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Xreal Air vs Immersed

Xreal Air logo

Xreal Air

Software

Wearable AR display glasses for everyday use

From
$199/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Immersed logo

Immersed

Software

Work from anywhere in VR

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Immersed 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; Immersed the free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • They diverge on capability: Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Immersed covers Virtual monitors.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Xreal Air and Immersed differ
AttributeXreal AirImmersed
Starting price$199/one-timeFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, Windows, macOSVr, Quest, Pc

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2017).

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 Immersed

  • Virtual monitors
  • Hand tracking
  • Passthrough
  • Collaboration
  • Mac/Windows
  • Video calls
  • Keyboard tracking
  • Vr support

Both cover

  • Pc support

What people use each for

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

Xreal Air

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

Immersed

  • Working with multiple virtual monitors inside a VR or mixed reality headsetnot Xreal Air
  • Remote co-working in a shared virtual officenot Xreal Air
  • Replacing physical monitors for laptop-based worknot 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

Immersed

  • The free Starter Mode is limited to 3 virtual screens
  • Free screen resolutions are capped at standard sizes up to 1440x900
  • The free tier rotates through only 2 alternating environments each week
  • The free tier's 4 collaborator private rooms and offline mode are both marked as limited time only features
  • Offline mode still requires a Wi-Fi connection at startup
  • Immersed Pro starts at $5.99 per month billed monthly on a pay what you want slider
  • A supported headset such as Apple Vision Pro or Quest 3 must be bought separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Xreal Air

$199/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Xreal Air review.

Immersed

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 virtual monitors
    • Basic environments
    • Solo work

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 Immersed if

  • You need virtual monitors.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Quest, Pc.
  • You also want hand tracking.
Immersed review

Questions people ask

Is Xreal Air or Immersed better?
Neither clearly leads. Xreal Air starts at $199/one-time and Immersed at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Xreal Air or Immersed?
Immersed has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/one-time for Xreal Air and Free for Immersed.
Does Xreal Air or Immersed run on more platforms?
Xreal Air runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Immersed runs on Vr, Quest, Pc.
Can I use Immersed for free?
Yes. Immersed 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 Immersed is typically brought in for.
What can Xreal Air do that Immersed cannot?
Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Spatial display, Lightweight design, 6DoF tracking. Immersed covers Virtual monitors, Hand tracking, Passthrough, Collaboration. Both handle Pc support.

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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