XREAL Air 2 Pro vs XREAL Beam Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Where the XREAL Air 2 Pro wins
- Weight: 133g lighter (75 vs 208)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
- Spatial Audio: Has spatial audio (Yes vs No)
Where the XREAL Beam Pro wins
- Price: $50 cheaper (199 vs 249)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
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XREAL Air 2 Pro $249 vs XREAL Beam Pro $199
| Specification |  XREAL Air 2 Pro $249 |  XREAL Beam Pro $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $249 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | None (handheld Android host; 6.5-inch touchscreen for control — drives connected XREAL glasses as the spatial display) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 330 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partner JUN GINZA / Frame of Choice) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 75 | 208 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Dark Gray | Pearl White |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | — |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C, 27W fast charge (69% in 30 minutes, 100% in 69 minutes; 27W adapter sold separately) |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.15 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | XREAL Air, XREAL Air 2, XREAL Air 2 Pro, XREAL Air 2 Ultra, XREAL One, XREAL One Pro |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters | NebulaOS (based on Android 14) with Google Play |
| Chipset | None on-device (spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | Snapdragon spatial companion processor; 6GB RAM + 128GB storage (Wi-Fi base model, microSD up to 1TB) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | Dual 50MP (3D spatial, f/2.2) + 8MP front (3×) |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | ✕ No |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |
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