Is the XREAL 1 Pro+ worth it?

Fine to buy.

The XREAL 1 Pro+ came out Oct 15, 2026, and the best price today is $599 at Xreal. It's still new, so our advice is simple: if you want it, buy it rather than wait for a price drop.

Price checked Oct. 25, 2026

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Current price

$599

at Xreal · Checked Oct. 25, 2026

Why we think so.

Timing

No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.

Price

We started tracking this price on Oct 21, 2026, so it's too soon to compare it with past prices.

Works with

Works with iPhone and Android.

Worth choosing?

It's a fine time to buy, but another model does better on display. Of the 19 other glasses we compare, some do better on display (XREAL Aura and Snap Specs) and camera (Solos AirGo V2 and Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)). We can't compare comfort and battery life yet.

Will it work for you?

iPhoneWorks

With a USB-C iPhone that sends out video. Plug the glasses into the iPhone and its screen appears in the glasses.

An iPhone with a USB-C port that outputs DisplayPort video.

AndroidWorks

With an Android phone or tablet whose USB-C port sends out DisplayPort video. A USB-C port alone does not guarantee video, so check your exact model.

A USB-C port that outputs DisplayPort video.

Where this one stands out.

How it compares with the other products we’ve looked at.

Display

The XREAL Aura and the Snap Specs are best for display.

Camera

The Solos AirGo V2 and the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) are best for camera.

AI assistant

The Meta Ray-Ban Display and the Rokid AI Glasses Style are best for AI assistant.

What we’re watching.

If a newer model is announced or reported in the next 90 days, our answer changes to Hold off for now.

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Can I get prescription lenses? Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription.
What does it cost? It costs $599. That is the list price.
Does it work with my phone? Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
Does it have a 120Hz screen? Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
How sharp and bright is the screen? The screen reaches 1200 nits at its brightest.
What chip is inside? It runs on XREAL X1.
How many microphones? It has 4 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.
Does it have a screen? Yes, it has a screen.
Does it charge over USB-C? Yes, it charges over USB-C.