I think I might have new favorite XR glasses as the RayNeo GT Max boast the best Xreal One Pro tech at almost a third off the price

Date:
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

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I test smart glasses for a living, and the RayNeo GT Max could be the best
Ive seen in 2026 so far for one important reason.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter RayNeo launched the GT Max glasses at IFA 2026 They cost $429 / 399 They boast Dolby Vision, and new optic engine prisms Since publishing my review of them, Ive had one pair of
XR glasses at the top of my list: the Xreal One Pro . RayNeo has always been
a close second, but here at IFA 2026 they may have just snatched the crown.

Thats thanks to the newly unveiled RayNeo GT Max specs, which boast improved audio and visual performance compared to anything RayNeo has made before.
Best of all, the upgrades wont break the bank at just $429 / 399 (not sold directly in Australia) notably cheaper than the $599 / 579 Xreals. Lets
start with audio. The big change is the GT Max houses larger drivers than
ever before. This leads to richer and more impactful bass and midtones than Ive ever seen from previous display glasses, and the audio was already solid on RayNeos specs. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The hardware has been tuned by Bang and Olufsen, whose expertise has
optimized the EQ with the promise that well get the best performance possible out of RayNeos tech.

This can be enhanced further by sound tubes, which direct the sound more directly into your ear, though theyre a paid add-on. You may like Are the Xreal xbx a01+ the best budget smart glasses? Pretty much I finally tried Xreal Aura and theyre the comfiest XR headset Ive worn The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are down to an all-time low for Prime Day (Image credit: Future / Hamish Hector) The biggest changes come to visuals, however.

The most obvious is the new optic engine prism, which reflects the microOLED screens into your eyes. Theyre now the flatter shape debuted by Xreal in its One Pros, which has two advantages. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals,
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First, the design plus anti-reflective coating has greatly reduced the impact of reflections disrupting your vision as you watch your show, film, game, or whatever youre viewing. Secondly, it allows for a larger 57-degree field of view, meaning the virtual image can be much larger and more immersive.

This upgrade was easily the best the Xreal One Pro has boasted, and the main reason it topped my list for so long. This prisms arrival on rayNeo specs is greatly appreciated.

The other visual enhancement of the GT Max glasses is that theyre the first
XR glasses to support Dolby Vision a codec that enables great color clarity and contrast. Youll need to view Dolby Vision content to take advantage of
it, but when you do, itll make the content look better than it has before. What to read next RayNeo X3 Pro AI+AR Smart Glasses review Not sure if the
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alternatives from Meta, XReal, and RayNeo are all on offer right now Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics hands-on: superb 2026 smart glasses (Image credit: Future / Hamish Hector) Better, but not bank breaking Normally, major
upgrades like this would lead to a serious price hike. Sure, theyre pricier than RayNeos more budget-friendly specs, but at $429 / 399, the GT Max is decidedly mid-range.

In contrast, the Xreal One Pros will set you back $599 / 579. There are still some reasons to opt for the specs, most notably Xreals 3Difying tech, which makes any flat images stereoscopic including games and movies but this RayNeo launch makes the full-price One Pros look less appealing.

Of course, my full thoughts will have to wait until I can review the RayNeo specs properly, but the GT Max are ones to watch if you want excellence at a more affordable price, and theyre at the top of my list for specs to check back in on during Black Friday (where sales, even on newer RayNeo tech, are sure to land). (Image credit: Future / Hamish Hector) Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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