VITURE One XR/AR Glasses, 120" Full HD Display, Harman Sound, for iPhone 16/15, Steam Deck/ROG Ally/Gaming Consoles/PC/Android, Myopia Adjustments, Electrochromic Film

I've had my Viture One XR glasses for only a week, but my initial feelings are that it's a very premium and solidly built bit of kit attached to an actively growing ecosystem and community. The media consumption aspects are already very strong, and its specifications and continual development should see it as a strong choice for productivity applications going forward. While it might be unfair to bump its score based on a promise for improvements, Viture's presence on Reddit and Discord give me comfort that this product will continue to evolve.HardwareThe Viture One glasses are solidly built, light, and nice to wear. I chose the matte blue finish, and they're very premium looking without being overly flashy. The hinges are metal (the magnetic USB connector sticks to them) and seem like they will not wear quickly. And the selection of nose pads seemed sufficient -- I seem to fall between the 2 and 3 nose pad set, right in the middle, so there should be enough range for most users to find the proper fit. The magnetic connector is proprietary, which is only a slight annoyance if I need to replace it, but it seems sturdy and I understand why they went with it. It's just so much easier to attach and reattach, the connector will wear better, and there's no chance that the connectors will get damaged if the cord snags.I don't have experience with other XR glasses to compare, but I find the video quality on the Viture Ones to be exceptional (much better than my CV1 Oculus, for example). There are no noticeable pixels nor god rays, color is vibrant, and the refresh rate is all of the advertised 60 hz. I've seen other users comment that edges may seem blurry, and I can only comment on my own pair, but I find the edges to be clearly defined and sharp. I'm unsure if this is due to a change in hardware or QA, or if certain faces match these glasses better than others (I think that the lenses need to be very close to your eyes to get the best viewing angle). I don't experience any noticeable fatigue wearing these glasses, neither from the projection mechanics nor from the fit of the glasses, and I can easily use them for hours at a time.I am nearsighted with a medium prescription (~-3.25), so the included diopter adjustments were a major selling point for me. The diopter dials are stepless, and I can get sharp focus somewhere in the middle of their range, so I think they accommodate quite a large range of nearsighted users. Prescription inserts are also available for more extreme prescriptions, far sighted users, or for the ability to see through the glasses in productivity applications.Another major strength is that 3 degrees of freedom (3DoF) sensors are built directly into the glasses (I don't believe this is true for the competitors), so some head tracking is available natively without additional hardware. The experience is improved if processing power is offloaded onto another computer (more on that later), but it's nice that the 3DoF sensors work natively.The electrochromic darkening of the glasses was another major selling point for me. It's only available on one other manufacturer's offering (and only on their latest pro version). This means that rather than adding a separate shade for better contrast, the lenses darken at the press of a button. And in cases where I'd like to switch quickly between enhanced darkness and not, like on a plane and speaking with a flight attendant, this becomes much more convenient than removing a physical shade. This also means that using these glasses is much less claustrophobic than a VR headset.The effect is difficult to describe if you've not seen it in person, but the perceived size of the screen really depends on how close the background the screen appears projected onto. For example if I'm using them as a virtual dual screen, they seem to be a few inches larger than the 24-in monitor they "sit" next to at around 2 ft away. If instead I'm watching a movie against a wall that's 15 ft away, the projection seems to be a very large screen on that wall. It's a pretty neat effect. At both extremes images remain sharp and text remains legible.The sound quality is what I would call workable. It might sound a bit thin as the drivers seem small and don't push a lot of bass, but this seems very common for XR glasses. However the Harmon equalization rounds out the sounds fairly well (there are three presets for Video, Music, and Games) so I'd compare the audio quality to a standard pair of open back earphones. What's amazing though is the isolation, I've had several people try on the glasses and one of their first questions (after the wow, nice screen!) is if I can hear the audio next to them. In a quiet room the sound bleed is there, but it's mostly undistinguishable, again like a standard pair of open back earphones. In a noisier environment like a plane it wouldn't be noticeable at all. I could always pair some closed-backed Bluetooth headphones, but I haven't found the need yet, especially with the benefits of being able to hear my environment.Use - Media ConsumptionWatching media is a treat on the Viture Ones and very straightforward. I bought the bundle with the Neckband, and it's set up to download Android TV versions of Youtube, Netflix, Apple TV, Paramount+, etc., so it's as easy as supplying your login info. For more advanced use, you can download full Android versions of these apps using the apk library (linked in the included browser), and this gives you access to expanded functionality like downloading content to the Neckband, which is convenient for traveling.If connecting directly to a compatible phone or computer, these apps will be available directly in your Play Store, so media consumption becomes that much easier. Unfortunately my phone, a Z Flip 4, doesn't support USB-C video out so I'll need to upgrade my phone to watch media without the Neckband. My PC does output video through USB-C, so that works out of box.One thing I'm excited to try is local streaming of video games using Moonlight (also included are XBox and Playstation device streaming, but I don't own either of those systems). I've historically bought Steam sale games that sit in my queue because I often don't want to sit at my computer to play a game. The ability to connect a controller to the Neckband and stream from my computer means that I can play these games in my living room on a gorgeous virtual screen and finally work down the queue! I haven't tested this