Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL xbx a01+
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL xbx a01+ is the better buy for most people at $500 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
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Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the XREAL xbx a01+ if…
- You want to spend $500 less ($299 vs $799)
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 45°)
- You need the brighter 1600-nit display (vs 700 nits)
- You want the lighter 62g fit (vs 92g)
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 xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $799 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 147 |
| HDR support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lens inserts (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 92 | 62 |
| Frame style | glasses | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | — | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Chipset | Snapdragon XR2 | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | — |
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Shadow Creator Honghu MR vs XREAL xbx a01+: FAQs
Which is newer: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is newer, released July 2026, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799 and the XREAL xbx a01+ costs $299, making the XREAL xbx a01+ $500 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ has the larger field of view: Shadow Creator Honghu MR measures 45 degrees vs 50 degrees for the XREAL xbx a01+.
Which is lighter: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is lighter at 62g. The Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g and the XREAL xbx a01+ weighs 62g.
Which has the brighter display: the Shadow Creator Honghu MR or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is brighter at 1600 nits (Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits, XREAL xbx a01+: 1600 nits).