XREAL Air 2 Ultra vs XREAL xbx a01+
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL xbx a01+ is the better buy for most people at $400 less, unless you need a built-in camera.
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Buy the XREAL Air 2 Ultra if…
- You want a built-in camera
- You want spatial audio
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the XREAL xbx a01+ if…
- You want to spend $400 less ($299 vs $699)
- You need the brighter 1600-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You want the lighter 62g fit (vs 80g)
- You want HDR support
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 xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $699 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 52 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 385 | 147 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Transparency level | 3-level electrochromic dimming | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) | Prescription lens inserts (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 80 | 62 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Dark Gray | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Chipset | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✓ Yes (2×) | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | — |
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XREAL Air 2 Ultra vs XREAL xbx a01+: FAQs
Which is newer: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is newer, released July 2026, versus March 2024 for the XREAL Air 2 Ultra.
Which is cheaper: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra costs $699 and the XREAL xbx a01+ costs $299, making the XREAL xbx a01+ $400 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra has the larger field of view: XREAL Air 2 Ultra measures 52 degrees vs 50 degrees for the XREAL xbx a01+.
Which is lighter: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is lighter at 62g. The XREAL Air 2 Ultra weighs 80g and the XREAL xbx a01+ weighs 62g.
Which has the brighter display: the XREAL Air 2 Ultra or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is brighter at 1600 nits (XREAL Air 2 Ultra: 500 nits, XREAL xbx a01+: 1600 nits).
What is the main difference between the XREAL Air 2 Ultra and the XREAL xbx a01+?
Based on recorded specs, the XREAL Air 2 Ultra leads on field of view (2 degrees wider FOV) while the XREAL xbx a01+ leads on price ($400 cheaper).