RayNeo iO Smart Glasses
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RayNeo iO Smart GlassesPrice, Specs & Release Date

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Released Guide updated

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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What RayNeo iO does best

  1. Translation

    Translations across 55 languages and 109 accents appear on the lens as people talk, on frames that weigh just 33 grams.

  2. AI assistant

    Ask RayNeo AI or Gemini for free and the answer shows up on your lens, with no camera on the frames.

  3. Meetings

    Lifelog listens through the day and AI pulls out action items, to-dos and key takeaways.

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

$499

The official list price to buy it.

Weight

33g

Grams on your face. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~2 days

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

Price

RayNeo iO Smart Glasses
$499
RayNeo GT Max
$429
Viture Beast
$549
Even Realities G2
$599
Meta Ray-Ban Display
$799

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.

If not this one

  • If display decides itXREAL Aura

    See the real room through the lenses while Android XR places apps across a 70° view, and Gemini can talk about what you are looking at.

    $1,279
  • If camera decides itRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)

    Hands-free photos and 3K Ultra HD video come from a 12 MP camera, right where you are looking.

    $449
  • If open-ear audio decides itRay-Ban Meta Audio

    Hours of music, podcasts and calls play from open-ear speakers that leave your ears open to the room, on frames weighing just 43 grams.

    $349

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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.

Quick answers

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Quick answers

Should I buy the RayNeo iO?
No reason to wait, and no deal to chase. The RayNeo iO is new, and its best price today is $499 at RayNeo. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop. Price checked Oct. 30, 2026. See the full answer on the RayNeo iO
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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Works with

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Glasses 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 styles
Crown Panto (classic panto frame shape)
Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner, Blayzer Optics, Scriber Optics150+ combinations
Nose pads
Nose Pad Kit included, contoured for all-day wear
Fixed (most styles)
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Auto-tint lenses
Unknown
Transitions lenses (+$80 option)
Case battery
Unknown
+48 hrs
Video
Unknown
3K at 30fps
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.4, MFi Certified
Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6
Frame brands
Unknown
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-Ban
Hands-free photos
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
Prescription range
Unknown
-12.00 to +6.00
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
Ask what you see
Unknown
Look and ask Meta AI about what you see
Water resistance
IP54
IPX4
Technical specs
Processor
Unknown
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
AI assistant
RayNeo AI + Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (free)DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, ChatGPT via $9.99/mo subscription
Meta AI
AR display
Notext/AI overlay only, not a spatial AR display
No
Controls
Yeshead gesture input
Notouchpad + voice
Recording light
Yesstatus light shows when key features are active
Capture LED
Sunglass lenses
Unknown
Yes
Optical lenses
Custom prescription lenses available as an option
Yes
Choose your AI
RayNeo AI and Gemini are freeother AI models require a VIP subscription
Nolocked to Meta AI
Field of view
23.5°
Unknown
Software
Unknown
Meta
Battery size
240mAh
Unknown
Camera focus
Unknown
fixed focus
Phone needed
Yescompanion app required for setup and AI model selection
Yes
Battery
Up to 2 days typical use (48 hrs)18 hrs continuous recording; 6.2 hrs continuous translation; 240mAh
8 hrs
Cameras
Nocamera-free design
12MP
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RayNeo, backed by TCL, makes display glasses for big-screen viewing and AR glasses with see-through displays.

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Price history

On sale since Sep 4, and no new model is close. Buy it if you want it.

Last 30 days
No change$499 since Oct 20
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What's in the box

What comes in the box with the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses?

Here is what you get when you open it.

RayNeo iO AI Glasses
Glasses case (not a charger)
Eyewear charging clip
Glasses cleaning cloth
Nose pad kit
Screwdriver and silicone temple tips
Get Started
Safety & Warranty Information

From RayNeo. Checked Oct 25, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about RayNeo iO

Top questions

Should I buy the RayNeo iO?
No reason to wait, and no deal to chase. The RayNeo iO is new, and its best price today is $499 at RayNeo. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop. Price checked Oct. 30, 2026. See the full answer on the RayNeo iO
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.

Battery and charging

How long does the battery last?
It runs 2 days.

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: From $499. Current price we last read at RayNeo: $499, October 30, 2026.

In the box

What's in the box?
RayNeo iO AI Glasses, Glasses case (not a charger), Eyewear charging clip, Glasses cleaning cloth, Nose pad kit, Screwdriver and silicone temple tips, Get Started, Safety & Warranty Information.

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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