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These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - now I'm wondering why I still need monitors

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ZDNET's key takeaways The Xreal One Pro is available for $649, and the Xreal Eye accessory is priced at $99.

Thanks to the X1 chip, no special software is required for advanced functionality, the FOV is the best available, the glasses are comfortable, and the display is bright and clear.

The glasses are rather expensive, and two sizes for your eye width make them fit best for individuals. View now at Us.shop.xreal

For the past month, I have been wearing the new Xreal One Pro on the airplane, in an automobile, on the couch, and in my home office for media, gaming, and work. Powered by a new Xreal X1 spatial computing chip for augmented reality applications, it's safe to say that the Xreal glasses have spoiled me.

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While XR glasses are fantastic for watching movies on the airplane and playing Nintendo Switch games on a virtual big screen, I cannot begin to express the utility I have experienced using the Xreal One Pro for getting work done on my Surface Pro and MacBook Pro computers in ultra-wide mode.

Using these glasses is better than using the three monitors I connect to in my office, and I can get that multitasking experience through a simple USB-C cable and the glasses.

The Xreal One Pro delivers an impressive visual experience, thanks to its new flat prism optics. While the design adds some bulk and weight, it enables a 57-degree field of view -- currently the widest available in any consumer AR device. For frequent flyers or daily commuters like myself, XR glasses like these offer one of the most immersive ways to watch content or play mobile games on the go.

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The audio through the glasses was developed in partnership with Bose, which I can attest provides an enjoyable audio experience even though the speakers aren't directly in your ears like traditional earbuds and headphones.

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