RayNeo Air 2s
| RayNeo Air 2s | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | AR Glasses |
| Subtype | Smart Glasses |
| Platform | RayNeo |
| Developer | TCL / RayNeo |
| Manufacturer | RayNeo |
| Release Date | 2024 |
| Price | $399 USD |
| Website | https://www.rayneo.com/products/rayneo-air_2s |
| Predecessor | RayNeo Air 2 |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | 2× Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 per eye (Full HD) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 46° |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Birdbath |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | 3DoF |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Quad speakers |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | USB-C (standard cable) |
| Device | |
| Weight | ~78g |
| Color | Black |
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The RayNeo Air 2s is an upgraded consumer augmented reality smart glasses developed by RayNeo (a TCL brand), released in 2024 as an improved version of the RayNeo Air 2. The major upgrades include a dramatic increase to 5000 nits brightness, quad speaker audio system, improved fit and adjustability, and reduced edge blurring. At $399, the Air 2s positions itself as an affordable yet feature-rich alternative to the Xreal One, delivering one of the best OLED displays in its category.
History and Development
RayNeo developed the Air 2s to address the main criticisms of the original Air 2, particularly the poor audio quality and limited adjustability. The new model represents a significant upgrade with 8× brighter displays (5000 nits vs 600 nits) and a complete audio system redesign with quad speakers.[1]
The Air 2s earned an 8/10 "Good" rating from Gaming Nexus and received positive reviews for its balance of features and pricing.[2]
Design and Hardware
Display
The Air 2s features dramatically improved brightness:
- Dual Sony Micro-OLED panels
- 1920×1080 resolution per eye (Full HD)
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- 46° diagonal field of view
- 201-inch virtual screen at 6 meters
- 5000 nits peak brightness—8× brighter than Air 2
- One of the best OLED images in consumer AR glasses
- Reduced edge blurring compared to predecessor
Build and Comfort
Improved fit over the Air 2:
- ~78 grams weight
- Better adjustability than original Air 2
- Improved nose pad options
- Enhanced ergonomic design
- Comfortable for extended viewing sessions
Audio
Complete audio system redesign:
- Quad speaker design: Major upgrade from dual speakers
- Improved audio quality
- Better sound isolation
- High-quality audio output
- Resolved the audio issues from Air 2
Connectivity
- Standard USB-C cable (not proprietary)
- Compatible with third-party USB-C cables
- DisplayPort Alt Mode support
Comparison with Competitors
| Feature | Air 2s | Xreal One | Air 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $499 | $379 |
| Brightness | 5000 nits | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Audio | Quad speakers | Stereo | Dual speakers |
| Spatial Chip | No | X1 chip | No |
| Adjustability | Good | Good | Limited |
Reception
Praise:
- Ultra-bright 5000 nits display
- Large virtual screen (201")
- High-quality OLED image
- Affordable $399 price point
- Quad speaker audio upgrade
- Better fit than Air 2
- More adjustability than predecessor
- Less edge blurring
- Good entry point for AR glasses
- Standard USB-C cable
Criticism:
- Hardware not as advanced as Xreal One
- Build quality not premium-tier
- No spatial computing chip
- Still basic AR capabilities
- Software support limited[3]
See Also
References
- ↑ "RayNeo Air 2s Review: Truly basic AR glasses saved by affordable pricing". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/rayneo-air-2s-review.
- ↑ "Rayneo Air 2s Review". Gaming Nexus. https://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/14098/Rayneo-Air-2s/.
- ↑ "RayNeo Air 2S Review: Simple, Flexible and Affordable AR". XR Today. https://www.xrtoday.com/reviews/rayneo-air-2s-review-simple-flexible-and-affordable-ar/.
- ↑ "RayNeo Air 2s extended reality glasses review". TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/pro/rayneo-air-2s-extended-reality-glasses-review.