XREAL Air vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Where the XREAL Air wins
No clear wins here — on every spec the table below compares, its rival matches or beats it.
Where the XREAL Air 2 wins
- Price: $180 cheaper (199 vs 379)
- Weight: 7g lighter (72 vs 79)
- Brightness: 100 nits brighter (500 vs 400)
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Specs Comparison
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XREAL Air $379 vs XREAL Air 2 $199
| Specification |  XREAL Air $379 |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 330 |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 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 (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 79 | 72 |
| 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 | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally; iPhone and HDMI hosts via the XREAL Adapter; consoles via XREAL Beam | 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) | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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