Shadow Creator Honghu MR 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 XREAL Air 2 Ultra is the better buy for most people at $100 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 500 nits)
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want to spend $100 less ($699 vs $799)
- You want the wider 52° field of view (vs 45°)
- You want the lighter 80g fit (vs 92g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
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 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 385 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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) | 92 | 80 |
| Frame style | glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | — | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | — | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 | 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 | 6DoF |
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Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is newer, released March 2024, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the XREAL Air 2 Ultra $100 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: Shadow Creator Honghu MR measures 45 degrees vs 52 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is lighter: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is lighter at 80g. The Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
Which has the brighter display: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR is brighter at 700 nits (Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits, XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the Shadow Creator Honghu MR and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on brightness (200 nits brighter) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on price ($100 cheaper).