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ASUS AirVision M1

Price: $699

Release date: November 2024

Overview

The ASUS AirVision M1 is a pair of tethered display glasses released in November 2024 for $699, offering global availability from late 2024. Designed primarily as a personal display interface, the glasses connect via USB-C DisplayPort and draw their power directly from the host device.

Visuals are delivered through Micro-OLED freeform optics that provide a 1920x1080 resolution per eye, a 72 Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,100 nits of brightness. The optical system features a 38-degree field of view, 58 PPD, 95% DCI-P3 color coverage, and 60% transparency, working with ASUS software and 3DoF head tracking to present a multi-window virtual desktop.

Weighing 80 g, the frame includes built-in speakers, a noise-cancelling microphone array, and a detachable prescription frame. The device is dedicated purely to display projection and audio, omitting on-device AI and cameras entirely.

Best for

Users looking for a multi-monitor virtual workspace tethered to a USB-C DisplayPort device.

Pros

  • High-clarity Micro-OLED panels with 58 PPD, 1,100 nits brightness, and 95% DCI-P3 coverage.
  • Multi-window virtual desktop capability enabled by 3DoF tracking and ASUS software.
  • Integrated noise-cancelling mic array, built-in speakers, and detachable prescription frame.

Cons

  • Requires a continuous cable connection and drains power from the host device.
  • Modest 38-degree field of view and 72 Hz maximum refresh rate.
  • Lacks integrated cameras and on-device AI processing.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the ASUS AirVision M1 cost?
$699.
When were the ASUS AirVision M1 released?
November 2024. Status: On sale.
Do the ASUS AirVision M1 have a display?
Yes: Micro-OLED freeform, field of view 38°.
Do the ASUS AirVision M1 have a camera?
No.
How much do the ASUS AirVision M1 weigh?
80 g.

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