RayNeo Air 2 vs XREAL Beam

Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing

Specs updated 2026-10-06

RayNeo Air 2

RayNeo

$149

XREAL Beam

XREAL

Which should you buy?

Bottom line: the RayNeo Air 2 is the better buy for most people.

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Buy the RayNeo Air 2 if…

You wear prescription lenses
You play on Steam Deck
You play on Nintendo Switch
You play on PlayStation

Buy the XREAL Beam if…

Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the XREAL Beam over its rival here — compare the full table below.

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

Differences only

Specification	RayNeo Air 2 $149	XREAL Beam
Price
Price	$149	—
Display
Display type	Sony Micro-OLED	None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display)
Resolution	1920x1080	—
Field of view (°)	46	—
Refresh rate (Hz)	120	—
Brightness (nits)	600	—
Virtual screen size (in)	201	—
HDR support	✕ No	—
Color support	Full color	Full color
Optics
Optics type	birdbath	—
Prescription support	✓ Yes	—
Diopter range	Prescription inserts via Lensology or optician-fitted (sample lenses in box)	—
Physical
Weight (g)	76	—
Frame style	wraparound	—
Color options	Black	—
Foldable	✓ Yes	✕ No
Battery & power
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
Connectivity	USB-C	USB-C
Tethered	✓ Yes	—
Compatible devices	Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox	—
Computing
Processing type	tethered	—
Sensors & input
Camera	✕ No	✕ No
Microphones	2	—
Speakers	directional	✕ No
Tracking	—	3DoF

Buy the RayNeo Air 2

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Buy the XREAL Beam

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