Rokid Max vs XREAL Beam
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.
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Rokid Max is the better buy for most people.
Rokid Max at Rokid Store· $159
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Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You wear prescription lenses
- You play on Steam Deck
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
Buy the XREAL Beam if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the XREAL Beam over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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
Rokid Max $159 vs XREAL Beam
| Specification |  Rokid Max $159 |  XREAL Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $159 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | — |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Space Blue | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | directional | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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