Review: RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, OLED TV for my face

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I got to try out a ton of amazing smart glasses at CES 2026, and one of the most exciting pairs is finally available. On Friday, TCL launched the new RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR glasses for $299 (early buyers can save $50 at launch), which boast two Micro-OLED displays for watching movies and playing games.

These smart glasses are the first in the world to offer HDR10 support, and can create a display screen up to 201 inches in size. They’re also noticeably brighter and clearer than other smart glasses I’ve tried, including the popular Xreal One Pro AR glasses, which I tested and enjoyed. The Xreal One Pro glasses cost $650, while the cheapest competitors have a starting price of $499. As I wrote at the time, with an edge-to-edge display and a $299 price tag, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro seemed all set to completely disrupt this nascent market.

But there’s a reason we don’t write reviews after a short demo at CES. After spending a lot of time with the RayNeo Air 4 Pro, they are not as big a threat to Xreal as I first thought.

Still, it’s hard to argue with $299 smart glasses with a gorgeous Micro-OLED display. For gaming and watching moviesRayNeo Air 4 Pro is currently the best smart glasses on the market.

What are the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses?

The Air 4 Pro are truly advanced glasses that connect to a smartphone, laptop, gaming device, or other device. Just plug them into any compatible device, and they should start working immediately – no setup required. You have to stay connected at all times with the included USB-C cable, but you don’t have to worry about battery life, which is nice.

Using two Micro-OLED displays, smart glasses like these create a virtual screen that floats in the space in front of you. When connected to a laptop, it will act as a second monitor. On a smartphone, it shows your display. While local computing gadgets like these are usually built for advanced productivity, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro was designed specifically for entertainment.

Unlocking RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR glasses.
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As TCL put it in a press release, “RayNeo Air 4 Pro is like a television you can wear on your head…With Air 4 Pro, you can enjoy an IMAX-level private cinema in a crowded subway, a big-screen workspace during a business trip, or an immersive gaming experience during a break – this is the revolutionary experience that RayNeo Air 4 Pro brings.”

OLED displays support HDR10 and have two refresh rate options, 60 Hz or 120 Hz.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses: By the numbers

Buttons on the arms control volume, light, and menu.
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Let’s break down the details before diving into my full review of the RayNeo Air 4 Pro.

• Style: The reality is that augmented reality is not popular with smart glasses

• Display: 0.6-inch thin OLED display

• Screen size: 201 inches

• Light: Up to 1,200 nits

• Solution: 1920×1080

• Refresh rate: 60 Hz, 120 Hz

• Color accuracy: ΔE

• Sound: Bang & Olufsen surround sound (4 speakers)

• Weight: 76 grams

In terms of fit and comfort, they’re a little lighter than Viture and Xreal glasses (though heavier than display glasses like the Even Realities G2). I had no problems with comfort, however, due to my large face size, the fit is not easy. I have to hack to keep the entire virtual screen visible.

The best glasses for fun

They are comfortable and convenient, although the USB-C tether can be annoying.
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I spent some time testing the Xreal One Pro smart glasses, which are widely considered to be the best AR glasses on the market right now. However, in my experience, the One Pro is more useful when you’re working on the go, like in a coffee shop or on an airplane, when you need an extra display. But with the new RayNeo AR/XR glasses, TCL prioritizes improved display and sound.

The sound is high quality for smart glasses, although it obviously compares poorly with the best wireless earbuds. I found that they have a little (but no) noise leakage. When I watched movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos, I enjoyed the sound. I ran into some technical issues, though. When connected to my MacBook, I could not get the RayNeo Air 4 Pro to play audio instead of the MacBook speakers. That would be Apple’s problem, of course.

The display is still amazing. If you’ve tried other AR glasses, you should notice an immediate difference. Color accuracy, motion blur, sharpness, and brightness are noticeably better here, especially brightness. While the new Xreal 1S AR glasses come out at 700 nits, RayNeo offers 1,200 nits. They also offer built-in eye protection (3840Hz PWM dimming) so your eyes don’t get tired.

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However, not everything is sweet. I noticed a general flickering effect when using the glasses, which was annoying. It wasn’t that bad to disable the glasses, but it was a huge pain point. I also found it difficult to get the entire display in my field of view, probably because I have a larger head than the average person. You can adjust the angle of the lens on the frames and change the nose guard, but sometimes the bottom of the screen will blur or disappear.

All in all, you get a 201-inch virtual screen that you can use to watch movies while traveling, lying in bed, or any time you can’t reach a TV. It really is like having an OLED TV that you can wear on your head.

Of course, that’s also the $299 question: Do you want to wear an OLED TV on your face?

A great display, but at a cost

The TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro glasses do not have any important features.
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It wasn’t apparent in my first demo, but the new RayNeo glasses are missing some very important features. With my Xreal glasses, I can easily adjust the size of the virtual screen, the angle of the virtual screen, and the distance. I can also activate the curved, wider mode. Most importantly, I can focus the display so that it stays firmly on a certain part of my eye, no matter how much I turn my head.

This local computing trick is very effective when it works, as I can position the screen just above or to the side of my laptop. RayNeo’s visual display goes with you. You may also be distracted by some reflections behind the glasses, which hasn’t been a problem with Xreal so far.

In its press materials and on its website, TCL also mentions a built-in 3D feature, which can convert 2D photos and videos into 3D. This does not seem to be available yet.

Xreal’s 3D conversion feature is live, and pretty cool.

Is the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro worth it?

The TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro is lightweight and comfortable, but the USB-C tether can be annoying.
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For beginners who are eager to try AR glasses for fun, I think this is the best option on the market in 2026, at least, for now. But as I’ve discussed, they come with tradeoffs, and Xreal has a big advantage for productivity and advanced features like 3D manipulation. (If money is no object, wait for the ROG Xreal R1 Gaming Glasses coming later this year.)

I should also note that smart glasses are a a lot new product category. The typical customer is someone who just had a baby and a techie who is OK with bugs and issues if it means they are on edge. I think it’s an open question whether the market will eventually settle on AR headsets like the Vision Pro and Galaxy XR, or on AR smart glasses (like the ones Google is releasing later this year, and that Apple is rumored to be building for 2027).

I guess what I’m trying to tell you is this: We’re planning smart glasses on the curve. If you are not an early adopter, they may not be for you.