RayNeo Air 2 vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the RayNeo Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $650 less, unless you need the brighter display.
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Buy the RayNeo Air 2 if…
- You want to spend $650 less ($149 vs $799)
- You want the lighter 76g fit (vs 92g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
- You wear prescription lenses
Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You need the brighter 700-nit display (vs 600 nits)
- 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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  RayNeo Air 2 $149 |  Shadow Creator Honghu MR $799 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $149 | $799 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 90 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | — |
| HDR support | ✕ No | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Prescription inserts via Lensology or optician-fitted (sample lenses in box) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 92 |
| Frame style | wraparound | glasses |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon XR2 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 6DoF |
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RayNeo Air 2 vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR: FAQs
Which is newer: the RayNeo Air 2 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 2 is newer, released November 2023, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 2 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 2 costs $149 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799, making the RayNeo Air 2 $650 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the RayNeo Air 2 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 2 has the larger field of view: RayNeo Air 2 measures 46 degrees vs 45 degrees for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is lighter: the RayNeo Air 2 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 2 is lighter at 76g. The RayNeo Air 2 weighs 76g and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 2 or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The Shadow Creator Honghu MR is brighter at 700 nits (RayNeo Air 2: 600 nits, Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits).
What is the main difference between the RayNeo Air 2 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
Based on recorded specs, the RayNeo Air 2 leads on price ($650 cheaper) while the Shadow Creator Honghu MR leads on brightness (100 nits brighter).