TCL NxtWear S vs XREAL Air 2 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Same $399 price and same 2023 generation; TCL's consumer display model vs XREAL's bestseller.
Buy the TCL NxtWear S if…
On recorded specs alone there is no clear reason to pick the TCL NxtWear S over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Pro if…
- You want to spend $150 less ($249 vs $399)
- You need the brighter 500-nit display (vs 400 nits)
- You want the lighter 75g fit (vs 89g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  TCL NxtWear S $399 |  XREAL Air 2 Pro $249 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $399 | $249 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 45 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 130 | 330 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | electrochromic (adjustable tint) | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts available | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 89 | 75 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Dark Gray | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ 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 |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | — | None on-device (spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional · spatial audio |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the TCL NxtWear S
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Pro
TCL NxtWear S vs XREAL Air 2 Pro: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the TCL NxtWear S or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The TCL NxtWear S costs $399 and the XREAL Air 2 Pro costs $249, making the XREAL Air 2 Pro $150 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the TCL NxtWear S or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The XREAL Air 2 Pro has the larger field of view: TCL NxtWear S measures 45 degrees vs 46 degrees for the XREAL Air 2 Pro.
Which is lighter: the TCL NxtWear S or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The XREAL Air 2 Pro is lighter at 75g. The TCL NxtWear S weighs 89g and the XREAL Air 2 Pro weighs 75g.
Which has the brighter display: the TCL NxtWear S or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The XREAL Air 2 Pro is brighter at 500 nits (TCL NxtWear S: 400 nits, XREAL Air 2 Pro: 500 nits).