RayNeo Air 2
| RayNeo Air 2 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Consumer AR |
| Platform | USB-C display (multi-device) |
| Developer | RayNeo (TCL) |
| Manufacturer | RayNeo |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Price | ~$299-$349 USD |
| Website | https://www.rayneo.com/ |
| Predecessor | TCL NXTWEAR S |
| Successor | RayNeo Air 2s |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 46° |
| Optics | |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Dynamic stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Device | |
| Weight | 76g |
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The RayNeo Air 2 is a consumer augmented reality glasses device developed by RayNeo (a TCL brand), released in 2023. Featuring dual Sony 120 Hz Micro-OLED displays at 1920x1080 per eye, 600 nits brightness, 201-inch equivalent virtual screen, dynamic stereo speakers, sleek frameless one-piece design, prescription lens frame included, and lightweight 76g build. Compatible with smartphones, laptops, gaming handhelds, and consoles via USB-C. A budget-friendly alternative to Xreal Air glasses.
History and Development
RayNeo, a brand under TCL, launched the Air 2 in 2023 as part of their NXTWEAR lineage rebranded under the RayNeo name. The Air 2 competes directly with Xreal Air 2 as a portable display solution for entertainment and gaming. RayNeo became an Official Olympic Partner, expanding brand visibility. The Air 2s successor (2024) increased brightness to 5000 nits for outdoor use and won Amazon's best-selling AR glasses during Prime Day 2024.[1]
Design and Hardware
Display
Sony Micro-OLED technology:
- 1920x1080 per eye resolution
- Dual Sony Micro-OLED panels
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 600 nits brightness
- 46° field of view
- 201-inch equivalent virtual screen at 6m
- True blacks (OLED)
Optics
- Frameless one-piece lens design
- Sleeker than competitors
- Quality imagery
Audio
- Dynamic stereo speakers
- Integrated in arms
- Decent sound quality
- Open-ear design
Build
Lightweight design:
- 76g weight
- Frameless aesthetic
- Sleek one-piece design
- Comfortable extended wear
- Volume rocker (left arm)
- Brightness rocker (right arm)
Controls
Physical buttons:
- Volume rocker (left)
- Brightness rocker (right)
- Easy access
Connectivity
- USB-C connection (right arm)
- Multi-device compatible
Prescription
- Prescription lens frame included
- Custom lens support
- In-box accessory
Device Compatibility
Universal USB-C support:
- Smartphones (Android/iOS)
- MacBooks/PCs
- Nintendo Switch
- Steam Deck
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
- ROG Ally
- Tablets
Successor: RayNeo Air 2s (2024)
Major improvements:
- 5000 nits brightness (vs 600)
- 10 brightness levels
- Indoor/outdoor use
- 100% improved edge clarity
- 2D/3D mode switching
- Best-selling AR glasses (Amazon Prime Day 2024)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Air 2 | Air 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED | Same |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 5000 nits |
| FOV | 46° | 46° |
| Virtual Screen | 201" | 201" |
| Audio | Dynamic stereo | 4 speakers |
| Weight | 76g | ~80g |
| Price | ~$299-349 | ~$349-399 |
Reception
Praise:
- Sony Micro-OLED quality
- 120Hz smooth display
- ~$299-349 budget-friendly
- 76g lightweight
- Frameless design sleek
- Prescription frame included
- Universal USB-C compatibility
- Gaming handheld pairing
- Good value proposition
- Amazon best-seller (2s)
Criticism:
- 600 nits (Air 2) low for outdoors
- 46° FOV narrow
- 3DoF only
- Audio quality poor (Air 2)
- No-frills accessories
- Not true AR (display glasses)
- Limited AR features
- Competition from Xreal
- Speakers exposed[2]