First Impressions: Getting it out of the box for the first time I was surprised at how lightweight the headset is. With a stylish look and almost “glasses like” appearance, I was looking forward to seeing what the AR effect looks like. While little more than a piece of plastic it felt strong and sturdy, but I doubt the plastic “blades” on the front would take the same impact.
AR Box Box Contents
- AR Headset
- Bluetooth Controller
- Instruction Booklet
Features Review: When it comes to features this headset really doesn’t have anything to talk about. Other than maybe the adjustable head strap, but that is hardly worth noticing. Its just one of those headsets that doesn’t have features and to be fair doesn’t really need them neither.
AR Box Specs…
Headset: AR Box
Manufacturer: China AR
Launch Price: $60 (£43)
Release Date: January 2018
Headset Type: AR Headset (Smartphone Powered)
Size Compatibility: 4.7″ to 6.2″
Field of View(FOV): 50°
Interpupillary Distance Adjustment: No
Screen Focus Adjustment: No
Weight: 162 g (5.71 oz)
Review: While the headset is lightweight and stylish the software is what really lets it down. The “AR” image is just not clear enough and the angle of which you can see anything is nowhere near being practical. The good news is these are simply software problems and any updated app might make the AR image look sharper and clearing as well as being able to see the,m in the locations you want. But at the moment I can only suggest you avoid getting one of these. They’re too expensive, not good enough when it comes to software and not even good enough to be classed as a toy. At the end of the day this is a new form of technology and much like VR it will take time to make it better, but that time isn’t now.
