XREAL Air 2 Ultra vs XREAL One
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL One is the better buy for most people at $300 less, unless you need 6DoF positional tracking.
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Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You need full 6DoF positional tracking
- You want a built-in camera
Buy the XREAL One if…
- You want to spend $300 less ($399 vs $699)
- You need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You play on Nintendo Switch
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 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |  XREAL One $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | 0.68-inch Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 52 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 385 | 147 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 3-level electrochromic dimming | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) | Prescription lens inserts (shared One/1S SKU, $49.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 80 | 84 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Dark Gray | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung DeX, iPad |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles (via adapter/Hub) |
| Chipset | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (~3ms M2P latency) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✓ Yes (2×) | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 3DoF |
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra
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XREAL Air 2 Ultra vs XREAL One: FAQs
Which is newer: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is newer, released December 2024, versus March 2024 for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is cheaper: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL One?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699 and the XREAL One costs $399, making the XREAL One $300 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL One?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: XREAL Air 2 Ultra measures 52 degrees vs 50 degrees for the XREAL One.
Which is lighter: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL One?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra is lighter at 80g. The XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g and the XREAL One weighs 84g.
Which has the brighter display: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL One?
The XREAL One is brighter at 600 nits (XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits, XREAL One: 600 nits).
What is the main difference between the XREAL Air 2 Ultra and the XREAL One?
Based on recorded specs, the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on weight (4g lighter) while the XREAL One leads on price ($300 cheaper).