ASUS AirVision M1 vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the ASUS AirVision M1 is the better buy for most people at $100 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
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Buy the ASUS AirVision M1 if…
- You want to spend $100 less ($699 vs $799)
- You need the brighter 1100-nit display (vs 700 nits)
- You want the lighter 87g fit (vs 92g)
- You wear prescription lenses
Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You want the wider 45° field of view (vs 38°)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
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 |  Shadow Creator Honghu MR $799 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $799 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 38 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 72 | 90 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 100 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | magnetic shade included | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens holder in box, optician-fitted (1.6+ index recommended); no maker range published | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 92 |
| Frame style | glasses | glasses |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Windows PC, Mac, iPhone 15/16, Android, Tablets | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon XR2 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
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ASUS AirVision M1 vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is newer, released January 2025, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS AirVision M1 costs $699 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799, making the ASUS AirVision M1 $100 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR has the larger field of view: ASUS AirVision M1 measures 38 degrees vs 45 degrees for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is lighter: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is lighter at 87g. The ASUS AirVision M1 weighs 87g and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is brighter at 1100 nits (ASUS AirVision M1: 1100 nits, Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS AirVision M1 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS AirVision M1 leads on price ($100 cheaper) while the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on field of view (7 degrees wider FOV).