Xreal Beam Pro
Score: 76/100
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Matte
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 offers a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, 8-hour battery life, and open-ear audio in a lightweight, UV-protected frame, making it a strong choice for creators on the go. However, users report connectivity issues and the battery may not sustain heavy continuous use, and it lacks cellular connectivity. Ideal for content creators who prioritize style and hands-free capture.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 8 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 280 grams | 45 gramsbest |
4,300 mAhbest | — | |
50 MPbest | 12 MP | |
90 Hzbest | — | |
256 GBbest | 32 GB |
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Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 280 grams | 45 grams |
Storage(1) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
Camera(1) | ||
Camera Resolution (MP) | 50 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
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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.
Professional reviewers view the Gen 2 Wayfarer as a solid evolution, praising its 3K ultra-HD video, doubled battery life, and deeper Meta AI integration that together make it a top choice for creators seeking hands-free, high-quality capture while retaining iconic style.
Everyday users generally like the video quality, comfortable lightweight design, and all-day battery, but recurring complaints focus on occasional connectivity glitches and the battery being only adequate for power-hungry use cases.
“impressive 3D photos ("vivid depth")”
