Xreal Beam - What No One's Telling You
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- In this video i talked about what i like about the #xrealbeam, and the things i'm frustrated about. Amazon affiliate link below if you'd like to get one.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:58 What the beam is
03:42 What i like about it
04:22 Things I don't like
13:37 Do i recommend it? - Jak na to + styl
Good News! There's a new update that adds Netflix, prime, etc to the beam now. Also, there has been plenty of updates that addressed the issues i talked about in this video.
Is the fan thing and the charging thing still an issue? Dont currently have the money but considering getting the air 2 pro and beam so I wanna make sure the most annoying things are fixed
is this without jailbreaking it? so if I buy it now its on the beam?
It’s only 480p unfortunately
which issues in particular?
@@suleimankhan4746 if you install streaming app directly on the beam it only streams up to 480p? not 1080p?
King for doing this unsponsored, one of the only channels I've found looking into xreal glasses that is honest in the review and has most of the products unsponsored. Keep up the good work!
This is the best channel for X Real content - having bought both the glasses and the Beam I know you're honest and accurate with what you say 👍
Thank you, i try to keep people informed.
This is the one product that made me lose all trust in creators. Normally I feel they are being honest and my purchase has been as described by reviewers. This is one where I feel like they were reviewing a completely different product. They just praised it to no end and lied about it. They let themselves become an extension of the company’s sales department instead of being loyal to their subs.
I feel you 100%, that's why i created this youtube channel. I figured i'd do it for people like me who want honest reviews. I know Xreal will and many product companies will probably not send me stuff to review if they saw this video, but i'm perfectly okay with that.
@@KingKola_ Exactly!
Completely agree - reviewers really hyped this thing up but since buying it I've used it once because really until they add apps directly on the Beam it's as useful as a paper weight
@@KingKola_ Hey Kola, we appreciate you and your content - especially this video. Feedback is incredibly important for us as a start up, especially objective and concise reviews that come from users like yourself. 😎❤
@@XREAL_Global thank you for dropping in!
Note: Type C to C cable is only included if you pre-ordered the Beam. If you didn't, then you'd have to purchase one separately. Here's my Amazon affiliate link for a cable that i know works, most others won't work. amzn.to/3QzdvHO
What is it about the cable that determines whether it works?
I'm guessing it has to be proper USB 3.1, supporting fast data transfer, Power Delivery, and Display Port Alternate Mode.
Not just any old USB 2.0 cable with C plugs on the ends (which many are).
@jimdoom2276 yup i think it's all that you mentioned that is required. the other so called video output cables i tried didn't work.
@@jimdoom2276doesn’t work , been down that road , you need usb 4 or Thunderbolt 3, or 4
thanks for the video bro
I ordered it off amazon it came about a week earlier then the expected later date. Secondly there was no mention of a cable being included but it came with one. Lastly i dont think all usb c cables support video connections, same way some are rated for lower wattage.
Thank you for the honest review, I ordered one of these last night and excited to test it out!
Thank you for being informative instead of giving a sales pitch. Good work
Man you truly deserve a super like. Most honest review I have seen, only wish I have seen ur video before I purchased it. Keep it and thanks again for being so honest.
my pleasure and thanks fam. By the way Update your beam if you haven't. I now truly enjoy using mine after all the updates.
Thnx for your work man !
Your content helped, and not just once !!! +1 subscriber !!
Have a question though, if you connect it via wire to Samsung, will the DEX work or you can use ONLY that beam OS system??
AND can you plug in the phone, and plug the charger at the same time ??
Though I ordered it, this is a straight forward informative review everyone should see before buying.
Absolutely, so many reviews on it but no one i've seen is talking about this issues. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment, i hope a new update comes out before you receive yours so you can have a better first impression.
thankfully I found your video who shares very honest thoughts about the product. Have a great day!
Oh and in case I did not say this already. Thank you for posting a candid opinion about the product. It's rare to see someone posting their unfiltered view, and I respect how much it takes to put your face out there and speak your mind.
My pleasure fam, and thank you.
I have been waiting for weeks for a review like this. This is the most useful video on Xreal beam I've seen online. You're awesome man.
Thanks fam, I try to keep people informed.
