RayNeo Air 2 vs RayNeo Air 3s
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
RayNeo lineup: older Air 2 vs cheaper newer Air 3s ($379 vs $269); clearance-vs-current decision.
Buy the RayNeo Air 2 if…
- You play on Xbox
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s if…
- You want to spend $110 less ($269 vs $379)
- You want adjustable lens dimming
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.
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  RayNeo Air 2 $379 |  RayNeo Air 3s $269 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $379 | $269 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED (HueView optical engine), IMAX Enhanced certified |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 650 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 201 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | magnetic prescription inserts | magnetic prescription inserts |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 76 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Black | Dark Gray |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, ROG Ally |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | — | None (plug-and-play external display) |
| Chipset | — | None (tethered display glasses) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the RayNeo Air 2
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s
RayNeo Air 2 vs RayNeo Air 3s: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 2 or the RayNeo Air 3s?
The RayNeo Air 2 costs $379 and the RayNeo Air 3s costs $269, making the RayNeo Air 3s $110 cheaper.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 2 or the RayNeo Air 3s?
The RayNeo Air 3s is brighter at 650 nits (RayNeo Air 2: 600 nits, RayNeo Air 3s: 650 nits).