Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs TCL NxtWear S
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the TCL NxtWear S is the better buy for most people at $400 less, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 400 nits)
- You want smoother 90Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
Buy the TCL NxtWear S if…
- You want to spend $400 less ($399 vs $799)
- You wear prescription lenses
- You play on Steam Deck
- You play on Nintendo Switch
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 |  Shadow Creator Honghu MR $799 |  TCL NxtWear S $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 130 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | electrochromic (adjustable tint) |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 89 |
| Frame style | glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | — | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | — |
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Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs TCL NxtWear S: FAQs
Which is newer: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the TCL NxtWear S?
The TCL NxtWear S is newer, released June 2023, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the TCL NxtWear S?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799 and the TCL NxtWear S costs $399, making the TCL NxtWear S $400 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the TCL NxtWear S?
The TCL NxtWear S is lighter at 89g. The Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g and the TCL NxtWear S weighs 89g.
Which has the brighter display: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the TCL NxtWear S?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR is brighter at 700 nits (Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits, TCL NxtWear S: 400 nits).
What is the main difference between the Shadow Creator Honghu MR and the TCL NxtWear S?
Based on recorded specs, the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on refresh rate (30Hz faster refresh rate) while the TCL NxtWear S leads on price ($400 cheaper).