ASUS AirVision M1 vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $500 less, unless you need the brighter display.
Buy the ASUS AirVision M1 if…
- You need the brighter 1100-nit display (vs 500 nits)
Buy the XREAL Air 2 if…
- You want to spend $500 less ($199 vs $699)
- You want the wider 46° field of view (vs 38°)
- You want the lighter 72g fit (vs 87g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 72Hz)
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 |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 38 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 72 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 100 | 330 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | magnetic shade included | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens holder in box, optician-fitted (1.6+ index recommended); no maker range published | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 72 |
| Frame style | glasses | — |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Windows PC, Mac, iPhone 15/16, Android, Tablets | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| 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) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
Buy the ASUS AirVision M1
Buy the XREAL Air 2
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ASUS AirVision M1 vs XREAL Air 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is newer, released January 2025, versus November 2023 for the XREAL Air 2.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2?
The ASUS AirVision M1 costs $699 and the XREAL Air 2 costs $199, making the XREAL Air 2 $500 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2?
The XREAL Air 2 has the larger field of view: ASUS AirVision M1 measures 38 degrees vs 46 degrees for the XREAL Air 2.
Which is lighter: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2?
The XREAL Air 2 is lighter at 72g. The ASUS AirVision M1 weighs 87g and the XREAL Air 2 weighs 72g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL Air 2?
The ASUS AirVision M1 is brighter at 1100 nits (ASUS AirVision M1: 1100 nits, XREAL Air 2: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS AirVision M1 and the XREAL Air 2?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS AirVision M1 leads on brightness (600 nits brighter) while the XREAL Air 2 leads on price ($500 cheaper).