CES 2026: ASUS ROG XREAL R1 puts a massive gaming screen wherever you are
New gaming glasses promise high-end monitor performance without the TV or desk.
The battle for TV viewing continues to be a hot topic in the living room, and technology has always shown us new ways to overcome it. During CES 2026, Asus unveiled the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses, which allow you to put a huge high-end monitor right in front of your eyes.
A 171-Inch Screen, Anywhere You Go
The core promise of the ROG XREAL R1 is simple yet transformative: put them on, and a massive virtual screen appears in front of you. The glasses feature Micro-OLED technology running at a 240Hz refresh rate. This means silky-smooth animations and motion clarity that rivals premium desktop monitors. The immersion factor is driven by a 57° field of view (FOV). It simulates the experience of sitting in front of a 171-inch display from four meters away. allowing you to see more of the game world without losing touch with your actual surroundings.
Furthermore, with a 0.01ms response time, input lag is virtually non-existent, ensuring that your reaction times remain razor-sharp whether you are playing a casual RPG or a multiplayer match.
Anchor Mode and Bose Audio
One of the standout features is Anchor Mode, making for a more natural “monitor-like” feel, Anchor Mode uses built-in 3D depth of field (DoF) technology to pin the virtual display in a fixed position in space. This lets you look away to check your phone or grab a drink, then look back at your game, just as you would with a physical screen.
The ROG XREAL R1 incorporates Sound by Bose, optimizing audio specifically for the glasses’ form factor. This ensures that whether you are gaming or watching a movie, the soundscape is as immersive as the visuals.
The Ultimate Travel Companion
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The versatility of the R1 shines when paired with handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally X. Instead of hunching over a small handheld screen on a bus or train, you can plug in the glasses via USB-C and instantly upgrade to a theater-sized experience, without a complex software installation required. The included ROG Control Dock acts as a bridge for your entire setup. You can connect both a gaming PC and a console to the dock, and switch the headset’s input between them with a single button press. With two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4, it’s ready to become the center of your entertainment system.
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