Inmo Air2 vs Microsoft HoloLens 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Inmo Air2 if…
- You want the lighter 99g fit (vs 566g)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2 if…
- You want the wider 52° field of view (vs 26°)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
- 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 |  Inmo Air2 $599 |  Microsoft HoloLens 2 Contact manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $599 | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) |
| Resolution | 640x400 | 2048x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 47 |
| Field of view (°) | 26 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Near-vision lenses fitted at an optical store (maker FAQ; INMO no longer sells Air2 lenses) | Fits over eyeglasses |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 99 | 566 |
| Frame style | glasses | headband visor |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 2.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | Standalone, Windows |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | on-device |
| Operating system | — | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) |
| Chipset | Ziguang Zhanrui AI | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 8MP (5×) |
| Microphones | — | 5 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | Cortana |
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Inmo Air2 vs Microsoft HoloLens 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Inmo Air2 or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Inmo Air2 is newer, released April 2023, versus November 2019 for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the Inmo Air2 or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has the larger field of view: Inmo Air2 measures 26 degrees vs 52 degrees for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which is lighter: the Inmo Air2 or the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
The Inmo Air2 is lighter at 99g. The Inmo Air2 weighs 99g and the Microsoft HoloLens 2 weighs 566g.
What is the main difference between the Inmo Air2 and the Microsoft HoloLens 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Inmo Air2 leads on weight (467g lighter) while the Microsoft HoloLens 2 leads on field of view (26 degrees wider FOV).