Display & Audio Setup
XREAL 1S AR Glasses
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-10-03 · 2 expert sources
Pros
- +16:10 panel at 1200p per eye, which Tom's Guide says gives much better verticality for productivity on planes
- +X1 chip turns on a 32:9 ultrawide monitor on any connected device, with no app compatibility limits (Tom's Guide)
- +Native 3DoF tracking keeps the screen anchored in place (Tom's Guide)
- +700 nits and a 52-degree field of view (Tom's Guide)
- +Tom's Guide names it the best Xreal glasses in its smart-glasses roundup
Cons
- −Tom's Guide found the top of the frame heats up considerably, especially in Real 3D mode
- −Narrower 52-degree field of view than the One Pro's 57 degrees (Tom's Guide, XREAL listing)
- −Only one trade review with a rating (Tom's Guide) was available, so its expert score rests on a single outlet
- −Tom's Guide's review headline pitches it at Nintendo Switch 2 gamers, and it says less about laptop text at the edges than its One Pro review
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus9.0
- Effectiveness10.0
- Build safety9.0
- Durability8.0
- Value7.4
Build safety is provisional. Our 2026-10-03 search of CPSC recall data found no XREAL recall, and no safety or failure reports turned up in our sources, but we have not yet verified UL/FCC or equivalent safety certification. The 9.0 is a placeholder until that evidence is reviewed, not a certified rating.
What the experts say
“The screen aspect ratio is now 16:10 at a 1200p resolution — much better verticality for productivity on planes — they’re a little brighter at 700 nits, and the field-of-view is the tiniest bit wider at 52 degrees.”