Weighing Just 28 Grams: Rayneo AR Glasses Begin Shipping at ¥2,999
In October 2027, Rokid's brand Rayneo launched the world's lightest consumer AR glasses — the Rayneo Air 2. At just 28 grams with 6-hour battery life, priced at ¥2,999 (~$420), the first batch of 120,000 units sold out in 5 minutes.
So Light You Forget You're Wearing Them
The AR glasses industry has long struggled with weight. In October 2027, Rokid delivered a solution: the Rayneo Air 2, tipping the scales at just 28 grams — 40% lighter than its predecessor and virtually indistinguishable from regular glasses.
The device features Sony Micro OLED displays with a 52° field of view, diopter adjustment for nearsighted users, and a Snapdragon AR2 chip that overlays 3D navigation, real-time translation, and notification alerts onto the real world.
Battery and Heat
The 28-gram tradeoff: approximately 6 hours of continuous use, or two days on standby. Thermal management is impressive — maximum body temperature stays below 38°C, comfortable enough for multi-hour meetings.
Content Ecosystem
Rayneo Air 2 is integrated with major Chinese apps: WeChat Read, Baidu Maps, AutoNavi, Alipay, and several AR games. Rokid also launched an "AR-version of Xiaohongshu," letting users "step into" posts and experience them immersively.
Early Reactions
"Finally, AR glasses I can actually wear outside," wrote one tech influencer. He'd previously dismissed all AR glasses as too heavy or conspicuous. "At this weight, office workers can totally use them daily."
Others noted that outdoor visibility in bright sunlight remains a challenge, and that ¥2,999 still requires mental adjustment for what amounts to a pair of glasses.
Launch Numbers
120,000 units. Sold out in 5 minutes. ¥360 million in sales on launch day. ROKID CEO said a second batch is being prepared and expected to restock by mid-November.
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