Our pick last reviewed Nov. 9, 2026.

Step 1: choose what matters

XREAL 1S vs XBX a01+: which should you buy?

XREAL 1S
XREAL
XREAL 1S
$449

at Xreal

Checked Nov. 9, 2026

XREAL XBX a01+
XREAL
XREAL XBX a01+
$299

at Xreal

Checked Nov. 9, 2026

Step 2: clear answer
Our pick

Get the XREAL XBX a01+

Winner for most people: XREAL XBX a01+. It costs $150 less; the saving is worth more than what the XREAL 1S adds.

Winner: XREAL XBX a01+
$299Xreal · Checked Nov. 9, 2026
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Who should buy which

  • The XREAL 1S Guide names it for work.Work: Ultra-wide 21:9 or 32:9 virtual displays for a laptop. Source linkedSource
  • The XREAL XBX a01+ Guide names it for music.Music: Directional speakers with four modes that keep sound mostly to you. Source linkedSource

Both are also named for gaming and movies.

Side by side

FeatureXREAL 1SXREAL XBX a01+
Weight82g62g with the front frame, 56g withoutXREAL82 gXREAL62 g
ConnectivityUSB-C with DisplayPort videoUSB-C with DisplayPort video
DisplaySony 0.68-inch Micro-OLED, 3840 x 1200 across both eyes, 108% sRGB, up to 120HzSeeYa 0.6-inch Micro-OLED, 1920 x 1080 in 2D, up to 120Hz, up to 1,600 nits
Phone-free useNo: it shows the screen of a phone, computer or handheld connected by USB-C, which also powers itNo: it shows the screen of a phone, laptop or handheld connected by USB-C, which also powers it
Prescription lensesPrescription inserts sold separatelyCustom prescription inserts, sold separately
Works withUSB-C devices with DisplayPort video out, including iPhone 15, 16 and 17, Android phones and tablets, Steam Deck, ROG handhelds and USB-C computersiPhone 15, 16 and 17, iPad, Android phones with DisplayPort over USB-C, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Mac and PC
Open-ear speakersSound by BoseDirectional speakers with four listening modes
Auto-tint lensesThree-level electrochromic dimming plus auto-dimmingLights Out shield in the box blocks outside light
Field of view52°50°

XREAL 1S

Buy at Xreal$449
Checked Nov. 9, 2026

XREAL XBX a01+

Buy at Xreal$299
Checked Nov. 9, 2026

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Works with your phone

iPhone
XREAL 1S: Works with limitsXREAL XBX a01+: Works with limits
Android
XREAL 1S: Works with limitsXREAL XBX a01+: Works with limits

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