RayNeo iO Smart Glasses

RayNeo iO Smart GlassesPrice, Specs & Release Date

Price$499

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Buy the iO if you want text in front of your eyes and nothing pointed at anyone else. The green waveguide shows live translation in 55 languages and automatic meeting notes at up to 1,300 nits, and people around you cannot see it. There is no camera and no speaker, and the 240mAh battery runs up to 2 days of typical use.

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How it compares

Price

$449 (was $499)

What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.

Weight

33g

Grams on your face. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~2 days

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Cost over 3 years

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Current list prices.

Weights are for the frame as sold, without a case or a charger.

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

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Everything it works with

What the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses works with

Smart glasses that work with iPhone.

Does RayNeo iO work with iPhone?

Works

It's MFi Certified for iPhone.

RayNeo's own spec sheet lists the glasses as MFi Certified (Apple's official accessory program) alongside Bluetooth 5.4. Setup runs through the RayNeo companion app.

See details and sources (1)
  • RayNeo: RayNeo iO AI Glasses -- official product pageFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-09-22
    RayNeo iO supports prescription lens solutions for users who require vision correction.
    RayNeo iO comes with the powerful RayNeo AI and Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite—completely free.
    Translations across 55 languages and 109 accents appear instantly on the lens, perfectly synced with the speaker’s speech.

Last checked 2026-09-22.

Quick answers

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Quick answers

Can I buy RayNeo iO right now?
Yes. RayNeo sells iO on its own store at $499.00 and lists it In Stock. The store notes that orders placed on or after September 23 are expected to ship approximately 20 days after the order date.

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Does it work with…?

Works

It's MFi Certified for iPhone.

RayNeo's own spec sheet lists the glasses as MFi Certified (Apple's official accessory program) alongside Bluetooth 5.4. Setup runs through the RayNeo companion app.

See details and sources (1)
  • RayNeo: RayNeo iO AI Glasses -- official product pageFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-09-22
    RayNeo iO supports prescription lens solutions for users who require vision correction.
    RayNeo iO comes with the powerful RayNeo AI and Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite—completely free.
    Translations across 55 languages and 109 accents appear instantly on the lens, perfectly synced with the speaker’s speech.

Last checked 2026-09-22.

Most paired with

Does RayNeo iO work with iPhone?

Works

It's MFi Certified for iPhone.

RayNeo's own spec sheet lists the glasses as MFi Certified (Apple's official accessory program) alongside Bluetooth 5.4. Setup runs through the RayNeo companion app.

See details and sources (1)
  • RayNeo: RayNeo iO AI Glasses -- official product pageFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-09-22
    RayNeo iO supports prescription lens solutions for users who require vision correction.
    RayNeo iO comes with the powerful RayNeo AI and Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite—completely free.
    Translations across 55 languages and 109 accents appear instantly on the lens, perfectly synced with the speaker’s speech.

Last checked 2026-09-22.

What you need

Does RayNeo iO work with iPhone?

Works

It's MFi Certified for iPhone.

RayNeo's own spec sheet lists the glasses as MFi Certified (Apple's official accessory program) alongside Bluetooth 5.4. Setup runs through the RayNeo companion app.

See details and sources (1)
  • RayNeo: RayNeo iO AI Glasses -- official product pageFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-09-22
    RayNeo iO supports prescription lens solutions for users who require vision correction.
    RayNeo iO comes with the powerful RayNeo AI and Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite—completely free.
    Translations across 55 languages and 109 accents appear instantly on the lens, perfectly synced with the speaker’s speech.

Last checked 2026-09-22.

How it works

Yes, through RayNeo's own prescription-lens service.

RayNeo sells a "RayNeo iO AI Glasses with Prescription Lenses" bundle and offers custom prescription lenses through its prescription-lens service. No numeric diopter range is published on the official page.

See details and sources (1)
  • RayNeo: RayNeo iO AI Glasses -- official product pageFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-09-22
    RayNeo iO supports prescription lens solutions for users who require vision correction.
    Translations across 55 languages and 109 accents appear instantly on the lens, perfectly synced with the speaker’s speech.

Last checked 2026-09-22.

Works

55 languages, 109 accents, processed on the device.

RayNeo's page describes on-device processing so captions and translation appear on the lens without the delay of round-tripping to a server, synced to the speaker's speech.

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Last checked 2026-09-22.

Works

RayNeo AI and Gemini come free; four more models need a subscription.

RayNeo AI and Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite are included at no cost. DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen and ChatGPT are also selectable, but RayNeo's page prices unlimited multi-model access at $9.99/month and notes availability can vary by market.

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Last checked 2026-09-22.

With the included USB-C charging clip; a charging case is optional.

The standard bundle ships with a glasses case that has no charging function, plus an eyewear charging clip that does the actual charging over USB-C. RayNeo sells a separate $69 Eyewear Charging Case for on-the-go recharges.

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Last checked 2026-09-22.

Yes. The RayNeo app and a RayNeo Account are required to set it up.

RayNeo's own Help Center: the RayNeo app is required to complete setup and pairing, and first-time setup requires signing in to or registering a RayNeo Account before pairing over Bluetooth.

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Last checked 2026-09-22.

Aug 21, 2026 · Announced
RayNeo announces iO Smart Glasses
RayNeo announced the camera-free iO and the GT Series in one release and named September 4 as the first retail day.
Sep 4, 2026 · Went on sale
RayNeo iO goes on sale
RayNeo opened retail sales of iO on its own store and on Amazon.

At a glance

RayNeo iOTHIS PRODUCTRayNeo iOMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2COMPARE WITHMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2
Device battery
240mAh, ~48 hrs typical / up to 2 days marketed
8 hrs
Works with
iPhone (MFi Certified)Android support not stated on the official page
iOS & Android
Display
Monochrome (green) MicroLED + diffractive waveguide, 33-inch-equivalent transparent display
No
Price
From $499
From $379
Weight
33g
~50g
Frame choice
Crown Panto (classic panto frame shape)
Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner, Blayzer Optics, Scriber Optics150+ combinations
Fit
Nose Pad Kit included, contoured for all-day wear
Fixed (most styles)
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Auto-tint lenses
Unknown
Transitions lenses (+$80 option)
Camera-free option
Unknown
No
Video
Unknown
3K at 30fps
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.4, MFi Certified
Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6
Frame partner
Unknown
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
Hands-free capture
Unknown
Capture button + voice ('Hey Meta')
Microphones
4-mic array + bone conduction sensor
5-mic (standard) / 6-mic (Optics frames)
Walking directions
Unknown
Audio turn-by-turn walking directions (driving pushed to phone)
Open-ear speakers
Unknown
Yes2x open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
Yesprescription lens solutions available
Via LensCrafters & Sunglass Hut
Ongoing cost
$9.99/month for additional AI models beyond RayNeo AI + Gemini (free)
Optional$19.99/mo
Live translation
Live captions/translation in 55 languages, 109 accents, on-device
Yes
AI
Nono camera, so no visual AI/query features
Unknown
Visual AI
Unknown
Look and ask Meta AI about what you see
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4
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Processor
Unknown
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
AI platform
RayNeo AI + Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (free)DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, ChatGPT via $9.99/mo subscription
Meta AI
Ar capable
Notext/AI overlay only, not a spatial AR display
No
Controls
Yeshead gesture input
Notouchpad + voice
Recording indicator
Yesstatus light shows when key features are active
Capture LED
Livestream
Unknown
No (Gen 1 onlyper Meta)
Lens sunglasses
Unknown
Yes
Lens optical
Unknown
Yes
Sport
Unknown
No
Model choice
Unknown
Nolocked to Meta AI
Fov
23.5°
Unknown
Software
Unknown
Meta
Battery capacity
240mAh
Unknown
Camera focus
Unknown
fixed focus
Phone needed
Yescompanion app required for setup and AI model selection
Nophone required
Battery
Up to 2 days typical use (48 hrs)18 hrs continuous recording; 6.2 hrs continuous translation; 240mAh
8 hrs
Camera
Nocamera-free design
12MP

Where to buy

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Price compared to others

Price compared to others

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$549
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$599
Xreal One Pro
$599
Meta Ray-Ban Display
$799
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Available nowEven Realities G2$599Guide News

Frequently asked questions

Questions about RayNeo iO Smart Glasses

Top questions

Can I buy RayNeo iO right now?
Yes. RayNeo sells iO on its own store at $499.00 and lists it In Stock. The store notes that orders placed on or after September 23 are expected to ship approximately 20 days after the order date.

Using it

How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 1300 nits at its brightest.

Price and models

When did the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses come out?
It went on sale September 4, 2026. Announced August 21, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The RayNeo iO Smart Glasses is the current model.
How much does the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses cost?
List price: $449 (was $499).

Works with

Do you need an app and account for RayNeo iO?
Yes. The RayNeo app and a RayNeo Account are required to set it up. Works

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