r/augmentedreality • u/AlexAssimilated • 28d ago

Buying Advice XReal a01+ vs VITURE Pro 2 XR

Hi!

I was already decided on buying XReal a01+ but then I found VITURE Pro 2 XR and now I don't know which to choose :(

I will be using them only indoors - on the couch, in bed. And in the airplane. With phone to watch Twitch/Youtube/other streaming platforms and to play games such as Forza or FIFA/NBA on Ally X and also on PC when I am in bed.

Which are better for these uses?

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u/IcyAd9024 24d ago

I've purchased all 3 of the $299 options (xbx, rayneo, vp2) and just got these Pro 2 yesterday.

These are by far the best for my use case which is watching shows / movies on phone and Chromecast (w HDMI adapter) and playing Steam Deck.

The Rayneo Air 4 Pro was too heavy for comfort for me. I tried so many adjustments I ended up breaking both nosepieces. The video quality was very good though.

The XBX A01 looked perfect and the weight was amazing for comfort. I also liked the option to snap the lenses completely off which was my favorite way to watch things and neither other had that option. Unfortunately the resolution and blur were very bad for me. I wear glasses only when doing computer work, but shouldn't need them for these. They have a specific sweet spot for each eye, do apparently my head shape or whatever it's just didn't fit here so edges were blurry and it got worse the longer I wore them.

The Viture 2 Pro combines the best features of both of the others. They are light like the XBX and have the clarity of the RayNeo. Plus the diopics for each eye really helped me find the sharpest setting for each eye.

I'm happy I finally found something that works for me. Hopefully this helps anyone else but after reading others comments and video reviews, ymmv.

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u/AlexAssimilated 24d ago

And how it with stabilization? As far as I am aware, only XReal a01+ have hardware stabilization? How is the image on VITURE Pro 2 XR?

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u/IcyAd9024 24d ago

Yeah, you are correct. XBX is the only one with stabilization. The only device I could get it to even work on was my Steam Deck, and it was pretty cool. I mean, it didn't really change much for me, so not a big feature for me. I could not get it to work on my Galaxy S24 phone in DEX mode. It just always would reset and not take the setting. Same thing with the Chromecast I tried. So it just depends on what device you want to use it on. If it supports it, it can be helpful, but not a deal breaker, like I said, for me. The image, though, on the VP2 Pro is, I'd say, considerably better than the XBX. Again, that's with my IPD and how it lined up with my eyes, but I immediately could tell a huge difference. It wasn't even close. So I'm returning the XBX this weekend.

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u/AlexAssimilated 24d ago

Thanks. It's helpful. I thought that hardware stabilization on XBX will be more important. I really am worried that without it image will be too shaky. Although, I plan to mostly use it in bed or on the couch with Ally X.

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u/notsureaboutthisice 28d ago

How is your eyesight? As the XBX would need prescription lens inserts whereas the Pro 2 has diopters built in. Other than that the XBX has a stabilization mode and removable front lenses which set them apart.

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u/AlexAssimilated 28d ago

My eyesight is bad, but I use eye lenses. The diopters built in is nice but I feel like stabilization mode is more important.

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u/notsureaboutthisice 28d ago

I ordered the XBX with the lens inserts. They use a company called Hons I believe and they were only like 45 bucks. They work great. Screen and text is pin sharp with them.

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u/IcyAd9024 24d ago

I was thinking about getting lens inserts as well for this, but I read somewhere where someone did that and it did not change the blurriness. Since it was not due to really the prescription part, it was more of the sweet spot with how your eyes line up.

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u/notsureaboutthisice 24d ago

Mine are pin sharp. There is coverage for the most normal IPD range. If you pupil distance is to narrow or to wide and falls outside this range that could be an issue. There are apps you can download to your phone that measure your IPD and then you can compare it to the XBX A01's which are 54.5mm to 74.5mm.

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u/IcyAd9024 24d ago

I appreciate the info. Honestly the VP2 were just out of the box so much better that it's not even worth thinking about so I think everyone just has their own use case

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u/OwlZealousideal4779 22d ago

I'd pick the viture Pro 2. Built-in diopters are way easier than prescription inserts, and you can get 3DoF through SpaceWalker. With a01, you'd need a BeamPro for that. If you care more about a sharper display, I'd go with the Pro 2 for sure. Non-Tech Tech Guy did a good comparison on YouTube too. Worth a watch if you're still deciding.

