Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL One
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL One 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 600 nits)
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
Buy the XREAL One if…
- You want to spend $400 less ($399 vs $799)
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 45°)
- You want the lighter 84g 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 One $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | 0.68-inch Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 147 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lens inserts (shared One/1S SKU, $49.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 84 |
| Frame style | glasses | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Black |
| 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, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung DeX, iPad |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | — | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles (via adapter/Hub) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (~3ms M2P latency) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 3DoF |
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Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL One: FAQs
Which is newer: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is newer, released December 2024, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL One?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799 and the XREAL One costs $399, making the XREAL One $400 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One has the larger field of view: Shadow Creator Honghu MR measures 45 degrees vs 50 degrees for the XREAL One.
Which is lighter: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is lighter at 84g. The Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g and the XREAL One weighs 84g.
Which has the brighter display: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL One?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR is brighter at 700 nits (Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits, XREAL One: 600 nits).
What is the main difference between the Shadow Creator Honghu MR and the XREAL One?
Based on recorded specs, the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on brightness (100 nits brighter) while the XREAL One leads on price ($400 cheaper).