RayNeo Air 4 Pro vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Which should you buy?
Bottom line: the RayNeo Air 4 Pro is the better buy for most people at $500 less, unless you need adjustable lens dimming.
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Buy the RayNeo Air 4 Pro if…
- You want to spend $500 less ($299 vs $799)
- You need the brighter 1200-nit display (vs 700 nits)
- You want the lighter 76g fit (vs 92g)
- You want smoother 120Hz motion (vs 90Hz)
Buy the Shadow Creator Honghu MR if…
- You want adjustable lens dimming
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $299 | $799 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | Micro-OLED with HDR10 (first AR glasses with HDR10 display), Vision 4000 co-processor | Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Pixels per degree | 41 | — |
| Field of view (°) | 47 | 45 |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 | 90 |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 700 |
| Virtual screen size (in) | 201 | — |
| HDR support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Color support | Full color | Full color |
| Optics | ||
| Optics type | birdbath | — |
| Dimming control | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 3840Hz PWM hybrid dimming, 10-level brightness | — |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Diopter range | Prescription lens insert frame (sample in box); lenses via Lensology | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (g) | 76 | 92 |
| Frame style | wraparound | glasses |
| Color options | Black | — |
| Foldable | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Battery & power | ||
| Charging method | USB-C (powered by connected device) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
| Tethered | ✓ Yes | — |
| Compatible devices | Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, ROG Ally | — |
| Computing | ||
| Processing type | tethered | — |
| Operating system | None (plug-and-play external display) | — |
| Chipset | Vision 4000 image chip (co-developed with Pixelworks) for AI SDR-to-HDR upscaling and 2D-to-3D conversion | Snapdragon XR2 |
| Sensors & input | ||
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Speakers | directional · spatial audio | open-ear |
| Tracking | — | 6DoF |
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RayNeo Air 4 Pro vs Shadow Creator Honghu MR: FAQs
Which is newer: the RayNeo Air 4 Pro or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is newer, released January 2026, versus October 2020 for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is cheaper: the RayNeo Air 4 Pro or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro costs $299 and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR costs $799, making the RayNeo Air 4 Pro $500 cheaper.
Which has the larger field of view: the RayNeo Air 4 Pro or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro has the larger field of view: RayNeo Air 4 Pro measures 47 degrees vs 45 degrees for the Shadow Creator Honghu MR.
Which is lighter: the RayNeo Air 4 Pro or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is lighter at 76g. The RayNeo Air 4 Pro weighs 76g and the Shadow Creator Honghu MR weighs 92g.
Which has the brighter display: the RayNeo Air 4 Pro or the Shadow Creator Honghu MR?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro is brighter at 1200 nits (RayNeo Air 4 Pro: 1200 nits, Shadow Creator Honghu MR: 700 nits).

