Xreal Air 2 Ultra hands-on at CES 2024: Next-gen AR glasses in need of killer apps

Xreal Air 2 Ultra brings back 6DoF ( six-degree-of-freedom ) tracking, a first since the Nreal Light.

Xreal claims its latest headset makes "an affordable alternative to" the likes of the $3,499 Vision Pro .

The glasses still require an external power source — a smartphone or PC — via USB-C.

There's also a slight upgrade in the display department, featuring a wider field of view.

Still, we wouldn't go as far as agreeing with Xreal 's implication that its AR glasses can totally replace Apple 's Vision Pro , as only the latter — and any VR headset, for that matter — is able to offer a completely immersive experience. It'll ultimately boil down to the range of apps on each platform, but if you're looking for something that you wouldn't mind wearing for prolonged periods, then the Air 2 Ultra would most likely be the better choice..