The RayNeo Air 3s Pro are budget-friendly AR-style video glasses that deliver a surprisingly bright, vibrant 201-inch virtual screen, making them one of the best options if you want a portable big-screen experience without paying flagship prices.
Key Takeaways
- Extremely bright Micro-OLED display (up to 1,200 nits) with rich colors and up to 120Hz refresh rate.
- Comfortable, lightweight design with simple on-glasses controls and multiple color/audio modes.
- Excellent for gaming and media consumption, but more “wearable display” than full AR headset (no real 3DoF screen pinning or FOV/size adjustment in-glasses).
- Modest field of view and lack of focus/IPD dials mean not everyone will get a perfect fit without prescription inserts or external screen-size adjustment.
Design and Comfort
At first glance, the RayNeo Air 3s Pro look like a slightly chunky pair of futuristic sunglasses, with a flat smoked front plate that hides the projector-prism modules and dual Micro-OLED displays behind it. The all-black finish gives them a stealthier look compared with the regular Air 3s, but the core industrial design is the same.
The temples are thicker than normal eyewear but still relatively compact, and they include:
- Three-position vertical angle adjustment to better align the virtual image with your eyes.
- Two sets of clip-on nose pads with different arm lengths, plus three positions for fine-tuning the viewing angle.
- Spring-loaded hinges and slightly flexible temple ends to accommodate wider heads more comfortably.
At roughly 2.6 oz (about 76 g), the Air 3s Pro are light enough for long movie sessions or multi-hour flights, and most reviewers found them comfortable to wear for extended periods, even over slim prescription glasses.
Display Quality: Bright, Sharp, and Colorful
If there is one reason to buy the RayNeo Air 3s Pro, it is the display. Both reviews agree that picture quality is where these XR glasses punch well above their price.
The Air 3s Pro offer:
- 1080p resolution per eye (1920×1080) through Micro-OLED panels.
- A 46–47-degree field of view, simulating about a 201-inch screen at ~6 m (20 ft).
- Up to 1,200 nits of peak to-eye brightness, roughly double the regular Air 3s and near the top of the current XR-glasses market.
- Wide color coverage, with around 145% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 according to PCMag’s measurements.
In real-world use, GamingNexus describes the visuals as “superb,” with vivid colors, outstanding brightness, and edge-to-edge sharpness that competes well with more expensive models. PCMag echoes this, saying the Pro model looks clearly brighter than the non-Pro Air 3s and visually comparable in light output to the pricier Viture Luma Pro.
Performance for Gaming and Media
120Hz for Smooth Gaming
The RayNeo Air 3s Pro support both 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates, selectable through the on-glasses menu. For gaming on devices like a Steam Deck, handheld PC, or powerful laptop, the 120Hz mode helps reduce motion blur and keeps fast-paced action looking fluid.
GamingNexus tested the glasses with a Steam Deck at 1920×1080, 120Hz and reported:
- No noticeable ghosting in fast-paced games.
- Deep blacks and vivid colors thanks to the Micro-OLED panels.
- A perceived upgrade in image quality over the Steam Deck’s built-in screen.
This makes the Air 3s Pro a strong choice as a portable gaming display if you do not need advanced AR features like head-locked windows or multi-screen layouts.
Verdict: Excellent Brightness and Value, With Some Trade-Offs
Both GamingNexus and PCMag ultimately give the RayNeo Air 3s Pro strong scores, praising the glasses for their combination of high brightness, vibrant color, and relatively low price. GamingNexus calls them a “great price for a bare-bones type of XR glasses” with outstanding picture quality, while PCMag rates them “Excellent” and describes them as a top choice among budget-friendly AR smart glasses.
If you are looking for bright, comfortable XR video glasses for gaming and media and can live without advanced AR features or huge FOV, the RayNeo Air 3s Pro are one of the best-balanced options in their price range right now.
