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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Consumer AR]]
|Platform = USB-C display (multi-device)
|Developer = [[Xreal]]
|Manufacturer = [[Xreal]]
|Release Date = 2023
|Price = $399 USD (sale $299)
|Website = https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-pro
|Predecessor = [[Xreal Air 2]]
|Display = Sony Micro-OLED
|Resolution = 1920x1080 per eye
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Field of View = 46°
|Equivalent Screen Size = 130" at viewing distance
|Brightness = 500 nits
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Electrochromic = Yes (3 modes)
|Audio = Directional speakers
|Connectivity = USB-C
|Weight = 75g
}}
 
The '''Xreal Air 2 Pro''' is a consumer [[augmented reality]] [[AR glasses]] developed by [[Xreal]], released in 2023 at $399 (currently on sale for $299). Building on the Air 2 with electrochromic dimming technology, the Air 2 Pro features Sony Micro-OLED displays at 1920x1080 per eye with 120Hz refresh rate, 46° field of view simulating a 130-inch screen, 500-nit brightness, and three dimming modes (Transparent, Productivity, Immersive) for indoor/outdoor versatility. At just 75g, the Air 2 Pro connects via USB-C to smartphones, tablets, PCs, gaming handhelds, and consoles for a portable big-screen experience.
 
== History and Development ==
 
Xreal (formerly Nreal) released the Air 2 Pro in 2023 as the premium variant of the Air 2 lineup, adding electrochromic dimming technology absent from the standard Air 2. The electrochromic feature allows users to adjust ambient light blocking with a single click, making the glasses suitable for both bright outdoor environments and immersive indoor viewing. The Air 2 Pro continues Xreal's focus on accessible consumer AR glasses.<ref name="xreal">{{cite web |url=https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-pro |title=Xreal Air 2 Pro |publisher=Xreal |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display ===
 
Sony Micro-OLED technology:
 
* '''1920x1080 per eye''' resolution
* '''Sony Micro-OLED''' panels
* '''120 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''46° field of view'''
* '''130-inch equivalent''' screen
* '''500 nits brightness'''
* Vibrant colors
* True blacks (OLED)
 
=== Electrochromic Dimming ===
 
Adjustable light blocking:
 
* '''Single-click adjustment'''
* '''Three modes''':
** '''Transparent Mode''': 0% blocking (full environment view)
** '''Productivity Mode''': 35% light blocking
** '''Immersive Mode''': 100% light blocking
* Indoor/outdoor versatility
* Adaptive viewing
 
=== Audio ===
 
* '''Directional speakers'''
* '''Minimized sound dispersion'''
* Privacy-focused design
* Reduced disturbance
* Clear audio quality
* Open-ear design
 
=== Build ===
 
Lightweight sunglasses form:
 
* '''75g weight''' (2.65 oz)
* Sunglasses aesthetic
* All-day comfort
* '''Prescription lens frame''' included
* '''Light shield''' included
* '''Three nose pad types'''
* Travel case included
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
Universal device support:
 
* '''USB-C connection'''
* '''iPhone 15/16''' compatible
* '''Steam Deck''' compatible
* '''ROG Ally''' compatible
* '''Mac/PC''' compatible
* '''Android/iOS'''
* HDMI adapters available
* No onboard battery (device-powered)
 
== Features ==
 
=== Body Anchor Mode ===
* Pin virtual screens in space
* Place apps anywhere
* Spatial positioning
* Multi-window layout
 
=== Compatible Accessories ===
* Xreal Beam (enhanced features)
* Xreal Beam Pro
* HDMI dongles
 
== Technical Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED
|-
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz
|-
| FOV || 46°
|-
| Virtual Screen || 130" equivalent
|-
| Brightness || 500 nits
|-
| Electrochromic || Yes (3 modes)
|-
| Audio || Directional speakers
|-
| Connection || USB-C
|-
| Weight || 75g
|-
| Price || $399 / $299 (sale)
|}
 
== Included Accessories ==
 
* Xreal Air 2 Pro glasses
* Prescription lens frame
* Detachable USB-C cable
* Light shield
* Three types of nose pads
* Travel case
* Cleaning cloth
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* 75g ultra-lightweight
* Electrochromic dimming unique
* Three dimming modes versatile
* Sony Micro-OLED quality
* 120Hz smooth
* 130" virtual screen
* 500 nits bright
* Universal USB-C compatibility
* Steam Deck/ROG perfect
* $299 sale accessible
* Sunglasses form factor
 
