Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL Beam
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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XREAL Beam
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR is the better buy for most people.
Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the XREAL Beam if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the XREAL Beam over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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
Shadow Creator Honghu MR $799 vs XREAL Beam
| Specification |  Shadow Creator Honghu MR $799 |  XREAL Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | — |
| Frame style | glasses | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Computing | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 3DoF |
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