Alongside several computer hardware unveiled at CES 2024, ASUS showed off its wearable smart glasses called the AirVision M1. Those who get thrown off by the model name should not confuse the ‘M1’ with the Apple Silicon, as ASUS has yet to provide the complete specifications for this device. Regardless, it might seem that the AirVision M1 is set to take on the Apple Vision Pro, but it needs to be connected to a computer to display multiple screens. In short, this product will be pretty much useless as standalone hardware.
To improve picture quality, ASUS equipped its AirVision M1 with a microLED screen, though it sports a rather low resolution for 2024 standards
The AirVision M1 has to be connected to a PC or a phone through the USB-C cable to work. While ASUS has not commented if its latest pair of smart glasses can interact with the iPhone 15, when tethered to other devices, users can see multiple displays through the spectacle’s panel, which is terrific when tackling productivity-related tasks in record time is your primary goal. Given its size, it is significantly more compact than the Apple Vision Pro, which also means the device will compromise on powerful internals.
Regardless, when compared to a pair of regular ‘off the shelf’ glasses, the AirVision M1 is as bulky as it comes. ASUS has not shared the product’s weight, but the renders alone speak volumes of its bulk. Fortunately, to help with the viewing experience, the AirVision M1 sports an FHD (1,920 x 1,080) microLED panel with a 57-degree FOV. Once connected to the PC’s or phone’s display, users will have three virtual displays at their disposal, and they can pin them wherever they feel comfortable.
Users can also adjust the aspect ratio for added convenience, going from 16:9, 21:9, or 32:9. The AirVision M1 comes with a set of noise-canceling microphones and speakers to make your online meetings less complicated. Sadly, ASUS did not share pricing or launch details, but we suspect that with the watered-down features, coupled with the fact that it is not a standalone device like the Apple Vision Pro, it will be cheaper than the latter.
