# INAIR 2 Pro vs XREAL Beam

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/inair-2-pro-vs-xreal-beam/
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 INAIR 2 Pro is the better buy for most people.**

- Buy the INAIR 2 Pro if you wear prescription lenses, you want adjustable lens dimming, you play on Steam Deck, and you're an iPhone user.

## Specifications

| Spec | INAIR 2 Pro | XREAL Beam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $470 | — |
| Display type | Micro-OLED | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display) |
| Resolution | 3840x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 135 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | 0.1% to 16% VLT (electrochromic) | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Custom prescription lenses available | — |
| Weight (g) | 80 | — |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPad, Android, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally | — |
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/inair-2-pro/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-beam/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/inair-2-pro.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-beam.json