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{{Device Infobox
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Smart Glasses]]
|Platform = [[XREAL]], [[Nebula]]
|Developer = [[XREAL]]
|Manufacturer = [[XREAL]]
|Release Date = September 2023
|Price = $449 USD
|Website = https://www.xreal.com/air2pro
|Predecessor = [[Nreal Air]]
|Successor = [[Xreal One Pro]]
|Display = 2× Sony 0.55" Micro-OLED
|Resolution = 1920×1080 per eye (Full HD)
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Field of View = 52°
|Equivalent Screen Size = 130" (virtual)
|Brightness = 500 nits
|Contrast = 100000:1
|PPD = 49 PPD
|PPI = 4032 PPI
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Birdbath
|Tracking = 3DoF
|Eye Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Electrochromic = Yes (3 levels: 0%, 35%, 100%)
|Audio = Directional speakers
|Connectivity = USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
|Battery = None (powered by connected device)
|Weight = 75g
|Frame Thickness = 19mm
|Color = Graphite Gray, Carmine Red
}}
 
The '''XREAL Air 2 Pro''' is a consumer [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed by [[XREAL]], released in September 2023. It is the premium version of the [[Xreal Air 2]], distinguished by its 3-level electrochromic dimming feature that allows users to control immersion levels with a single click. Featuring Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays with 49 PPD, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits brightness, the Air 2 Pro offers a virtual 130-inch screen experience in three adjustable transparency modes for different use cases.
 
== History and Development ==
 
XREAL released the Air 2 Pro alongside the standard [[Xreal Air 2]] in September 2023, with the Pro model commanding a $50 premium for its electrochromic dimming capability. The glasses represented XREAL's first use of Sony's 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays, delivering 4,032 pixels per inch—significantly higher than previous generations.<ref name="prnewswire">{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xreal-air-2-series-ar-glasses-usher-in-the-era-of-wearable-displays-for-gaming-movies-and-tv-and-more-available-for-pre-orders-now-301965486.html |title=XREAL Air 2 Series AR Glasses Usher in the Era of Wearable Displays |publisher=PR Newswire |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display ===
 
World's first AR glasses with Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED:
 
* Dual Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays
* 1920×1080 resolution per eye (Full HD)
* '''4,032 PPI''' pixel density
* 49 pixels per degree (PPD)
* 100,000:1 contrast ratio
* 500 nits peak brightness
* 120 Hz refresh rate
* 52° field of view
* 130-inch virtual screen equivalent<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/xreal-air-pro-review-professional-smart-glasses/ |title=XReal Air 2 Pro Review: Professional Smart Glasses |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Electrochromic Dimming ===
 
The signature feature distinguishing Pro from standard Air 2:
 
* '''Transparent Mode (0%):''' No light blocked
** Ideal for home use and public transportation
** Maintains awareness of surroundings
** AR overlay on real world
 
* '''Productivity Mode (35%):''' Partial light blocking
** Better focus on content
** Surroundings still visible
** Ideal for work and productivity
 
* '''Immersive Mode (100%):''' Full light blocking
** Maximum immersion
** Perfect for gaming and movies
** Blocks all external light
 
Single-click switching between modes.
 
=== Build and Comfort ===
 
10% thinner and lighter than Air 1:
 
* 75g weight (vs Air 2's 72g—slight premium for electrochromic)
* 19mm frame thickness (down from 21mm)
* Available in Graphite Gray and Carmine Red
* Improved nose pads and fit
* 3-step adjustable rake system
 
=== Audio ===
 
* Directional speakers
* Reduced sound leakage
* Enhanced audio privacy
* Built into temple arms
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
* USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
* Compatible with:
** Laptops and PCs
** Steam Deck and gaming handhelds
** Smartphones with USB-C video output
** [[XREAL Beam]] accessory
 
== Comparison with Air 2 ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Air 2 !! Air 2 Pro
|-
| Price || $399 || $449
|-
| Electrochromic Dimming || No || '''Yes (3 levels)'''
|-
| Display || Sony Micro-OLED || Sony Micro-OLED
|-
| Resolution || 1920×1080/eye || 1920×1080/eye
|-
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz || 120 Hz
|-
| Weight || 72g || 75g
|-
| Colors || Gray || '''Gray, Carmine Red'''
|}
 
The only hardware difference is electrochromic dimming for $50 more.
 
== Use Cases ==
 
=== Transparent Mode ===
* Casual browsing at home
* Public transportation
* Staying aware of surroundings
* AR overlay experiences
 
=== Productivity Mode ===
* Working on documents
* Video calls
* Focused tasks
* Semi-immersive work
 
=== Immersive Mode ===
* Gaming sessions
* Movie watching
* TV shows
* Maximum entertainment immersion
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* 3-level electrochromic dimming versatile
* Single-click mode switching
* Sony Micro-OLED with 4,032 PPI
* 49 PPD sharp visuals
* 120 Hz smooth refresh
* 100,000:1 contrast ratio
* Thinner and lighter than predecessors
* Carmine Red color option
* No separate lens shade needed
* Excellent for both AR and immersive use
 
