XR glasses can’t replace my TV yet, but I was surprised at how close they came to coming out on top

When you think of your ideal home entertainment setup most people will immediately imagine either a TV or a projector at its center, but I wanted to find out if a pair of XR glasses could fill the space instead?

I know, I know. When I pitched this idea to our Managing Editor of Entertainment, Matt Bolton, he looked at me like I’d just declared the sky was green. However, as I explained the competition, it didn’t seem so absurd.

XR glasses from the likes of Xreal, Rokid, Viture, and others are basically wearable TVs. They’re connected via a cable to your phone, computer, console, or other compatible device of choice and provide a giant AR screen (often equivalent to a screen well over 100 inches) that floats virtually in front of you.