XREAL Hub — Overview
The XREAL Hub is a compact USB-C charging and display splitter designed specifically for XREAL AR glasses. It allows you to use XREAL glasses and charge your device at the same time, solving the common problem of devices having only one USB-C port.
Key Features
⚡ 45W Fast Charging
- Supports up to 45W Power Delivery (PD) charging.
- Can charge devices such as:
- Steam Deck / Steam Deck OLED
- ASUS ROG Ally
- iPhone 15 series and newer USB-C iPhones
- Compatible Android phones
- Allows extended gaming, streaming, and productivity sessions without battery drain.
🎮 Charge and Play Simultaneously
- Connect:
- XREAL glasses to one USB-C port
- Charger or power bank to the other USB-C port
- Useful for handheld gaming devices that normally have only one USB-C port.
🖥️ 120Hz Video Passthrough
- Supports video passthrough up to 120Hz (device and glasses dependent).
- Maintains image quality without compression.
- Suitable for gaming where smoother motion is important.
🔋 Power-Bank Friendly
- Works with USB-C PD power banks.
- Convenient for travel and mobile use.
🛡️ Device Protection
- Built-in power management helps protect connected devices from voltage-related issues.
- If external power is disconnected, the display connection can continue operating on the device’s battery (except certain devices such as Nintendo Switch).
Compatibility
Source Devices
- Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED
- Steam Deck / Steam Deck OLED
- ASUS ROG Ally
- Smartphones with DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode) over USB-C
- iPhone 15 and later USB-C models
Display Devices
- XREAL One Pro
- XREAL One
- XREAL Air 2 Ultra
- XREAL Air 2 Pro
- XREAL Air 2
- XREAL Air
Not compatible: iPhone 14 and older Lightning-port iPhones.
Ports
The Hub has 3 USB-C ports:
| Port | Function |
|---|---|
| USB-C Input | Connect charger or power bank |
| USB-C Glasses Port | Connect XREAL glasses |
| USB-C Host Port | Connect Steam Deck, phone, ROG Ally, etc. |
Typical Use Cases
- Steam Deck + XREAL Glasses
- Play on a large virtual screen while charging the Steam Deck.
- ROG Ally + XREAL Glasses
- Extended gaming sessions without worrying about battery life.
- iPhone 15 + XREAL Glasses
- Watch movies and videos while keeping the phone charged.
- Nintendo Switch + XREAL Glasses
- Portable display solution.
- Switch must remain connected to power during use.
Physical Details
- Compact pocket-sized design.
- Lightweight and travel-friendly.
- Easy to carry with AR glasses and a power bank.
Part Number
XREAL typically markets it simply as “XREAL Hub” and does not prominently publish a separate SKU/part number in consumer-facing materials.
What It Is Not
- Not a dock.
- Not a video capture device.
- Not a USB hub for data peripherals.
- Primarily a power-injection adapter for XREAL AR glasses.
For most XREAL users with a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or USB-C phone, this is one of the most useful accessories because it removes the biggest limitation of AR glasses: losing your only USB-C charging port.
