When you unpack the XReal Air in 2025 -- a pair of AR glasses originally released in 2022 for around US $299-$349 -- you immediately feel the ambition. The promise: A wearable display that could replace your second monitor, travel screen, or immersive gaming surface. Paired with the Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 (Intel i7 14th Gen + RTX 4050), this test aims to answer: Does it still hold up?

Included in the box are the glasses (≈79 g or 2.65 oz weight, foldable arms), detachable USB-C cable, travel case, cleaning cloth, multiple nose pads, and optional prescription lens frame.

Plugged into the Lenovo LOQ 16IRH8 via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, setup is instant -- a strong point amid today's crowded XR options.