Rokid Max 2 vs XREAL Air 2 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Current Rokid flagship vs discounted XREAL bestseller ($359 vs $399); near-parity street pricing.
Buy the Rokid Max 2 if…
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 46°)
- You need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 500 nits)
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Pro if…
- You want to spend $150 less ($249 vs $399)
- 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 Air 2 Pro $249 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $399 | $249 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68" Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 38 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 330 |
| 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 | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 75 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Night Black, Dawn Silver | Dark Gray |
| 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, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | None standalone; YodaOS-Master via Rokid Station 2 | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | None on-device (spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the Rokid Max 2
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Pro
Rokid Max 2 vs XREAL Air 2 Pro: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The Rokid Max 2 costs $399 and the XREAL Air 2 Pro costs $249, making the XREAL Air 2 Pro $150 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The Rokid Max 2 has the larger field of view: Rokid Max 2 measures 50 degrees vs 46 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Pro.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The Rokid Max 2 is brighter at 600 nits (Rokid Max 2: 600 nits, XREAL Air 2 Pro: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max 2 and the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max 2 leads on field of view (4 degrees wider FOV) while the XREAL Air 2 Pro leads on price ($150 cheaper).