Have you tried any Apple products with it yet?
I've had the Beam and Air glasses now for a little over a week, and I feel I must leave this comment because I don't see anybody talking about it anywhere on the internet. I just realized today that the beam does not transfer the OLED capabilities of the screens inside the glasses, which is a HUGE letdown.
What I mean by that is that with a standard OLED display, each pixel is individually lit, which means black is true black because there is no light at all. The glasses themselves do this flawlessly and the image has amazing contrast. But when outputting the same exact source from the Beam, it eliminates that capability and instead replaces true black with some form of gray, as if it's a standard LED panel with a backlight, which is just stupid. For example, when watching movies that have a wider aspect ratio than 16:9, you get gray bars on the top and bottom of the screen, but without the beam this doesn't happen. The image quality is significantly reduced as well due to the lower contrast coming from the beam.
I bought the two as a bundle so I'm not sure if I can return just the beam, but I do like the potential that it offers and I know smooth follow will come in clutch in places like cars or airplanes (which I have yet to test it in) so for that reason I think I will still keep it, but I am becoming more and more disappointed in the lack of quality design here. It's cool, but it needs a lot of work.
Very interesting about the oled, i haven't noticed that. I'd have to check, but wow good catch if it is the case.
Update: I just downloaded an update for the beam and I think they might have solved this issue.
What a great review. Ah, honest review with no fluff. So appreciated. I did pre-order this device. I, too, was noting the same things you have pointed out. And yes, coming soon... so frustrating.
Hello. Thank you very much for the video, this is exactly what I was looking for! I'd like to ask you a couple of questions. I do 3D modeling and picture quality is important to me. Is everything really as good there as on a regular monitor? And isn’t it hard to sit in them all day while working?
great review , it makes me think twice to get real and the beam , so what is your prefable one you would get then ? i do need one where the screen don't move at all , rokid max , TLC , vision xreal ???
Nice summary about the Beam unit and it’s features, issues and benefits. I just bought mine along with the Xreal AR 2 glasses and use them wired to my iPad and PC. I just signed up for the Nebula beta also, because one of my use cases with the Beam is to be able to have multiple PC windows (two or three of them) to support my daily business workflow). I’m looking forward to the ability to connect wirelessly…one benefit with doing that should be the ability to keep the Beam plugged into my USB C charging cable.
One thought that I had was about something you mentioned-having to try many different chargers before finally finding one that charges the Beam. My charger worked right off the bat. I suspect the reason why I didn’t have any problems was because my charger is plugged into an AC outlet and puts out up to 100 watts of power. Perhaps the Beam requires a certain level of wattage in order to accept a charge. We have a sailboat and sometimes take it to Catalina Island for the weekend. During these trips we don’t have live AC onboard because we are away from the dock and aren’t plugged into AC shorepower. With the boat power being DC I can charge, but only from a much lower power charger which is plugged into a 12 volt port like one you would find in your car. Thanks for pointing out that the Beam may not charge from every power source that you have available.
I’d like to jailbreak my Beam also in order to side load apps as well; I wonder if doing that would impair the unit’s ability to work with new and upcoming features and apps that Xreal will be making available for the unit in the future…
This is a great video. Honestly the fatigue is real. Staring at a screen for long periods of time is already exhausting.
Hopefully the streaming capability does actually come sooner than later. A lot of great information. Thank you!
Yes that fatigue can be detering, thank you for watching and dropping a comment 🙏🏾
When connected glasses to android phone directly no drm problem. It's the beam that needs work.
Thats why i was so tired.. i guess i wasnt blinking and ya.. eye strain is real no matter if htey say its been tested.. anything that isn’t natural will hurt your eyes.
I love the glasses but. I need to not use it every day.
Never had any problems like that. Not worth vr either. Everyone is different. I can watch 3 hours of a series and it does not effect my eyes.
I was really doubting to buy this one…youre YT convinced me to wait it out a bit.thanx buddy!
Very helpful video. Honest and to the point. Thank you brother Kola.
My pleasure fam, thank you
Very descriptive and helpful, thank you very much!!!
Thanks, and my pleasure
Thanks for this information. It helped me.👍
Almost ordered ... thanks for the review!
