INAIR 2 Pro vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $270.99 less.
Buy the INAIR 2 Pro if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the INAIR 2 Pro over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the XREAL Air 2 if…
- You want to spend $270.99 less ($199 vs $469.99)
- You want the lighter 72g fit (vs 80g)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
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 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $470 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 135 | 330 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 0.1% to 16% VLT (electrochromic) | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Custom prescription lenses available | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 80 | 72 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPad, Android, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | — | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | — | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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INAIR 2 Pro vs XREAL Air 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the INAIR 2 Pro or the XREAL Air 2?
The INAIR 2 Pro is newer, released January 2025, versus November 2023 for the XREAL Air 2.
Which is cheaper: the INAIR 2 Pro or the XREAL Air 2?
The INAIR 2 Pro costs $469.99 and the XREAL Air 2 costs $199, making the XREAL Air 2 $270.99 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the INAIR 2 Pro or the XREAL Air 2?
The XREAL Air 2 is lighter at 72g. The INAIR 2 Pro weighs 80g and the XREAL Air 2 weighs 72g.