# XREAL Beam vs XREAL xbx a01+

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/xreal-beam-vs-xreal-xbx-a01/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the XREAL xbx a01+ is the better buy for most people.**

- Buy the XREAL xbx a01+ if you wear prescription lenses, you want HDR support, you play on Steam Deck, and you're an iPhone user.

## Specifications

| Spec | XREAL Beam | XREAL xbx a01+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | — | $299 |
| Display type | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a 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 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 |
| Weight (g) | — | 62 |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Battery life (hours) | 3.5 | — |
| Charging method | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Compatible devices | — | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Operating system | — | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Tracking | 3DoF | — |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-beam/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-xbx-a01/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-beam.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-xbx-a01.json