RayNeo Is Launching Two New Lines of Smart Glasses.
Smartglasses manufacturer RayNeo today announced two new lines of smartglasses: RayNeo iO, featuring a minimalist display and AI support, and RayNeo GT and GT Max, portable eyewear monitors. All will go on sale on September 4th on the RayNeo website and Amazon; pricing has not yet been announced.
The company targets two distinct smartglasses market segments with these models. The IO series is focused on productivity, featuring a minimalist monocular display, audio capabilities, and AI integration, while the GT series features glasses with a wired display, primarily designed for entertainment.
What You Need to Know About RayNeo’s IO Performance Glasses
The RayNeo IO glasses are definitely a change for the company. Their previous glasses with a display, the RayNeo X3 Pro , were based on a full-color, high-definition display. While they were technically impressive, they weren’t particularly practical . However, the new glasses look like they’ll be much more useful. Here’s what they offer:
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A lightweight frame designed for comfort, these glasses weigh just 33 grams, comparable to standard glasses without a display.
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A minimalist monochrome waveguide display, visible only to the user.
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Integrated background AI. According to RayNeo, their “Life Log,” powered by Gemini AI, operates in the background and can “capture schedules and conversation context.” It will also retrieve tasks and schedule calendar updates after meetings.
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Translation and teleprompter functions: There is no sound, so translation and voice-over are performed directly on the screen.
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Long battery life: The company promises two days of normal use on a single charge.
Overall, the IO glasses are very similar to the excellent G2 smart glasses from Even Realities . The main drawback of these and any other glasses with a waveguide display is that the lenses must be completely flat, so they tend to be small, otherwise they look very odd.
What you need to know about RayNeo’s GT series
RayNeo’s GT series glasses are designed for streaming content and using as a second monitor, not for all-day wear. Essentially, they’re an upgraded version of RayNeo’s “wearable monitor” glasses, such as the RayNeo Air 4. Here’s what the GT series offers:
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The viewing angle is 59°. This is a significant improvement over the Air 4’s 47° viewing angle and puts it on par with the industry-leading XReal One Pro display glasses.
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Peacock 3.0 Max optical processor and 5.5-generation MicroOLED tandem display, equivalent to a 307-inch monitor.
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Dolby Vision Support: When paired with RayNeo Pocket TV Pro, the GT Series supports native Dolby Vision playback and real-time AI-powered SDR to HDR conversion.
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Bang & Olufsen Spatial Sound: The four-speaker system supports head tracking for spatial sound and directional sound.
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GT Max headphones are available in three physical interpupillary distance (IPD) settings to enhance image clarity across a variety of face shapes and sizes.
Perhaps the most notable thing about these glasses is what they lack: none of them have a camera, although the previous generation of RayNeo glasses with a display did. Major tech companies like Meta and Snap have bet big on the desire for facial cameras, but with the IO model, RayNeo appears to be taking a stronger stance, arguing that discreetness and unobtrusive functionality are preferable.