TCL releases RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses for $249

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Buy TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses

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TCL has finally released its RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses, alongside two limited edition Batman-themed models. These AR glasses are the world’s first smart glasses with an HDR display, and they are designed for watching movies and playing video games. While most smart glasses cost $500 or more, the new RayNeo AR glasses cost $299, which could shake up this emerging market.

On top of that, first-time buyers can also save $50 when they purchase the glasses from TCL or Amazon, bringing the price to $249 for a limited time.

When TCL introduced its RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses at CES 2026, I was impressed and wrote at the time that competitors like Xreal should be worried. Despite their relatively affordable price, the glasses feature ultra-bright OLED displays with HDR10 support, something never seen before in smart glasses. TCL describes them as “head-mounted TVs,” and that’s what they look like.

I’ve been testing the glasses over the past few weeks, and overall I’m still impressed, despite their quirks. Like other AR glasses, you connect them to a compatible laptop, smartphone, or gaming device via the included USB-C cable.

Introducing the RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses

Take a look under the hood.
Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses were launched today. The base version is priced at $299, but TCL has also released two Batman versions of the limited edition glasses, the Limited Justice and Limited Chaos editions. Batman glasses come with additional accessories like a Batman cap that attaches to the frames; they have an MSRP of $319, although they are also marked down at launch to $269.

Thanks to a Vision 4000 processor and two OLED screens, the Air 4 Pro glasses can create a virtual screen up to 201 inches. I wore them to watch Mad Max: Road to Fury And The Hobbit (not to mention countless YouTube videos), and the display is stunning.

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses have an impressive list of specifications. Although they are priced on par with a pair of budget smart glasses, they have a premium display.

• Style: Augmented reality smart glasses

• Display: 0.6-inch micro-OLED display

• Screen size: 201 inches

• Brightness: Up to 1200 nits

• Resolution: 1920×1080 (3840×1080 for 3D)

• Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz

• Color accuracy: ΔE

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

Are RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses worth it?

These AR/XR glasses have a huge price advantage over their rivals.
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If you’re an early adopter of AR glasses, it’s hard to argue with the $299 price tag. For reference, Xreal recently launched a more affordable version of its glasses called the Xreal 1S, priced at $449.

There is no doubt that the RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses have a better display. The Xreal 1S has a peak brightness of 700 nits, compared to 1,200 with the RayNeo. Additionally, the Air 4 Pro’s micro-OLED displays are significantly more vibrant, ideal for watching movies and playing games.

However, before you get too excited, there are still some big advantages to the Xreal glasses. First, Xreal can project much larger virtual screens. You can also control the distance and angle of the screen for optimal viewing, and set the screen to anchor at a specific point of your gaze or move with your head. There is no docking feature with RayNeo glasses.

If you’re looking for AR glasses that can be used as a productivity tool, giving you an extra screen while you work, then Xreal is by far the best choice. But for entertainment, the Air 4 Pro is going to be hard to beat, especially for the price. If money is no object, then take a look at the ROG Xreal R1 AR Gaming Glasses.