Microsoft HoloLens 2 vs RayNeo X3 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 is the better buy for most people, unless you need the lighter fit.
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Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2 if…
- You want the wider 52° field of view (vs 30°)
- You need longer battery life (2.5 hours vs 1.5)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
- You want spatial audio
Buy the RayNeo X3 Pro if…
- You want the lighter 76g fit (vs 566g)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
- 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 |  Microsoft HoloLens 2 Contact manufacturer |  RayNeo X3 Pro $1,299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | Contact manufacturer | $1,299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | See-through holographic waveguide lenses, 2k 3:2 light engines (laser-scanned MEMS) | Dual Micro-LED projectors, full color (16.77M colors) |
| Resolution | 2048x1080 | 640x480 |
| Pixels per degree | 47 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 52 | 30 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 3500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | — | 43 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | see-through AR overlay | see-through AR overlay |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Fits over eyeglasses | Prescription lens inserts via Lensology (from £95; sample lens in box) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 566 | 76 |
| Frame style | headband visor | titanium |
| Color options | Black | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life (hours) | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Charging method | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging time (min) | — | 0.75 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5, WiFi 6, USB-C | Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, USB-C |
| Tethered | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Standalone, Windows | iOS, Android |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | on-device | on-device |
| Operating system | Windows Holographic OS (Windows 10-based; final feature release 24H1, Nov 2024) | RayNeo AIOS with Google Gemini 2.5 AI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 + 2nd-gen custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU), 4GB LPDDR4x, 64GB UFS 2.1 (untethered) | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | 8MP (5×) | 12MP (2×) |
| Microphones | 5 | 3 |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | 6DoF, head, eye, hand, SLAM | 6DoF, head, SLAM |
| Gesture control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI assistant | Cortana | Google Gemini |
Buy the Microsoft HoloLens 2
Buy the RayNeo X3 Pro
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Microsoft HoloLens 2 vs RayNeo X3 Pro: FAQs
Which is newer: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The RayNeo X3 Pro is newer, released December 2025, versus November 2019 for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.
Which has the larger field of view: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has the larger field of view: Microsoft HoloLens 2 measures 52 degrees vs 30 degrees for the RayNeo X3 Pro.
Which is lighter: the Microsoft HoloLens 2 or the RayNeo X3 Pro?
The RayNeo X3 Pro is lighter at 76g. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 weighs 566g and the RayNeo X3 Pro weighs 76g.
What is the main difference between the Microsoft HoloLens 2 and the RayNeo X3 Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the Microsoft HoloLens 2 leads on field of view (22 degrees wider FOV) while the RayNeo X3 Pro leads on weight (490g lighter).