XREAL Air 2
XREAL
$199
- Field of view
- 46°
- Weight
- 72 g
- Brightness
- 500 nits
The XREAL Air 2 are display glasses for media, gaming, and productivity from XREAL, released 2023-11. They feature a 1920x1080 per-eye Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED, 46° field of view, 500 nits perceived brightness, 120Hz refresh rate. Weight is 72g. Best for: Bargain hunters who want a lightweight plug-and-play USB-C monitor for movies on a budget.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very light at 72g — among the most comfortable display glasses
- Sharp 49 PPD micro-OLED image
- Deeply discounted ($199) making it the cheapest XREAL entry
- TUV-certified eye comfort
Cons
- No electrochromic dimming (Pro-only feature)
- No on-device chip — anchoring requires Beam accessory or host software
- 46° FOV and 500 nits trail the One series
- Two-generation-old model; stock of some colorways running out
Full specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 |
| HDR support | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color |
| Not published: Virtual screen size | |
| Optics | |
| Optics type | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Not published: Transparency level | |
| Physical | |
| Weight (g) | 72 |
| Foldable | ✕ No |
| Not published: Frame style, Color options, IP rating | |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✕ No |
| Not published: Compatible devices | |
| Computing | |
| Operating system | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Not published: Processing type | |
| Sensors & input | |
| Camera | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No |
| Not published: Microphones, AI assistant | |
Where to buy
XREAL Air 2: FAQs
How much does the XREAL Air 2 cost?
The XREAL Air 2 costs $199 (USD).
What field of view does the XREAL Air 2 have?
The XREAL Air 2 has a recorded field of view of 46 degrees.
How much does the XREAL Air 2 weigh?
The XREAL Air 2 weighs 72g according to the manufacturer specification.
Can I use the XREAL Air 2 with prescription lenses?
Yes, the XREAL Air 2 supports prescription lenses. The recorded diopter range is Yes (prescription lens inserts).
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