With an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate, lag is no longer an issue.
During a presentation at CES 2026 on Monday, Asus-owned Republic of Gamers (HORN) announced a new collaboration with AR pioneer Xreal. The ROG Xreal R1 Glasses feature plug-and-play microOLED displays that let you enjoy games (or movies, or even spreadsheets for the real loonies among us) on a virtual screen that measures up to 171 inches. But what sets these glasses apart from previous Xreal offerings is the 240Hz refresh rate, making them more suitable for professional gamers.
The R1 glasses can be connected directly to ROG Ally using a USB-C cable—no separate charger or tedious setup process required. While the R1s are designed to complement Ally's line of portable devices, they can also be used with phones, laptops, desktops and consoles. You can connect the glasses directly to your laptop or use the included ROG Control Dock to switch between Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 with a couple of clicks. Lovers of sofa consoles should note that this is better suited for desktop PCs.
Asus and Xreal also shared some key technical specifications in the press release:
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World's first microOLED FHD (1920 x 1080) 240Hz gaming glasses with ROG Control Dock for HDMI® and DisplayPort™ connectivity for PC and console compatibility.
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Connects to ROG Ally with a single USB-C cable for a huge screen experience with no setup required.
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57° Wide View: Projects a 171-inch virtual screen at 4 meters, covering 95% of the focused viewing area, with precise viewing options in Anchor and Follow modes.
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Electrochromic technology allows lenses to tint automatically or on demand depending on lighting conditions.
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Premium sound from Bose enhances spatial awareness and gaming immersion
As we noted in our recent Xreal 1S glasses reviewthey are extremely easy to use for such advanced technology. You can change the size of the virtual screen and its distance from you with just a couple of button presses, and the nifty electrochromic technology allows you to control the tint of your glasses and the opacity of the virtual screen at will. Even if you're a wearable tech skeptic, these glasses are pretty darn cool. They also have a nifty red power light on the hand, reminiscent of the Nintendo Power Glove (optional).
ROG Xreal R1 glasses will go on sale in the first half of 2026. Asus hasn't revealed the price yet, but expects it to be higher than the less powerful $449 Xreal 1S.
