Compare XREAL Beam vs its closest rivals
The 5 closest rivals to the XREAL Beam, side by side — the same picks you'll find on its product page, the nearest matches on price, specs, and what they're for. Every verdict link opens a full head-to-head comparison.
XREAL Beam vs its closest rivals — full spec matrix
The makers' published specs, side by side. The rivals here are the closest matches on price, specs, and what they're for.
| Specification | This model XREAL Beam | Same family XREAL Beam Pro $199 | Same family XREAL Air 2 $199 | Same family XREAL xbx a01+ $299 | Similar specs RayNeo Pocket TV $129 | Similar specs VITURE Pro Mobile Dock $99 |
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| Display | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | — | — |
| Physical | ||||||
| Weight (g) | — | 208 | 72 | 62 | — | 359 |
| Color options | — | Pearl White | — | — | — | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | — | ✕ No | ✕ No | — | — |
| IP rating | — | IP54 | — | — | — | — |
| Battery & power | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 |
| Computing | ||||||
| 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 | — |
| Sensors & input | ||||||
| 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 | — | — | — |
Head-to-head verdicts
Each rival has a dedicated comparison page with a spec-grounded verdict, FAQs, and buy context.
Street-price checks
Latest recorded street price per model from our weekly archive — observed figures, not list prices. Untracked models show nothing.
- XREAL Air 2: $199 checked September 28, 2026
- XREAL xbx a01+: $299 checked October 5, 2026
What reviewers say
Quoted verbatim from external outlets — what they said, not a score.
XREAL xbx a01+
“a dead-simple way to enter the world of smart display glasses.”
XREAL Beam compare: FAQs
What are the closest rivals to XREAL Beam?
XREAL Beam Pro, XREAL Air 2, XREAL xbx a01+, RayNeo Pocket TV, and VITURE Pro Mobile Dock — the closest matches to XREAL Beam on price, specs, and what they're for.
Is there a cheaper alternative to XREAL Beam?
XREAL Beam has no published retail price right now; among its closest rivals, VITURE Pro Mobile Dock is the cheapest at $99.
Where can I read a full verdict on XREAL Beam against one specific rival?
Each rival on this page links to a dedicated head-to-head comparison — for example XREAL Beam vs XREAL Beam Pro — with a spec-grounded verdict and FAQs.
XREAL Beam vs XREAL Beam Pro: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Beam Pro is the better buy for most people.
XREAL Beam vs XREAL Air 2: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL Air 2 is the better buy for most people.
XREAL Beam vs XREAL xbx a01+: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the XREAL xbx a01+ is the better buy for most people.