# RayNeo iO vs Vuzix Z100

Canonical comparison page: https://www.arcompare.com/compare/rayneo-io-vs-vuzix-z100/
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 iO is the better buy for most people at $50.99 less, unless you need the wider field of view.**

- Buy the RayNeo iO if you want to spend $50.99 less ($449 vs $499.99) and you want the lighter 33g fit (vs 38g).
- Buy the Vuzix Z100 if you want the wider 30° field of view (vs 23.5°) and you want adjustable lens dimming.

## Specifications

| Spec | RayNeo iO | Vuzix Z100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $449 | $500 |
| Optics type | waveguide | waveguide |
| Dimming control | — | ✓ Yes |
| Transparency level | 97% transparency | see-through monochrome HUD |
| Prescription support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Diopter range | Sold with prescription lenses from $608 (RayNeo store); range undocumented | Prescription inserts available ($149.99) |
| Weight (g) | 33 | 38 |
| Frame style | — | rectangular |
| Color options | — | Black |
| Foldable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Battery life (hours) | 48 | 48 |
| Charging method | — | USB-C |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 (Apple MFi licensed) | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Tethered | — | ✕ No |
| Compatible devices | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Processing type | — | phone |
| Operating system | — | Vuzix Connect app (iOS/Android); Android + iOS SDKs |
| Chipset | — | None onboard — smartphone companion device |
| Camera | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Microphones | 4 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✕ No | open-ear |
| Voice control | ✓ Yes | — |
| AI assistant | RayNeo AI + Gemini free; ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen via VIP ($9.99/mo) | — |

Product pages: https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/rayneo-io/ · https://www.arcompare.com/ar-glasses/vuzix-z100/
Machine records: https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/rayneo-io.json · https://www.arcompare.com/data/products/vuzix-z100.json