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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Consumer AR]]
|Release Date = 2023
|Platform = USB-C display (multi-device)
|Price =  
|Developer = [[TCL]]
|Display = 2 x Micro-OLED binocular
|Manufacturer = [[TCL]]
|Resolution = 1920x1080 per-eye
|Release Date = 2022 (IFA)
|Price = $349-$449 USD
|Website = https://www.tcl.com/
|Predecessor = [[TCL NXTWEAR G]]
|Successor = [[TCL NXTWEAR S Plus]]
|Display = Micro-OLED (Sony)
|Resolution = 1920x1080 per eye (2D) / 3840x1080 (3D)
|Brightness = 400 nits
|Refresh Rate = 60 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 60 Hz
|Field of View = 47° diagonal
|Field of View = 45°
|Horizontal FoV =
|Equivalent Screen Size = 201 inch virtual display
|Vertical FoV =
|Diagonal FoV = 47°
|IPD Range =  
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Tracking = 3DoF
|Audio = Stereo speakers with phase cancellation
|Connectivity = USB-C
|Certification = TÜV Rheinland (low blue light, flicker-free)
|Weight = 89g
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'''TCL NXTWEAR S''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2023.
The '''TCL NXTWEAR S''' is a consumer [[augmented reality]] glasses device developed by [[TCL]], launched at IFA 2022 at $349-$449. Featuring dual Sony Micro-OLED displays at 1920x1080 per eye, 201-inch equivalent virtual screen at 6 meters, 400 nits brightness, switchable 2D/3D modes, TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light and flicker-free viewing, acoustic phase cancellation for audio privacy, and comfortable 89g design. Designed for portable entertainment, gaming, and private viewing across multiple device types.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Micro-OLED binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1920x1080 per-eye
TCL launched the NXTWEAR S at IFA 2022 as an evolution of the NXTWEAR G, improving display quality and comfort. The S variant became available in select European countries initially, then expanded to US and UK markets. TCL continued the lineup with the NXTWEAR S Plus featuring 120 Hz displays. The series targets consumers seeking portable private displays for entertainment and productivity.<ref name="tcl">{{cite web |url=https://tcl-eu.com/mwc2023/products_ecosystem_nxtwear_s |title=TCL NXTWEAR S |publisher=TCL |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 60 Hz
 
* '''Field of View:''' 47° diagonal
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display ===
 
Sony Micro-OLED technology:
 
* '''1920x1080 per eye''' (2D mode)
* '''3840x1080''' (3D mode)
* '''Dual Sony Micro-OLED''' panels
* '''60 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''400 nits brightness'''
* '''201-inch equivalent''' at 6 meters
* One-click 2D/3D switching
* High contrast OLED
 
=== Eye Care ===
 
TÜV Rheinland certified:
 
* '''Low blue light'''
* '''Flicker-free display'''
* Eye strain reduction
* Long viewing comfort
 
=== Tracking ===
 
* '''3DoF tracking'''
* Head orientation
* Basic head tracking
 
=== Audio ===
 
Private listening:
 
* '''Stereo speakers'''
* '''Acoustic phase cancellation'''
* Privacy technology
* Difficult for others to overhear
* Deeper sound quality
 
=== Build ===
 
Comfortable design:
 
* '''89g weight'''
* '''Pillow-shaped nose pads'''
* Soft-touch materials
* Reduced stress points
* Comfortable extended wear
 
=== Connectivity ===
 
* '''USB-C'''
* Multi-device compatible
* Smartphones
* Tablets
* Laptops
* Gaming devices
 
=== Power ===
 
* No battery required
* Device-powered via USB-C
 
== Features ==
 
=== 2D/3D Modes ===
* One-click switching
* 2D: 1920x1080 per eye
* 3D: 3840x1080 combined
* 3D content support
 
=== Use Cases ===
* Portable cinema
* Private viewing
* Gaming display
* Travel entertainment
* Productivity
 
== Technical Specifications ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED x2
|-
| 3D Mode || 3840x1080
|-
| Refresh Rate || 60 Hz
|-
| Brightness || 400 nits
|-
| Virtual Screen || 201" at 6m
|-
| Tracking || 3DoF
|-
| Audio || Phase-canceling speakers
|-
| Certification || TÜV Rheinland
|-
| Weight || 89g
|-
| Price || $349-$449
|}
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* Sony Micro-OLED quality
* 201" virtual screen
* TÜV certified eye comfort
* 89g lightweight
* Audio privacy technology
* 2D/3D switching
* $349-449 competitive price
* Comfortable nose pads
* Multi-device compatible
* Good build quality
 
