# Compare XREAL Beam vs its closest rivals

Canonical compare state: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/xreal-beam/
Last data update: 2026-10-13 (the newest update date across the 6 products below)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

## Head-to-head bottom lines

- vs XREAL Air 2: Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people. Full verdict: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/xreal-air-2-vs-xreal-beam/
- vs XREAL xbx a01+: Bottom line: the XREAL xbx a01+ is the better buy for most people. Full verdict: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/xreal-beam-vs-xreal-xbx-a01/

## Specifications

| Spec | XREAL Beam | XREAL Beam Pro | XREAL Air 2 | XREAL xbx a01+ | RayNeo Pocket TV | VITURE Pro Mobile Dock |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Price | — | $199 | $199 | $299 | $129 | $99 |
| Display type | None (host adapter; drives connected XREAL glasses as a spatial display) | None (handheld Android host; 6.5-inch touchscreen for control — drives connected XREAL glasses as the spatial display) | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (SeeYa 0.6-inch, dual-layer) | None (pocket Google TV streaming box; no screen of its own — plugs into RayNeo XR glasses over USB-C) | None (HDMI-and-USB-C battery dock; no screen of its own — feeds connected VITURE XR glasses) |
| Resolution | — | — | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | — | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | — | 49 | — | — | — |
| Field of view (°) | — | — | 46 | 50 | — | — |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | — | 120 | 120 | — | — |
| Brightness (nits) | — | — | 500 | 1600 | — | — |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | — | 330 | 147 | — | — |
| HDR support | — | — | — | ✓ Yes | — | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color |
| Optics type | — | — | birdbath | birdbath | — | — |
| Dimming control | — | — | ✓ Yes | — | — | — |
| Prescription support | — | — | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — | — |
| Diopter range | — | — | Prescription lens inserts (frame in box; partners Lensology / Rochester Optical / Frame of Choice) | Prescription lens inserts (1.6 or 1.67 index); myopia to -10.00D, hyperopia to +6.00D, astigmatism to -4.00D | — | — |
| Weight (g) | — | 208 | 72 | 62 | — | 359 |
| Color options | — | Pearl White | — | — | — | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | — | ✕ No | ✕ No | — | — |
| IP rating | — | IP54 | — | — | — | — |
| Battery life (hours) | 3.5 | 3.5 | — | — | 5.5 | 8 |
| Charging method | USB-C, 27W fast charge (50% in 30 minutes); usable while charging | USB-C, 27W fast charge (69% in 30 minutes, 100% in 69 minutes; 27W adapter sold separately) | — | — | — | USB-C (USB-C to C charging cable included) |
| Charging time (min) | — | 1.15 | — | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C (DisplayPort 1.2), Wi-Fi (dual-band) | USB-C, HDMI |
| Compatible devices | — | XREAL Air, XREAL Air 2, XREAL Air 2 Pro, XREAL Air 2 Ultra, XREAL One, XREAL One Pro | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, ROG Ally | iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally | RayNeo Air series, RayNeo GT series | VITURE Pro 2, VITURE Beast, VITURE Luma Ultra, VITURE Luma Pro, VITURE Luma, VITURE Luma Cyber, VITURE Pro |
| Operating system | — | NebulaOS (based on Android 14) with Google Play | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters | iPhone 15/16/17, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, Steam Deck, ROG Ally | Google TV (certified) | — |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon spatial companion processor; 6GB RAM + 128GB storage (Wi-Fi base model, microSD up to 1TB) | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) | — | 3GB RAM + 64GB storage (TF card expandable to 2TB); chip model not published | — |
| Camera | ✕ No | Dual 50MP (3D spatial, f/2.2) + 8MP front (3×) | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Speakers | ✕ No | ✕ No | open-ear | open-ear | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 3DoF | 3DoF | — | — | — |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-beam/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-beam-pro/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-air-2/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-xbx-a01/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/rayneo-pocket-tv/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/viture-pro-mobile-dock/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-beam.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-beam-pro.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-air-2.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-xbx-a01.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/rayneo-pocket-tv.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/viture-pro-mobile-dock.json