# RayNeo Air 3s vs XREAL 1S

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/rayneo-air-3s-vs-xreal-1s/
Specs updated: 2026-10-06 (the newer of the two products' update dates)
Source: AR Compare spec database (https://www.arcompare.com/data/). Unknown values are "—", never guessed.

**Bottom line: the RayNeo Air 3s is the better buy for most people at $180 less, unless you need the wider field of view.**

- Buy the RayNeo Air 3s if you want to spend $180 less ($269 vs $449) and you want the lighter 76g fit (vs 82g).
- Buy the XREAL 1S if you want the wider 52° field of view (vs 46°), you want spatial audio, and you play on Xbox.

## Specifications

| Spec | RayNeo Air 3s | XREAL 1S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $269 | $449 |
| Display type | Micro-OLED (HueView optical engine), IMAX Enhanced certified | Sony Micro-OLED (1200p panels) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 52 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 650 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 171 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| 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 lens inserts (shared One/1S SKU, $49.90 at XREAL; no maker-published range) |
| Weight (g) | 76 | 82 |
| Frame style | wraparound | wraparound |
| Color options | Dark Gray | Cobalt Blue |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | USB-C (powered by connected device) |
| 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, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, Switch/Switch 2 (via Neo hub) |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | XREAL X1 chip (3ms latency, 120Hz) |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/rayneo-air-3s/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/xreal-1s/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/rayneo-air-3s.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/xreal-1s.json