However, there’s another new device, perhaps a more humble one, that shouldn’t be overlooked, and that is the Xreal Neo – a 10,000 mAh power bank that has not one, but two special features that make it rise above its simpler charge-only brethren.
The first of these features is display feed passthrough. Here’s how it works: when you hook up the Xreal Neo to your phone (or any other compatible device), not only will it start charging the phone, but it’ll also take its display-out signal and pass it through all the way to the other side of the Neo, where a second Type C port resides. Naturally, that port is meant to be connected to Xreal glasses. Thus, the Neo becomes a very helpful little product that can simply be used as a very stylish and convenient power bank, or to radically extend your XR gaming or work sessions.
The thoughtful design doesn’t stop here, as the Xreal Neo also features a very useful kickstand. Why a kickstand on the power bank, you may ask? Well, the Neo also has MagSafe compatibility, meaning you can stick your iPhone or other compatible device to it, and that’s where the kickstand comes in. All of these bonus touches serve to make the Neo a more useful device in a variety of different contexts.
Why write a whole story about a power bank? Well, because it turns out the Neo is much more than a power bank – it’s a thoughtfully conceived device that fits very naturally within Xreal’s product portfolio, and, to be honest, I find its smart design very inspiring. Here’s a company that took what is a fairly trivial product and transformed it into a smart, multi-functional accessory, all while applying a healthy dose of style and innovation.
My point here is all this makes me hopeful about Xreal’s potential to continually innovate and deliver original products. And that should make us all hopeful for the future of the XR space. It really seems to be in good hands.
