Rokid Max 2 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Rokid Max 2 is the better buy for most people at $270 less, unless you need a built-in camera.
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Buy the Rokid Max 2 if…
- You want to spend $270 less ($429 vs $699)
- You need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You want the lighter 75g fit (vs 80g)
- You play on Steam Deck
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- 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 |  Rokid Max 2 $429 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $429 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68" Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 38 | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 385 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 80 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Night Black, Dawn Silver | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | 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, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | None standalone; YodaOS-Master via Rokid Station 2 | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | — | 6DoF |
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Rokid Max 2 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max 2 is newer, released November 2024, versus March 2024 for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max 2 costs $429 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the Rokid Max 2 $270 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: Rokid Max 2 measures 50 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max 2 is lighter at 75g. The Rokid Max 2 weighs 75g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max 2 or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max 2 is brighter at 600 nits (Rokid Max 2: 600 nits, XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max 2 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max 2 leads on price ($270 cheaper) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV).