ROG Teams Up with XREAL to Revolutionize AR: 240Hz Arrives, Your Next Gaming Monitor Doesn't Need a Desk

When the hardware-savvy ROG meets the AR-savvy XREAL, a paradigm shift in visual experience is unfolding.

Under the spotlight of CES 2026, the ROG XREAL Glasses R1 unveiled by ROG and XREAL precisely hits hardcore gamers' pain points. In the past, AR glasses in the community were more like "oversized head-mounted displays"—fine for watching movies, but when it came to competitive gaming, 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rates always felt half a beat slow.

This time, the R1 directly raises the bar to 240Hz. This isn't just a numerical leap—it's AR devices' coming-of-age ceremony, officially crossing from "digital toys" into "professional equipment."

Retina's Buttery Smooth Celebration

The R1's core secret lies in that Micro-OLED panel. A 240Hz refresh rate paired with latency as low as 3ms—this configuration is top-tier even for desktop monitors. When you put it on, the Valorant visuals originally limited to a handheld's 7-inch screen instantly transform into a 171-inch virtual giant screen 4 meters away.

This feeling is hard to describe: the image is large enough to fill your field of view, yet smooth as butter. The "motion blur" and "motion sickness" common in AR devices vanish under ultra-fast response, leaving only pure immersion.

Handheld's "Physical Cheat" and Ecosystem Ambition

As a new member of the ROG family, the R1 is clearly meant to complete the final piece of the puzzle for the ROG Ally series handheld. With just one USB-C cable, the originally cramped handheld operation becomes a magical combination of "console-level performance + giant screen-level visuals."

Not only that, to accommodate all terminals, ROG also introduced the ROG Control Dock. This splitter is like a universal conversion station, allowing the R1 to seamlessly connect to PS5, Xbox, and even top-tier PCs. This means whether you're in a cramped high-speed rail seat or at 10,000 meters during a long flight, as long as you put on the glasses, you have a full-blooded private gaming room.

Spatial Technology vs. Industrial Design

While pursuing performance, the R1 hasn't abandoned wearing comfort. The 91g weight control is exceptionally excellent, and the appearance continues ROG's iconic cyberpunk style. Most surprisingly, it features third-generation electrochromic technology—flip a side button, and the lenses instantly change from transparent to dark.

This design, combined with Bose technology-tuned near-ear audio, quickly builds you a "private gaming bubble." Even in noisy outdoor environments, you can enter the zone in one second. What's more, the built-in XREAL X1 chip brings 3DoF spatial anchoring, allowing the screen to steadily "hover" in the air. Even when the vehicle shakes, your view remains rock solid.

Screen's Endgame: From Desktop to Void

Looking back at display technology's development history, we've always been wrestling with physical dimensions. From bulky CRTs to LCDs, to today's curved screens pursuing extreme screen-to-body ratios, everyone is fighting for that square meter of desktop space. The R1 is telling us: In the future, you may no longer need a heavy computer desk.

When performance can be stuffed into a pocket (handheld) and visuals can float in the void (AR), the form of gaming will be completely reshaped. This isn't just a hardware victory—it's a lifestyle transformation. Although the current price remains mysterious, for those players eager to break free from spatial constraints and pursue ultimate experiences, this "eye of faith" has already given the answer for the next five years.

The future gaming world might truly exist in the moment between opening and closing your eyes.