Hands-on: The RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses are like wearing an OLED TV on my face

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are the world's first AR/XR glasses with an HDR10 display. For only $299, how do they measure up against the competition?

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Hands-on: The RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses are like wearing an OLED TV on my face

When I first tried these new smart glasses at CES 2026, I couldn't believe they only cost $299.

Timothy Beck Werth

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Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.

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on March 1, 2026

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[Unboxing the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses.]

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I got to try a ton of awesome 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 shoppers can save $50 at launch), which boast dual Micro-OLED displays for watching movies and playing games.

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

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

Still, it's hard to argue with $299 smart glasses that feature a gorgeous micro-OLED display. For gaming and watching movies, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro are currently the best smart glasses on the market.

What are the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR Glasses?

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Unboxing the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses.
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The Air 4 Pro are augmented reality glasses that connect to a smartphone, laptop, gaming handheld, or other device. Simply plug them into any compatible device, and they should start to work immediately — no setup required. You do have to stay connected at all times via the included USB-C cable, but you don't have to worry about battery life, which is nice.

Using dual micro-OLED displays, smart glasses like this create a virtual screen that floats in the space in front of you. If you're plugged into a laptop, it will act as a second monitor. On a smartphone, it mirrors your display. While spatial computing gadgets like this are often designed for enhanced productivity, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro were specifically designed for entertainment.

[Unboxing the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses.]

Unboxing the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses.
Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

As TCL puts 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 large-screen working environment during business trips, or an immersive gaming experience during breaks — this is the revolutionary experience brought by RayNeo Air 4 Pro."

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

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR glasses: By the numbers

[The RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses seen from the back]

Buttons on the arms control volume, brightness, and the menu.
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Let's break down the specs before diving deeper into my full RayNeo Air 4 Pro review.

Style: Augmented reality smart glasses

Display: 0.6-inch micro-OLED display

Screen size: 201 inches

Brightness: Up to 1,200 nits

Resolution: 1920x1080

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 slightly lighter than Viture and Xreal glasses (though they're much heavier than display glasses like Even Realities G2). I haven't had any problems with comfort, though, because of my larger face size, the fit is a bit awkward. I have to fiddle to keep the whole virtual screen in sight.

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[Unboxing the RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses.]

They're comfortable and lightweight, though the USB-C tether can be annoying.
Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

I've spent quite a bit of time testing the Xreal One Pro smart glasses, widely regarded to be the best AR glasses on the market right now. However, in my experience, the One Pro are most useful when working on the go, such as at a coffee shop or airplane, when you need an extra display. But with the new RayNeo AR/XR glasses, TCL is prioritizing an advanced display and audio.

The sound is high quality for smart glasses, though obviously they compare poorly to the best wireless earbuds. I found they have minimal (but not non-existent) sound leakage. When watching movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos, I was happy with the sound. I did experience some technical issues, however. When connected to my MacBook, I could not get the RayNeo Air 4 Pro to play audio instead of the MacBook speakers. That could be an Apple problem, of course.

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