RayNeo Air 3s vs XREAL Air 2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Why RayNeo Air 3s is better
- Brightness: 150 nits brighter (650 vs 500)
Why XREAL Air 2 is better
- Price: $70 cheaper (199 vs 269)
- Weight: 4g lighter (72 vs 76)
- Pixel Density: 7 PPD higher pixel density (49 vs 42)
Specs Comparison
| Specification |  RayNeo Air 3s $269 |  XREAL Air 2 $199 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $269 | $199 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Yes (prescription lens inserts) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 72 |
| 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) | iPhone (15+/USB-C), Android, Windows, macOS, Steam Deck, consoles via Beam/adapters |
| Chipset | None (tethered display glasses) | None on-device (plain USB-C display; spatial features require XREAL Beam or host app) |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 3DoF |
| Gesture control | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Voice control | ✕ No | ✕ No |