Dream Glass Flow vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Dream Glass Flow is the better buy for most people at $310 less, unless you need the higher refresh rate.
Buy the Dream Glass Flow if…
- You want to spend $310 less ($389 vs $699)
- You want the lighter 59g fit (vs 80g)
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
- You want a built-in camera
- You want spatial audio
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 |  Dream Glass Flow $389 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $389 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | AR display | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 385 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Built-in 0 to -5.00D per-eye adjustment; magnetic Rx frame accessory (discontinued; maker site offline) | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 59 | 80 |
| Frame style | glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | HDMI, Wi-Fi 6 | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | — | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | — | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | Gaming processor | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | — | 6DoF |
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Dream Glass Flow vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the Dream Glass Flow or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is newer, released March 2024, versus September 2022 for the Dream Glass Flow.
Which is cheaper: the Dream Glass Flow or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Dream Glass Flow costs $389 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the Dream Glass Flow $310 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Dream Glass Flow or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Dream Glass Flow is lighter at 59g. The Dream Glass Flow weighs 59g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
What is the main difference between the Dream Glass Flow and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the Dream Glass Flow leads on price ($310 cheaper) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on refresh rate (60Hz faster refresh rate).