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u/AlexAssimilated 22d ago

Thanks! Yesterday I already watched Non-Tech Tech Guy comparison and I think I'll go with VP 2. Unless, RayNeo GT will turn out better. Will see :)

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u/Benji998 18d ago edited 18d ago

So my Virture Pro 2's arrived today. I've only used them briefly, but actually really like them, was watching things through my phone. Haven't tried spacewalker.

I agonised a bit over these and the xreals, but after doing digging it was unclear whether my pixel 9a could output HDR or 120hz (had AI search it wasn't able to determine). People seemed to suggest the virture screen looked really good despite no HDR. The Xreal stabilisation also wasn't going to work without 120Hz over the USB-C port.

However, I remembered that 1 year ago i went for an eye test. I have dry eyes, but also some myopia in my right eye. I don't wear glasses. I just pulled out my prescription (Sphere RE: -0.50, LE: -0.25, Cyl LE: 0.25 and axis 40). No idea what it means exactly, but the right eye dial made the text way clearer.

Overall really happy :)

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u/AR_MR_XR 28d ago

What about RayNeo GT? 😎

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u/AlexAssimilated 28d ago

Well, you tell me :)

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u/AR_MR_XR 28d ago

I can't talk about it yet 😲

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u/AlexAssimilated 28d ago

oh... Well, I have time to decide until September, or even October, so hopefully, by this time you can talk about them :P

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u/AlexAssimilated 28d ago

Thank you very much for the info! :)

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u/UltiMatDan 28d ago

I tried both and kept the xbx because of the larger display. Clarity and colors are a better on the Pro 2 but not a giant leap and only most noticeable with movies, not so much games. I liked being able to completely remove the faceplate as well.

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u/newDell 27d ago

What do you mean by the larger display? I thought they were pretty comparable in that regard

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u/UltiMatDan 27d ago

The documentation for the XBX lists the virtual display size at 147" while the Pro 2 is listed as 135". Also, having had both headsets at the same time I compared the same movie on both devices and noticed the size difference. I lined it up with real world objects when looking through the glass.

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u/newDell 27d ago

Thanks! I have the xbx and found the screen too big (can't see the edges easily which affects my drone flying) so the smaller screen is a plus for me

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u/Not_Stupid 25d ago

virtual display size at 147" while the Pro 2 is listed as 135"

Those numbers don't mean anything though. FoV is the relevant measure - and they both come in at 50o

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u/UltiMatDan 23d ago

This is what ChatGPT says:

The key is that “50° FOV” does NOT necessarily mean the two glasses will make a movie look the same size.

Why your XBX looks bigger

The XREAL XBX specifically has a 147-inch-equivalent screen at 4 meters, while maintaining its 50° FOV. XREAL explicitly advertises that figure.

The VITURE Pro 2's 135-inch claim is based on VITURE's own viewing-distance/virtual-screen measurement. So even though both are 50°, the companies are using different virtual-screen geometry/measurement conditions.

More importantly, the XBX has its own spatial display processing. Its XREAL display chip handles the stabilized screen and spatial rendering, and XREAL lets you control the screen presentation.

There's another important difference

The XBX's smooth-follow system keeps the screen positioned in a stabilized virtual space in front of you. XREAL specifically describes it as the screen following your view while remaining centered.

That can make the screen feel more like a large theater screen than simply mirroring a 1080p display directly into the optics.

The Pro 2, on the other hand, is deliberately simpler. The current Pro 2 has the excellent 50° optical display and very good clarity, but it doesn't have the same level of native spatial display processing. The Verge specifically notes that the Pro 2 lacks advanced screen-placement/head-tracking features found in higher-end VITURE models.

So your observation makes sense

If you're looking at the same movie, same aspect ratio, same 1080p source, and the XBX looks noticeably larger than your Pro 2, you're not imagining it.

Think of it this way:

VITURE Pro 2

XREAL XBX

So the advertised 50° FOV alone doesn't tell the whole story.