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vSpatial vs Xreal Air

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vSpatial

AR VR

VR workspace for remote productivity

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Xreal Air

AR VR

Wearable AR display glasses for everyday use

From
$199/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: vSpatial the free Remote tier limits sessions to 45 minutes before reconnecting; Xreal Air no integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation
  • They diverge on capability: vSpatial covers Virtual monitors, Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which vSpatial and Xreal Air actually diverge.

Attributes where vSpatial and Xreal Air differ
AttributevSpatialXreal Air
Starting price$10/month$199/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsVr, Pc, QuestiOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20162017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR VR).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in vSpatial

  • Virtual monitors
  • Desktop streaming
  • Collaboration rooms
  • Spatial audio
  • Windows desktop
  • Video conferencing
  • Cloud storage
  • Vr support

Only in Xreal Air

  • Micro-OLED displays
  • Spatial display
  • Lightweight design
  • 6DoF tracking
  • Nebula app
  • Gaming consoles
  • Smartphones
  • Ar support

Both cover

  • Pc support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

vSpatial

  • Working on remote desktops inside a VR headsetnot Xreal Air
  • Adding virtual monitors around a single physical machinenot Xreal Air
  • Accessing a work PC from a browser or headsetnot Xreal Air

Xreal Air

  • VR Gamingnot vSpatial
  • AR Marketingnot vSpatial
  • Virtual Trainingnot vSpatial
  • 3D Visualizationnot vSpatial
  • Immersive Experiencesnot vSpatial

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

vSpatial

  • The free Remote tier limits sessions to 45 minutes before reconnecting
  • The free tier allows only 1 remote, 1 simultaneous remote session and 1 virtual monitor
  • Free users see only their physical monitors and cannot add virtual monitors
  • The free tier is not licensed for business use
  • Remote Pro is $20 per year and is described as an introductory price
  • Remote Pro caps virtual monitors at up to 4
  • Supported remote machines require Windows 10 version 1809 or newer, Windows 11, or macOS 13 and newer
  • Collaboration and screen control sharing are listed as coming soon

Xreal Air

  • No integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation
  • Narrow 46-degree field of view on existing Air models limits immersive experience compared to Vision Pro's wider viewing area
  • Not a standalone device; cannot run applications independently without source device
  • Limited hand tracking capabilities compared to Apple Vision Pro which has integrated eye and hand tracking

Pricing, plan by plan

vSpatial

$10/month
  • Pro$10/month
    • Virtual monitors
    • Collaboration
    • Cloud sync

Xreal Air

$199/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Xreal Air review.

Which should you pick?

Choose vSpatial if

  • You need virtual monitors.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest.
  • You also want desktop streaming.
vSpatial review

Choose Xreal Air if

  • You need micro-oled displays.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want spatial display.
Xreal Air review

Questions people ask

Is vSpatial or Xreal Air better?
Neither clearly leads. vSpatial starts at $10/month and Xreal Air at $199/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, vSpatial or Xreal Air?
vSpatial starts at $10/month and Xreal Air at $199/one-time.
Does vSpatial or Xreal Air run on more platforms?
vSpatial runs on Vr, Pc, Quest. Xreal Air runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
What is vSpatial best used for?
vSpatial is most often used for working on remote desktops inside a vr headset, adding virtual monitors around a single physical machine, accessing a work pc from a browser or headset. Of those, working on remote desktops inside a vr headset and adding virtual monitors around a single physical machine are not what Xreal Air is typically brought in for.
What can vSpatial do that Xreal Air cannot?
vSpatial covers Virtual monitors, Desktop streaming, Collaboration rooms, Spatial audio. Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Spatial display, Lightweight design, 6DoF tracking. Both handle Pc support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

vSpatial: What authentication method does vSpatial use for account security?

vSpatial uses "password-less" authentication via "2FA and globally accepted OpenID Connect Standards" rather than traditional passwords for enhanced safety.

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Xreal Air: Does Xreal Air require a power source or battery?

No. Xreal Air glasses do not have their own battery and require a tethered connection to a source device like a smartphone, laptop, or gaming console to function, making them dependent on the host device's power.

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vSpatial: How is my data encrypted when using vSpatial?

The platform employs "TLS, PKE, WebRTC encryption standards" to ensure "nothing traverses the network unencrypted" across all network communications.

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Xreal Air: What devices can Xreal Air connect to?

Xreal Air glasses connect to smartphones, tablets, PCs, and gaming devices that support video output or wireless casting. On Mac systems, Nebula integrates as a display extension enabling multi-screen workflows.

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vSpatial: Is there a self-hosted option available for privacy-conscious businesses?

Yes, vSpatial offers businesses the ability to "self-host your own vSpatial XR Cloud" as an alternative to traditional cloud-based service models.

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Xreal Air: What is the field of view on Xreal Air?

The Xreal Air 2 Pro has a 46-degree field of view at 1920x1080 per-eye resolution, while the newer Xreal Aura offers a 70-degree diagonal field of view with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution per eye at up to 120Hz.

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vSpatial: What is the cost to get started with vSpatial?

vSpatial offers a free tier to begin using the service immediately. Visit the pricing page for details on paid tier options and features.

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Xreal Air: What is the starting price for Xreal AR glasses?

Xreal AR glasses start at $199 USD for entry-level models, with the Xreal Aura flagship device launching in fall 2026 at a maximum retail price of $1,500 before taxes.

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