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The idea of smart AR glasses is an enticing one — imagine continuing your work, catching up on movies and TV shows, or playing your favorite games on a large screen, even when you’re away from your monitor or TV. The technology is evolving, and evolving rapidly, going from large, bulky devices that weren’t particularly powerful, to sleek, “regular” frames that will give you a theatre-like experience wherever you are. And one name to remember in this space is Rokid.
There’s little you can’t do with Rokid’s AR glasses — the Rokid Max 2, Max, and the AR Joy bundle — allowing you to carry your work, entertainment, and gaming in your pocket. And this week, you can jump into the AR space for cheap with Rokid’s Prime Day deals. Here’s what you need to know.
Rokid Max 2: More comfort, improved performance
The Rokid Max 2 features a Micro-OLED panel, providing a massive 215-inch Full HD screen wherever you are. You’ll also get a 50° field of view, more than most competitors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a solid 600 nits brightness. The overall image quality is excellent, with colors that pop and plenty of sharp detail, letting you enjoy all your favorite content on the go.
If you wear prescription glasses, the Max 2 comes with focus dials built in for near-sighted adjustments from 0.00 to -6.00. And for everything else, you can order prescription lenses that are extremely easy to swap out, making the Max 2 a great fit for families, even if everyone wears “normal” glasses.
Compatibility is one of the Rokid Max 2’s biggest positives. You can directly plug the AR glasses into any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or handheld gaming console with the USB-C cable, as long as the device supports DP output. You’ll need adapters for everything else, but you can then add gaming consoles and the Nintendo Switch to the list.
And to cover all your entertainment needs, we recommend getting the Rokid Station. This add-on accessory, which can also be purchased as part of the AR Joy package, brings the entire Google TV experience to these AR glasses.
It’s identical to what you’d get with any Android TV device, including access to thousands of movies and TV shows on your favorite apps like Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and any app you can download from the Google Play Store. Whether you’re commuting to work, on a plane, or just spending time outside, you’ll never run out of content to watch.
But if you plan to spend hours working, gaming, or watching videos while wearing these glasses, comfort is a crucial consideration. Again, that’s another area in which the Rokid Max 2 excels.
Rokid Max and AR Joy bundle: Similar performance with a more affordable price tag
While the Max 2 brings some improvements, particularly in the design and comfort departments, the first-generation Rokid Max remains an impressive option if you’re after performance.
Most things stay the same. You’ll also get a 50° field of view, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 600 nits of brightness, along with a Full HD resolution. The image and sound quality are excellent, and it also comes with built-in near-sightedness correction.
Compatibility is a highlight as well, with the Max usable with most smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles, handheld or otherwise. And for your entertainment needs, you can pick up the Rokid Station to get Google TV.
