RayNeo has unveiled its latest augmented reality (AR) glasses, called RayNeo Air 4. These are claimed to be the first AR glasses globally featuring an HDR10 display, driven by the Vision 4000 chip, created in partnership with Pixelworks.
The HDR10 display system is an open standard for High Dynamic Range (HDR) content, aimed at increasing brightness, improving image sharpness, and providing more vibrant and three-dimensional colors. This display technology has gained widespread use because it is a royalty-free standard, making it a favored option among device makers.
RayNeo’s specialized AR processor is compatible with both HDR10 and AI HDR display methods. Additionally, it can handle AI video, enabling the transformation of regular two-dimensional video into three-dimensional video through a straightforward process.
The RayNeo Air 4 is capable of automatically converting video content into HDR10 to enhance realism. It comes with a 5.5G OLEDoS screen that has a 120Hz refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits, and delivers an accurate and clear color range of 1.07 billion colors.
Regarding audio, the RayNeo Air 4 includes improvements to its four-speaker setup, powered by a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and a significantly large polymer diaphragm. RayNeo worked with the well-known Danish audio company Bang and Olufsen (B and O) to optimize the sound quality, leading to more distinct and richer audio, with an alleged reduction in sound loss of up to 80%.
The RayNeo Air 4 is now available for purchase in China, with two options: the regular RayNeo Air 4, costing 1,599 yuan (7,350 Thai baht), and the RayNeo Air 4 Pro, which is priced at 1,699 yuan (7,800 baht).
The RayNeo Air 4 is offered at a much lower cost compared to earlier models like XREAL, which begins at 15,990 baht, or the Lenovo Legion Glasses 2 priced at 11,190 baht. What sets AR glasses apart from Apple Vision or Galaxy XR? AR glasses lack an internal operating system; they serve solely as a display and audio output.
After personally trying the AR glasses from XREAL, I can confirm that their benefits include a design that often looks like sunglasses, making them light and easy to carry. Individuals who are nearsighted or farsighted can have custom lenses made by an optician for better vision. Worries about limited software updates are also reduced since the glasses fully depend on the operating system of the connected device.
On the other hand, a significant disadvantage is the expensive cost considering that the AR glasses function solely as a display and audio device. A similar 14- or 16-inch portable monitor is priced between 2,645 and 3,760 baht. Importantly, AR glasses might not be suitable for people who experience motion sickness.
From my experience, unlike a VR headset where the screen stays fixed in relation to your head movements, the AR display follows your head rotations. This may result in the image jumping significantly when watching content, like a movie, while moving over bumpy roads, as the image moves along with your head; even basic head movements led to some dizziness for me.
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