TechCrunch · Startups · 2026-08-28
The a01 isn’t a particularly sophisticated smart glasses model
The a01 isn’t a particularly sophisticated smart glasses model. Unlike more software-heavy AR glasses, it’s basically just an external monitor. The glasses, which come outfitted with dual mini OLED panels, provide quite a nice image. But the redundancy of watching a movie while it plays right next to you makes you question what the actual purpose of the device is. It's rather difficult to see. Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?
Why it matters. Why it matters: The a01 isn’t a particularly sophisticated smart glasses model.
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