Inmo Air2 vs Lenovo ThinkReality A3
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Inmo Air2 if…
- You want the lighter 99g fit (vs 130g)
- You want smoother 90Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 if…
- You want the wider 40° field of view (vs 26°)
- You want a built-in camera
Verdict generated from the recorded spec differences shown in the table below — when a spec is missing for either product, it is left out rather than guessed.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification | | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $599 | Contact manufacturer |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED | Stereoscopic binocular 1080p displays (birdbath optics) |
| Resolution | 640x400 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 26 | 40 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 90 | 60 |
| HDR support | — | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | — | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Near-vision lenses fitted at an optical store (maker FAQ; INMO no longer sells Air2 lenses) | Prescription insert frame support; swappable nosepieces and ear-horn extensions |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 99 | 130 |
| Frame style | glasses | tethered glasses |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | — | USB-C (powered by host device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Tethered | — | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | — | Windows (select ThinkPad workstations), Motorola phones |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | — | tethered |
| Operating system | — | ThinkReality platform (Industrial Edition, Android host) / Windows 10-11 (PC Edition) |
| Chipset | Ziguang Zhanrui AI | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 onboard co-processing; host compute from tethered PC/phone |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | 8MP (3×) |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, SLAM |
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Inmo Air2 vs Lenovo ThinkReality A3: FAQs
Which is newer: the Inmo Air2 or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Inmo Air2 is newer, released April 2023, versus June 2021 for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which has the larger field of view: the Inmo Air2 or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 has the larger field of view: Inmo Air2 measures 26 degrees vs 40 degrees for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which is lighter: the Inmo Air2 or the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
The Inmo Air2 is lighter at 99g. The Inmo Air2 weighs 99g and the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 weighs 130g.
What is the main difference between the Inmo Air2 and the Lenovo ThinkReality A3?
Based on recorded specs, the Inmo Air2 leads on weight (31g lighter) while the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 leads on field of view (14 degrees wider FOV).