2:02 thank you for explaining the eye fatigue in this way. I was considering this use case, but wasn't thinking about how much I adjust my head, not just my eyes when I look at a monitor.
Thank you for this. I was also surprised to realize how many reviews were sponsored videos.
great review you made many points really clear, thank you!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Awesome review. Thanks to you I was able to avoid disappointment
Do I have to have the BEAM for the spatial (non-fixed screen)?
Thanks for the great video, I don't think I'll buy the Xreal Beam for a while, but I'm still curious, does the Beam support other brands of AR glasses or HMDs?
No it doesn't, so far it only works with Xreal's
@Kola - hey great series of videos mate, thanks.
Can the Beam stream local files ok from a PC and from a phone? I mean files that don't have DRM built in, like pirated movies etc..? Cheers.
Thanks fam, and yes you can. You can use local network drive.
Thank you very much dude, just saved me a lot of money. Still interested but that DRM thing and the fan noise is going to be something to wait on a fix for before shelling out
Loved you honest review bro! I cannot stress enough how important content like yours is needed for consumers. When you listed out the flaws with raw emotion and frustration plus talked about broken promises, i know this video was 🎯. Thank you again and i subbed!
PS In CZcams app settings, you can go incognito mode to test ads for Premium users
I appreciate that, and wow good to know about the icognito mode. Thanks
Totally agree! And earned a sub from me!
Thank you!!!! I almost bought these...you kinda made me do more research! THANK YOU!!!
My pleasure, i still love it though.
THANK YOU! Been looking for an *honest, non-sponsored* review.
Enjoy your new subbed viewer.
Quick question, will the body anchor feature of Beam work with the gen 1 NReal Air from last year?
Yes it should, as far as I know the glasses are exactly the same. Nothing has changed but the name so the beam will work with your glasses.
Yes it works, i bought mine last year. Like the previous comment mentioned, the glasses are the exact name they just changed their name. Thanks for the sub.
Great video. Your explanation really helped. The device was a little confusing.
Thanks for keeping it real.
My pleasure, glad it wss helpfu
I appreciate the honesty and true review of the xreal beam. You truly pointed out why this product is good, but not great while most other channels reported. 5/5
That was my goal, thank you for watching and dropping a comment.
Hey mate, 3 months on and i'm just commenting to ask for an update on the beam is it getting better via firmware updates or is it still not as good as people hoped. I have just purchased the Air pro 2 and the beam came before the glasses. So iv'e not tested it yet because iv'e not had the glasses sent. Thanks for the honest review.
How did the virtual desktop work out. Heard it was supported on iMac and other a
Apple PCs
Appreciate the honesty mate.
No problem fam
Thank you for the insight on the product! 😎🤙
Hi, is overheating a big issue? I believe, in an update you can now charge the beam at the same time you use it. Will it overheat if using it with my work laptop for 4 hours at a time (or at least for the full battery life of the beam)?
Did you try Rokid mini hub ? It is for type c also for glasses while charging
Rokid Mini Hub Charging Converter, Max AR Glasses
What kind of camera do you use? I'm subbing btw. I like how you're straight to the point and no fake excitement. Just facts
Thanks fam, I use sony a6400
Whats up man, I love your video as I'm looking to buy this product. I really want to play Plex media through my iPhone and I noticed that the Beam and Adapter both cannot be charged while in use.
I use a magsafe charger for my iphone and was wondering if you have tried using that to use one of those options for extended periods of time (movies, etc)
I tried an hack by using an adapter. The metowas able to fully charge my phone, but unfortunately it didn't produce enough power to keep the beam charged. The limitation is in the beam and could potentially be improved by a sotware update.
I see thanks man! I ordered the Xreal and Vitures gonna see which ones I like most@@KingKola_
Thank you for an honest review! I just subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
Thanks, this was extremely informative. How is the latency when wired?
Zero, i don't notice any lag at all.
Great information, Thanks for the video!
My pleasure, thanks for watching
Thanks for a great video, all you said is correct and true.
For cable: you need full function type-C to type-C this is high speed data transfer and super fast charging, its also called Type-C PD cable 100W . I ordered one but still waiting for it in the post.
