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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image =
|image =  
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Smart Glasses]]
|Release Date = 2023
|Platform = [[XREAL]], [[Nebula]]
|Price = $340
|Developer = [[XREAL]]
|Display = 2 x Micro OLED binocular
|Manufacturer = [[XREAL]]
|Resolution = 1920x1080 per-eye
|Release Date = September 2023
|Price = $399 USD
|Website = https://www.xreal.com/air2
|Predecessor = [[Nreal Air]]
|Successor = [[Xreal One]]
|Display = 2× Sony 0.55" Micro-OLED
|Resolution = 1920×1080 per eye (Full HD)
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Field of View = 52° diagonal
|Field of View = 46°
|Horizontal FoV =  
|Equivalent Screen Size = 130" (virtual)
|Vertical FoV =  
|Brightness = 500 nits (25% brighter than Air 1)
|Diagonal FoV = 52°
|PPD = ~49 PPD
|IPD Range =  
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Birdbath
|Tracking = 3DoF
|Eye Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Audio = Directional speakers (reduced leakage)
|Connectivity = USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
|Battery = None (powered by connected device)
|Weight = 72g
|Dimensions = 19mm frame thickness
|Color = Gray
}}
}}


'''Xreal Air 2''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2023.
The '''XREAL Air 2''' is a consumer [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed by [[XREAL]], released in September 2023. It is an upgraded version of the [[Nreal Air]] (XREAL Air), featuring improved Sony Micro-OLED displays with 25% higher brightness, a lighter 72-gram design, 120 Hz refresh rate, and enhanced directional audio. The Air 2 serves as the mid-tier option in XREAL's lineup, positioned between the budget [[Viture One Lite]] and the premium [[Xreal Air 2 Pro]].


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Micro OLED binocular
* '''Resolution:''' 1920x1080 per-eye
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 120 Hz
* '''Field of View:''' 52° diagonal


* '''Price:''' $340
XREAL (formerly Nreal) released the Air 2 in September 2023 as a refinement of their successful Air lineup. The update addressed common feedback about the original model, improving comfort, brightness, and audio while maintaining the affordable price point. The Air 2 launched alongside the [[Xreal Air 2 Pro]], which adds electrochromic dimming.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/xreal-air-2 |title=Xreal Air 2 Review: Greatly Improved, Well-Rounded AR Glasses |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display ===
 
The Air 2 features upgraded Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays:
 
* 1920×1080 resolution per eye (Full HD)
* 500 nits peak brightness (25% increase over Air 1's 400 nits)
* Improved color calibration
* 46° diagonal field of view
* 120 Hz refresh rate (up from 60 Hz)
* Virtual 130-inch screen equivalent
* ~49 pixels per degree<ref name="laptopmag">{{cite web |url=https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/xreal-air-2-ar-glasses |title=XREAL Air 2 AR glasses review — An augmented reality check |publisher=Laptop Mag |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Build and Comfort ===
 
Significant ergonomic improvements over the original Air:
 
* '''Weight:''' 72 grams (down from 79g, ~10% lighter)
* '''Frame thickness:''' 19mm (down from 21mm, ~10% thinner)
* '''Temples:''' Slightly longer for better fit
* '''Nose pads:''' Redesigned for comfort
* '''Hinges:''' 3-step adjustable rake system with flex for various face shapes
 
These changes result in notably improved comfort during prolonged wearing sessions.<ref name="phonearena">{{cite web |url=https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/xreal-air-2-review_id5993 |title=Xreal Air 2 review: a step up from "good AR glasses" to "excellent" |publisher=PhoneArena |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Audio ===
 
The Air 2 features an all-new speaker system:
 
* Directional sound technology
* Minimized sound leakage to surroundings
* Louder output than original Air
* Improved audio privacy (though nearby listeners may still hear at moderate volumes)<ref name="gsmarena">{{cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/xreal_air_2_review-news-60451.php |title=XREAL Air 2 review |publisher=GSMArena |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
* USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
* Compatible with:
  * Laptops and PCs
  * Tablets
  * Steam Deck and gaming handhelds
  * Smartphones with USB-C video output
  * [[XREAL Beam]] accessory ($119) for enhanced features
 
== Comparison with Air 2 Pro ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Air 2 !! Air 2 Pro
|-
| Price || $399 || $449
|-
| Display || Sony Micro-OLED || Sony Micro-OLED (same)
|-
| Brightness || 500 nits || 500 nits
|-
| Electrochromic Dimming || No || Yes (3 levels: 0%, 35%, 100%)
|-
| Weight || 72g || 75g
|-
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz || 120 Hz
|}
 
The Air 2 Pro adds electrochromic dimming for $50 more, allowing adjustment between transparent, semi-dark, and fully dark states.<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/xreal-air-2-ar-glasses-review-affordable-augmentation/ |title=XReal Air 2 AR Glasses Review: Affordable Augmentation |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* "A step up from 'good AR glasses' to 'excellent'" - PhoneArena
* "Greatly Improved, Well-Rounded AR Glasses" - Tom's Hardware
* 25% brighter displays
* Notably improved comfort
* Lighter and thinner design
* Better directional audio
* 120 Hz refresh rate upgrade
* Plug-and-play simplicity
* Excellent value at $399
 
