Rokid Max vs XREAL xbx a01+
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 $140 less, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You want to spend $140 less ($159 vs $299)
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
- You play on Xbox
Buy the XREAL xbx a01+ if…
- You need the brighter 1600-nit display (vs 600 nits)
- You want the lighter 62g fit (vs 75g)
- You want HDR support
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 xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $159 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 50 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 147 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | 0.00 to -6.00 | Prescription lens inserts (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 62 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Space Blue | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | — | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 1 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
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Rokid Max vs XREAL xbx a01+: FAQs
Which is newer: the Rokid Max or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is newer, released July 2026, versus March 2023 for the Rokid Max.
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Max or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The Rokid Max costs $159 and the XREAL xbx a01+ costs $299, making the Rokid Max $140 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Max or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is lighter at 62g. The Rokid Max weighs 75g and the XREAL xbx a01+ weighs 62g.
Which has the brighter display: the Rokid Max or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is brighter at 1600 nits (Rokid Max: 600 nits, XREAL xbx a01+: 1600 nits).
What is the main difference between the Rokid Max and the XREAL xbx a01+?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Max leads on price ($140 cheaper) while the XREAL xbx a01+ leads on weight (13g lighter).