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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image =  
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[AR Glasses]]
|Type = [[Smart glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone AR]]
|Subtype = Standalone AR
|Platform = [[RayNeo OS]]
|Platform = [[Android]]
|Developer = [[TCL]]
|Creator = [[TCL]] (RayNeo)
|Manufacturer = [[TCL]]
|Announced = CES 2023
|Announcement Date = January 2023 (CES 2023)
|Release = 2023
|Release Date = May 2023
|Price = $850
|Price = $850 USD
|Website = https://www.rayneo.com
|Website = https://www.rayneo.com/products/tcl-rayneo-x2
|OS = Android
|OS = Android-based
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2]]
|GPU = Adreno 650
|Storage = 128 GB
|Storage = 128 GB
|Memory = 6 GB RAM
|RAM = 6 GB
|Display = Binocular Micro-LED optical waveguide
|Display = Binocular Micro-LED waveguide
|Resolution = 640×480 per eye
|Resolution = Full-color Micro-LED
|Refresh =
|Brightness = 1000 nits
|Brightness = 1000 nits
|Contrast = 100,000:1
|FOV = 25°
|Field of View = 25°
|PPD =
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Lenses = Optical waveguide
|Optics = Optical waveguide
|IPD =
|Tracking = SLAM, 6DoF
|Eye Tracking =
|Gesture Recognition = Yes
|Hand Tracking =
|Camera = 16 MP (front-facing)
|Tracking = 6DoF (SLAM)
|Audio = Built-in speakers
|Spatial Mapping = Yes
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
|Speakers = Integrated
|Battery = 590 mAh
|Microphone = Yes
|Audio Jack =
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 5.0, Bluetooth 5.2
|Ports = USB-C
|Battery = Built-in
|Weight = 120g
|Weight = 120g
|Color = Black
|Materials =
|Colors = Black
|Sensors = 16MP camera, SLAM cameras
|Input = Temple controls, voice, RayNeo Ring
}}
}}


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.
The '''TCL RayNeo X2''' is a standalone [[augmented reality]] smart glasses developed by [[TCL]] under the RayNeo brand. Unveiled at CES 2023 and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor, the RayNeo X2 is the first AR glasses with full-color Micro-LED waveguide displays. The glasses feature true glasses form factor at 120 grams, SLAM spatial tracking, a 16-megapixel camera, and AI features including real-time translation powered by Microsoft Azure and GPT-4 with Vision. The X2 supports 3D interactive navigation and multimodal AI assistance.<ref name="rayneo">{{cite web|url=https://www.rayneo.com/products/tcl-rayneo-x2|title=RayNeo X2 AI & AR Glasses|publisher=RayNeo}}</ref>


== History and Development ==
== History and Development ==


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>
=== CES 2023 Announcement ===
TCL unveiled the RayNeo X2 at CES 2023 as their breakthrough AR glasses with full-color Micro-LED displays.


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.
=== First Full-Color Micro-LED AR ===
The X2 is the first AR device with full-color Micro-LED displays in waveguide form factor.
 
=== True Glasses Form Factor ===
Unlike birdbath optics glasses, the X2 sits close to the face like regular glasses.


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


=== Display Technology ===
=== Display System ===
* '''Type:''' Binocular full-color Micro-LED
* '''Optics:''' Optical waveguide
* '''Contrast:''' 100,000:1
* '''Brightness:''' Up to 1000 nits
* '''Field of View:''' 25 degrees


The RayNeo X2 features pioneering binocular full-color Micro-LED optical waveguide displays—a first in consumer AR glasses. Key display specifications:
=== Processor ===
* '''SoC:''' Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
* '''RAM:''' 6 GB
* '''Storage:''' 128 GB
* Same chipset as Meta Quest 2


* 640×480 resolution per eye
=== Camera ===
* 1000 nits brightness (10× brighter than Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro)
* '''Resolution:''' 16 megapixels
* 100,000:1 contrast ratio
* Anti-shake filming
* 25° diagonal field of view
* First-person view capture
* 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>
* Photo and video recording
 
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 ===
=== Form Factor ===
* '''Weight:''' 120 grams
* Classic round frame design
* True glasses styling
* Larger than regular glasses but wearable


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>
== Tracking ==


=== Build ===
=== SLAM Technology ===
* Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
* 6 degrees of freedom
* Spatial awareness
* World-anchored content


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.
== Controls ==


== Features ==
=== Triple Input Methods ===
* '''Temple Controls:''' Physical buttons
* '''Voice Commands:''' Hands-free operation
* '''RayNeo Ring:''' Optional controller accessory


=== AI Assistant "Grace" ===
== AI Features ==


RayNeo includes an AI assistant named Grace, built on ChatGPT technology:
=== GPT-4 Integration ===
* Answers complex queries
* Multimodal LLM assistance
* Identifies scenes and objects the user is looking at
* GPT-4 with Vision
* Contextual information overlay
* Context-aware AI responses


=== Real-Time Translation ===
=== Real-Time Translation ===
* Face Tracking Dialogue Translation
* Powered by Microsoft Azure
* Multi-language communication
* Live subtitle display


AI-powered translation system for multiple languages:
=== 3D Navigation ===
* Face-to-face conversation translation
* Interactive 3D guidance
* Automatic language detection
* Real-time directions
* Subtitles displayed on AR screen
* AR waypoints
 
=== 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 ==
== Connectivity ==


'''Praise:'''
* '''Wi-Fi:''' 5.0
* First truly standalone AR glasses in glasses form factor
* '''Bluetooth:''' 5.2
* Exceptional brightness (1000 nits) for outdoor use
* Phone companion app (Android 9+, iOS 10+)
* High contrast Micro-LED display
* Full standalone operation with Snapdragon XR2
* AI assistant and real-time translation
* Makes users "check their phone less"


'''Criticism:'''
== Specifications ==
* 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>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Full-color Micro-LED waveguide
|-
| Brightness || 1000 nits
|-
| Contrast || 100,000:1
|-
| Field of View || 25°
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon XR2
|-
| RAM || 6 GB
|-
| Storage || 128 GB
|-
| Camera || 16MP (anti-shake)
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF SLAM
|-
| Weight || 120g
|-
| Price || $850
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[TCL NXTWEAR S]]
* [[TCL]]
* [[TCL NXTWEAR G]]
* [[RayNeo]]
* [[TCL RayNeo X2 Lite]]
* [[Micro-LED]]
* [[Xreal Air 2]]
* [[Standalone AR]]
* [[Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses]]
* [[Smart glasses]]


== References ==
== References ==
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