Rokid Max vs TCL NxtWear S
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Legacy value pair ($299 vs $399) from the 2023 display generation; both remain on deal circuits.
Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You want to spend $110 less ($289 vs $399)
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 45°)
- You need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 400 nits)
- You want the lighter 75g fit (vs 89g)
Buy the TCL NxtWear S if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
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 $289 |  TCL NxtWear S $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $289 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 130 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | electrochromic (adjustable tint) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 89 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Space Blue | 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, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the Rokid Max
Buy the TCL NxtWear S
Rokid Max vs TCL NxtWear S: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max or the TCL NxtWear S?
The Rokid Max costs $289 and the TCL NxtWear S costs $399, making the Rokid Max $110 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Rokid Max or the TCL NxtWear S?
The Rokid Max has the larger field of view: Rokid Max measures 50 degrees vs 45 degrees for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max or the TCL NxtWear S?
The Rokid Max is lighter at 75g. The Rokid Max weighs 75g and the TCL NxtWear S weighs 89g.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max or the TCL NxtWear S?
The Rokid Max is brighter at 600 nits (Rokid Max: 600 nits, TCL NxtWear S: 400 nits).