yet, and this functionality is more about the Neckband than the glasses, so I may include this in a Neckband writeup later.Use - ProductivityMedia consumption is nice (and the Viture Ones perform great at it), but I was most intrigued with these glasses for productivity enhancements. These glasses are definitely not full AR and I think the disappointment some users have may be in comparison to full AR sets. But if your AR expectations are moderate, the unassuming and light form factor of these glasses make them a lot more reasonable for use in public than a full VR headset.First use case is as a dual screen with my laptop. The glasses plug in easily via USB-C and are detected as a dual screen. Using the native 3DoF, I can pin the virtual screen to the right of my laptop screen and extend the desktop. Great! This feature is currently in beta, so it's not full 3DoF and tilting my head rotates the screen. However the developer is very active and says that full 3DoF and multi screen setup (Skywalker) is coming soon to Android and PC. The promise of a spreadsheet on my laptop screen with Outlook on one virtual screen and Youtube playing on another, neither viewable to people around me, is very enticing. Or on the Neckband, the possibility of a simple multi-screen computer with only a Bluetooth keyboard/trackpad make it a very compelling mobile setup for light work at a café.Another possible use case is one step closer to AR. With the Neckband, I can pair my phone to wirelessly screen cast, and I can bring up a map and use its GPS. Using Neckband functionality to shrink the screen and pin to a corner, and by turning off the electrochromic darkening, I now have a HUD map with turn directions spoken through the speakers. With a bit more polish on the software side, this would be a viable way to walk an unfamiliar city while traveling without a phone in hand. I mentioned this to the developer and they seem excited to make this happen as well.SupportI've hinted at it a few times, but Viture as a company seems really active on Reddit and Discord and appears honestly interested in putting out a good hardware and software product. My hardware seems great out of box, but based on some other users' comments they seem well taken care of with any QA issues. And it is very encouraging that Viture is continually releasing new software (latest has been Skywalker for iPhones) and has committed to further updates. I also appreciate that they have been very open for enhancement ideas. The Discord community is very active and there are Viture mods and users very willing to help with questions.Of course we can only see if these promises pan out, but at least the attention has been there. If I were to rate the current state of the Viture ecosystem, it would solidly be in the 4-4.5 star range. But the future productivity potential, the focus on post-purchase support and development, and the active user community really push this product as a 5-star experience to me.

After reading reviews, and eagerly looking for a workable option for the last several years, I purchased these glasses as a solution that would allow me to work efficiently and comfortably while traveling on an airplane or while boondocking in my RV without having to pack my big monitors. Given my nearsightedness, having diopters was a crucial feature for me.In my line of work, I engage in three main activities: 1) Analyzing equity and bond investment markets using sophisticated, paid (not-free) trading analysis software. 2) Writing books, as I am a published author and constantly working on new material. 3) Crafting numerous government technology proposals for clientele.Confidentiality is key in these ventures, and it's frustrating when curious fellow passengers try to peek at my work. Consequently, flights have always been unproductive for me.However, with these glasses, I've discovered two highly effective solutions:1) I can extend my MacBook Pro's desktop to the Viture glasses, arranging the Viture display above my laptop screen, so it's a natural movement "up" or "down" between apps. This setup allows me to display something less sensitive, like a random recipe from Evernote, to deter prying eyes.I've found that creating multiple virtual screens for the Viture display and expanding the apps in full-screen mode is most efficient. On my Mac, a simple four-finger swipe lets me easily switch between apps, and this setup works seamlessly. I've had as many as a dozen virtual windows going with a different app in each one. Apple Silicon rules!2) The real game-changer is my Samsung S23+. Samsung's "DEX" (Desktop Experience) feature is fantastic. I've used it while boondocking, connecting my phone to the TV in my RV as a PC monitor. DEX transforms the phone's interface into a full-screen desktop format, effectively turning it into a mid-range Chromebook. This setup supports all essential apps, including Teams, MS Word, Excel, Google Docs, and Sheets, as well as media streaming services like Netflix. For web meetings, I just position the phone in front of my face to use the selfie camera for the meeting view "on me" while looking past it at the TV where I have the rest of the meeting attendees.Now, the Viture glasses serve as my private desktop. With a keyboard and mouse, which are now practical to use on an airplane tray, I have complete privacy. Even my trading desktop analysis software, which has an Android version, works well. I normally wear eyeglasses so I'm curious to see if there is any feedback, or I'll just use my Teams avatar and not show myself "live."I continue to be impressed at the clarity. I was hoping for docs, Velum, Scrivener, & spreadsheets, and this works.However, there are a few drawbacks:1) The desktop image rounds off at the bottom, which is a bit inconvenient since most operating systems have their menu there. This design makes me appreciate MacOS's option to move the dock around on the screen - such as putting it on the top. ½ a star off. Hopefully Viture gets this worked out.2) The visual experience doesn't quite feel like a 10-foot screen. It's more limited in scope, so I can't open multiple windows as I would on a larger screen. It's still a 1080p display, but not the expansive "120 inches" experience.3) The glasses can be slightly uncomfortable on the nose bridge. It's not so much the weight but the nose pads that seem to pinch a bit. I'm hesitant to adjust them, so I'm just dealing with it for now. I'm dinging half a star for comfort.4) Lastly, I experience a bit of disorientation when I take off the glasses. I'm hoping this is something I'll get accustomed to over time.