to Chromebook plus devices. The same way quest apps like SkyBox use external devices. It won't sell well and I think it's going to make a hole in their pockets for all the efforts they've put into creating it.
@@CarlosWillis agree. They could’ve just used screen sharing and maybe some extra android modifications. That would’ve greatly increased the sales of their glasses.
@@filipmarkovic369Yeah, I think its too ambitious. If this was a multi billion $$$ company then fine they can afford to do this kind of thing. But it's choices like this that hit their pockets and then end their existence. I'm making a bold prediction here...Xreal won't be around within 5 years.
Most pointless device ever, this device just shows that AR glasses not ready for today market, time for them to implement Qualcomm AR2 chip that was released last year and connect to phone wirelessly for processing than carry extra phone in pocket.
Otherwise Viture Pro having 3DOF in Phone itself or with Neckband + all apps you need is much better solution.
thk god for this review...i aint buying this crap
This is what Apple could have done, and will be doing/copying soon.
It's $648 including the glasses, NOT $200. 🙄🙄
@@nawwk79 🤣😭🤣
This is not spatial computing.. so dumb to present it that way.
THIS IS NOT REVIEW. THIS AS JUST AD! CZcamsRS ARE LESS TRUSTABLE
Chinese stuff...they are good at hardware but software...waiting time for an update, you will see a new version of the glass before you see an update. It's why I never buy Chinese tech,
to be honest, this company they keep doing updates once in a while, at leas few a year, thats why i bought the glasses from them, they are not like other ch companies..