> At a Glance
> – Asus and Xreal unveil ROG R1 display glasses at CES 2026
> – 240Hz refresh rate marks the biggest upgrade over the Xreal One Pro
> – Same 57-degree field of view and 700 nits brightness as before
> – Why it matters: Higher refresh could redefine portable gaming, but price and release remain unknown
Asus is joining the display-glasses race with the ROG R1, a co-developed follow-up to last year’s Xreal One Pro. The CES 2026 demo unit keeps the familiar form factor but pushes the panel to an eye-catching 240Hz.
What’s New (and What Isn’t)
The headline change is the 240Hz refresh rate, up from the One Pro’s 90Hz. Plugged into an ROG Ally X handheld and an Asus gaming laptop, motion looked noticeably smoother to Ethan R. Coleman from News Of Los Angeles.
Everything else carries over:
- 57-degree field of view
- 700 nits peak brightness
- Flat-lens design
Asus has not added the 16:10 aspect ratio or 1200p resolution found on the newer Xreal 1S, so the R1 remains a 1080p device.
Connectivity and Price Guesswork
An optional Asus media dock lets users hot-swap between PCs and consoles without unplugging the glasses. Price and release date are still under wraps, though Ethan R. Coleman estimates around $800 based on current Xreal pricing tiers.
| Feature | ROG R1 (2026) | Xreal One Pro | Xreal 1S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1200p |
| Brightness | 700 nits | 700 nits | 600 nits |
Key Takeaways
- 240Hz is the standout spec, targeting competitive gamers
- Price will likely land above current Xreal models
- The upgrade is incremental, not a generation leap
- Viture’s upcoming Beast glasses could offer stiffer competition
With display glasses evolving rapidly, Asus’s entry adds another option-just don’t expect a dramatic shake-up until pricing and availability arrive.
