RayNeo Air 3s vs XREAL Air 2 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Which should you buy?
Budget vs last-gen bestseller ($269 vs $399); common 'cheapest decent option' comparison.
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s if…
- You need the brighter 650-nit display (vs 500 nits)
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Pro if…
- You want to spend $20 less ($249 vs $269)
- You want spatial audio
- 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 |  XREAL Air 2 Pro $249 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269 | $249 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED (HueView optical engine), IMAX Enhanced certified | Sony 0.55-inch Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 42 | 49 |
| Field of view (°) | 46 | 46 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 120 |
| Brightness (nits) | 650 | 500 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | 330 |
| HDR support | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | birdbath |
| Dimming control | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | — | 3-level electrochromic (0%, 35%, 100%) |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | magnetic prescription inserts | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 75 |
| 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, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | tethered |
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | None on-device (spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | directional | directional · spatial audio |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Buy the RayNeo Air 3s
Buy the XREAL Air 2 Pro
RayNeo Air 3s vs XREAL Air 2 Pro: FAQs
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 3s or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The RayNeo Air 3s costs $269 and the XREAL Air 2 Pro costs $249, making the XREAL Air 2 Pro $20 cheaper.
Which is lighter: the RayNeo Air 3s or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The XREAL Air 2 Pro is lighter at 75g. The RayNeo Air 3s weighs 76g and the XREAL Air 2 Pro weighs 75g.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 3s or the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
The RayNeo Air 3s is brighter at 650 nits (RayNeo Air 3s: 650 nits, XREAL Air 2 Pro: 500 nits).
What is the main difference between the RayNeo Air 3s and the XREAL Air 2 Pro?
Based on recorded specs, the RayNeo Air 3s leads on brightness (150 nits brighter) while the XREAL Air 2 Pro leads on price ($20 cheaper).