Rokid Max 2 vs XREAL 1S
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Cross-brand mid-tier pair ($359 vs $449); both target first-time display-glasses buyers.
Buy the Rokid Max 2 if…
- You want to spend $50 less ($399 vs $449)
- You want the lighter 75g fit (vs 82g)
Buy the XREAL 1S if…
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 600 nits)
- 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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Rokid Max 2 $399 |  XREAL 1S $449 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $399 | $449 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68" Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED (1200p panels) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Pixels per degree | 38 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 500 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | -6.00 to +3.00 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 82 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Night Black, Dawn Silver | Cobalt Blue |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | None standalone; YodaOS-Master via Rokid Station 2 | iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, Switch/Switch 2 (via Neo hub) |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | XREAL X1 chip (3ms latency, 120Hz) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the Rokid Max 2
Buy the XREAL 1S
Rokid Max 2 vs XREAL 1S: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL 1S?
The Rokid Max 2 costs $399 and the XREAL 1S costs $449, making the Rokid Max 2 $50 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL 1S?
The XREAL 1S has the larger field of view: Rokid Max 2 measures 50 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL 1S.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL 1S?
The Rokid Max 2 is lighter at 75g. The Rokid Max 2 weighs 75g and the XREAL 1S weighs 82g.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL 1S?
The XREAL 1S is brighter at 700 nits (Rokid Max 2: 600 nits, XREAL 1S: 700 nits).
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max 2 and the XREAL 1S?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max 2 leads on price ($50 cheaper) while the XREAL 1S leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV).