RayNeo Air 3s vs TCL NxtWear S
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 $130 less, unless you need Xbox support.
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Buy the RayNeo Air 3s if…
- You want to spend $130 less ($269 vs $399)
- You need the brighter 650-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 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.
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Specs Comparison
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| Specification |  RayNeo Air 3s $269 |  TCL NxtWear S $399 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269 | $399 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED (HueView optical engine), IMAX Enhanced certified | Sony Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 650 | 400 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 130 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | electrochromic (adjustable tint) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Clip-in Rx insert frame in box (lenses separate via Lensology); myopia to -10.00D, astigmatism to -2.00D | Prescription inserts available |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 89 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Dark Gray | 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 5, ROG Ally | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch |
| 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 | open-ear |
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s
Buy the TCL NxtWear S
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RayNeo Air 3s vs TCL NxtWear S: FAQs
Which is newer: the RayNeo Air 3s or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 3s is newer, released April 2025, versus June 2023 for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 3s or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 3s costs $269 and the TCL NxtWear S costs $399, making the RayNeo Air 3s $130 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the RayNeo Air 3s or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 3s has the larger field of view: RayNeo Air 3s measures 46 degrees vs 45 degrees for the TCL NxtWear S.
Which is lighter: the RayNeo Air 3s or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 3s is lighter at 76g. The RayNeo Air 3s weighs 76g and the TCL NxtWear S weighs 89g.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 3s or the TCL NxtWear S?
The RayNeo Air 3s is brighter at 650 nits (RayNeo Air 3s: 650 nits, TCL NxtWear S: 400 nits).
What is the main difference between the RayNeo Air 3s and the TCL NxtWear S?
Based on recorded specs, the RayNeo Air 3s leads on price ($130 cheaper) while the TCL NxtWear S leads on pixel density (7 PPD higher pixel density).