RayNeo Air 2s: Affordable AR Glasses For IPhone Users

RayNeo includes several sizes of nasal bearings to improve comfort (photo: x @Mahyad95Nmd)

JAKARTA - augmented reality (AR) technology has become increasingly popular lately, especially with the launch of Snapchat Spectacles and Meta Orion. However, these products have high prices and are difficult to reach for consumers. On the other hand, the market is starting to fill with more affordable AR glasses, including RayNeo Air 2s.

With the current price of 399 US dollars discounted to 319 US dollars (IDR 5.1 million), RayNeo Air 2s feels quite simple. The front is only in the form of a plastic sheet, and even though it looks like glasses, the design doesn't resemble glasses in general. A flexible frame allows this product to be suitable for a wide range of facial sizes, but this shortfall is easily slipping glasses and requires regular customization.

RayNeo includes some sizes of nasal bearings to improve comfort, but for some people, the results may still be less than optimal. Although the design is simple, the unboxing experience is very memorable, with neat packaging and quality storage boxes.

These glasses are not equipped with an internal battery or computing system, so they must always be connected to the cable via a USB-C port. This makes it more suitable for stationary use.

The screen of these glasses offers adequate quality. With Sony's microOLED panel, the brightness level reaches 5000 nits, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a resolution of 1920\times1080 per eye. These glasses are capable of displaying a 201-inch virtual screen of a distance of 6 meters, suitable for watching videos or reading small texts.

However, these glasses do not support immersive experience because they are not equipped with screen covers to block the light from entering. Although the light doesn't really bother you, simple screen covers will help greatly improve the viewing experience.

RayNeo Air 2s offers high flexibility. With a USB-C cable, these glasses can be used with other devices that support video output, such as the Nintendo Switch. However, without an internal operating system, users are limited to external screen functions.

RayNeo also provides an accessory called "Pocket TV," which allows the use of Google TV's operating system when connected. This accessory also functions as a remote.

RayNeo Air 2s is an attractive option to improve the media experience, especially for iPhone users who often watch content on their devices. The screen is bright, the quality of the speakers is good, and the price is quite affordable in the AR eyewear category.

At a discount price of 319 US dollars, this product is worth considering if you look for affordable AR glasses and don't mind the limited features and designs.