TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses 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 TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses is the better buy for most people at $449 less, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses if…
- You want to spend $449 less ($250 vs $699)
- You need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You play on Nintendo Switch
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want the lighter 80g fit (vs 87g)
- You want a built-in camera
- You want spatial audio
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 |  TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses $250 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $250 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Dual Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 385 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Magnetic Rx insert via partner Lensology (£79, partner-sourced); tcl.com silent on S+ prescription support | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 80 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | 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 | 0DoF | 6DoF |
Buy the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra
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TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra: FAQs
Which is newer: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is newer, released March 2024, versus February 2024 for the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses costs $250 and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699, making the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses $449 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is lighter at 80g. The TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses weighs 87g and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g.
Which has the brighter display: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
The TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses is brighter at 600 nits (TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses: 600 nits, XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses and the XREAL Air 2 Ultra?
Based on recorded specs, the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses leads on price ($449 cheaper) while the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on weight (7g lighter).