'''Criticism:'''
* $50 premium over Air 2 for single feature
* 120 Hz doesn't work with all devices
* Slightly heavier than Air 2 (75g vs 72g)
* Still requires XREAL Beam for full functionality
* 52° FOV—relatively narrow
* No spatial computing (3DoF only)<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>
 
<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>
 
== See Also ==
* [[Xreal Air 2]]
* [[Xreal Air 2 Ultra]]
* [[Xreal One]]
* [[Xreal One Pro]]
* [[Viture Pro]]
* [[Rokid Max]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
 
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:XREAL]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]

Revision as of 15:20, 7 January 2026

Xreal Air 2 Pro
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type AR Glasses
Subtype Smart Glasses
Platform XREAL, Nebula
Developer XREAL
Manufacturer XREAL
Release Date September 2023
Price $449 USD
Website https://www.xreal.com/air2pro
Predecessor Nreal Air
Successor Xreal One Pro
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 52°
Optics
Optics Birdbath
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF
Eye Tracking No
Hand Tracking No
Audio
Audio Directional speakers
Connectivity
Connectivity USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Device
Weight 75g
Color Graphite Gray, Carmine Red


The XREAL Air 2 Pro is a consumer augmented reality smart glasses developed by XREAL, released in September 2023. It is the premium version of the Xreal Air 2, distinguished by its 3-level electrochromic dimming feature that allows users to control immersion levels with a single click. Featuring Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays with 49 PPD, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits brightness, the Air 2 Pro offers a virtual 130-inch screen experience in three adjustable transparency modes for different use cases.

History and Development

XREAL released the Air 2 Pro alongside the standard Xreal Air 2 in September 2023, with the Pro model commanding a $50 premium for its electrochromic dimming capability. The glasses represented XREAL's first use of Sony's 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays, delivering 4,032 pixels per inch—significantly higher than previous generations.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

World's first AR glasses with Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED:

  • Dual Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays
  • 1920×1080 resolution per eye (Full HD)
  • 4,032 PPI pixel density
  • 49 pixels per degree (PPD)
  • 100,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 500 nits peak brightness
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 52° field of view
  • 130-inch virtual screen equivalent[2]

Electrochromic Dimming

The signature feature distinguishing Pro from standard Air 2:

  • Transparent Mode (0%): No light blocked
    • Ideal for home use and public transportation
    • Maintains awareness of surroundings
    • AR overlay on real world
  • Productivity Mode (35%): Partial light blocking
    • Better focus on content
    • Surroundings still visible
    • Ideal for work and productivity
  • Immersive Mode (100%): Full light blocking
    • Maximum immersion
    • Perfect for gaming and movies
    • Blocks all external light

Single-click switching between modes.

Build and Comfort

10% thinner and lighter than Air 1:

  • 75g weight (vs Air 2's 72g—slight premium for electrochromic)
  • 19mm frame thickness (down from 21mm)
  • Available in Graphite Gray and Carmine Red
  • Improved nose pads and fit
  • 3-step adjustable rake system

Audio

  • Directional speakers
  • Reduced sound leakage
  • Enhanced audio privacy
  • Built into temple arms

Connectivity

  • USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
  • Compatible with:
    • Laptops and PCs
    • Steam Deck and gaming handhelds
    • Smartphones with USB-C video output
    • XREAL Beam accessory

Comparison with Air 2

Feature Air 2 Air 2 Pro
Price $399 $449
Electrochromic Dimming No Yes (3 levels)
Display Sony Micro-OLED Sony Micro-OLED
Resolution 1920×1080/eye 1920×1080/eye
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Weight 72g 75g
Colors Gray Gray, Carmine Red

The only hardware difference is electrochromic dimming for $50 more.

Use Cases

Transparent Mode

  • Casual browsing at home
  • Public transportation
  • Staying aware of surroundings
  • AR overlay experiences

Productivity Mode

  • Working on documents
  • Video calls
  • Focused tasks
  • Semi-immersive work

Immersive Mode

  • Gaming sessions
  • Movie watching
  • TV shows
  • Maximum entertainment immersion

Reception

Praise:

  • 3-level electrochromic dimming versatile
  • Single-click mode switching
  • Sony Micro-OLED with 4,032 PPI
  • 49 PPD sharp visuals
  • 120 Hz smooth refresh
  • 100,000:1 contrast ratio
  • Thinner and lighter than predecessors
  • Carmine Red color option
  • No separate lens shade needed
  • Excellent for both AR and immersive use

Criticism:

  • $50 premium over Air 2 for single feature
  • 120 Hz doesn't work with all devices
  • Slightly heavier than Air 2 (75g vs 72g)
  • Still requires XREAL Beam for full functionality
  • 52° FOV—relatively narrow
  • No spatial computing (3DoF only)[3]

[4]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "XREAL Air 2 Series AR Glasses Usher in the Era of Wearable Displays". PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xreal-air-2-series-ar-glasses-usher-in-the-era-of-wearable-displays-for-gaming-movies-and-tv-and-more-available-for-pre-orders-now-301965486.html.
  2. ↑ "XReal Air 2 Pro Review: Professional Smart Glasses". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/xreal-air-pro-review-professional-smart-glasses/.
  3. ↑ "Xreal Air 2 Review: Greatly Improved, Well-Rounded AR Glasses". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/xreal-air-2.
  4. ↑ "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.
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