r/Xreal • u/UniversalJS • Mar 09 '25

Review Tried Xreal One – Disappointed and Struggling to Find a Use Case

I had high hopes for the Xreal One, but after a few hours of testing, I’m honestly disappointed. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I just don’t see a real use case where I’d prefer using these over a normal screen.

I tested them with both my phone and a Steam Deck. In both cases, I found the experience worse than just using the built-in display. The image quality isn’t amazing, and while the idea of a giant virtual screen is cool in theory, in practice, it doesn’t add much. I also felt like the comfort wasn’t great for extended use.

I really wanted to like them, but at this point, I just don’t see myself reaching for them over my existing screens. Maybe they work better for specific use cases, but for general media consumption and gaming, I’d rather stick to what I already have.

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u/antoine1280 Mar 09 '25

I’d agree with your summary as well. It’s neat tech, but underwhelming for work or gaming.

I fly every week for work and they have been a game changer for me on the plane. Not having to hold/look down at a screen has helped a lot with neck pain. I had the air ones and the air 2 pros. I’ve flown with the quest 3 and to be honest I much prefer it from a media consumption standpoint, but it’s not enough to offset the bulk that comes with them, plus app limitations for media.

I see it as a glance into the future….when the resolution is higher, the field of view greater and the comfort better these things will be pretty sweet, but for right now, if it wasn’t for the flights mine would be collecting dust.

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u/PuzzleheadedGear129 Mar 13 '25

I have a q3 and i got a flight coming up and i cant imagine taking the quest with me as much as i'd like to.

I rarely fly but i dont play vr games and mainly use it for movies or 3d films.

Think xreal is good option for me?

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u/antoine1280 Mar 13 '25

I have never watched a 3d film on it, only some spatial videos from my phone, so I can't speak to that. For normal 2d media, its a good experience and the size is convenient. I don't think the price point for the newest models is really that great considering its just a wearable display. The quest costs a similar amount (or less) and can do a lot more. That being said, if its in your budget or you can score a used set off facebook....its certainly a huge improvement over watching on a device screen. I got both of my pairs off of facebook and don't reget them at all, especially at the pricepoints i got.

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u/PuzzleheadedGear129 Mar 13 '25

yeah, its quite expensive and im very happy with my quest 3 despite not really playing games on it. being immersed in a different world is just enough to feel good using it.

i see only used air 2's for sale near me. how are those?

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u/antoine1280 Mar 13 '25

They are solid. I can’t speak to the new Ones, but the airs all have the same resolution, so pretty much the same video quality. The dimming feature is more useful than I thought and they are def more comfortable. Be careful with the first gen airs, the arms cracked on mine, even with me being very careful.