XREAL Air vs XREAL One Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air is the better buy for most people at $220 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
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Buy the XREAL Air if…
- You want to spend $220 less ($379 vs $599)
- You want the lighter 79g fit (vs 87g)
Buy the XREAL One Pro if…
- You want the wider 57° field of view (vs 46°)
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 400 nits)
- You want HDR support
- You want spatial audio
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 $379 |  XREAL One Pro $599 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $599 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED | 0.55-inch Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 49 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 57 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 171 |
| HDR support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | adjustable electrochromic |
| 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, lenses separate; $59.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 79 | 87 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| 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, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung DeX, iPad |
| 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 | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PS5/Xbox/Switch (via adapter/Hub) |
| Chipset | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (3ms M2P latency), 4GB flash |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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XREAL Air vs XREAL One Pro: FAQs
Which is newer: the XREAL Air or the XREAL One Pro?
The XREAL One Pro is newer, released July 2025, versus September 2022 for the XREAL Air.
Which is cheaper: the XREAL Air or the XREAL One Pro?
The XREAL Air costs $379 and the XREAL One Pro costs $599, making the XREAL Air $220 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the XREAL Air or the XREAL One Pro?
The XREAL One Pro has the larger field of view: XREAL Air measures 46 degrees vs 57 degrees for the XREAL One Pro.
Which is lighter: the XREAL Air or the XREAL One Pro?
The XREAL Air is lighter at 79g. The XREAL Air weighs 79g and the XREAL One Pro weighs 87g.
Which has the brighter display: the XREAL Air or the XREAL One Pro?
The XREAL One Pro is brighter at 700 nits (XREAL Air: 400 nits, XREAL One Pro: 700 nits).
What is the main difference between the XREAL Air and the XREAL One Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the XREAL Air leads on price ($220 cheaper) while the XREAL One Pro leads on field of view (11 degrees wider FOV).