Yeah i guess my mistake was using the one xreal included with my pre-order
So the cable that is provided with it is not adequate? I just received my beam adapter to day but not have used it yet.
I'm not sure I understand this. If I purchase the classes and connect them to my Windows 11 laptop using an HDMI to USB-C port adapter (one in your description), will they work as intended? Or do I need to wait for the nebula app release for windows?
yes it will work as intended with just the glasses or via the beam. Though you may have to use an earphones. The audio didn't pass through on my older computer, but it does on my new one.
Thank You very much Kola. Excellent Review
My pleasure, and thank you
Hi. thanks for that video.
i was looking at buying those glasses.
just to double check...Do you still need the beam to have Body Anchor?
I hoped that with the nebula software on the smartphone you could change display size and have the screen in a body anchor mode or follow..
Thanks
No you don't need the beam for that as long as your phone surpports nebula. Nebula has body anchor, and supports screen resizing.
@@KingKola_ Thanks, that helps a lot...i will probably wait for the Ultra and check reviews to see if that 6dof is worth it over the Pro.
Great review! I was on the fence and I'll give it a few months now or the next version of Beam or the glasses themselves.
Your charging problem is because it turns back on when you plug in the power cord. After you plug it in hold the power button until you see the light turn completely off. The fan won’t run and you’ll get 100% charge
Oh, i thought i was using the wrong cable, but that makes sense because the fan runs when it's charging. Thank you fam.
Probably should update your video. I just subscribed btw
thanks bro. i am really glad for your info. i bought mine a month ago and i was almost ready to send it back i am going to keep it untill i see more apps
My pleasure fam
I'd like to know how prescription glasses wearers are fairing with this device? I'm interested in getting it to use with the Steam Deck or the Aya Neo Geek 1S that I own. I've yet to see someone who wears glasses give their take on use of the device.
Anyone knows whether the Rokid Max can be connected to the Xreal Beam? I try to get another glasses if i can
Great video! I use my xreal glasses with samsung dex and my work laptop. Its great for working privately while flying. One big hassle is that i cant charge my phone when i use my xreal air. Will this let me charge my phone while using the air? The rokid has a device that allows this and i was hoping the beam adds that functionality.
I uploaded a video on how to do that, but i may have to update it in a bit
I do search light glasses for using my pc including movies from stream.any suggestions ?
Thank you bro, you have one of the best real reviews of this thing. Please if you could also Review the XReal Air 2 Ultras that are supposed to ship soon we would appreciate that 🙌🏻🔥
My phone is compatible with the glasses but I lost the QRcode to scan on my new phone. What can I do?
Right to the points. I am so glad that I have watched your video. It’s a bit lengthy but you really point out all the key issues. I might just skip this. Thank you.
Bro, honest points mentioned here, sub'd!🤘
I'm getting mine in the mail within a week, and would love to see some instructional video on how to connect and set it up using the different modes like body anchor, fixed display and all that.
Been using my s23 ultra with the xreal glasses on flights playing offline content, and it's dope! But I do also feel that eye fatigue with the display staying locked wherever you look, that's why I bought the beam, excited to get it.
Keep on sharing, and thanks for keepin' it real! ❤
im getting my xreal air 2 pro on saturday, and the beam made it here in less than a day, i cant wait for it. any tips for using it?
does the fan still run all the time after the update?thanks
Does anyone know how to connect the iPhone wired to the beam? Do you need the xreal adapter?
Thanks for the honest review. I watched this after I have ordered it 😅. The best bit of your review was the eye exhaustion. I didn’t even think of that.
I hope you enjoy it
I purchased the Xrai glasses Air 2 Pro with the Beam for iPhone 14. Wanted to try Subtitles while in a multi speaker environment as I am hearing impaired. Then I learned about the wireless/ wired issue watching your video. Just found out that iPhone 15 will accommodate the wired connection, but not the iPhone 14 (Lightning vs USB 3). Still trying to figure out to get the subtitles working.
Do you need the beam to connect with an iPhone or iPad?
