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ZDNET’s key takeaways
- RayNeo unveiled the Air 4 Professional with upgraded show and audio.
- They’re the world’s first HDR10-enabled sensible glasses.
- RayNeo is launching the X3 Professional Challenge eSIM at CES 2026.
If the variety of sensible glasses that I’ve worn and examined within the ultimate months of 2025 was any indication of what was to come back in 2026, then CES this week will unquestionably be the headlining showcase for face-worn expertise.
One pair of glasses has already left a giant impression on me: RayNeo’s new Air 4 Professional, which the corporate touts because the world’s first HDR10-enabled sensible glasses, that includes dual-layer OLED screens and aspect audio system tuned by Bang and Olufsen. Collectively, you are taking a look at a convincing frontrunner for multimedia consumption on the go.
On the base stage, the RayNeo Air 4 Professional are a pair of prolonged actuality glasses, which means they are often related to a smartphone, PC, and even gaming console to reflect (or totally exchange) the show. Like competing choices from Xreal, Viture, and Rokid, the RayNeo glasses are well-optimized for multimedia viewing, due to a tinted visor that enhances the colour and brightness of their projections.
It definitely helps that the RayNeo Air 4 Professional help swappable prescription lenses (together with -8.00) and weigh the identical as their predecessor, the RayNeo Air 3s Professional, at 76 grams. That is about par for the course for XR glasses, however not less than they are not getting any heavier.
The place the RayNeo Air 4 Professional distances itself is with the HDR10-enabled projection and Bang and Olufsen-tuned speaker system. The previous permits customers to visualise a wider vary of brightness and shade than conventional shows, similar to particulars which are usually misplaced in overlit environments or dimmer scenes.
“Whereas many wearable shows promise a big display, they usually fall quick on distinction, shade consistency, and stability,” Li Hongwei, CEO of RayNeo Innovation, tells ZDNET. Supporting this common commonplace of image high quality brings the RayNeo Air 4 Professional nearer according to conventional TVs, projectors, and different units.
As intrigued as I’m by the glasses’ show high quality, I am simply as invested of their new audio system. Co-branded “tuning” is a advertising stunt as outdated as time; we have seen such partnerships seem on smartphones, laptop computer audio system, vehicles, and extra — and the ensuing audio efficiency is usually hit and miss.
Nonetheless, having lately examined the Xreal One Professional, which options Bose-tuned subject audio system, I am extra of a believer relating to sensible glasses. The improved bass and directional output ought to end in a extra immersive listening expertise total.
RayNeo hasn’t shared info relating to the Air 4 Professional’s pricing and availability, however contemplating the present Air 4 mannequin prices about $400 in China and the Air 3s Professional prices $300 within the US, I might count on the newest mannequin to be simply barely dearer.
One very last thing
RayNeo says it’s going to additionally launch the X3 Professional Challenge eSIM quickly, which takes the lately launched pair of AR glasses and implements built-in 4G connectivity — although it is extra to gauge market curiosity.
“At the moment an idea machine, the RayNeo X3 Professional Challenge eSIM showcases what we imagine is the important thing distinction for next-generation AR — these are glasses that may connect with the web and make calls on their very own, with out a smartphone,” says Li.
ZDNET examined the RayNeo X3 Professional late final yr and located the sensible glasses to be pretty succesful, due to their built-in show and direct entry to Gemini for voice help. Nonetheless, the general endurance and luxury made them much less ultimate for on a regular basis utilization. This is to hoping that giving the glasses eSIM help makes these drawbacks a little bit extra forgivable.
The ZDNET crew will probably be on the CES ground all through this week, so keep tuned for our protection on the newest tech and innovation information, together with what’s subsequent for face-worn tech.
