Rokid Max vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
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 $540 less, unless you need 6DoF positional tracking.
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Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You want to spend $540 less ($159 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 need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want a built-in camera
- 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 Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $159 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 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 |
| 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 | Space Blue | 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 | — | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | — | 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 | 3DoF | 6DoF |
Buy the Rokid Max
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra
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Rokid Max vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the Rokid Max or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is newer, released March 2024, versus March 2023 for the Rokid Max.
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max costs $159 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the Rokid Max $540 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Rokid Max or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: Rokid Max measures 50 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max is lighter at 75g. The Rokid Max weighs 75g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Max is brighter at 600 nits (Rokid Max: 600 nits, XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max leads on price ($540 cheaper) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV).