RayNeo Air 3s vs RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the RayNeo Air 3s is the better buy for most people at $30 less, unless you need the brighter display.
RayNeo step-up decision: the base Air 3s against the Air 3s Pro.
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s if…
- You want to spend $30 less ($269 vs $299)
- You play on Steam Deck
- You play on Nintendo Switch
- You play on PlayStation
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses if…
- You need the brighter 1200-nit display (vs 650 nits)
- You want spatial audio
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 3s $269 |  RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses $299 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269 | $299 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED (HueView optical engine), IMAX Enhanced certified | Sony 0.6" tandem Micro-OLED (5.5th-gen, HueView 2.0) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | 42 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 650 | 1200 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 201 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | magnetic prescription inserts | Prescription lens frame support (lenses separate) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 76 |
| Frame style | wraparound | — |
| Color options | Dark Gray | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, ROG Ally | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | None (plug-and-play external display); optional RayNeo Pocket TV host |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | None (tethered display glasses) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear · spatial audio |
| Tracking | — | 0DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
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RayNeo Air 3s vs RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses: FAQs
Which is newer: the RayNeo Air 3s or the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses?
The RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses is newer, released August 2025, versus April 2025 for the RayNeo Air 3s.
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 3s or the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses?
The RayNeo Air 3s costs $269 and the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses costs $299, making the RayNeo Air 3s $30 cheaper.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 3s or the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses?
The RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses is brighter at 1200 nits (RayNeo Air 3s: 650 nits, RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses: 1200 nits).
What is the main difference between the RayNeo Air 3s and the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses?
Based on recorded specs, the RayNeo Air 3s leads on price ($30 cheaper) while the RayNeo Air 3s Pro AR/XR Glasses leads on brightness (550 nits brighter).