'''Criticism:'''
* 60Hz low refresh rate
* 3DoF only
* 45° FOV narrow
* Not true AR (display glasses)
* No cameras
* No gesture tracking
* Limited availability initially
* Cable tethered
* No integrated battery<ref name="techradar">{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/tcl-rayneo-nxtwear-s-glasses-review |title=TCL NXTWEAR S Review |publisher=TechRadar |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[TCL NXTWEAR G]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[TCL NXTWEAR S Plus]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[Rokid Max]]
* [[Xreal Air]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:TCL]]
[[Category:2022 in technology]]

Latest revision as of 17:24, 7 January 2026

TCL NXTWEAR S
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type AR Glasses
Subtype Consumer AR
Platform USB-C display (multi-device)
Developer TCL
Manufacturer TCL
Release Date 2022 (IFA)
Price $349-$449 USD
Website https://www.tcl.com/
Predecessor TCL NXTWEAR G
Successor TCL NXTWEAR S Plus
System
Storage
Display
Display Micro-OLED (Sony)
Resolution 1920x1080 per eye (2D) / 3840x1080 (3D)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Image
Field of View 45°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF
Audio
Audio Stereo speakers with phase cancellation
Connectivity
Connectivity USB-C
Device
Weight 89g


The TCL NXTWEAR S is a consumer augmented reality glasses device developed by TCL, launched at IFA 2022 at $349-$449. Featuring dual Sony Micro-OLED displays at 1920x1080 per eye, 201-inch equivalent virtual screen at 6 meters, 400 nits brightness, switchable 2D/3D modes, TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light and flicker-free viewing, acoustic phase cancellation for audio privacy, and comfortable 89g design. Designed for portable entertainment, gaming, and private viewing across multiple device types.

History and Development

TCL launched the NXTWEAR S at IFA 2022 as an evolution of the NXTWEAR G, improving display quality and comfort. The S variant became available in select European countries initially, then expanded to US and UK markets. TCL continued the lineup with the NXTWEAR S Plus featuring 120 Hz displays. The series targets consumers seeking portable private displays for entertainment and productivity.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

Sony Micro-OLED technology:

  • 1920x1080 per eye (2D mode)
  • 3840x1080 (3D mode)
  • Dual Sony Micro-OLED panels
  • 60 Hz refresh rate
  • 400 nits brightness
  • 201-inch equivalent at 6 meters
  • One-click 2D/3D switching
  • High contrast OLED

Eye Care

TÜV Rheinland certified:

  • Low blue light
  • Flicker-free display
  • Eye strain reduction
  • Long viewing comfort

Tracking

  • 3DoF tracking
  • Head orientation
  • Basic head tracking

Audio

Private listening:

  • Stereo speakers
  • Acoustic phase cancellation
  • Privacy technology
  • Difficult for others to overhear
  • Deeper sound quality

Build

Comfortable design:

  • 89g weight
  • Pillow-shaped nose pads
  • Soft-touch materials
  • Reduced stress points
  • Comfortable extended wear

Connectivity

  • USB-C
  • Multi-device compatible
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Laptops
  • Gaming devices

Power

  • No battery required
  • Device-powered via USB-C

Features

2D/3D Modes

  • One-click switching
  • 2D: 1920x1080 per eye
  • 3D: 3840x1080 combined
  • 3D content support

Use Cases

  • Portable cinema
  • Private viewing
  • Gaming display
  • Travel entertainment
  • Productivity

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED x2
3D Mode 3840x1080
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 400 nits
Virtual Screen 201" at 6m
Tracking 3DoF
Audio Phase-canceling speakers
Certification TÜV Rheinland
Weight 89g
Price $349-$449

Reception

Praise:

  • Sony Micro-OLED quality
  • 201" virtual screen
  • TÜV certified eye comfort
  • 89g lightweight
  • Audio privacy technology
  • 2D/3D switching
  • $349-449 competitive price
  • Comfortable nose pads
  • Multi-device compatible
  • Good build quality

Criticism:

  • 60Hz low refresh rate
  • 3DoF only
  • 45° FOV narrow
  • Not true AR (display glasses)
  • No cameras
  • No gesture tracking
  • Limited availability initially
  • Cable tethered
  • No integrated battery[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "TCL NXTWEAR S". TCL. https://tcl-eu.com/mwc2023/products_ecosystem_nxtwear_s.
  2. ↑ "TCL NXTWEAR S Review". TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/tcl-rayneo-nxtwear-s-glasses-review.
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