XREAL Air 2 vs XREAL xbx a01+
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why XREAL Air 2 is better
- Price: $100 cheaper (199 vs 299)
Why XREAL xbx a01+ is better
- Weight: 10g lighter (62 vs 72)
- Field of View: 4 degrees wider FOV (50 vs 46)
- Brightness: 1100 nits brighter (1600 vs 500)
- HDR Support: Supports HDR (Yes vs No)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |  XREAL xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $199 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 330 | 147 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Yes (prescription lens inserts) | Prescription lens inserts available (1.6 or 1.67 index) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 72 | 62 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Chipset | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
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