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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone AR]]
|Release Date = 2024
|Platform = [[RayNeo OS]]
|Price =  
|Developer = [[TCL]]
|Display = 2 x Micro-LED binocular
|Manufacturer = [[TCL]]
|Resolution =  
|Announcement Date = January 2023 (CES 2023)
|Refresh Rate =  
|Release Date = May 2023
|Field of View = 25° diagonal
|Price = $850 USD
|Horizontal FoV =  
|Website = https://www.rayneo.com/products/tcl-rayneo-x2
|Vertical FoV =  
|OS = Android-based
|Diagonal FoV = 25°
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|IPD Range =  
|Storage = 128 GB
|Memory = 6 GB RAM
|Display = Binocular Micro-LED optical waveguide
|Resolution = 640×480 per eye
|Brightness = 1000 nits
|Contrast = 100,000:1
|Field of View = 25°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics = Optical waveguide
|Tracking = SLAM, 6DoF
|Gesture Recognition = Yes
|Camera = 16 MP (front-facing)
|Audio = Built-in speakers
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
|Battery = 590 mAh
|Weight = 120g
|Color = Black
}}
}}


'''TCL RayNeo X2''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2024.
The '''TCL RayNeo X2''' is a standalone [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] developed by [[TCL]], unveiled at [[CES]] 2023 and released in May 2023. It is the world's first standalone binocular full-color Micro-LED optical waveguide AR glasses, featuring a built-in [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]] processor that enables independent operation without a connected device. The glasses include AI translation, GPS navigation, and an AI assistant named "Grace" powered by ChatGPT.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' 2 x Micro-LED binocular


* '''Field of View:''' 25° diagonal
TCL unveiled the RayNeo X2 at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, positioning it as a groundbreaking advancement in consumer AR technology. The glasses were designed as a fully standalone device, differentiating them from display-only AR glasses like the [[Xreal Air]] series that require a connected phone or computer.<ref name="tcl">{{cite web |url=https://www.tcl.com/global/en/news/tcl-unveils-groundbreaking-augmented-reality-glasses-at-ces-2023 |title=TCL Unveils Groundbreaking Augmented Reality Glasses at CES 2023 |publisher=TCL |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
The X2 began shipping to Indiegogo backers in May 2023, making it one of the first true standalone AR glasses in a traditional eyewear form factor.
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Display Technology ===
 
The RayNeo X2 features pioneering binocular full-color Micro-LED optical waveguide displays—a first in consumer AR glasses. Key display specifications:
 
* 640×480 resolution per eye
* 1000 nits brightness (10× brighter than Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro)
* 100,000:1 contrast ratio
* 25° diagonal field of view
* Micro-LED embedded in frame, not lenses (compatible with prescription inserts)<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/rayneo-x2-standalone-ar-glasses-review/ |title=RayNeo X2 Review: Are The First AR Glasses Any Good? |publisher=UploadVR |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
The 1000 nit brightness enables outdoor use on sunny days, a significant advantage over most AR/VR displays.
 
=== Processing ===
 
* Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 platform
* 6 GB RAM
* 128 GB internal storage
* Fully standalone operation (no phone required)
 
=== Camera ===
 
The X2 features a 16 MP front-facing camera, a significant upgrade from the dual 5 MP cameras on glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta. The camera is positioned at the center of the frame and is visible to observers.<ref name="dezeen">{{cite web |url=https://www.dezeen.com/2023/01/12/tcl-rayneo-x2-ar-glasses/ |title=TCL RayNeo X2 AR glasses unveiled at CES 2023 |publisher=Dezeen |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
=== Build ===
 
At 120 grams, the X2 is heavier than traditional smart glasses (compared to 50g for Ray-Ban Meta) but lighter than most VR headsets. The design uses a bulkier frame to accommodate all the built-in technology.
 
== Features ==
 
=== AI Assistant "Grace" ===
 
RayNeo includes an AI assistant named Grace, built on ChatGPT technology:
* Answers complex queries
* Identifies scenes and objects the user is looking at
* Contextual information overlay
 
=== Real-Time Translation ===
 
AI-powered translation system for multiple languages:
* Face-to-face conversation translation
* Automatic language detection
* Subtitles displayed on AR screen
 
=== GPS Navigation ===
 
Smart navigation system using:
* SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
* Gesture recognition for control
* AR overlay of nearby landmarks
* Walking/cycling directions<ref name="xrtoday">{{cite web |url=https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/rayneo-x2-ar-glasses-review-the-smart-glasses-of-the-future/ |title=RayNeo X2 AR Glasses Review: The Smart Glasses of the Future |publisher=XR Today |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
 
'''Praise:'''
* First truly standalone AR glasses in glasses form factor
* Exceptional brightness (1000 nits) for outdoor use
* High contrast Micro-LED display
* Full standalone operation with Snapdragon XR2
* AI assistant and real-time translation
* Makes users "check their phone less"
 
'''Criticism:'''
* Very narrow 25° field of view ("cripples AR device viability")
* Low resolution (640×480)
* Bulky design compared to normal glasses
* Visible camera may raise privacy concerns
* High price ($850) for limited capabilities
* Some features need fine-tuning<ref name="xda">{{cite web |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-rayneo-x2-review/ |title=TCL RayNeo X2 review: A first step towards true AR glasses, but still work to do |publisher=XDA Developers |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>
 
<ref name="engadget">{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/tcl-rayneo-x2-ar-glasses-ces-2023-182523521.html |title=TCL's huge glasses remind us good AR is difficult |publisher=Engadget |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[TCL NXTWEAR S]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[TCL NXTWEAR G]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[TCL RayNeo X2 Lite]]
* [[Xreal Air 2]]
* [[Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses]]
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:Standalone AR]]
[[Category:TCL]]
[[Category:2023 in technology]]
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