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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Smart Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Consumer AR]]
|Platform = [[RayNeo]]
|Platform = USB-C display (multi-device)
|Developer = [[TCL]] / [[RayNeo]]
|Developer = [[RayNeo]] (TCL)
|Manufacturer = [[RayNeo]]
|Manufacturer = [[RayNeo]]
|Release Date = 2023
|Release Date = 2023
|Price = $379 USD
|Price = ~$299-$349 USD
|Website = https://www.rayneo.com/products/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses
|Website = https://www.rayneo.com/
|Predecessor = [[TCL NXTWEAR S]]
|Successor = [[RayNeo Air 2s]]
|Successor = [[RayNeo Air 2s]]
|Display = 2× Sony Micro-OLED
|Display = Sony Micro-OLED
|Resolution = 1920×1080 per eye (Full HD)
|Resolution = 1920x1080 per eye
|Brightness = 600 nits
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Refresh Rate = 120 Hz
|Field of View = 46°
|Field of View = 46°
|Equivalent Screen Size = 201" at 6 meters (virtual)
|Equivalent Screen Size = 201 inch virtual display
|Brightness = 600 nits
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Birdbath
|Tracking = 3DoF
|Tracking = 3DoF
|Eye Tracking = No
|Audio = Dynamic stereo speakers
|Hand Tracking = No
|Connectivity = USB-C
|Audio = Built-in speakers
|Prescription = Frame included
|Connectivity = USB-C (standard cable)
|Battery = None (powered by connected device)
|Weight = 76g
|Weight = 76g
|Color = Black
}}
}}


The '''RayNeo Air 2''' is a consumer [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed by [[RayNeo]] (a [[TCL]] brand), released in 2023. The glasses feature dual Sony Micro-OLED displays with 1080p resolution per eye, 120 Hz refresh rate, and up to 600 nits brightness—100 nits brighter than the [[Xreal Air 2]]. At 76 grams with a frameless design, the Air 2 provides a virtual 201-inch screen experience at an affordable $379 price point. The glasses were the best-selling AR glasses on Amazon during Prime Day 2024.
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 ==
== History and Development ==


RayNeo, a brand under TCL Electronics, developed the Air 2 as a competitive entry in the consumer AR glasses market dominated by XREAL and VITURE. The glasses were designed to offer premium display specifications at a lower price point than competitors. The success of the Air 2 led to the release of the improved [[RayNeo Air 2s]] model with enhanced brightness, audio, and adjustability.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/rayneo-air-2-ar-glasses-review |title=RayNeo Air 2 AR Glasses Review: Impressive Mini OLED Visuals Marred by Poor Audio and No-Frills Accessories |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
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.<ref name="rayneo">{{cite web |url=https://www.rayneo.com/products/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses |title=RayNeo Air 2 |publisher=RayNeo |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== Design and Hardware ==
== Design and Hardware ==
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=== Display ===
=== Display ===


The RayNeo Air 2 features high-quality Sony displays:
Sony Micro-OLED technology:


* Dual Sony Micro-OLED panels
* '''1920x1080 per eye''' resolution
* 1920×1080 resolution per eye (Full HD)
* '''Dual Sony Micro-OLED''' panels
* '''120 Hz refresh rate'''
* '''120 Hz refresh rate'''
* 46° diagonal field of view
* '''600 nits brightness'''
* 201-inch virtual screen at 6 meters
* '''46° field of view'''
* '''600 nits''' maximum brightness (100 nits more than Xreal Air 2)
* '''201-inch equivalent''' virtual screen at 6m
* Birdbath optical system
* True blacks (OLED)


=== Build and Comfort ===
=== Optics ===


* 76 grams weight—lightweight for extended use
* Frameless one-piece lens design
* Sleek one-piece "frameless" plastic lens design
* Sleeker than competitors
* Resembles oversized sunglasses
* Quality imagery
* 9-level adjustments for personalized fit
* Adjustable nose bridge
* Adjustable temples
* Single nose pad bracket included


=== Audio ===
=== Audio ===


* Built-in speakers on temple arms
* '''Dynamic stereo speakers'''
* Open-ear design for ambient awareness
* Integrated in arms
* Audio quality noted as area for improvement
* 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 ===
=== Connectivity ===


