Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $600 less, unless you need the brighter display.
Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
Buy the XREAL Air 2 if…
- You want to spend $600 less ($199 vs $799)
- You want the lighter 72g fit (vs 92g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
- You wear prescription lenses
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 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 330 |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 72 |
| Frame style | glasses | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Compatible devices | — | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | — | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 3DoF |
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Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL Air 2: FAQs
Which is newer: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2?
The XREAL Air 2 is newer, released November 2023, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799 and the XREAL Air 2 costs $199, making the XREAL Air 2 $600 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2?
The XREAL Air 2 has the larger field of view: Shadow Creator Honghu MR measures 45 degrees vs 46 degrees for the XREAL Air 2.
Which is lighter: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2?
The XREAL Air 2 is lighter at 72g. The Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g and the XREAL Air 2 weighs 72g.
Which has the brighter display: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL Air 2?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR is brighter at 700 nits (Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits, XREAL Air 2: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the Shadow Creator Honghu MR and the XREAL Air 2?
Based on recorded specs, the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on brightness (200 nits brighter) while the XREAL Air 2 leads on price ($600 cheaper).