Rokid Max vs XREAL 1S
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
The Rokid Max compared here is the original — the Rokid Max 2 has succeeded it.
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Rokid Max is the better buy for most people at $290 less, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You want to spend $290 less ($159 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
- 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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  Rokid Max $159 |  XREAL 1S $449 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $159 | $449 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED (1200p panels) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 171 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | Prescription lens inserts (shared One/1S SKU, $49.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 82 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Space Blue | 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 | — | iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, Switch/Switch 2 (via Neo hub) |
| Chipset | — | XREAL X1 chip (3ms latency, 120Hz) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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Rokid Max vs XREAL 1S: FAQs
Which is newer: the Rokid Max or the XREAL 1S?
The XREAL 1S is newer, released January 2026, versus March 2023 for the Rokid Max.
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max or the XREAL 1S?
The Rokid Max costs $159 and the XREAL 1S costs $449, making the Rokid Max $290 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Rokid Max or the XREAL 1S?
The XREAL 1S has the larger field of view: Rokid Max measures 50 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL 1S.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max or the XREAL 1S?
The Rokid Max is lighter at 75g. The Rokid Max weighs 75g and the XREAL 1S weighs 82g.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max or the XREAL 1S?
The XREAL 1S is brighter at 700 nits (Rokid Max: 600 nits, XREAL 1S: 700 nits).
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max and the XREAL 1S?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max leads on price ($290 cheaper) while the XREAL 1S leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV).