RayNeo Air 2 vs TCL NxtWear S
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the RayNeo Air 2 is the better buy for most people at $250 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
Legacy TCL-family pair — RayNeo is TCL's spinoff brand, making this an ecosystem comparison.
Buy the RayNeo Air 2 if…
- You want to spend $250 less ($149 vs $399)
- You need the brighter 600-nit display (vs 400 nits)
- You want the lighter 76g fit (vs 89g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 60Hz)
Buy the TCL NxtWear S if…
- 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 $149 |  TCL NxtWear S $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $149 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Sony Micro-OLED | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | — | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 130 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | electrochromic (adjustable tint) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | magnetic prescription inserts | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 89 |
| 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, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the RayNeo Air 2
Buy the TCL NxtWear S
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RayNeo Air 2 vs TCL NxtWear S: FAQs
Which is newer: the RayNeo Air 2 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 2 is newer, released November 2023, versus June 2023 for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 2 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 2 costs $149 and the TCL NxtWear S costs $399, making the RayNeo Air 2 $250 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the RayNeo Air 2 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 2 has the larger field of view: RayNeo Air 2 measures 46 degrees vs 45 degrees for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is lighter: the RayNeo Air 2 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 2 is lighter at 76g. The RayNeo Air 2 weighs 76g and the TCL NxtWear S weighs 89g.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 2 or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 2 is brighter at 600 nits (RayNeo Air 2: 600 nits, TCL NxtWear S: 400 nits).