Rokid Max 2 – AR Glasses w/ 215″ Virtual Screen & Universal Compatibility

Augmented Reality (AR) glasses have completely transformed the way we see digital content by seamlessly blending digital information with the physical world. These smart glasses work by combining AR technology with built-in displays to overlay computer-generated images onto the real environment, allowing you to see and interact with digital information that’s presented directly in front of your field of view. They create an immersive experience for visualizing digital content that goes far beyond traditional screens. AR glasses are targeted at two main applications: entertainment and productivity. Not only do they provide an immersive, high-quality screen experience anywhere, but can also be used as a virtual workstation for performing minor work tasks such as reading emails. For a pair of AR glasses that can deliver immersive AR visuals for on-the-go work and personal entertainment, the Rokid Max 2 stands among one of the best options out there.

The Rokid Max 2 are a pair of second-generation AR glasses that have a lightweight design with adjustable nose pads and soft temples for all-day comfort. They feature advanced Sony Micro OLED displays that deliver a 215-inch virtual screen in 1080p FHD resolution with a 50° field of view, 120Hz refresh rate, and adjustable 600 nits brightness, offering immersive, ultra-smooth visuals, along with built-in private directional speakers that provide Hi-Fi high-quality audio. The glasses also feature built-in myopia adjustment, supporting up to 600 degrees of myopia, and are also TÜV Rheinland Certified for eye comfort and low blue-light. They also integrate volume and brightness controls and can be connected directly to iPhones, Android phones, Windows / Mac PCs and laptops, and gaming consoles via USB-C with no apps required.

You can also pair them with the Rokid Station, an Android TV streaming device that serves as a video source for the Max 2, which boasts a user-friendly button interface, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity, up to 5 hours battery, and access to Android TV-compatible Google Play apps.

Designed to offer an immersive visual and auditory experience, these AR glasses are perfect for entertainment, mobile gaming, and remote productivity.

Below is our in-depth review of the Rokid Max 2, where we discuss in detail all the unique features these second-gen AR glasses have to offer.

DESIGN & SPECS

Starting with the Max 2’s size, these AR glasses are compact, lightweight, and travel-friendly, measuring approximately 8.3 inches long by 4.96 inches wide by 3.8 inches tall (21.21 x 12.6 x 9.7 cm), and weighing just 2.64 oz. (75 g) with a precisely balanced front-to-back weight distribution.

Not only are the glasses ultra-portable and feather-lightweight, but they’re also built for all-day comfort. They come equipped with adjustable nose pads with an air-cushioning design, which makes them comfortable to wear even after prolonged use and prevents the glasses from slipping while wearing them, along with soft, flexible temple arms and titanium alloy hinges that ensure a snug and comfortable fit for virtually every face shape.

The glasses also come with a thick, hard-shell carrying case that measures 6.8 inches long by 3.4 inches deep by 3 inches tall. Despite being too large to fit into a jacket pocket, their protective case offers you a way to keep the glasses safely stored whenever you’re not wearing them.

The Rokid Max 2 also feature a minimalist design that gives them a stylish and slightly less conspicuous aesthetic than the original Rokid Max model. The Max 2’s frames are nearly identical to their predecessors, featuring the same shape with a set of large, flat lenses on the front. The most noticeable change in their design is their color, for which the Max 2 come in a Dark Gray color that gives them a far more discreet look than the metallic blue tone of the original Rokid Max glasses.

Moving on to the glasses’ main components. For delivering their virtual screen experience, the glasses’ lenses come equipped with a set of advanced Sony Micro OLED display panels, which enables them to create a 215-inch virtual display (at a 19-foot / 6-meter distance) in a 1080p FHD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels RGB) per eye with a 50° wide field of view, a sRGB 106% color gamut, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The glasses’s Micro OLED displays also offer adjustable brightness up to 600 nits, which helps ensure sharp, clear visuals anywhere.

In comparison to the original Rokid Max model, the Max 2’s Micro OLED display panels have also been optimized to deliver an improved widescreen definition even on the edge of the picture/video, thus eliminating image blurring, as well as increased clarity levels to ultimately achieve a premium visual experience at all times.

All that makes the Rokid Max 2 capable of delivering immersive, ultra-smooth visuals with rich and brilliant colors, allowing for a vivid, lifelike imagery, no matter if you’re watching movies, browsing photos, playing games, or even working on their giant 215″ virtual screen.

While these AR glasses are best worn indoors in moderate lighting environments, they also come with a blackout cover that can be clipped over the front of the glasses to block out outside light from coming through their lenses.

The glasses are also rated to be TÜV Rheinland Certified for eye comfort and low blue-light, meaning they offer flicker-free visuals without causing eye fatigue.

What’s more is that for users with myopia, the glasses also feature built-in focus dials (located on the upper left and right corners) that offer real-time myopia adjustments without requiring prescription lens inserts, supporting up to 600 degrees of myopia (i.e. myopia adjustments from 0.00 to -6.00 d).

Keep in mind that users with myopia greater than 600° will need to purchase separate prescription lenses.

Lastly, the glasses also integrate built-in dual near-ear directional speakers on the inside of their temples, which provide Hi-Fi high-quality audio, offering great sound quality, although but there could be a little more bass to them.

They also feature a set of high-performance noise-cancelling microphones that provide voice capture with decent clarity and offer up to 45dB noise reduction for blocking out environmental noises from your surroundings.

INTERFACE / CONTROLS

For controlling the glasses operation, the Rokid Max 2 come equipped with a few user-friendly button controls, which are integrated under their right temple arm.

Going from the front to back, there’s a set of volume up / down buttons, followed by a brightness adjustment button that lets you cycle between the glasses’ 6 brightness levels.

CONNECTIVITY

In regard to their connectivity, these AR glasses can be connected directly to a wide range of USB-C devices without requiring the use of an external app. This includes iPhones and Android smartphones, as well as Windows / Mac PCs and laptops and also gaming consoles such as the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally.

This can be done by connecting their USB-C connection cable to the USB-C port located on the end of the glasses’ left temple and to your device of choice.

Moreover, the glasses can also be connected to HDMI-enabled devices by using an HDMI-to-USB-C adapter, including computers with an HDMI port as well as gaming consoles like the PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Inside their package, users will find: their Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses, along with set of nose pads, a blackout cover, the glasses carrying case, a cleaning cloth, a USB-C connection cable, and a user manual.

FINAL THOUGHTS

All in all, these AR glasses offer a pleasingly large 215-inch virtual screen with a wide field of view and an incredible sharp picture quality. Best of all, the fact that they offer myopia adjustments is also a big plus for users with viewing glasses. In other words, they’re an outstanding pair of AR glasses for entertainment and gaming, particularly when used indoors.

If you’re interested in buying the Rokid Max 2, know that each pair is currently discounted from their standard price of $529 down to $429. You can order them online, either directly from Rokid’s official shopping page, or you can purchase them from Rokid’s Amazon store page.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Rokid Station

You can also get the Rokid Station, an Android TV streaming device that serves as a video source for the Max 2, allowing you to access Android TV-compatible Google Play apps for a portable Android TV viewing experience.

This little remote device features a user-friendly button interface, boasts Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity, and offers up to 5 hours battery life.

It also offers HDCP support for seamless content protection, as well as 3D viewing support for movies, videos, and websites (particularly websites that support it).

The Rokid Station can be purchased together with the Rokid Max 2 glasses (as a bundle) for $578, or you can buy it separately for $199.