INAIR 2 Pro vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the INAIR 2 Pro is the better buy for most people at $229.01 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
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Buy the INAIR 2 Pro if…
- You want to spend $229.01 less ($469.99 vs $699)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You're an iPhone user
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want the wider 52° field of view (vs 46°)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- 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 |  INAIR 2 Pro $470 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $470 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 135 | 385 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 0.1% to 16% VLT (electrochromic) | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Custom prescription lenses available | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 80 | 80 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPad, Android, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | — | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
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INAIR 2 Pro vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the INAIR 2 Pro or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The INAIR 2 Pro is newer, released January 2025, versus March 2024 for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is cheaper: the INAIR 2 Pro or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The INAIR 2 Pro costs $469.99 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the INAIR 2 Pro $229.01 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the INAIR 2 Pro or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: INAIR 2 Pro measures 46 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
What is the main difference between the INAIR 2 Pro and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the INAIR 2 Pro leads on price ($229.01 cheaper) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on field of view (6 degrees wider FOV).