Ray-Ban Meta Skyler Black
Score: 69/100
Xreal Beam Pro
Score: 76/100Rankings
The XREAL Beam Pro is an Android-powered companion device featuring dual 50 MP 3D cameras and a 90 Hz LCD, delivering high-resolution spatial capture and smooth visuals. Its battery capacity and limited RAM can lead to short usage times and occasional lag, and it relies on separate AR glasses for a complete experience. Best suited for AR enthusiasts who already own XREAL glasses and need a portable 3D capture tool.
The Ray-Ban Meta Skyler (Gen 1) combines a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear audio, and Meta AI in a lightweight cat-eye frame with full UV protection, offering a fashionable smart-glasses option. Its modest 4-hour battery and limited storage constrain extended recording sessions, and connectivity is based on older standards. Suited for style-conscious users who need occasional hands-free capture and social media integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 34 gramsbest | 280 grams |
— | 4,300 mAhbest | |
12 MP | 50 MPbest | |
— | 90 Hzbest | |
32 GB | 256 GBbest |
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Weight (grams) | 34 grams | 280 grams |
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Internal Storage (GB) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
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Camera Resolution (MP) | 12 MP | 50 MP |
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Professional reviewers commend the Beam Pro for its affordability, full Google Play access, and impressive dual 50 MP 3D cameras that enable vivid spatial capture. They also praise the 90 Hz LCD and Wi-Fi 6 for smooth cloud-gaming and streaming, while noting the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 delivers solid performance. However, they caution that limited RAM, reliance on separate AR glasses, lack of cellular, and only 3DoF tracking keep it from competing with standalone headsets.
Everyday users love the easy integration with Google Play, the vivid 3D photos, and the device's portability and expandable storage. Common frustrations revolve around occasional app lag, short battery life during heavy use, the necessity of owning separate AR glasses, and the desire for built-in cellular connectivity.
“impressive 3D photos ("vivid depth")”
