XREAL Beam Pro vs XREAL xbx a01+
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Where the XREAL Beam Pro wins
- Price: $100 cheaper (199 vs 299)
- Camera: Has built-in camera (Yes vs No)
Where the XREAL xbx a01+ wins
- Weight: 146g lighter (62 vs 208)
- Prescription Support: Supports prescription lenses (Yes vs No)
- HDR Support: Supports HDR (Yes vs No)
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XREAL Beam Pro $199 vs XREAL xbx a01+ $299
| Specification |  XREAL Beam Pro $199 |  XREAL xbx a01+ $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $199 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | None (handheld Android host; 6.5-inch touchscreen for control — drives connected XREAL glasses as the spatial display) | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) |
| Resolution | — | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 147 |
| HDR support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lens inserts (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 208 | 62 |
| 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, Wi-Fi 6 | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Compatible devices | XREAL Air, XREAL Air 2, XREAL Air 2 Pro, XREAL Air 2 Ultra, XREAL One, XREAL One Pro | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Operating system | NebulaOS (based on Android 14) with Google Play | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Chipset | Snapdragon spatial companion processor; 6GB RAM + 128GB storage (Wi-Fi base model, microSD up to 1TB) | — |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | Dual 50MP (3D spatial, f/2.2) + 8MP front (3×) | ✕ No |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |
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