Compare ASUS AirVision M1 vs its closest rivals
The 5 closest rivals to the ASUS AirVision M1, side by side — the same picks you'll find on its product page, the nearest matches on price, specs, and what they're for. Every verdict link opens a full head-to-head comparison.
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ASUS AirVision M1 vs its closest rivals — full spec matrix
The makers' published specs, side by side. The rivals here are the closest matches on price, specs, and what they're for.
| Specification | This model ASUS AirVision M1 $699 | Same family ASUS ROG XREAL R1 $849 | Step-down pick INAIR 2 Pro $470 | Close rival VITURE Luma Ultra XR/AR Glasses $599 | Close rival XREAL One Pro $599 | Close rival VITURE Luma Pro $499 |
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| Display | ||||||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED (latest-gen panels) | 0.55-inch Sony Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED (50% sharper than VITURE Pro) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 3840x1080 | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 40 | 49 | — | — | — |
| Field of view (°) | 38 | 57 | 46 | 52 | 57 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 72 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 700 | 500 | 1500 | 700 | 1000 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 100 | 171 | 135 | 152 | 171 | 152 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No | — | ✓ Yes | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||||||
| Optics type | birdbath | prism | birdbath | birdbath | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | magnetic shade included | electrochromic auto-dimming | 0.1% to 16% VLT (electrochromic) | — | adjustable electrochromic | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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) | Custom prescription lenses available | Built-in myopia adjustment up to -4.0D; clip-on Rx frame for astigmatism/hyperopia (SPH -16 to +12, CYL 6) | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box, lenses separate; $59.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) | Built-in myopia adjustment up to -4.0D; clip-on Rx frame for astigmatism/hyperopia (SPH -16 to +12, CYL 6) |
| Physical | ||||||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 91 | 80 | 83 | 87 | 79 |
| Frame style | glasses | gaming glasses | wraparound | — | wraparound | glasses |
| Color options | Black | Black | Black | — | Dark Gray | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||||||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C (powered by ROG Control Dock or host device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||||||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Windows PC, Mac, iPhone 15/16, Android, Tablets | ROG Ally, Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPad, Android, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, iPad | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung DeX, iPad | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, iPad |
| Computing | ||||||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered | tethered | — | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch (via dock), Android/iPhone, ROG Ally | — | iPhone, Android, Mac, PC, Switch/Switch 2, Steam Deck | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PS5/Xbox/Switch (via adapter/Hub) | iPhone, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, Switch/Switch 2 |
| Chipset | — | XREAL X1 chip (3ms M2P latency), 0.01ms panel response | — | Host-powered (6DoF works on Pro Neckband, macOS, Windows via SpaceWalker) | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (3ms M2P latency), 4GB flash | None on-device (host-powered; SpaceWalker ecosystem) |
| Sensors & input | ||||||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio | directional | open-ear | directional · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF | 3DoF | 6DoF | 3DoF | 3DoF |
Head-to-head verdicts
Each rival has a dedicated comparison page with a spec-grounded verdict, FAQs, and buy context.
Street-price checks
Latest recorded street price per model from our weekly archive — observed figures, not list prices. Untracked models show nothing.
- ASUS AirVision M1: $699 checked October 5, 2026
- INAIR 2 Pro: $470 checked October 5, 2026
- VITURE Luma Ultra XR/AR Glasses: $599 checked October 5, 2026
- VITURE Luma Pro: $499 checked October 5, 2026
What reviewers say
Quoted verbatim from external outlets — what they said, not a score.
ASUS ROG XREAL R1
“a real testament to what's possible when two companies at the top of their game work together on a singular product”
VITURE Luma Ultra XR/AR Glasses
“one of the best AR glasses with a display that money can currently buy”
XREAL One Pro
“the best clarity in AR glasses available at the moment”
“worthy investment for 95% of people”
ASUS AirVision M1 compare: FAQs
What are the closest rivals to ASUS AirVision M1?
ASUS ROG XREAL R1, INAIR 2 Pro, VITURE Luma Ultra XR/AR Glasses, XREAL One Pro, and VITURE Luma Pro — the closest matches to ASUS AirVision M1 on price, specs, and what they're for.
Is there a cheaper alternative to ASUS AirVision M1?
INAIR 2 Pro lists at $470 — $229.01 less than ASUS AirVision M1 at $699.
Where can I read a full verdict on ASUS AirVision M1 against one specific rival?
Each rival on this page links to a dedicated head-to-head comparison — for example ASUS AirVision M1 vs ASUS ROG XREAL R1 — with a spec-grounded verdict and FAQs.
ASUS AirVision M1 vs ASUS ROG XREAL R1: which should I 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.
ASUS AirVision M1 vs INAIR 2 Pro: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the INAIR 2 Pro is the better buy for most people at $229.01 less, unless you need the brighter display.
ASUS AirVision M1 vs VITURE Luma Ultra XR/AR Glasses: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the VITURE Luma Ultra XR/AR Glasses is the better buy for most people at $100 less.