ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR is the better buy for most people at $50 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 if…
- You want the wider 57° field of view (vs 45°)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want spatial audio
Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You want to spend $50 less ($799 vs $849)
- 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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  ASUS ROG XREAL R1 $849 |  Shadow Creator Honghu MR $799 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $849 | $799 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 40 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 57 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 90 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 171 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | prism | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | electrochromic auto-dimming | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Lens insert frame included (no lenses); fitted at an optician or ordered from XREAL ($59.90) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 91 | 92 |
| Frame style | gaming glasses | glasses |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by ROG Control Dock or host device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch (via dock), Android/iPhone, ROG Ally | — |
| Chipset | XREAL X1 chip (3ms M2P latency), 0.01ms panel response | Snapdragon XR2 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
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ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is newer, released June 2026, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 costs $849 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799, making the Shadow Creator Honghu MR $50 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 has the larger field of view: ASUS ROG XREAL R1 measures 57 degrees vs 45 degrees for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is lighter: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is lighter at 91g. The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 weighs 91g and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 leads on weight (1g lighter) while the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on price ($50 cheaper).