ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs RayNeo Air 4 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Upcoming ROG gaming model vs the current budget gaming favorite; pre-launch spec comparison.
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 if…
- You want the wider 57° field of view (vs 47°)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You play on Xbox
Buy the RayNeo Air 4 Pro if…
- You want to spend $550 less ($299 vs $849)
- You need the brighter 1200-nit display (vs 700 nits)
- You want the lighter 76g fit (vs 91g)
- You want HDR support
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 ROG XREAL R1 $849 |  RayNeo Air 4 Pro $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $849 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED with HDR10 (first AR glasses with HDR10 display), Vision 4000 co-processor |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 41 |
| Field of view (°) | 57 | 47 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 1200 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 171 | 201 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | prism | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | electrochromic auto-dimming | 3840Hz PWM hybrid dimming, 10-level brightness |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Yes (lens frame with swappable lenses included) | magnetic prescription inserts |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 91 | 76 |
| Frame style | gaming glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by ROG Control Dock or host device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch (via dock), Android/iPhone, ROG Ally | None (plug-and-play external display) |
| Chipset | XREAL X1 chip (3ms M2P latency), 0.01ms panel response | Vision 4000 image chip (co-developed with Pixelworks) for AI SDR-to-HDR upscaling and 2D-to-3D conversion |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1
Buy the RayNeo Air 4 Pro
ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs RayNeo Air 4 Pro: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the RayNeo Air 4 Pro?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 costs $849 and the RayNeo Air 4 Pro costs $299, making the RayNeo Air 4 Pro $550 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the RayNeo Air 4 Pro?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 has the larger field of view: ASUS ROG XREAL R1 measures 57 degrees vs 47 degrees for the RayNeo Air 4 Pro.
Which is lighter: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the RayNeo Air 4 Pro?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is lighter at 76g. The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 weighs 91g and the RayNeo Air 4 Pro weighs 76g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the RayNeo Air 4 Pro?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is brighter at 1200 nits (ASUS ROG XREAL R1: 700 nits, RayNeo Air 4 Pro: 1200 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 and the RayNeo Air 4 Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 leads on field of view (10 degrees wider FOV) while the RayNeo Air 4 Pro leads on price ($550 cheaper).