These top-rated AR glasses I can actually use are under £200 for Black Friday

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AR glasses are here to stay, and they’re getting good. The main use? Consuming content. Apple’s Vision Pro does the best job at adding virtual elements to reality, but it’s a full-blown headset. My top pick for AR specs have got to be Xreal’s Air, especially paired with the new Beam Pro controller. And they’re cheaper than ever for Black Friday in the UK – US folk miss out for now.

For Black Friday, you can get Xreal’s Air AR glasses for one of the cheapest prices ever. On Amazon UK, the first-gen specs are down from £250 to £199. It’s a tasty 20% worth of savings that bring these smart specs under £200. Since Amazon recently started selling Xreal’s glasses, this couldn’t be better timing.

The Xreal Air AR glasses are all about delivering a massive virtual screen experience, minus the bulk. With a sleek and light design, they come packing a micro-OLED display that projects what feels like a 130-inch screen floating 4 metres away. They hook up to your devices via USB-C. They’ve got adjustable display modes like “Air Casting” and “Mirror” to suit your mood – whether you’re binging Netflix, cranking out some work, or diving into your favourite game. If you’re after AR glasses, this is a top Black Friday deal.

If you’d rather have Xreal‘s latest and greatest, the newer Air 2 Pro AR glasses are also reduced for Black Friday. On Amazon UK, they’re down from £549 to £359, which is a bigger 35% discount that saves you £190. It’s a better discount than during Prime Day earlier this year.

The Xreal Air 2 Pro glasses cranks up the AR capabilities. While the first model is all about providing a giant virtual screen for casual viewing, the Air 2 Pro adds enhanced tracking, gesture controls, and a wider range of interactive AR features. This means you can now dive into immersive gaming or productivity tasks with more precision, thanks to its sharper visuals and brighter display.

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Connor is a writer for Stuff, working across the magazine and the Stuff.tv website. He has been writing for around nine years now across the web and in print too. Connor has attended the biggest tech expos, including CES, MWC, and IFA – with contributions as a judge on panels at them. He's also been interviewed as a technology expert on TV and radio by national news outlets including France24. Connor has experience with most major platforms, though does hold a place in his heart for macOS, iOS/iPadOS, electric vehicles, and smartphone tech. Just like everyone else around here, he's a fan of gadgets of all sorts. Aside from writing, Connor is involved in the startup and venture capital scene, which puts him at the front of new and exciting tech - he is always on the lookout for innovative products.