I tested the Viture Pro 2 AR glasses and they're more comfortable (and cheaper) than the originals

A couple of years ago when we took a look at the original Viture Pro XR glasses, there was a lot to praise, but a high price point put them squarely in the premium range where competition has gotten stiffer and better. Yet, those glasses were a top pick among the best smart glasses for quite some time.

Now though, Viture is back with an updated version, the Viture Pro 2, which prioritizes comfort over improved specs, and that focus has made for a better pair of glasses. Plus, the company nearly halved the price, making these glasses even more enticing than they were two years ago.

How did Viture improve on an already great design? By making the Pro 2s lighter, adding more adjustment options for comfort and vision and equipping them with improved micro-OLED tech.

Of course, to get the full experience you still need the Pro Mobile Dock and a controller, but compared to the $549 price of the original, your wallet won’t be hurting as much. Plus, Viture still offers its SpaceWalker software for spatial computing that unlocks some of the same features as the Apple Vision Pro for significantly less. Read on to see if these more comfortable AR glasses are the right fit for you.

Viture Pro 2: Cheat Sheet

• What is it? They are a pair of AR glasses. Viture refers to them as XR, though that’s only really possible via extra software. They’re a sequel to the original Viture Pro XR glasses.
• Who is it for? Viture is pushing these glasses for gamers, but people who frequently travel will get the most out of them. Still, I’ve enjoyed gaming on the couch at home using them as well.
• What does it cost? The Viture Pro 2 glasses cost $299, but to use them for console gaming (including Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility), you’ll need to pair them with either the $129 Viture Pro Mobile Dock or the unreleased $99 Mobile Dock Mini. Viture typically sells these accessories in a bundle with the glasses for less, but you can see how things quickly add up.
• What do we like? The premium build, the 146-inch virtual screen and adjustability make these glasses a joy to use. They’re quite comfortable too and their bright, colorful display makes gaming and watching content a treat.
• What don’t we like? I didn’t find these great for work or reading, which isn’t ideal for something you might hook up to your laptop. The audio from the built-in speakers is still fairly quiet and a bit tinny.

Viture Pro 2: Specs

Viture Pro 2: The ups

Right out of the box, if you’ve seen the original Viture Pro glasses, the new Pro 2 spectacles look much the same, save a few shaved-off centimeters. Where you’ll feel the difference is in the weight and adjustable options you have to make the glasses fit your face and vision. I was expecting a minimal upgrade, but from the start I may have found my new favorite smart glasses.

Lighter, thinner design

AR glasses in general aren’t VR headset cumbersome, but many of them look chunky with a thin excuse for pleasing aesthetics. Now, the Viture Pro 2 won’t sneak by you like the new X by Xreal a01+ which do look like sunglasses. However, they are lighter and thinner than their predecessor by about 20% across the board.

The original Pro specs weighed 2.8 ounces, while the Pro 2s are a slightly more svelte 2.2 ounces. The lenses are thinner but still hold all the display tech and prisms. Overall, these are slick shades with a similar soft-touch finish as the originals.

The new glasses also have a more standardized USB-C connection compared to the magnetized, somewhat proprietary version of the original Pro glasses. My colleague Jason England really liked the magnetically attached cable, but I prefer the USB-C connection because I can find more cables if something gets broken, or in the case of one of my cats, chewed through.

If I could make one change, it would be having the connection on both arms of the glasses and not just the right side. When possible, I tend to place devices to my left, which makes connecting the cable a bit more cumbersome even if it is a decent length. Viture does sell extension cables though.

Eye Comfort is the point

Normally, I’d put some of these comfort features in the design section above, but Viture did such an interesting job that I think it’s worth expounding on them more. According to the company, this update to the Pro glasses is comfort-focused, and not about updating their specs.

I think the company nailed it.

For one, the Pro 2s come with three different-sized sets of nose pads (one less than the Viture Pro) but seven different position adjustments, which makes positioning them on your face even easier.

