ASUS AirVision M1 vs XREAL xbx a01+
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL xbx a01+ is the better buy for most people at $400 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
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Buy the ASUS AirVision M1 if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the XREAL xbx a01+ if…
- You want to spend $400 less ($299 vs $699)
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 38°)
- You need the brighter 1600-nit display (vs 1100 nits)
- You want the lighter 62g fit (vs 87g)
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 xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 38 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 72 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 100 | 147 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ 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 (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 62 |
| 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 | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | — | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
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ASUS AirVision M1 vs XREAL xbx a01+: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is newer, released July 2026, versus January 2025 for the ASUS AirVision M1.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The ASUS AirVision M1 costs $699 and the XREAL xbx a01+ costs $299, making the XREAL xbx a01+ $400 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ has the larger field of view: ASUS AirVision M1 measures 38 degrees vs 50 degrees for the XREAL xbx a01+.
Which is lighter: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is lighter at 62g. The ASUS AirVision M1 weighs 87g and the XREAL xbx a01+ weighs 62g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS AirVision M1 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is brighter at 1600 nits (ASUS AirVision M1: 1100 nits, XREAL xbx a01+: 1600 nits).