'''Criticism:'''
* No electrochromic dimming (available on Pro model)
* Still requires XREAL Beam for full functionality
* Some audio leakage at moderate volumes
* 46° FOV unchanged from original<ref name="techradar">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/xreal-air-2-pro-review |title=Xreal Air 2 review: better in all but the most important way |publisher=TechRadar |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
<ref name="pocketnow">{{cite web |url=https://pocketnow.com/xreal-air-2-review/ |title=XREAL Air 2 AR Glasses Review: This shows great promise |publisher=Pocketnow |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[Xreal Air 2 Pro]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[Nreal Air]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[Xreal One]]
* [[Xreal One Pro]]
* [[Viture One]]
* [[Rokid Max]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:XREAL]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]

Revision as of 14:44, 7 January 2026

Xreal Air 2
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type AR Glasses
Subtype Smart Glasses
Platform XREAL, Nebula
Developer XREAL
Manufacturer XREAL
Release Date September 2023
Price $399 USD
Website https://www.xreal.com/air2
Predecessor Nreal Air
Successor Xreal One
System
Storage
Display
Display 2× Sony 0.55" Micro-OLED
Resolution 1920×1080 per eye (Full HD)
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Image
Field of View 46°
Optics
Optics Birdbath
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF
Eye Tracking No
Hand Tracking No
Audio
Audio Directional speakers (reduced leakage)
Connectivity
Connectivity USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Device
Dimensions 19mm frame thickness
Weight 72g
Color Gray


The XREAL Air 2 is a consumer augmented reality smart glasses developed by XREAL, released in September 2023. It is an upgraded version of the Nreal Air (XREAL Air), featuring improved Sony Micro-OLED displays with 25% higher brightness, a lighter 72-gram design, 120 Hz refresh rate, and enhanced directional audio. The Air 2 serves as the mid-tier option in XREAL's lineup, positioned between the budget Viture One Lite and the premium Xreal Air 2 Pro.

History and Development

XREAL (formerly Nreal) released the Air 2 in September 2023 as a refinement of their successful Air lineup. The update addressed common feedback about the original model, improving comfort, brightness, and audio while maintaining the affordable price point. The Air 2 launched alongside the Xreal Air 2 Pro, which adds electrochromic dimming.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

The Air 2 features upgraded Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays:

  • 1920×1080 resolution per eye (Full HD)
  • 500 nits peak brightness (25% increase over Air 1's 400 nits)
  • Improved color calibration
  • 46° diagonal field of view
  • 120 Hz refresh rate (up from 60 Hz)
  • Virtual 130-inch screen equivalent
  • ~49 pixels per degree[2]

Build and Comfort

Significant ergonomic improvements over the original Air:

  • Weight: 72 grams (down from 79g, ~10% lighter)
  • Frame thickness: 19mm (down from 21mm, ~10% thinner)
  • Temples: Slightly longer for better fit
  • Nose pads: Redesigned for comfort
  • Hinges: 3-step adjustable rake system with flex for various face shapes

These changes result in notably improved comfort during prolonged wearing sessions.[3]

Audio

The Air 2 features an all-new speaker system:

  • Directional sound technology
  • Minimized sound leakage to surroundings
  • Louder output than original Air
  • Improved audio privacy (though nearby listeners may still hear at moderate volumes)[4]

Connectivity

  • USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
  • Compatible with:
 * Laptops and PCs
 * Tablets
 * Steam Deck and gaming handhelds
 * Smartphones with USB-C video output
 * XREAL Beam accessory ($119) for enhanced features

Comparison with Air 2 Pro

Feature Air 2 Air 2 Pro
Price $399 $449
Display Sony Micro-OLED Sony Micro-OLED (same)
Brightness 500 nits 500 nits
Electrochromic Dimming No Yes (3 levels: 0%, 35%, 100%)
Weight 72g 75g
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz

The Air 2 Pro adds electrochromic dimming for $50 more, allowing adjustment between transparent, semi-dark, and fully dark states.[5]

Reception

Praise:

  • "A step up from 'good AR glasses' to 'excellent'" - PhoneArena
  • "Greatly Improved, Well-Rounded AR Glasses" - Tom's Hardware
  • 25% brighter displays
  • Notably improved comfort
  • Lighter and thinner design
  • Better directional audio
  • 120 Hz refresh rate upgrade
  • Plug-and-play simplicity
  • Excellent value at $399

Criticism:

  • No electrochromic dimming (available on Pro model)
  • Still requires XREAL Beam for full functionality
  • Some audio leakage at moderate volumes
  • 46° FOV unchanged from original[6]

[7]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Xreal Air 2 Review: Greatly Improved, Well-Rounded AR Glasses". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/xreal-air-2.
  2. ↑ "XREAL Air 2 AR glasses review — An augmented reality check". Laptop Mag. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/xreal-air-2-ar-glasses.
  3. ↑ "Xreal Air 2 review: a step up from "good AR glasses" to "excellent"". PhoneArena. https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/xreal-air-2-review_id5993.
  4. ↑ "XREAL Air 2 review". GSMArena. https://www.gsmarena.com/xreal_air_2_review-news-60451.php.
  5. ↑ "XReal Air 2 AR Glasses Review: Affordable Augmentation". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/xreal-air-2-ar-glasses-review-affordable-augmentation/.
  6. ↑ "Xreal Air 2 review: better in all but the most important way". TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/xreal-air-2-pro-review.
  7. ↑ "XREAL Air 2 AR Glasses Review: This shows great promise". Pocketnow. https://pocketnow.com/xreal-air-2-review/.
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