XREAL Beam vs XREAL One
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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XREAL Beam
XREAL
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL One is the better buy for most people.
XREAL One at XREAL Store· $399
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Buy the XREAL Beam if…
Going by the published specs alone, there is no clear reason to pick the XREAL Beam over its rival here — compare the full table below.
Buy the XREAL One if…
- You wear prescription lenses
- You want spatial audio
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- You play on Steam Deck
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
XREAL Beam vs XREAL One $399
| Specification |  XREAL Beam |  XREAL One $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display) | 0.68-inch Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | — | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | — | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 147 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | — | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | — | Prescription lens inserts (shared One/1S SKU, $49.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | — | 84 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 3.5 | — |
| Charging method | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | — | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung DeX, iPad |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | — | Works with iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles (via adapter/Hub) |
| Chipset | — | XREAL X1 spatial computing chip (~3ms M2P latency) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF |
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