ASUS AirVision M1 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Exact $699 price-parity display pair; ASUS productivity model vs XREAL 6DoF developer model.
Buy the ASUS AirVision M1 if…
- You need the brighter 1100-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want the wider 52° field of view (vs 38°)
- You want the lighter 80g fit (vs 87g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 72Hz)
- 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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  ASUS AirVision M1 $699 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 38 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 72 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 100 | 385 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | magnetic shade included | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | yes | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 80 |
| Frame style | glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Windows PC, Mac, iPhone 15/16, Android, Tablets | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | — | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the ASUS AirVision M1
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra
ASUS AirVision M1 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Both cost the same: $699.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: ASUS AirVision M1 measures 38 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is lighter: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is lighter at 80g. The ASUS AirVision M1 weighs 87g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is brighter at 1100 nits (ASUS AirVision M1: 1100 nits, XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS AirVision M1 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS AirVision M1 leads on brightness (600 nits brighter) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on weight (7g lighter).