Did you try using the streaming option from inside the Netflix app - next to the x on the screen ? I haven’t tried it yet but that gets around other screen mirroring issues
Yeah i did, audio plays, but no video feed.
always a great content, man
Thank you, i appreciate the comment
Great video! "This is good but not great" is pretty much my opinion all the time with any AR stuff right now. It's getting close to great but there's nothing there just yet imo, too many trade offs etc.
Can I stream from my pc to the beam and see multiple displays?
my friend you are the only honest reviewer , i like your videos they are very helpful , i dont trust the rest of them they are all paid , keep doing the good job
Will there be a normal picture with Xreal glasses at an IPD of 70 mm?
Hey Kola, great video.
You did a very cool video showing how to setup 3 screens fixed in space using a Windows PC.
Since you now have the Beam as well, would you be able to do an update video showing how to setup 3 screens fixed in space using a Windows PC?
If you could show how it is done using the Beam wirelessly (for people with older pcs without usb-c port) without using Ginger or other third party software, that would be fantastic.
I am software developer and use 3 monitors daily. I can't work efficiently with less tbh. I am really keen on being able to have that luxury while travelling.
I really hope Air + Beam will allow me to do so. Waiting for my shipment next week and I am getting too excited!
Thanks for sharing your experience
My pleasure
Thanks for this honest review!
My pleasure fam
Just ordered mine. Quick question, does the beam comes with any cables? I saw another CZcams video talking about providing a C to HDMI cable?
Mine did only because i pre-ordered it. So if you did as well it will be included, if not, the you're gonna have to get one from amazon or something. I did buy one off Amazon before that i know works, most others won't work. Here's my affiliate link if yours doesn't come with and you wanna get it. amzn.to/3QzdvHO
I ordered my beam from the official website last week after the presale ended and it came with a cable 👍🏽 maybe it’s a case to case basis
Thanks for the full and honest review! Hope NReal/XReal can come to an agreement with DRM protected streaming services or even get these apps to install on the Beam directly.
I hope so too, they are working on that right now.
A more recent review from 3 weeks after this one (albeit from people supplied with it to review) says that it works fine with DRM protected serices and is fully DRM compatible. They specifically said they watched Prime, Netflix, Disney+ and more and they all work no problem.
With all the vision hysteria a lot of people are looking at xreal. Problem is most of the videos from influencers are sponsored and seem too good to be true. This seems like the first honest video I’ve seen and I’m definitely not buying after this. Thank you.
I have tried remote desktop access from the beam via the chrome remote desktop. It works but abit clunky as it is not a direct remote access like the Microsoft Remote Destop.
Liked and subscribed for the wisdom; never buy a product based on a promise. So many people end up disappointed and give up new technology because they feel like they got tricked by promises that were never kept. Whether this is manufacturers, developers, or what have you. Appreciate the video.
Can you show us how to watch 3D SBS videos with the glasses and beam ? either on CZcams or if we have one saved on the phone Thank you Kola❕
So i have tried it, but it doesn't work so far. I'm hoping to come up with some kind of workaround. I'll definitely post it if i'm able to figure it out.
I am a bit confused . Do u mean I can’t watch Netflix etc when wired to beam or wirelessly
thanks a lot for your honest information
My pleasure, there has been updates that fixed a lot of my concerns in this video though.
Have you tried hooking up on netflix thru dex as im curious or have you tried plugging up a chromecast some how?
Yup, i talked about both in the video
One question im trying to connect my beam with my Samsung fold 4 type c cable ( the one that came inside the box of the phone) but it does not connect only charging the beam can I know which cable did you use to connect your phone to the beam and did you try to connect the beam with your phone with Samsung cable
Xreal sent me one because i pre-ordered mine. But i had already bought another cable incase. Only a few cables work, here's a link to one that i know works amzn.to/3qs8ZjK
great review ..honest as well
I appreciate your honesty in the review. I was wondering what exactly this iPod looking thing does and now I know. I am primarily interested in watching video "on" my phone, not through a streaming service. I guess the glasses would be fine without the Xreal box?
Yes it will be fine without the beam, although your does does need to support display output via usb c.
Why do I need it? Can I do all of that with my phone? Does Nebula AR work directly from phone?
Yes nebula essentially does the same thing as long as your phone has usb c display port.