Standard USB-C connection:
* '''USB-C''' connection (right arm)
* Multi-device compatible


* '''Standard USB-C cable:''' Compatible with third-party cables
=== Prescription ===
* No proprietary connector
* Easier cable replacement than competitors


== Compatibility ==
* '''Prescription lens frame included'''
* Custom lens support
* In-box accessory


Works with USB-C devices supporting video output:
== Device Compatibility ==


* '''Apple:''' iPhone 15/16 series, iPad Pro, MacBook
Universal USB-C support:
* '''Gaming handhelds:''' Steam Deck, ROG Ally
* '''Consoles:''' PS4 Slim, PS5, Xbox Series X/S (with adapter), Nintendo Switch
* '''Computers:''' Windows PCs, Mac


== Comparison with Air 2s ==
* 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 ==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Feature !! Air 2 !! Air 2s
! Specification !! Air 2 !! Air 2s
|-
|-
| Price || $379 || $399
| Display || 1920x1080 Sony Micro-OLED || Same
|-
|-
| Brightness || 600 nits || '''5000 nits'''
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz || 120 Hz
|-
|-
| Refresh Rate || 120 Hz || 120 Hz
| Brightness || 600 nits || 5000 nits
|-
| FOV || 46° || 46°
|-
| Virtual Screen || 201" || 201"
|-
|-
| Audio || Dual speakers || '''Quad speakers'''
| Audio || Dynamic stereo || 4 speakers
|-
|-
| Adjustability || Basic || Enhanced
| Weight || 76g || ~80g
|-
|-
| Edge Clarity || Some blurring || Improved
| Price || ~$299-349 || ~$349-399
|}
|}


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'''Praise:'''
'''Praise:'''
* 120 Hz refresh rate
* Sony Micro-OLED quality
* 600 nits brightness (100 nits more than Xreal Air 2)
* 120Hz smooth display
* Affordable $379 price point
* ~$299-349 budget-friendly
* 76 grams lightweight design
* 76g lightweight
* Standard USB-C cable (not proprietary)
* Frameless design sleek
* Large 201" virtual screen
* Prescription frame included
* Frameless aesthetic design
* Universal USB-C compatibility
* Good entry point for AR glasses
* Gaming handheld pairing
* Best-selling AR glasses on Amazon Prime Day 2024
* Good value proposition
* Comfortable for extended wear
* Amazon best-seller (2s)


'''Criticism:'''
'''Criticism:'''
* '''Audio quality:''' Subpar, muffled, and distorted at mid-volume
* 600 nits (Air 2) low for outdoors
* Audio buzzing reported during music playback
* 46° FOV narrow
* Only one nose pad bracket included (Xreal includes four)
* 3DoF only
* Limited adjustability compared to competitors
* Audio quality poor (Air 2)
* Edge blurring around image
* No-frills accessories
* No deep AR software support
* Not true AR (display glasses)
* Hardware impressive but software lacking<ref name="xda">{{cite web |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/rayneo-air-2-review/ |title=RayNeo Air 2 XR glasses review: Not true AR but entertaining nonetheless |publisher=XDA Developers |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Limited AR features
 
* Competition from Xreal
<ref name="mmorpg">{{cite web |url=https://www.mmorpg.com/hardware-reviews/rayneo-air-2-ar-glasses-review-2000129785 |title=RayNeo Air 2 AR Glasses Review |publisher=MMORPG.com |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
* Speakers exposed<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/rayneo-air-2-ar-glasses-review |title=RayNeo Air 2 Review |publisher=Tom's Hardware |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[RayNeo Air 2s]]
* [[RayNeo Air 2s]]
* [[TCL RayNeo X2]]
* [[TCL NXTWEAR S]]
* [[Xreal Air 2]]
* [[Xreal Air 2]]
* [[Viture One]]
* [[Rokid Max]]
* [[Rokid Max]]


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[[Category:TCL]]
[[Category:RayNeo]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]

Revision as of 17:37, 7 January 2026

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]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "RayNeo Air 2". RayNeo. https://www.rayneo.com/products/rayneo-air-2-xr-glasses.
  2. ↑ "RayNeo Air 2 Review". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/rayneo-air-2-ar-glasses-review.
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