XREAL 1S vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why XREAL 1S is better
- Price: $250 cheaper (449 vs 699)
- Brightness: 200 nits brighter (700 vs 500)
Why XREAL Air 2 Ultra is better
- Weight: 2g lighter (80 vs 82)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
- Tracking: Full 6DoF tracking (6DoF vs 3DoF)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  XREAL 1S $449 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $449 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED (1200p panels) | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 52 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 500 | 385 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -6.00 to +3.00 | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 82 | 80 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Cobalt Blue | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, Switch/Switch 2 (via Neo hub) | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | XREAL X1 chip (3ms latency, 120Hz) | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |