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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses launch at $849 with 240Hz refresh rate

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Asus's ROG and Xreal have launched their R1 augmented reality gaming glasses for pre-order, priced at $849. These glasses boast a high 240Hz refresh rate and a 171-inch virtual display, aiming to enhance fast-paced gaming experiences. The R1 glasses offer extensive connectivity options through a bundled dock, supporting multiple consoles and PCs, and feature electrochromic dimming and Bose-tuned speakers. AI

IMPACT Niche product launch with limited direct impact on AI operations.

RANK_REASON Product launch of AR glasses.

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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses launch at $849 with 240Hz refresh rate

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar) ·

    The ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses are now available to pre-order for $849

    They offer a 240Hz refresh rate and a bundled connectivity dock.

  2. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Brandon Hill ·

    Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

    Asus is aiming at hardcore gamers with the ROG Xreal R1 glasses.

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation Asus is aiming at hardcore gamers

    Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation Asus is aiming at hardcore gamers with the ROG Xreal R1 glasses. https://www. tomshardware.com/virtual-reali ty/asus-rog-xreal-r1-ar-glasses-pre-orders-s…

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