Xreal Air 2
The Xreal Air 2 is a consumer augmented reality glasses device developed by Xreal, released in 2023 at $399 (Air 2) or $449 (Air 2 Pro). An evolution of the original Xreal Air, featuring dual Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays at 1920x1080 per eye, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 500 nits brightness, Gamma 2.2 color calibration, 52° field of view appearing as a 130-inch screen, directional speakers, and ultra-lightweight 72g design (10% lighter than predecessor). The Air 2 Pro adds three-level electrochromic dimming.
| Xreal Air 2 | |
|---|---|
| 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 (Air 2) / $449 USD (Air 2 Pro) |
| Website | https://www.xreal.com/ |
| Predecessor | Xreal Air |
| Successor | Xreal Air 2 Ultra |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 52° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Directional speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 72g |
History and Development
Xreal launched the Air 2 series in late 2023 as an upgrade to the original Xreal Air (formerly Nreal Air). The Air 2 improved upon its predecessor with higher brightness, better color accuracy via Gamma 2.2 calibration, redesigned speakers, thinner frames (19mm vs 21mm), and reduced weight. The Air 2 Pro variant adds electrochromic dimming for adjustable opacity. An optional Xreal Beam accessory enables wireless connectivity and spatial display features.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Sony Micro-OLED technology:
- 1920x1080 per eye resolution
- Dual Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 500 nits brightness
- 100,000:1 contrast ratio
- Gamma 2.2 calibration
- Accurate color reproduction
- True blacks (OLED)
Optics
- 52° field of view
- 130-inch equivalent virtual display
- Improved over predecessor
Audio
Redesigned directional sound:
- Directional speakers
- Louder than Air 1
- Minimized sound leakage
- Private listening
Build
Refined lightweight design:
- 72g weight
- 10% lighter than predecessor
- 19mm frame thickness
- 10% thinner than predecessor
- Available in Graphite Grey
- Available in Carmine Red
Connectivity
Universal device support:
- USB-C connection
- Smartphones (Android/iOS)
- Tablets
- PCs/Laptops
- Gaming devices
- HDMI adapter available
Variants
| Variant | Key Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Air 2 | Standard brightness | $399 |
| Air 2 Pro | Electrochromic dimming (0%/35%/100%) | $449 |
Air 2 Pro Exclusive
- Three electrochromic dimming levels
- 0% opacity (fully transparent)
- 35% opacity (partial dimming)
- 100% opacity (full blocking)
- Control real-world visibility
Optional Accessories
Xreal Beam
- $119 additional
- Wireless smartphone connection
- Spatial display mode
- Enhanced functionality
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Air 2 | Air 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED x2 | Same |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | Same |
| Brightness | 500 nits | Same |
| Contrast | 100,000:1 | Same |
| FOV | 52° | Same |
| Virtual Screen | 130" | Same |
| Dimming | No | Yes (3 levels) |
| Weight | 72g | ~72g |
| Price | $399 | $449 |
Reception
Praise:
- 72g ultra-lightweight
- 120Hz smooth refresh rate
- Sony Micro-OLED excellent
- 100,000:1 contrast ratio
- Gamma 2.2 accurate colors
- Directional speakers improved
- 10% lighter than Air 1
- $399 competitive price
- Electrochromic dimming (Pro)
- Universal USB-C compatibility
Criticism:
- 52° FOV still narrow
- 3DoF only (no 6DoF)
- Not true AR (display glasses)
- Beam accessory extra cost
- No positional tracking
- No cameras
- 1080p vs higher-res competitors
- Device-dependent features
- Limited AR functionality[2]