ZDNET's key takeaways
- The Viture Luma Pro XR glasses are available now for $499.
- They have higher resolution than their predecessor pair, they're comfortable thanks to the temple hinge and magnetic nose pads, and the SpaceWalker feature is awesome.
- Certain features require multiple press functions, and there are fewer myopia adjustments.
If you ever see me on a plane or commuter train, you'll find me with a pair of XR glasses either watching videos or working with an expanded virtual workstation. Viture is one of my favorite brands in this space and its latest product, the Viture Luma Pro XR glasses push the technology forward even further.
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The new Viture Luma Pro improves upon its predecessor, the Viture Pro, with an increased field-of-view, higher display resolution, an integrated camera for future functionality, and a new translucent glasses frame. The company also announced the Luma and Luma Ultra models launching later this year that will provide additional features.
Viture reports the new glasses have a 52-degree field of vision, as compared to the Viture Pro's 46 degrees. Even if you can't measure this precisely, when I bounced back and forth between the two glasses, I could clearly see more with the new pair. The Luma Pro also supports up to 1200p resolution, (also called "4K-like"), which improves upon the previous pair's 1080p resolution.
With these specifications, your virtual display at three meters looks like a 152-inch monitor. It has the same fantastic electrochromic film, so you can press one button and flip to dark glasses for a more immersive experience or make it clear to talk to those around you. Harman Kardon's audio support in the frames' integrated speakers also sounds great.
The Luma Pro XR glasses are essentially an extended screen for your phone, and don't have an operating system of their own. As such, they connect to your phone through a USB-C cable, and draw their power through your device. That being said, they don't run your phone dry, as I just flew across the country and used them for five hours straight streaming from a Galaxy S25 Ultra.
One feature that differentiates Viture from others is the integrated myopia diopter dials on the top of each lens. The number of adjustments has been reduced slightly, but you can still dial in your preferred clarity. As the FOV increases, adjusting the diopter can reduce the visibility of the content so there are limits to myopia adjustments. The frame adjusts at the temples with a satisfying click, so change that angle for the perfect viewing experience.
One software feature that has been added since I first started using the Viture Pro in 2024 is the SpaceWalker app, which lets you convert 2D content to 3D. With a bit of software set up and a press and hold of the photochromic button, you can view your own 2D photos and videos in 3D. The 3D conversion also works for content from YouTube and Netflix, with a computer source, and gaming.
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The SpaceWalker feature alone makes Viture XR glasses a must-have. The software works fantastically on MacOS and Windows computers and supports working privately and across multiple displays, transforming your content into immersive 3D that looks surprisingly good.
I've also found the smartphone app to be fairly robust, with laser or trackpad control and the ability to view 3D content as mentioned above. It's a bit frustrating having to login to your media services through the SpaceWalker app separately, though, as this results in me using SpaceWalker on my phone to view my personal pictures and videos in 3D mode.
The Viture Luma Pro also works well with the Viture Pro Mobile Dock and a Nintendo Switch 2. The Viture 8BitDo Mobile Gaming Controller is a fun accessory that currently works with Android smartphones via a USB-C port connection. There is also an RGB camera centered on the glasses, with future 6DoF functionality coming soon.
The Luma Ultra is designed for power users and features additional cameras and more functionality. It will ship in August for $599.
ZDNET's buying advice
The Viture Luma Pro XR glasses are a great option for users who want to watch media from any angle: lying in bed, sitting in a chair, or reclining in an airplane seat. One thing is certain, though: once you use XR glasses on a flight, you'll never travel without them again.
The glasses provide a big screen experience with excellent brightness and clarity, and the ability to get work done with a single laptop display is the primary reason I travel with XR glasses. and everyone who travels for work should have a pair in their bag.
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