My favorite comfort adjustment is in the arms, which have three levels of adjustment at the temples where the hinge is located. You can push each arm up or down independently to make things more comfortable. Doing so can also adjust the display if you’re not seeing it properly.

Like the originals, it does come with two diopter adjusters for each lens that go from 0 to -5.00. This lets you adjust the focus, though you can also get a set of prescription clip-in lenses.

Beautiful display

Although Viture is pushing its comfort-over-specs narrative, the Pro 2s aren’t without some upgrades. The displays are better than the ones in the Viture Pro.

The Sony micro-OLED displays feature something Viture calls UltraClarity 3.0 that smooths the focus, keeps the images sharp, and is color-tuned in the micro-OLEDs themselves.

The field of view expanded from 46 degrees to 50, a more standard size today, which improves on what was a somewhat limiting display in the originals. The virtual display is also expanded to roughly 146 inches with a smooth and impressive vividness that is much brighter at 1,600 nits compared to 1,000 in the originals. The brightness can be adjusted up to nine levels, and there are some filters, including blue light, cinematic, and bright.

The glasses do come with a lens shade, but I only used it once to try it out. Otherwise, I found everything past the prisms pretty well blacked out, and I liked being able to peek around me if needed.

Nearly half-off

In the year 2026, the most surprising thing any company could do is cut prices. Everything is more expensive, sometimes by hundreds of dollars compared to previous iterations.

The original Viture Pro glasses started at $549. I don’t know how they pulled it off, but Viture cut the price nearly in half for the Pro 2, which starts at $299 for just the glasses. What?!

That puts these glasses more in line with other budget-friendly options like the aforementioned Xreal a01+ or the RayNeo Air 4 Pro. Compared to those, the Viture Pro 2 feels a bit more premium and with the adjustability options, makes them easier to recommend.

Viture Pro 2: The downs

Admittedly, I’m nitpicking a bit here, but audio continues to be a flaw for the Viture Pro specs. Additionally, one area where I did find things unworkable was when I tried using the glasses for work or reading, though that may be a personal problem rather than a Viture issue.

Work, work, work…no.

When it comes to watching shows or playing games, I have no qualms with the Viture Pro 2. However, I spent a few days trying to work with the glasses, and despite adjusting the diopter wheels, I couldn’t make the experience comfortable for me.

I found the corners of the display blurry, especially the upper left one. My hesitancy to totally condemn stems from knowing that my left eye is weaker than my right. I’m not sure if a set of prescription lenses would help, but also the biggest flaw of AR glasses is that normal glasses wearers still can’t really wear them without shelling out for extra prescription lenses.

For work, I was able to increase the scale display on my computer, which helped a bit, but I still found the corners annoying.

Again, this might be something with my eyesight. But it’s something you should note if your eyes might be a bit off.

Tin can sound

Personally, if I could buy AR glasses without speakers, I would. I don’t care how good the audio siloing is; I want to wear headphones with these devices, especially if I’m on a plane or train. Or most often for me, sitting next to my wife consuming something I’m interested in while she plays her own games or the latest season of Love Island.

Still, speakers are here, and as far as I can tell, the speakers on the Viture Pro 2 are the same as the ones in the Viture Pro. They’re still tiny speakers with all of the tinniness that implies.

It remains annoying that because it's a display, the glasses override whatever audio source you’re already using. It’s simple to swap audio on the connected device, but still. I’d rather not have to.

Viture Pro 2: Verdict

Viture makes some of the best smart glasses already, but the original Viture Pros are outclassed by its Beast and Luma glasses. The Viture Pro 2 brings the price down, making them serious contenders in the realm of “budget-friendly” AR glasses.

At $299, Viture has superior display tech with comfort and adjustability built-in, making them more viable for more people.

Now, if you’re looking to use these for more than gaming and watching movies, they might not be the best glasses for you. However, if you’re a traveler and you want something to plug into your Steam Deck (or Switch 2 via the extra dock), these glasses will do the job and then some.