The ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses pack a 240Hz micro-OLED screen into 91 grams

Credit: Asus Published May 15, 2026, 10:44 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary ROG XREAL R1 glasses use a 240Hz micro-OLED (0.01ms) for ultra-smooth, front-row gaming. Plugs into the ROG Ally via USB-C; Ally shows a control panel while gameplay streams to the glasses. Preorders start May 17 for $849; register interest on the official site. If you really want to get immersed in your games, there's not much that beats having the screen resting on your face. VR headsets are a good example of that, but if you prefer to keep things 2D, there are always gaming glasses. They're like regular glasses, except the lenses are replaced with screens, giving you a front-row view of whatever's going on in-game. Of course, given how hardware manufacturers have to squeeze a screen into something as small as a glasses lens, they're usually not as powerful as a full-on gaming monitor. However, ROG is set to change that. The company has revealed the XREAL R1 gaming glasses, which manage to pack a 240Hz micro-OLED into a comfortable pair of glasses. Related The ROG XREAL R1 brings the game to the bridge of your nose It even works with the ROG Ally Credit: Asus We've heard about the ROG XREAL R1 for a little while now, but we finally have some concrete details as to when and how much these glasses will be. If you need a refresher, the ROG XREAL R1 glasses bring a 240Hz micro-OLED screen with a 0.01ms response time to the AR space. Just hook them up to your hardware, grab your control scheme of choice, and you're gaming like never before. The ROG XREAL R1 is also designed to play nicely with the ROG Ally. Just plug the glasses into the Ally with a USB-C cable, and it'll beam the gameplay to your glasses. While in glasses mode, the ROG Ally's screen will show a control panel instead of the game, letting you easily tweak settings on the fly and giving the portable console's display something to show you while you're gaming through the glasses. Preorders will begin on the official website on May 17th, and you can register your interest right now. It will cost $849. Related Lenovo’s Legion Glasses Gen 2 are the best handheld accessory Handheld gaming PCs are great for gaming on the go, but a pair of AR glasses can make any handheld your new favorite gaming device even at home.