Compare INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs its closest rivals
The 5 closest rivals to the INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses, side by side — the same picks you'll find on its product page, the nearest matches on price, specs, and what they're for. Every verdict link opens a full head-to-head comparison.
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INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs its closest rivals — full spec matrix
The makers' published specs, side by side. The rivals here are the closest matches on price, specs, and what they're for.
| Specification | This model INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses $1,099 | Previous model Inmo Air2 $599 | Close rival RayNeo X3 Pro $1,299 | Close rival Epson Moverio BT-45C Contact manufacturer | Step-down pick Rokid AR Spatial $558 | Close rival Dream Glass Lead Pro $1,199 |
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| Display | ||||||
| Display type | Sony MicroOLED 1080p engine into full-color waveguide with 1D expanded exit pupil, binocular | Micro-OLED | Dual Micro-LED projectors, full color (16.77M colors) | Si-OLED (0.45-inch panel, 16:9), see-through binocular | Sony 0.68" Micro-OLED (Max 2 glasses) | AR display |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x400 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | — |
| Pixels per degree | — | — | — | — | 38 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 36 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 50 | 90 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | — | 90 | 60 | 60 | 90 | 90 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | — | 3500 | — | 600 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | — | 43 | 120 | 300 | — |
| HDR support | — | — | ✕ No | ✕ No | — | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||||||
| Optics type | waveguide | — | waveguide | proprietary optical engine | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | — | see-through AR overlay | see-through binocular overlay | — | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Rx lenses via INMO ($159, Essilor; myopia + astigmatism, no hyperopia) | Near-vision lenses fitted at an optical store (maker FAQ; INMO no longer sells Air2 lenses) | Prescription lens inserts via Lensology (from £95; sample lens in box) | Over-the-glasses design, works with prescription eyewear | Built-in myopia adjustment 0 to -6.00D | Fits over prescription glasses (maker FAQ; discontinued, maker site offline) |
| Physical | ||||||
| Weight (g) | — | 99 | 76 | 445 | 75 | — |
| Frame style | — | glasses | titanium | binocular visor | glasses | glasses |
| Color options | — | — | Black | Black | — | — |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| IP rating | — | — | IP52 | MIL-STD-810H | — | — |
| Battery & power | ||||||
| Battery life (hours) | — | — | 1.5 | — | 5 | — |
| Charging method | — | — | USB-C | USB-C (powered by host device) | — | — |
| Charging time (min) | — | — | 0.75 | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||||||
| Connectivity | — | USB-C | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | — |
| Tethered | — | — | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | — | — |
| Compatible devices | — | — | iOS, Android | Android, Windows | Rokid Station 2 | — |
| Computing | ||||||
| Processing type | — | — | on-device | tethered | — | — |
| Operating system | INMO OS on Android 14 | — | RayNeo AIOS with Google Gemini 2.5 AI | Host-dependent (Android/Windows via USB-C); Moverio SDK | YodaOS-Master (Android-app compatible) | — |
| Chipset | standalone Android 14 system, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage; runs 90%+ of Android apps | Ziguang Zhanrui AI | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage | None onboard (tethered viewer; BT-45CS variant bundles BO-IC400N Android controller) | Rokid Station 2: 8GB RAM / 128GB storage, 5000 mAh | Professional processor |
| Sensors & input | ||||||
| Camera | 16MP | ✕ No | 12MP (2×) | 8MP | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Speakers | open-ear | directional | open-ear | open-ear | open-ear | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | 3DoF | 6DoF | 6DoF, head, SLAM | 3DoF, head | 3DoF | 6DoF |
| Gesture control | — | — | ✓ Yes | — | — | — |
| Voice control | — | — | ✓ Yes | — | — | — |
| AI assistant | — | — | Google Gemini | — | — | — |
Head-to-head verdicts
Each rival has a dedicated comparison page with a spec-grounded verdict, FAQs, and buy context.
Street-price checks
Latest recorded street price per model from our weekly archive — observed figures, not list prices. Untracked models show nothing.
- INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses: $1,099 checked August 11, 2026
- RayNeo X3 Pro: $1,299 checked October 5, 2026
- Rokid AR Spatial: $449 checked October 5, 2026
What reviewers say
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INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses compare: FAQs
What are the closest rivals to INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses?
Inmo Air2, RayNeo X3 Pro, Epson Moverio BT-45C, Rokid AR Spatial, and Dream Glass Lead Pro — the closest matches to INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses on price, specs, and what they're for.
Is there a cheaper alternative to INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses?
Rokid AR Spatial lists at $558 — $541 less than INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses at $1,099.
Where can I read a full verdict on INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses against one specific rival?
Each rival on this page links to a dedicated head-to-head comparison — for example INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs Inmo Air2 — with a spec-grounded verdict and FAQs.
INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs Inmo Air2: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the Inmo Air2 is the better buy for most people at $500 less, unless you need the wider field of view.
INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs RayNeo X3 Pro: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses is the better buy for most people at $200 less, unless you need the brighter display.
INMO Air3 All-in-One Full-Color Waveguide AR Glasses vs Rokid AR Spatial: which should I buy?
Bottom line: the Rokid AR Spatial is the better buy for most people at $541 less, unless you need a built-in camera.