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Xreal Air vs Gravity Sketch

Xreal Air logo

Xreal Air

Software

Wearable AR display glasses for everyday use

From
$199/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Sketch logo

Gravity Sketch

Software

VR 3D design tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravity Sketch has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Xreal Air no integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation; Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • They diverge on capability: Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Gravity Sketch covers VR design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Xreal Air and Gravity Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Xreal Air and Gravity Sketch differ
AttributeXreal AirGravity Sketch
Starting price$199/one-timeFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, Windows, macOSVR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web)
Founded20172014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Xreal Air

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

Only in Gravity Sketch

  • VR design
  • Desktop app
  • Surface modeling
  • Collaboration
  • Import/export
  • Presentation mode
  • Rhino
  • Alias

What people use each for

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

Xreal Air

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

Gravity Sketch

  • Spatial 3D design and conceptualisation in VRnot Xreal Air
  • Collaborative product design sessionsnot Xreal Air
  • Conceptual model generationnot Xreal Air
  • Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot Xreal Air

Where each one falls short

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

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

Gravity Sketch

  • Free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • File format support limited to OBJ and STL on free plan; other formats require paid plan
  • Evaluation tools (surface contours, viewpoints, section tool) not available on free tier
  • VR access requires Meta Quest, Steam, or web app; limited to specific platforms
  • Data localisation only available on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Xreal Air

$199/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Xreal Air review.

Gravity Sketch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Gravity Sketch review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Xreal Air if

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

Choose Gravity Sketch if

  • You need vr design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
  • You also want desktop app.
Gravity Sketch review

Questions people ask

Is Xreal Air or Gravity Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Xreal Air starts at $199/one-time and Gravity Sketch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Xreal Air or Gravity Sketch?
Gravity Sketch has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/one-time for Xreal Air and Free for Gravity Sketch.
Does Xreal Air or Gravity Sketch run on more platforms?
Xreal Air runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
Can I use Gravity Sketch for free?
Yes. Gravity Sketch has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xreal Air starts at $199/one-time.
What is Xreal Air best used for?
Xreal Air is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Gravity Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Xreal Air do that Gravity Sketch cannot?
Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Spatial display, Lightweight design, 6DoF tracking. Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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