Rayneo Air 3s Review: We’re getting closer to the dream moment when AR glasses featuring displays meet AI glasses with smarts. The RayNeo X3 Pro from TCL is a huge step in the right direction.
I saw the X2 Pro at MWC last year, and while they were cool, I can’t get past the fact that they’re so big that they make you look like Temu Jimmy Neutron. With a weight of just under 3 ounces, the X3 Pro feels much better and looks a lot less noticeable.
It has 2,500 nits of brightness, and the micro-LED waveguide screens show vivid colors. It also has an easy-to-use interface that can be navigated by voice or the touchpad on the stem. When we talk about voice, the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 CPU inside powers a bunch of cool multimodal AR and AI features. You can use them to navigate in the corner of your eye, and they can even match the Ray-Ban Meta specs by translating voice and text in a picture in real time.
RayNeo Air 3s Glasses: One-Minute Review
As someone who has been reviewing gadgets for a few years, AR smart glasses have been some of my favorites. However, I haven’t found a pair that I feel is worth the money enough to suggest to everyone. Until I tried out the RayNeo Air 3s glasses, which are a sure thing to make our list of the best smart glasses.
These AR glasses are very good for the price—$269—and are only available in the US right now. The views are generally good, the sound is good, and the design is very comfortable.
Although the dual-micro-OLED setup produces a full-HD image with generally good color accuracy and contrast, the image can look washed out at times. Also, because the mirrored outer lens doesn’t block out all external light, brighter environments can make it hard to see what you’re watching.
RayNeo Air 3s – Design Overview
| Feature | Paraphrased Description |
|---|---|
| Connection | Uses a wired USB-C connection for power and video input |
| Weight & Comfort | Lightweight at just 76g; comfortable for extended periods of use |
| Dimming/Backdrop | Lacks built-in shading or electrochromic dimming for darker, cinema-like viewing |
Just like most other smart glasses in this category, the RayNeo Air 3s specs are made in a tried-and-true way. And by that, I mean that they look like sunglasses at first glance since the frame has mirror-like lenses.
Upon closer inspection, you will notice a USB-C port on the right arm’s tip. You can connect a cable to this port to connect them to a phone, PC, or game console that supports DisplayPort via USB-C or an HDMI-to-USB-C cable. They also have buttons and big reflective prisms behind the lenses.
RayNeo Air 3s – Performance Overview
| Feature | Paraphrased Description |
|---|---|
| Display Quality | Full HD resolution with 650 nits of brightness for clear, vibrant visuals |
| Audio | Delivers solid sound quality through built-in speakers |
| Device Support | Compatible with a wide range of USB-C devices for easy connectivity |
The RayNeo Air 3s glasses work well, but they’re let down by the fact that they don’t have a black background.
They usually make Full HD images with bright colors and good contrast, even in darker scenes where bad contrast can make it hard to see what’s going on.
They’re not perfect, though. One thing is that the edges are blurry, and you can’t fix this by adjusting the screen like you can on some of their competitors.
RayNeo Air 3s Glasses: Price and Availability
If you’re in the US, you can buy the RayNeo Air 3s glasses from their online shop for $269. That works out to about £205 or AU$ 435; we don’t know if they’ll be sold in the UK or Australia yet, but older models have been sold there, and the Air 3s ship all over the world.
The price in the US is pretty low, but that doesn’t mean that RayNeo’s newest specs aren’t powerful. The sound and graphics are both very good. This AR glasses deal is the best value for your money you can find.
RayNeo Air 3s Scorecard
| Attribute | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Excellent value for money — one of the best budget options in the AR smart glasses market. | 5/5 |
| Design | Delivers a decent performance, though it’s better suited for darker environments. Still room for improvement. | 4/5 |
| Performance | Delivers decent performance, though it’s better suited for darker environments. Still room for improvement. | 4/5 |
Buy it if…
- You’re looking for budget-friendly AR glasses
If you want an affordable pair of AR specs that still deliver solid performance, these are a great pick. - You’re often on the go
Ideal for frequent travelers — they turn any location into a personal, portable cinema experience. - You value screen privacy
Perfect for discreet viewing or working, letting you keep your screen content to yourself in public spaces.
Don’t buy it if…
- You need top-tier performance
The RayNeo Air 3s offer good value, but higher-end AR glasses deliver better overall performance — at a higher price. - You’re looking for a standalone device
These glasses require a connection to an external device to work, just like most AR glasses currently. - You want 4K resolution
While Full HD is decent, these don’t support 4K— so if you’re holding out for ultra-high resolution, you’ll need to wait.
Reddit User Review
Picked up the RayNeo Air 3s ($219) and Xreal Ones to compare —I’m only keeping one. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Comfort: Both are solid, with a slight edge to Xreal.
- Build Quality: Xreal feels premium, but RayNeo is great for the price.
- Sound: Surprisingly good on both, with a slight edge to Xreal.
- Functionality: Xreal wins big here — I love the auto-dimming and 3DOF.
- Display: This is the tough part. RayNeo has a crisper, cleaner image with minimal blur. Xreal shows some waviness (especially with text/textures) and a softer picture overall, even in games. Tried adjusting the settings, but still not as sharp as RayNeo.
Still testing side-by-side, but leaning toward RayNeo for the better visuals — wish it had 3DOF like the Xreal.