XREAL Air vs XREAL Beam Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Where the XREAL Air wins
- Weight: 129g lighter (79 vs 208)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
Where the XREAL Beam Pro wins
- Price: $180 cheaper (199 vs 379)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
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XREAL Air $379 vs XREAL Beam Pro $199
| Specification |  XREAL Air $379 |  XREAL Beam Pro $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $199 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED | None (handheld Android host; 6.5-inch touchscreen for control — drives connected XREAL glasses as the spatial display) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | — |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ 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 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 79 | 208 |
| Color options | — | Pearl White |
| Foldable | ✕ No | — |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 3.5 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C, 27W fast charge (69% in 30 minutes, 100% in 69 minutes; 27W adapter sold separately) |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.15 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally | XREAL Air, XREAL Air 2, XREAL Air 2 Pro, XREAL Air 2 Ultra, XREAL One, XREAL One Pro |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally; iPhone and HDMI hosts via the XREAL Adapter; consoles via XREAL Beam | NebulaOS (based on Android 14) with Google Play |
| Chipset | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | Snapdragon spatial companion processor; 6GB RAM + 128GB storage (Wi-Fi base model, microSD up to 1TB) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | Dual 50MP (3D spatial, f/2.2) + 8MP front (3×) |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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