XREAL Air vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Where the XREAL Air wins
- Price: $320 cheaper (379 vs 699)
- Weight: 1g lighter (79 vs 80)
- Pixel Density: 7 PPD higher pixel density (49 vs 42)
Where the XREAL Air 2 Ultra wins
- Field of View: 6 degrees wider FOV (52 vs 46)
- Brightness: 100 nits brighter (500 vs 400)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
- Spatial Audio: Has spatial audio (Yes vs No)
- Tracking: Full 6DoF tracking (6DoF vs 3DoF)
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XREAL Air $379 vs XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699
| Specification |  XREAL Air $379 |  XREAL Air 2 Ultra $699 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $699 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 385 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic dimming |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens insert frame ships in the box; lenses fitted by an optician — XREAL published no partner list or diopter range for the original Air | Prescription lens inserts (dedicated frame, incompatible with Air/Air 2 inserts; discontinued — availability uncertain) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 79 | 80 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally | Android, PC, Mac, XREAL Beam |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally; iPhone and HDMI hosts via the XREAL Adapter; consoles via XREAL Beam | NRSDK/XREAL SDK hosts: select Samsung Android phones, XREAL Beam Pro, Windows/Mac as display |
| Chipset | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | None on-device (compute on tethered host: Samsung Galaxy S23+, Beam Pro, PC) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✓ Yes (2×) |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF |
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