Thank you for the super honest review. It’s ridiculous how many sold out videos exist on this product.
Also, great job on the simplicity of your presentation with few effects and fluff.
Thank you!
9 months later, is it ideal to get a beam now? just ordered my xreal air 2 pros should be in any day. Am I good to go off the bat or I should get the beam too?
Yeah, it's a good time to get the beam now. So many updates have fixed the issues i talked about
Honest video. I had to had the beam because I get dizzy when using the xreal glasses without a screen fixed and wanted to connect my game consoles and the other adapter didnt seem like it made sense. Now is chromecast something that may be possible via software update? or it will never be possible?
Yup chrome is definitely possible via update if Google will allow them. But the device does have ability to cast to it via other methods though. Check out my latest video, I showed how to do so.
“Thank you for your video, I appreciate it.” Thanks a lot 🙌🏻
My pleasure!
I wish the XBeam would feature its own GoogleTV OS is with unlocked playstore. Seems that Viture neckband and Rokid Station have that but lack the anchor mode.
Right, i I really wish xreal did. But i'd rather have that body anchor mode as i hated having eye fatigue more from the screen being stuck.
great review .thank you..these are the reviews we need.more information that matter about the products.i will keep my quest 3 untill these Ar glass become more compatible.i wish someone can come up with a lighter version of quest 3.
Thanks for honest review
Thanks for watching
I have XReal and Beam and has been doing some experiments myself. I see your videos are the best on this topic, so I just post here and hopefully helps some others. Also, I am going skip a few options that you already showed here and in later videos.
Wired connection from iPhone 14 to Beam using Apple's HDMI adapter by a HDMI to USB-C cable (HDMI has to be input, USB-C output, so be careful when ordering the cable). Some Netflix, Amazon Prime and Max shows work, not all. Only AirPods work as Bluetooth audio. Sony Bluetooth audio does not show up on iPhone to switch to. The videos that worked are older shows. I think the limitation here is the cable, because it is third party. I am waiting for XReal's HDMI to USB-C cable. The DRM contents are protected by a standard called HDCP, and there are multiple versions of it. I suspect the cable may not support the latest version, so I want to try a different cable.
For PC users, I recommend wired connection PC -> USB C -> Beam -> glasses. This way you can get the Body Anchor support and watching all DRM content on PC. The XReal Air just acts as a second or only monitor. The PC will also charge the Beam through USB-C (make sure it is a charging port), so as long as the PC is plugged in, you can use it as long as you need. This may not be very attractive at home and try to be comfortable, because you still have wires all over the place, but it is nice for travel. I think you have another video on this, but just want to add my experience.
I am going to try using XReal Air Adapter later. The claim is that should work with all DMR content. I will try both cables to see if I can further confirm my theory about the cables.
I will also try the first gen Chromecast. I don't have the latest one, but I think that should work. At least I used to be able to cast to TV from a phone.
Add notes: I hope iPhone 15 with USB-C be a lot easier. At least do away with the HDMI adapter. It may work just like PC.
Update 10/20/2023: The XReal HDMI to USB-C cable with iPhone's Lightening to HDMI adapter and Beam works. All contents on Netflix, Max and DisneyPlus work. Amazon Prime is flaky. You can watch one show, but when try to exit and watch a different one, it freezes on the last video and I had to disconnect and reconnect, basically reboot Beam. One problem with this set up is that I can't charge Beam as I watch, because the HDMI 2 USB-C cable can't carry power. If it is USB-C to USB-C, it can carry power, as long as you have a device, e.g. a laptop, that can provide power out. So far all cables from XReal (in the box or ordered separately) work. But I know many cheap cables on Amazon don't work. I ordered one from Amazon that worked really good and it is much thicker and stiffer than simple charge cables and it costs about the same as the XReal ones. So be aware of the cable you buy. So at this time, I am keep the XReal with Beam. Once the Beam can support DRM/HDCP 2.2, then will be stream and charge all the time and get rid of some of the cables. For iPhone 14 and earlier, the HDMI to USB-C is painful, so I may need to upgrade earlier than planned.
Great addition, thank you!
Appreciated man!
Can you tell us how to see 3d or side by side video.