XREAL 1S vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why XREAL 1S is better
- Field of View: 6 degrees wider FOV (52 vs 46)
- Brightness: 200 nits brighter (700 vs 500)
- Spatial Audio: Has spatial audio (Yes vs No)
Why XREAL Air 2 is better
- Price: $250 cheaper (199 vs 449)
- Weight: 10g lighter (72 vs 82)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  XREAL 1S $449 |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $449 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED (1200p panels) | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 52 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 500 | — |
| 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%) | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | -6.00 to +3.00 | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 82 | 72 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Cobalt Blue | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, Switch/Switch 2 (via Neo hub) | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | XREAL X1 chip (3ms latency, 120Hz) | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |