Xreal Air 2 Ultra
| Xreal Air 2 Ultra | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Developer AR |
| Platform | Nebula SDK |
| Developer | Xreal |
| Manufacturer | Xreal |
| Announcement Date | January 7, 2024 (CES) |
| Release Date | March 2024 |
| Price | $699 USD |
| Website | https://www.xreal.com/ |
| Predecessor | Xreal Air 2 Pro |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Micro-OLED (dual) |
| Resolution | 1080p per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 52° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 6DoF (dual 3D cameras) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Device | |
| Weight | 80g |
The Xreal Air 2 Ultra is a developer-focused augmented reality glasses device developed by Xreal, announced January 7, 2024 at CES and released March 2024 at $699. The first Xreal glasses with 6DoF positional tracking via dual 3D environment cameras, featuring 1080p per eye micro-OLED, 42 PPD clarity, 120 Hz refresh rate, 52° field of view, SLAM spatial computing, 80g titanium frame, and Nebula SDK compatibility for AR development.
History and Development
Xreal (formerly Nreal) unveiled the Air 2 Ultra at CES 2024 on January 7, 2024, releasing March 2024. Building on the Air 2 series' display glasses foundation, the Ultra added dual 3D cameras enabling 6DoF positional tracking and real-world spatial mapping. Targeting developers and early adopters rather than consumers, the Ultra represents Xreal's most advanced AR platform for building spatial computing applications.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Micro-OLED quality:
- 1080p per eye resolution
- Dual micro-OLED
- 42 PPD pixels per degree
- 500 nits brightness
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 52° field of view
6DoF Tracking
Spatial computing:
- 6DoF positional tracking
- Dual 3D cameras
- Computer vision
- SLAM algorithms
- Spatial positioning
- Real-world mapping
- Object recognition
Design
- 80g weight
- Titanium frame
- Wayfarer-style design
- Compact form factor
- Natural appearance
Audio
- Open-ear speakers
- Spatial audio
- Directional sound
Compatibility
Devices
- Mac laptops
- Windows laptops
- Samsung Android phones
- iPhone 15
- USB-C devices
SDK
- Nebula SDK
- AR development
- Spatial applications
- Custom experiences
Target Audience
Primary Users
- Developers
- Businesses
- AR pioneers
- Spatial computing early adopters
Differentiators
- 6DoF tracking (vs Air 2/Pro)
- Real-world mapping
- Professional features
- SDK development
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 1080p micro-OLED x2 |
| PPD | 42 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| FOV | 52° |
| Tracking | 6DoF (dual 3D cameras) |
| Frame | Titanium |
| Weight | 80g |
| Price | $699 |
Reception
Praise:
- 6DoF tracking first for Xreal
- Spatial computing capable
- 42 PPD sharp
- 120 Hz smooth
- 80g lightweight
- Titanium premium build
- SLAM mapping
- Developer SDK
- Affordable vs Vision Pro
Criticism:
- $699 developer premium
- 52° FOV narrow
- Not consumer-focused
- Requires compatible device
- SDK development needed
- Limited ecosystem
- Display glasses form factor
- Not standalone[2]