Xreal Air 2 Pro
More actions
| Xreal Air 2 Pro | |
|---|---|
| |
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Consumer AR |
| Developer | Xreal |
| Manufacturer | Xreal |
| Announcement Date | 6 September 2023 (China); 24 October 2023 (US, UK and Europe)[1][2] |
| Release Date | 2023 (China); shipping from mid-to-late November 2023 (US and UK) and December 2023 (other European markets)[2] |
| Price | US$449, GBP 449, EUR 515 (launch prices); 2,999 yuan (China launch price); US$399 list on Xreal's US store as of September 2026 |
| Website | https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-pro |
| Predecessor | Xreal Air |
| Display | |
| Display | 2 x Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Peak Brightness | Up to 500 nits |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz (2D mode 120 Hz, 3D mode 90 Hz) |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 46 degrees |
| Average Pixel Density | 49 PPD (manufacturer figure) |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Birdbath optics |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF with Xreal Beam or Beam Pro |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Audio | |
| Audio | 2 built-in stereo speakers with directional sound-leakage reduction |
| Microphone | 2 |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No |
| Camera | None |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C (DisplayPort video output from the host device) |
| Wired Video | USB-C; HDMI sources via adapter |
| Wireless Video | No |
| Power | Powered by the connected device (no internal battery) |
| Device | |
| Dimensions | 148.5 x 48 x 52 mm (length x width x height) |
| Weight | 75 g |
| Color | Graphite Grey |
| Input | Buttons on the right temple for brightness, volume and dimming |
The Xreal Air 2 Pro is a pair of consumer augmented reality display glasses made by Xreal, the company formerly known as Nreal. The glasses plug into a phone, computer, handheld console or other device over USB-C and show its picture on two Sony Micro-OLED panels at 1920 x 1080 pixels per eye and up to 120 Hz.[3] The Pro model is the higher-priced version of the Xreal Air 2. According to TechRadar, its only hardware difference from the standard model is electrochromic dimming of the front lenses, which the wearer can switch between three levels with a button.[4]
Xreal launched the Air 2 series in China on 6 September 2023 and opened pre-orders in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy on 24 October 2023, when the Air 2 Pro cost US$449.[1][2] The glasses have no cameras and no battery of their own. They work mainly as a wearable screen, and head tracking for pinned virtual screens requires Xreal's separate Beam or Beam Pro accessory.[3][5]
Announcement and release
Xreal presented the Air 2 series in China on 6 September 2023. The same day it said the original Xreal Air had passed 200,000 units sold worldwide. The Air 2 Pro was priced at 2,999 yuan, and Chinese pre-orders were scheduled to open on JD.com and Tmall on 19 September 2023. The MyDrivers launch report described the Pro as the first AR glasses to use electrochromic technology in mass production.[1]
The international launch followed on 24 October 2023. Xreal opened pre-orders in the US, UK, Germany, France and Italy at US$449, GBP 449 and EUR 515, compared with US$399, GBP 399 and EUR 459 for the standard Air 2. It said shipping would start in mid-to-late November in the US and UK and in December in the other European countries, and that both models were already on sale in China and Japan.[2][6] MIXED reported the same prices and shipping windows and noted that the Pro came only in Graphite Grey.[7] TechRadar described the Air 2 and Air 2 Pro as replacements for the original Xreal Air.[4]
As of September 2026 Xreal still sells the Air 2 Pro on its US store, listed at US$399 with a sale price of US$249. The store shows it alongside newer models such as the Xreal One Pro.[3]
Design and hardware
Frame and comfort
The glasses have a sunglasses-style frame and weigh 75 g according to Xreal; the standard Air 2 weighs 72 g.[3][4] Trusted Reviews weighed its sample at 79 g without the cable.[8] Xreal says the Air 2 series is about 10% thinner and 10% lighter than earlier models.[2] Xreal lists the dimensions as 148.5 mm long, 48 mm wide and 52 mm high.[3]
The glasses come with nose pads in three sizes (S, M and L), and the temples can be set to three positions. A detachable frame for prescription lenses is included, but the lenses themselves cost extra.[3][4] XR Today noted that the temples are longer than before, with soft tips that curve around the ears, and that the frame is "a little bulky in places".[5] The box also includes a snap-on light shield that blocks more light for a darker background.[3][5] Trusted Reviews described the thick black frames as looking "almost like gag sunglasses out of the box" because of this front shade.[8]
The Air 2 Pro is sold only in black. Buyers who want a different look can apply colored decals from Xreal's Kaleido Kit, which TechRadar received in yellow and which also comes in navy, turquoise, blue, pink and green.[4][2]
Display and optics
Each eye has a Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.[3] Xreal gives the pixel density as 4,032 pixels per inch and the angular resolution as 49 pixels per degree. It also quotes a contrast ratio of 100,000:1, a response time of 0.01 ms and a color accuracy of delta E below 3 against sRGB.[2][1] The refresh rate reaches 120 Hz in 2D mode and 90 Hz in 3D mode. Peak brightness is up to 500 nits, and the field of view is 46 degrees.[3] TechRadar reported that the new panels have 25% higher peak brightness than those of the original Air.[4]
XR Today lists the optics as a birdbath design; Xreal's own spec comparison calls it "Optic Engine 2.0".[5][3] Xreal says the virtual screen can be as large as 330 inches.[2] XR Today described the image mirrored from a phone as a virtual screen of about 130 inches a few feet in front of the wearer.[5] The display holds four TÜV Rheinland certifications: color accuracy, eye comfort, low blue light and flicker-free.[2]
Electrochromic dimming
