XREAL Air 2 vs XREAL xbx a01+
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $100 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
Buy the XREAL Air 2 if…
- You want to spend $100 less ($199 vs $299)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
Buy the XREAL xbx a01+ if…
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 46°)
- You need the brighter 1600-nit display (vs 500 nits)
- You want the lighter 62g fit (vs 72g)
- 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 $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 | — | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) | Prescription lens inserts (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 72 | 62 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally | 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 | — |
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XREAL Air 2 vs XREAL xbx a01+: FAQs
Which is newer: the XREAL Air 2 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is newer, released July 2026, versus November 2023 for the XREAL Air 2.
Which is cheaper: the XREAL Air 2 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL Air 2 costs $199 and the XREAL xbx a01+ costs $299, making the XREAL Air 2 $100 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the XREAL Air 2 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ has the larger field of view: XREAL Air 2 measures 46 degrees vs 50 degrees for the XREAL xbx a01+.
Which is lighter: the XREAL Air 2 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is lighter at 62g. The XREAL Air 2 weighs 72g and the XREAL xbx a01+ weighs 62g.
Which has the brighter display: the XREAL Air 2 or the XREAL xbx a01+?
The XREAL xbx a01+ is brighter at 1600 nits (XREAL Air 2: 500 nits, XREAL xbx a01+: 1600 nits).
What is the main difference between the XREAL Air 2 and the XREAL xbx a01+?
Based on recorded specs, the XREAL Air 2 leads on price ($100 cheaper) while the XREAL xbx a01+ leads on weight (10g lighter).