iDevice review
Viture Pro 2 review: a bright screen with built-in vision correction
Light display glasses with a sharp picture and diopter dials, held back by modest sound and tired ears.
Thumbs up
- Bright, sharp picture
- Built-in 0 to -5.0 diopter dials
- Light at 63 grams
- 120Hz on a PC
- Works with most USB-C devices
Thumbs down
- Blurry corners
- Ears can tire on long sessions
- Clear but weak speakers
- Consoles need a dock
- SpaceWalker app feels unfinished
Plug the Pro 2 into your phone or a Switch dock and the picture is the first thing that wins you over. It's bright and sharp, clean enough for games, movies and even small text.
The second thing is that you may not need prescription inserts. Twin diopter dials adjust from 0 to -5.0, so if you're nearsighted, you can dial in a sharp image straight out of the box.
Display
The Sony Micro-OLED panels give you a 50-degree field of view and run at up to 120Hz on a PC, where fast camera movements stay clean without smearing. Colors look rich. Look closely at the corners and you may see some blur, especially if one of your eyes is weaker.
Comfort
At 63 grams (2.2 oz), they're 20% lighter than the original Viture Pro. Three nose pads give you seven fitting positions, and the nose and temples don't feel pressure even after long sessions. The ears are another story. Over a long movie, your ears can get sore where the arms rest. The build feels sturdy, but you'll handle them more carefully than regular glasses.
Sound
The built-in open-ear speakers are clear and balanced, with nine volume levels, and stereo sound is immersive enough for a movie. They aren't powerful, and they aren't rich. Earbuds connected to your phone or console will sound better.
What it plugs into
Android phones get Viture's full SpaceWalker software over USB-C with nothing extra. USB-C iPhones from the iPhone 15 on work plug-and-play, except the 16e, 17e and Air, and so do USB-C iPads, but multi-screen and 3D modes need Viture's adapter. Macs, Windows PCs, the Steam Deck and other USB-C handhelds connect directly. Consoles that only put out HDMI, like a PlayStation 5, an Xbox or a docked Switch, need Viture's dock or another HDMI adapter.
There's no camera and no battery. Viture's SpaceWalker app still feels like a work in progress.
On the road
This is where the Pro 2 makes the most sense. As a private travel monitor, it turns a hotel bed or a plane seat into a desk with a big screen the person beside you can't easily read. Star Fox on a docked Switch 2 looks great too, as long as you pack the dock.