Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host is the better buy for most people at $460 less, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host if…
- You want to spend $460 less ($239 vs $699)
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want the lighter 80g fit (vs 181g)
- You want a built-in camera
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want spatial audio
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 Station 2 Spatial Computing Host $239 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $239 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | None (host device; capacitive touch panel for control) | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | — | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 385 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 181 | 80 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 5 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Rokid Max 2, Rokid Max | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | YodaOS-Master with spatial browser | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | 8GB RAM, 128GB storage | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | — | 6DoF |
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Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host is newer, released January 2025, versus March 2024 for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is cheaper: the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host costs $239 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host $460 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is lighter at 80g. The Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host weighs 181g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
What is the main difference between the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the Rokid Station 2 Spatial Computing Host leads on price ($460 cheaper) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on weight (101g lighter).