# GOOVIS G3 Max 3D Head Mounted Display vs TCL NxtWear S

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/goovis-g3-max-vs-tcl-nxtwear-s/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the TCL NxtWear S is the better buy for most people at $800 less, unless you need the wider field of view.**

- Buy the GOOVIS G3 Max 3D Head Mounted Display if you want the wider 65° field of view (vs 45°) and you want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz).
- Buy the TCL NxtWear S if you want to spend $800 less ($399 vs $1199), you want the lighter 89g fit (vs 300g), and you play on Nintendo Switch.

## Specifications

| Spec | GOOVIS G3 Max 3D Head Mounted Display | TCL NxtWear S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1,199 | $399 |
| Display type | Dual 0.83" Micro-OLED, 3528 ppi | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 45 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 65 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 1000 | 130 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics type | aspheric | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | electrochromic (adjustable tint) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Per-eye diopter adjustment +2.0D to -7.0D in 0.5D steps with digital feedback | Prescription inserts available |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 89 |
| Frame style | — | wraparound |
| Color options | — | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery life (hours) | 3 | — |
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | USB-C |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, iPhone 15/16, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Lenovo Legion Go, iPad | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | None (display); Android TV via optional D4H1 controller | — |
| Chipset | None in headset; optional D4H1 Android TV media player dongle | — |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 0DoF | — |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/goovis-g3-max/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/tcl-nxtwear-s/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/goovis-g3-max.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/tcl-nxtwear-s.json