'''Criticism:'''
* 46° FOV narrow
* 1920x1080 per eye moderate
* No onboard processing
* Requires compatible device
* No standalone capability
* No spatial tracking
* 3DoF only (with Beam)
* Limited AR functionality
* Primarily display glasses
* Beam accessory extra cost<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/xreal-air-pro-review-professional-smart-glasses/ |title=Xreal Air 2 Pro Review |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== See Also ==
* [[Xreal Air 2]]
* [[Xreal Air]]
* [[Xreal One]]
* [[Rokid Max]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:Xreal]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]

Latest revision as of 16:47, 7 January 2026

Xreal Air 2 Pro
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type AR Glasses
Subtype Consumer AR
Platform USB-C display (multi-device)
Developer Xreal
Manufacturer Xreal
Release Date 2023
Price $399 USD (sale $299)
Website https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-pro
Predecessor Xreal Air 2
System
Storage
Display
Display Sony Micro-OLED
Resolution 1920x1080 per eye
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Image
Field of View 46°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Audio
Audio Directional speakers
Connectivity
Connectivity USB-C
Device
Weight 75g


The Xreal Air 2 Pro is a consumer augmented reality AR glasses developed by Xreal, released in 2023 at $399 (currently on sale for $299). Building on the Air 2 with electrochromic dimming technology, the Air 2 Pro features Sony Micro-OLED displays at 1920x1080 per eye with 120Hz refresh rate, 46° field of view simulating a 130-inch screen, 500-nit brightness, and three dimming modes (Transparent, Productivity, Immersive) for indoor/outdoor versatility. At just 75g, the Air 2 Pro connects via USB-C to smartphones, tablets, PCs, gaming handhelds, and consoles for a portable big-screen experience.

History and Development

Xreal (formerly Nreal) released the Air 2 Pro in 2023 as the premium variant of the Air 2 lineup, adding electrochromic dimming technology absent from the standard Air 2. The electrochromic feature allows users to adjust ambient light blocking with a single click, making the glasses suitable for both bright outdoor environments and immersive indoor viewing. The Air 2 Pro continues Xreal's focus on accessible consumer AR glasses.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Sony Micro-OLED technology:

  • 1920x1080 per eye resolution
  • Sony Micro-OLED panels
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 46° field of view
  • 130-inch equivalent screen
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Vibrant colors
  • True blacks (OLED)

Electrochromic Dimming

Adjustable light blocking:

  • Single-click adjustment
  • Three modes:
    • Transparent Mode: 0% blocking (full environment view)
    • Productivity Mode: 35% light blocking
    • Immersive Mode: 100% light blocking
  • Indoor/outdoor versatility
  • Adaptive viewing

Audio

  • Directional speakers
  • Minimized sound dispersion
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Reduced disturbance
  • Clear audio quality
  • Open-ear design

Build

Lightweight sunglasses form:

  • 75g weight (2.65 oz)
  • Sunglasses aesthetic
  • All-day comfort
  • Prescription lens frame included
  • Light shield included
  • Three nose pad types
  • Travel case included

Connectivity

Universal device support:

  • USB-C connection
  • iPhone 15/16 compatible
  • Steam Deck compatible
  • ROG Ally compatible
  • Mac/PC compatible
  • Android/iOS
  • HDMI adapters available
  • No onboard battery (device-powered)

Features

Body Anchor Mode

  • Pin virtual screens in space
  • Place apps anywhere
  • Spatial positioning
  • Multi-window layout

Compatible Accessories

  • Xreal Beam (enhanced features)
  • Xreal Beam Pro
  • HDMI dongles

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
FOV 46°
Virtual Screen 130" equivalent
Brightness 500 nits
Electrochromic Yes (3 modes)
Audio Directional speakers
Connection USB-C
Weight 75g
Price $399 / $299 (sale)

Included Accessories

  • Xreal Air 2 Pro glasses
  • Prescription lens frame
  • Detachable USB-C cable
  • Light shield
  • Three types of nose pads
  • Travel case
  • Cleaning cloth

Reception

Praise:

  • 75g ultra-lightweight
  • Electrochromic dimming unique
  • Three dimming modes versatile
  • Sony Micro-OLED quality
  • 120Hz smooth
  • 130" virtual screen
  • 500 nits bright
  • Universal USB-C compatibility
  • Steam Deck/ROG perfect
  • $299 sale accessible
  • Sunglasses form factor

Criticism:

  • 46° FOV narrow
  • 1920x1080 per eye moderate
  • No onboard processing
  • Requires compatible device
  • No standalone capability
  • No spatial tracking
  • 3DoF only (with Beam)
  • Limited AR functionality
  • Primarily display glasses
  • Beam accessory extra cost[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Xreal Air 2 Pro". Xreal. https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-pro.
  2. ↑ "Xreal Air 2 Pro Review". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/xreal-air-pro-review-professional-smart-glasses/.
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