There's no doubt that people buying electronics in 2026 will face sticker shock. Consoles, phones, and components are substantially more expensive than they were even a year ago, and the pain in the wallet isn't ending any time soon. That is, of course, unless you're in the market for a new pair of smart display glasses.
X by Xreal (XBX) is a new offering from the world's biggest wearable display manufacturer, and at just $299, it's ironically the antithesis of the $849 Xreal Asus ROG R1 glasses I just reviewed. These are smaller, lighter, and more eye-friendly than anything in the segment to date, and they offer a compelling reason to choose XBX over another more expensive pair of smart display glasses this year.
