TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses vs XREAL One
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses is the better buy for most people at $149 less, unless you need spatial audio.
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Buy the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses if…
- You want to spend $149 less ($250 vs $399)
Buy the XREAL One if…
- 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 One $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $250 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Dual Micro-OLED | 0.68-inch Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 215 | 147 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| 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 (shared One/1S SKU, $49.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 87 | 84 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| 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, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung DeX, iPad |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles (via adapter/Hub) |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (~3ms M2P latency) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 0DoF | 3DoF |
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TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses vs XREAL One: FAQs
Which is newer: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is newer, released December 2024, versus February 2024 for the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses.
Which is cheaper: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL One?
The TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses costs $250 and the XREAL One costs $399, making the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses $149 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is lighter at 84g. The TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses weighs 87g and the XREAL One weighs 84g.
What is the main difference between the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses and the XREAL One?
Based on recorded specs, the TCL NXTWEAR S+ AR Glasses leads on price ($149 cheaper) while the XREAL One leads on weight (3g lighter).