The feature that sets the Pro apart is an electrochromic layer in the front lenses. It changes how much outside light reaches the eye, and a button on the right temple switches between three levels.[4][9] For international markets Xreal calls them Transparent mode (0%), Productivity mode (35%) and Immersive mode (100%).[2][3] In the Chinese launch materials the three levels were named Home, Travel and Outdoor modes, rated for ambient light of up to 300 lux, 1,000 lux and 100,000 lux. Xreal said the electrochromic film is less than 1 mm thick and changes in under 100 ms.[1]
Audio and controls
The glasses have two built-in stereo speakers that use directional technology to reduce sound leakage, and two microphones.[3] Xreal describes the audio as an open-ear spatial audio system with beamforming microphones.[2] Trusted Reviews described the two speakers as sitting "top and bottom on either temple".[8] The glasses have no headphone jack.[5] A rocker under the right temple adjusts brightness and volume.[8] XR Today reported that the 120 Hz mode sometimes has to be turned on manually by holding the volume-up button for about six seconds.[5] Trusted Reviews tried the same method but could not get 120 Hz working on devices other than a PC.[8]
Connectivity and power
The Air 2 Pro connects through a USB-C cable that plugs into the tip of the left temple. The source device must output video over USB-C (DisplayPort alternate mode).[8] Xreal lists compatibility with iPhone, Android phones, MacBooks, Windows PCs, the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally. HDMI devices such as game consoles need an adapter.[3][2] TechRadar criticized the fact that these cables and adapters are sold separately.[4]
The glasses have no internal battery and draw power from the connected device.[5][8] In the box are the glasses, the prescription lens frame, a USB-C cable, the light shield, three types of nose pads, a travel case and a cleaning cloth.[3]
| Specification | Xreal Air 2 Pro |
|---|---|
| Display | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED, one per eye |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 per eye |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz (2D); 90 Hz (3D) |
| Field of view | 46 degrees |
| Peak brightness | Up to 500 nits |
| Dimming | Electrochromic, 0% / 35% / 100% |
| Audio | 2 stereo speakers, 2 microphones |
| Connection | USB-C |
| Weight | 75 g |
| Launch price | US$449 / GBP 449 / EUR 515 |
The table follows Xreal's US product page and launch announcement.[3][2]
Software and features
On its own the Air 2 Pro works as an external display that mirrors the connected device or acts as a second screen. It has no cameras and no gesture input.[5][8] Xreal lists three degrees of freedom (3DoF) support only in combination with its Beam or Beam Pro accessory.[3] The Beam lets the wearer resize the virtual screen and pin it in a fixed position instead of having it follow head movement. XR Today reported that the refresh rate drops to about 72 Hz when the Beam is used.[5][9] Engadget noted that adding the US$119 Beam raised the total cost to US$568.[6]
Xreal's Xreal Nebula software gives access to AR content through the glasses. Reviewers described it as unfinished at the time: Trusted Reviews found it "relatively clunky and barebones", XR Today reported occasional crashes, and Windows Central wrote that the Windows beta was "barely usable".[8][5][9]
Reception
In its review of the Air 2 series, TechRadar called the Air 2 and Air 2 Pro "a delight to use" and gave them 3.5 out of 5. It named price as the main weakness: the glasses cost US$449 before the adapters and Beam needed for some uses. TechRadar found the dimming "certainly neat", but said the included cover still blocked distractions best, so most buyers would not need to pay the extra US$50 for the Pro. It also noted weak bass and some audio leakage.[4]
Windows Central's Jez Corden rated the Pro 4 out of 5 and praised its sharp, bright displays and comfort. He listed "the sci-fi electromagnetic dimming feature" among its strengths and wrote that it made the included plastic cover unnecessary on the Pro. He criticized Xreal's app and the Beam accessory, and wrote that the glasses were still expensive for what is largely an external monitor.[9]
Trusted Reviews gave the Pro 3.5 out of 5. It praised the image quality and said the dimming worked well in bright environments. It was critical of the fit, however: the reviewer had to hold a narrow viewing angle to see the whole image, and none of the nose pads fixed this. It also criticized the bass and the unclear instructions.[8] XR Today praised the visual clarity, comfort and dimming, but noted the tinny audio at high volume, the lack of advanced AR features and the clunky Nebula app.[5]
Images
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "全球首款量产的电致变色AR眼镜来了！XREAL Air 2/Air 2 Pro发布：2599元起". Sina Tech. MyDrivers. 2023-09-06. https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/discovery/2023-09-06/doc-imzktqem7519792.shtml. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 "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". PR Newswire. XREAL. 2023-10-24. 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. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 "XREAL Air 2 Pro". XREAL US Shop. XREAL. https://us.shop.xreal.com/products/xreal-air-2-pro. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Hamish Hector (2023-10-24). "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. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 Rebekah Carter (2024-02-02). "XReal Air 2 Pro Review: Professional Smart Glasses". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/xreal-air-pro-review-professional-smart-glasses/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Steve Dent (2023-10-24). "Xreal's $399 Air 2 augmented reality glasses are now available to pre-order". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/xreals-399-air-2-augmented-reality-glasses-are-now-available-to-pre-order-120057648.html. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ Josef Erl (2023-10-26). "Xreal Air 2: Release, price, resolution - all you need to know". MIXED. https://mixed-news.com/en/xreal-air-2-info-guide/. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 Joshua Brown (2023-12-18). "Xreal Air 2 Pro Review". Trusted Reviews. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/xreal-air-2-pro. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Jez Corden (2024-01-09). "XREAL Air 2 Pro (2024) review: Leaving HoloLens in the dust, the sky's the limit for XREAL". Windows Central. https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/xreal-air-2-pro-2024-review. Retrieved 2026-09-27.