The world and the world of tech is changing. And merging the two worlds together has never been easier, thanks to products like this. The Rokid Max 2. These are technically AR  glasses. What makes these different from rest is the ease of use and portability and that allow you to stay in touch with reality whilst using them.

Imagine having your own 215-inch OLED Monitor in your pocket. Yeah… that's essentially what they are. But that is a bit of an oversimplification…and you'll see why.

And I know you might have concerns about products like this, for example, how they look, how heavy they are, how comfortable they are, and how your eyes will feel after binge-watching an entire Netflix series …and maybe the two biggest questions of all. How do they cost …what can I actually use them for?

Well, we'll get into all of that in this video. As we run through the top 5 most important things you need to know about the AR Joy 2 pack which is a  unique offering that consists or the Rokid Max 2 & the Rokid Station

The Price

So, before we jump into the design and comfort aspects, let's start with pricing. The price at launch for the Rokid Max 2 Glasses is £309, and if you're wondering even with just your phone, computer or gaming device paired with the glasses  using the provided  USB cable, you can unlock the Rokid Max 2’s full 215” projection inside the glasses

Now the second option would be to go for the Rokid AR joy 2 pack combo. You can use the Rokid Max 2 via the Rokid Station which essentially acts as a plug-and-play Google TV hub. It does have WiFi & Bluetooth and 32GB of memory for downloading apps from the Google TV app store. (This must be accompanied by a first-person perspective footage showing the Google TV app)

The AR Joy 2 pack will set you back £389. However, I have partnered with Rokid to get you guys a better deal. ( WhatGear Discount Code - WhatGearBF )

Design and Comfort

Now, let's talk about design and comfort. These are the second-generation Rokid Max glasses, so there have been some significant improvements compared to the original Rokid Max. They are arguably more stylish now and kind of resemble a pair of RayBans WayFarers in a way. Like before, you can wear them with or without the black-out cover. And they look nicer with the black-out cover off. But this changes the experience a lot. We'll come back to that.

Rokid has focused on making sure the nose pads are softer and have more flexible fittings, and there are two to choose from. So that you can avoid any excessive pinching on the bridge of your nose.The ends of the arms that hook over your ears create a firm grip, but now they are more flexible and comfortable than before.

And during my testing of these Rokid Max 2, yeh they are comfy enough and certainly comfortable enough to make it through a feature film without any significant eye fatigue, or excessive pressure around the ears or nose.

The glasses now cater to users with myopia, aka short-sightedness, with all-new diopter adjustment wheels for each eye. This allows you to adjust the range from .00D to -6.00D. However, those with hyperopia (farsightedness) might need special prescription lens inserts for which Rokid sells an adapter kit.

And if eye health is a concern for you. You’ll be happy to know Rokid hasn't overlooked this. And they have made sure that the Rokid Max 2 are safe for prolonged use. And they have achieved an official TUV Rheinlands eye comfort certification

Titanium alloy is used on the hinge for durability. This is important because to connect these to any device, you must use either a USB C to C or a USB C to Mini HDMI cable. And, of course, this cable, if snagged from time to time, would put pressure on the hinges. So, efforts have been made to ensure they're robust enough.

There's also Hi-Res certified audio built into the glasses that is very close to where your ears would be. So you won't necessarily have to pair them up with headphones to get that cinematic experience. But people around you will be able to hear it a bit, so for a proper personal cinematic experience, you'd want to hook up some headphones on your source device.

Portability

So I mentioned you can carry these around in your pocket. And you can because the glasses alone weigh just 75g. And the reason they're so light is because they don't house any batteries. The run power is direct from the input source that is used. And given the price of the glasses, you probably won't want to scratch them. That's why it's a good thing Rokid does ship Rokid Max 2 with a premium hardshell carry case, and there's a nice space inside for the provided USB C to C cable and the Rokid Station if you choose to pick one up.

Regarding the Rokid station, it's tiny. It weighs 148g due to its built 5000mAh battery. And it is very pocketable. The battery life here is up to 5 hours, so with this, you don't have to worry about your phone's battery so much. So, in regard to travelling with these Rokid devices. They're purpose-built for it. However, I wouldn't recommend running with them on, but if you did want to wear the Rokid Max 2 whilst walking down the street you could easily use them on the go.…and with the black-out cover off of course.

Display Quality

So this brings me nicely to the Display quality.  Using the Rokid Max 2 with Black-out cover off gives you a floating opaque display that stays fixed in front of you no matter where you look. The Micro OLED panels' pixel density provides a nice sharp picture. It's ideal for watching a YouTube video in the background while doing other things and for general multitasking. However, due to light leakage, the picture will look better with the black-out cover on.

And it is here where screen quality really shines through. The colors look great, and you won't notice any noticeable pixelation. Thanks to that OLED tech, the contrast when watching in a darker environment is nearly infinite. The brightness reaches up to 600nits, which is certainly bright enough for displays that sit close to the eyes. Something that might seem like a small detail but is a huge deal is the 120Hz refresh rate.

Connectivity

Ok, so we covered the price now. The other most important question to answer is. What can they actually do? The reality is there are a wide range of use cases for the Rokid AR Joy 2 pack and here are three main use cases.

It is the perfect portable standalone entertainment device for travelling. The Rokid Max 2 offers another level of immersion compared to an in-flight infotainment system of a tablet resting on the flip-down table on a plane, for example. And if you end up in a run AirB&B with a foreign TV with no understandable channels. You could watch that, or you could kick back and watch a movie on a 215" display or get some gaming on the go.

They can be a second monitor for your laptop when on the move or in your desktop workspace. This could be great for productivity use cases. And there are more features coming to the apps, such as multi-screen mode & a dedicated reading mode, which will be very useful for longer work sessions. And there are mics on board, so you can take and make calls via the glasses. They could work well for conference calls. You could set your conference call background to a beach setting so you don't have to explain why you appear to be wearing sunglasses.

Three. You can use a pocket monitor for anything with a compatible USB-C port or HDMI. So this means laptops, smartphones, tablets and even gaming devices. And yes, you can play at 120Hz on these via cable PC or handheld gaming.

Those are the main things you need to know about Rokid Max 2. If you have any questions about the glasses, let me know. I do read all the comments. And check this out, guys. I've partnered up with Rokid on this one & I've managed to get you guys a discount if you're interested. ( WhatGear Discount Code - WhatGearBF )