ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs TCL NxtWear S
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the TCL NxtWear S is the better buy for most people at $450 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
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Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 if…
- You want the wider 57° field of view (vs 45°)
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 400 nits)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
- You want spatial audio
Buy the TCL NxtWear S if…
- You want to spend $450 less ($399 vs $849)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You're an iPhone user
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 |  TCL NxtWear S $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $849 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 40 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 57 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 171 | 130 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | prism | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | electrochromic auto-dimming | electrochromic (adjustable tint) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Lens insert frame included (no lenses); fitted at an optician or ordered from XREAL ($59.90) | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 91 | 89 |
| Frame style | gaming glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Dark Gray |
| 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, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | 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 | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1
Buy the TCL NxtWear S
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ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs TCL NxtWear S: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is newer, released June 2026, versus June 2023 for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 costs $849 and the TCL NxtWear S costs $399, making the TCL NxtWear S $450 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 has the larger field of view: ASUS ROG XREAL R1 measures 57 degrees vs 45 degrees for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is lighter: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The TCL NxtWear S is lighter at 89g. The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 weighs 91g and the TCL NxtWear S weighs 89g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is brighter at 700 nits (ASUS ROG XREAL R1: 700 nits, TCL NxtWear S: 400 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 and the TCL NxtWear S?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 leads on field of view (12 degrees wider FOV) while the TCL NxtWear S leads on price ($450 cheaper).