Rokid Max vs XREAL One
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 $240 less, unless you need spatial audio.
Legacy Rokid flagship vs current XREAL volume model; upgrade-or-save decision.
Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You want to spend $240 less ($159 vs $399)
- You want the lighter 75g fit (vs 84g)
Buy the XREAL One if…
- 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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  Rokid Max $159 |  XREAL One $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $159 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | 0.68-inch Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 147 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | -6.00 to +3.00 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 84 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Space Blue | Black |
| 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, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles (via adapter/Hub) |
| Chipset | — | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (~3ms M2P latency) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the Rokid Max
Buy the XREAL One
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Rokid Max vs XREAL One: FAQs
Which is newer: the Rokid Max or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is newer, released December 2024, versus March 2023 for the Rokid Max.
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max or the XREAL One?
The Rokid Max costs $159 and the XREAL One costs $399, making the Rokid Max $240 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max or the XREAL One?
The Rokid Max is lighter at 75g. The Rokid Max weighs 75g and the XREAL One weighs 84g.
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max and the XREAL One?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max leads on price ($240 cheaper) while the XREAL One leads on spatial audio (Has spatial audio).