Viture Pro XR Glasses Review: Specs, Performance, Cost

After my first review of the One and Lite versions of the XR glasses, the release of the Pro model in early September piqued my curiosity for what would come next. In short, the glasses are easier to use alone and the viewing experience is smoother and more pleasant.

Out of the box, you will receive the Viture Pro XR glasses, nose pads, connection cable, case and a new anti-clip hair cover. I was particularly pleased with the headgear, a must for those with long or curly hair.

On paper there are several upgrades compared to the One/Lite glasses. The Pro Glasses are 1 gram lighter, have a faster refresh rate of 120Hz, and have more than doubled the brightness to 4000 nits.

Viture Pro XR Glasses Review – Magnetic Connector and Hair Guard.

In experience, you’re more likely to notice the improved electrochromic film and larger 120-inch to 135-inch XR display. The film is dark enough that you no longer have to keep sunglasses as an accessory or darken the room for better use, and this also ensures better privacy in public spaces.

There are also four color schemes you can apply to the glasses as you use them: true color, vivid, warm, and cool. They work like filters and are useful for those who want to customize their viewing experience.

Viture Pro XR Glasses Review – Electrochromic film for ease of use and privacy.

From a productivity and video viewing perspective, the Pro glasses show their strength. The Spacewalker apps for Mac and iOS highlight this strength, as Viture does a good job balancing hardware performance with good apps and software for the overall experience.

Viture Pro XR Glasses Review – Screenshot of the updated SpaceWalker for macOS.

See my review of the One/Lite versions for more details on the apps and how they worked for me. My test usage for this review is heavier on the Mac because I wanted to explore the Pro’s use cases as a workstation companion.

The lack of lampshades was nice, and the expanded display and increased brightness made watching movies on my MacBook special. Watching The Lighthouse (2019) sold me on the small but strong improvements between the One and Pro versions.

Another thing is that the film will automatically turn off when you look down to let you see the keyboard more clearly.

While I use glasses, I still use my AirPods and other earbuds, but the built-in audio is pretty solid as well. Someone next to you may feel that you are looking at something, but it is difficult to determine what.

The latest update for the Spacewalker app for Mac allows users to lock yaw, pitch and roll during head tracking, and the ultra-wide 21:9 is great for watching videos. You can also set wallpapers on your screen like Mount Everest, which helps you block out external distractions while you work.

This is not a new feature, but using shortcuts to reset the screen orientation (Com+Opt+Ctrl+R) and zoom in and out (Com+Opt+Ctrl+arrow keys) has also contributed greatly to the use of glasses for several hours.

Viture Pro XR Glasses Review – Electrochromic Film Off, for reference.

You still need access to the Viture ecosystem to get the most out of the glasses, but the Pro glasses make the standalone purchase much more worthwhile. I would advise gamers to get the necessary accessories, but if you want an AR/VR companion in your daily life, Viture’s XR glasses are very compelling.

For the same price as a nice new monitor, you can get a pair of glasses that triple your laptop’s displays, create a portable cinema, and potentially transform your gaming experience.

• Improvements in specifications, software and experience
• Less dependency on accessories
• Still versatile for work and play

• Complex setup for older iPhones
• You may need to buy into another ecosystem

The Viture Pro XR glasses are available on Amazon and in the Viture store for $459.