# GOOVIS G3 Max 3D Head Mounted Display vs XREAL Air 2

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/goovis-g3-max-vs-xreal-air-2/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $1000 less, unless you need the wider field of view.**

- Buy the GOOVIS G3 Max 3D Head Mounted Display if you want the wider 65° field of view (vs 46°).
- Buy the XREAL Air 2 if you want to spend $1000 less ($199 vs $1199), you want the lighter 72g fit (vs 300g), and you play on Nintendo Switch.

## Specifications

| Spec | GOOVIS G3 Max 3D Head Mounted Display | XREAL Air 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1,199 | $199 |
| Display type | Dual 0.83" Micro-OLED, 3528 ppi | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 45 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 65 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 1000 | 330 |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics type | aspheric | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Per-eye diopter adjustment +2.0D to -7.0D in 0.5D steps with digital feedback | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 72 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery life (hours) | 3 | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Compatible devices | Android, iPhone 15/16, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Lenovo Legion Go, iPad | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally |
| Operating system | None (display); Android TV via optional D4H1 controller | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | None in headset; optional D4H1 Android TV media player dongle | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | 3DoF |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/goovis-g3-max/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-air-2/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/goovis-g3-max.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-air-2.json