# Rokid Max vs XREAL Air

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/rokid-max-vs-xreal-air/
Specs updated: 2026-10-07 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the Rokid Max is the better buy for most people at $220 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.**

- Buy the Rokid Max if you want to spend $220 less ($159 vs $379), you want the wider 50° field of view (vs 46°), and you need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 400 nits).
- Buy the XREAL Air if you want adjustable lens dimming.

## Specifications

| Spec | Rokid Max | XREAL Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $159 | $379 |
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Sony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 201 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | Prescription lens insert frame ships in the box; lenses fitted by an optician — XREAL published no partner list or diopter range for the original Air |
| Weight (g) | 75 | 79 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Space Blue | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ 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, ROG Ally |
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | — | Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally; iPhone and HDMI hosts via the XREAL Adapter; consoles via XREAL Beam |
| Chipset | — | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/rokid-max/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-air/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/rokid-max.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-air.json