XREAL Aura takes on $1,300 Meta VR headset with five virtual screens

A comparison of the $1,300 XREAL Aura and Meta VR headsets: Aura runs Android XR with Gemini AI and supports up to five virtual screens, while Meta VR focuses on a 5K micro OLED display and three screens. XREAL Aura is expected by late 2026, Meta VR in spring 2027.

• XREAL Aura: 2K see-through OLED with electrochromic dimming
• Meta VR: 5K micro OLED and access to the Quest ecosystem
• Aura supports five virtual screens, Meta VR supports three
• Both headsets are priced at $1,300