ASUS AirVision M1 vs ASUS ROG XREAL R1
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the ASUS AirVision M1 is the better buy for most people at $150 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
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Buy the ASUS AirVision M1 if…
- You want to spend $150 less ($699 vs $849)
- You need the brighter 1100-nit display (vs 700 nits)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 if…
- You want the wider 57° field of view (vs 38°)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 72Hz)
- You want spatial audio
- You play on Nintendo Switch
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  ASUS AirVision M1 $699 |  ASUS ROG XREAL R1 $849 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $849 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 40 |
| Field of view (°) | 38 | 57 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 72 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 100 | 171 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | prism |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | magnetic shade included | electrochromic auto-dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens holder in box, optician-fitted (1.6+ index recommended); no maker range published | Lens insert frame included (no lenses); fitted at an optician or ordered from XREAL ($59.90) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 91 |
| Frame style | glasses | gaming glasses |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C (powered by ROG Control Dock or host device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Windows PC, Mac, iPhone 15/16, Android, Tablets | ROG Ally, Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch (via dock), Android/iPhone, ROG Ally |
| Chipset | — | XREAL X1 chip (3ms M2P latency), 0.01ms panel response |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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ASUS AirVision M1 vs ASUS ROG XREAL R1: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the ASUS ROG XREAL R1?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is newer, released June 2026, versus January 2025 for the ASUS AirVision M1.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the ASUS ROG XREAL R1?
The ASUS AirVision M1 costs $699 and the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 costs $849, making the ASUS AirVision M1 $150 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the ASUS ROG XREAL R1?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 has the larger field of view: ASUS AirVision M1 measures 38 degrees vs 57 degrees for the ASUS ROG XREAL R1.
Which is lighter: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the ASUS ROG XREAL R1?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is lighter at 87g. The ASUS AirVision M1 weighs 87g and the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 weighs 91g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the ASUS ROG XREAL R1?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is brighter at 1100 nits (ASUS AirVision M1: 1100 nits, ASUS ROG XREAL R1: 700 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS AirVision M1 and the ASUS ROG XREAL R1?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS AirVision M1 leads on price ($150 cheaper) while the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 leads on field of view (19 degrees wider FOV).