ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra is the better buy for most people at $150 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 52°)
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want to spend $150 less ($699 vs $849)
- You want the lighter 80g fit (vs 91g)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want a built-in camera
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 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $849 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 40 | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 57 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 171 | 385 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | prism | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | electrochromic auto-dimming | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Lens insert frame included (no lenses); fitted at an optician or ordered from XREAL ($59.90) | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 91 | 80 |
| Frame style | gaming glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Dark Gray |
| 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | ROG Ally, Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch (via dock), Android/iPhone, ROG Ally | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | XREAL X1 chip (3ms M2P latency), 0.01ms panel response | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
Buy the ASUS ROG XREAL R1
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra
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ASUS ROG XREAL R1 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is newer, released June 2026, versus March 2024 for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is cheaper: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 costs $849 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the XREAL Air 2 Ultra $150 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 has the larger field of view: ASUS ROG XREAL R1 measures 57 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is lighter: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is lighter at 80g. The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 weighs 91g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
Which has the brighter display: the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG XREAL R1 is brighter at 700 nits (ASUS ROG XREAL R1: 700 nits, XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 leads on field of view (5 degrees wider FOV) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on price ($150 cheaper).