RayNeo Air 3s vs Rokid Max
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
The Rokid Max compared here is the original — the Rokid Max 2 has succeeded it.
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the Rokid Max is the better buy for most people at $110 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
Value battle between the two established budget display picks; near-identical entry-level positioning.
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
Buy the Rokid Max if…
- You want to spend $110 less ($159 vs $269)
- You want the wider 50° field of view (vs 46°)
- You play on Xbox
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 |  Rokid Max $159 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269 | $159 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED (HueView optical engine), IMAX Enhanced certified | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 50 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 650 | 600 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 215 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | magnetic prescription inserts | 0.00 to -6.00 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 75 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Dark Gray | Space Blue |
| 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 5, ROG Ally | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox |
| 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 | 1 |
| Speakers | directional | directional |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s
Buy the Rokid Max
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RayNeo Air 3s vs Rokid Max: FAQs
Which is newer: the RayNeo Air 3s or the Rokid Max?
The RayNeo Air 3s is newer, released April 2025, versus March 2023 for the Rokid Max.
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 3s or the Rokid Max?
The RayNeo Air 3s costs $269 and the Rokid Max costs $159, making the Rokid Max $110 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the RayNeo Air 3s or the Rokid Max?
The Rokid Max has the larger field of view: RayNeo Air 3s measures 46 degrees vs 50 degrees for the Rokid Max.
Which is lighter: the RayNeo Air 3s or the Rokid Max?
The Rokid Max is lighter at 75g. The RayNeo Air 3s weighs 76g and the Rokid Max weighs 75g.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 3s or the Rokid Max?
The RayNeo Air 3s is brighter at 650 nits (RayNeo Air 3s: 650 nits, Rokid Max: 600 nits).
What is the main difference between the RayNeo Air 3s and the Rokid Max?
Based on recorded specs, the RayNeo Air 3s leads on brightness (50 nits brighter) while the Rokid Max leads on price ($110 cheaper).