XREAL Air vs XREAL xbx a01+
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 xbx a01+ wins
- Price: $80 cheaper (299 vs 379)
- Weight: 17g lighter (62 vs 79)
- Field of View: 4 degrees wider FOV (50 vs 46)
- Brightness: 1200 nits brighter (1600 vs 400)
- HDR Support: Supports HDR (Yes vs No)
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XREAL Air $379 vs XREAL xbx a01+ $299
| Specification |  XREAL Air $379 |  XREAL xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony 0.68-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) | 400 | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 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 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 (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 79 | 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 | Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, ROG Ally; iPhone and HDMI hosts via the XREAL Adapter; consoles via XREAL Beam | 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 |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
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