ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses is the better buy for most people at $599 less, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 if…
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 600 nits)
- You want spatial audio
Buy the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses if…
- You want to spend $599 less ($250 vs $849)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You're an iPhone user
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  ASUS ROG XREAL R1 $849 |  TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses $250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $849 | $250 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Dual Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 40 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 57 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 171 | 215 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | prism | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | electrochromic auto-dimming | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Lens insert frame included (no lenses); fitted at an optician or ordered from XREAL ($59.90) | Magnetic Rx insert via partner Lensology (£79, partner-sourced); tcl.com silent on S+ prescription support |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 91 | 87 |
| Frame style | gaming glasses | — |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by ROG Control Dock or host device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch (via dock), Android/iPhone, ROG Ally | None (plug-and-play external display) |
| Chipset | XREAL X1 chip (3ms M2P latency), 0.01ms panel response | None (tethered display glasses) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 0DoF |
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1
Buy the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses
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ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is newer, released June 2026, versus February 2024 for the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 costs $849 and the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses costs $250, making the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses $599 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses?
The TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses is lighter at 87g. The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 weighs 91g and the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses weighs 87g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is brighter at 700 nits (ASUS ROG XREAL R1: 700 nits, TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses: 600 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 and the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 leads on brightness (100 nits brighter) while the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses leads on price ($599 cheaper).