Lenovo ThinkReality A3 vs RayNeo X3 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the RayNeo X3 Pro is the better buy for most people, unless you need the wider field of view.
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Buy the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 if…
- You want the wider 40° field of view (vs 30°)
Buy the RayNeo X3 Pro if…
- You want the lighter 76g fit (vs 130g)
- You're an iPhone user
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 |  Lenovo ThinkReality A3 Contact manufacturer |  RayNeo X3 Pro $1,299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $1,299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Stereoscopic binocular 1080p displays (birdbath optics) | Dual Micro-LED projectors, full color (16.77M colors) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Field of view (°) | 40 | 30 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 3500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 43 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Prescription insert frame support; swappable nosepieces and ear-horn extensions | Prescription lens inserts via Lensology (from £95; sample lens in box) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 130 | 76 |
| Frame style | tethered glasses | titanium |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | — | 1.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by host device) | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | — | 0.75 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4 | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Windows (select ThinkPad workstations), Motorola phones | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | on-device |
| Operating system | ThinkReality platform (Industrial Edition, Android host) / Windows 10-11 (PC Edition) | RayNeo AIOS with Google Gemini 2.5 AI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 onboard co-processing; host compute from tethered PC/phone | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP (3×) | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
| Speakers | open-ear | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, SLAM | 6DoF, head, SLAM |
| Gesture control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | — | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | — | Google Gemini |
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Lenovo ThinkReality A3 vs RayNeo X3 Pro: FAQs
Which is newer: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The RayNeo X3 Pro is newer, released December 2025, versus June 2021 for the Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
Which has the larger field of view: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 has the larger field of view: Lenovo ThinkReality A3 measures 40 degrees vs 30 degrees for the RayNeo X3 Pro.
Which is lighter: the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The RayNeo X3 Pro is lighter at 76g. The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 weighs 130g and the RayNeo X3 Pro weighs 76g.
What is the main difference between the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 and the RayNeo X3 Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 leads on field of view (10 degrees wider FOV) while the RayNeo X3 Pro leads on weight (54g lighter).