XREAL Air 2 vs XREAL Beam
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people.
Buy the XREAL Air 2 if…
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You play on Steam Deck
- You play on Nintendo Switch
Buy the XREAL Beam if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the XREAL Beam over its rival here — compare the full table below.
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
XREAL Air 2 $199 vs XREAL Beam
| Specification |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |  XREAL Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $199 | — |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 330 | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 72 | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally | — |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters | — |
| Chipset | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
Buy the XREAL Air 2
Buy the XREAL Beam
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