TCL Rayneo X3 Pro-Smart Glasses 2.0, Augmented Reality, AI glasses and more than just data glasses-Design & Display technology at the eye-Image: Xpert.Digital
Design & display technology at the eye: Rayneo X3 Pro sets new standards for AR glasses
Smart Glasses 2.0: TCL Rayneo X3 Pro defines everyday suitability
The latest AR glasses from TCL, the Rayneo X3 Pro, were presented at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona and mark a significant progress in the fusion of augmented reality technology with artificial intelligence. This innovative glasses offers an impressive combination of state-of-the-art display technology, advanced AI functions and a significantly improved design compared to previous models. The Rayneo X3 Pro positions itself as a serious competitor in the growing market of the smart glasses and could fundamentally change the way we interact with digital content.
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Pioneering display technology and improved design
The Rayneo X3 Pro is characterized by its impressive micro-LED-WaveGuide display technology, which enables a completely new visual experience. With an extraordinary brightness of 2,500 nits, these displays offer a lively color rendering, which remains clearly visible even in light sunlight and thus overcomes one of the main problems earlier AR glasses. The displays use TCLS proprietary ultra-compact optical engine, which, despite the impressive performance, enables a slim housing. With a field of view of 25 degrees, the glasses skillfully placed information in the user's field of vision without affecting the view of the environment.
Compared to the previous X2 Pro model, TCL has made considerable progress in design in this new model. With a weight of less than 85 grams, the X3 Pro is much lighter and more compact, which makes it much more suitable for everyday use. The form factor has been greatly improved and now resembles more traditional Wayfarer glasses, which makes it more inconspicuous and aesthetically appealing. The padded nasal pads and the ergonomic brackets ensure all -day comfort and make the glasses a practical companion in everyday life.
These improvements in design represent an important step away from the prototypical appearance of earlier AR glasses towards a product that can actually be used in everyday life. The Rayneo X3 Pro avoids the disadvantageous “oversized tech look” earlier models and instead offers a more subtle, everyday design without compromise on technical performance.
Powerful AI functions and innovative user interface
The integration of advanced AI functions is one of the outstanding features of the Rayneo X3 Pro. Driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Chip, the glasses offer multimodal AI skills that go far beyond simple assistance functions. The real-time translation function enables users to translate both spoken language and text in images, which makes glasses valuable especially for travelers and international business people. This function was tested in demonstrations with Chinese and English and provided impressive results, whereby the original text and the translation were displayed on the display at the same time.
In addition to the translation function, the X3 Pro also offers automatic audio summary, object recognition and a built-in AI assistant. The AI supported navigation enables the user to see directions directly in the field of vision without having to look at a smartphone. The Hexagon NPU (Neural Processing Unit) from Qualcomm enables these AI functions to be carried out directly on the glasses, which improves the reaction speed and reduces the dependence on cloud connections.
The user interface of the Rayneo X3 Pro was also carefully thought through. It can be controlled both via a touchpad on the glasses bracket and via voice commands, which enables intuitive and flexible operation. The basic user interface was easy for testers to understand and enables basic functions such as taking photos or videos, streaming music or navigation with cards. This combination of visual display and AI functionality opens up new opportunities for applications that would not be possible with pure audio glasses such as the Meta Ray Ban.
Technical specifications and performance features
The Rayneo X3 Pro has an impressive equipment of hardware components that support their diverse functions. The glasses are equipped with a high-resolution camera, the exact specifications of which have not been officially confirmed, but based on the analysis of the image quality and the size of the lens, it is assumed that it is a 12MP sensor. This camera not only enables photos and videos to be recorded, but also supports AI functions such as text translation and object recognition.
In the audio area, the X3 Pro has stereo speakers that deliver a clear, powerful sound and are effectively geared towards the ears of the wearer. This is supplemented by a triple microphone system for precise speech recognition and clear audio recordings. These audio components are crucial for the voice control functions and the translation skills of the glasses.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Chip is the heart of the X3 Pro and offers the necessary computing power for the demanding AR and AI functions. This processor was specially developed for AR applications and optimizes performance with the simultaneous energy efficiency. The reactionability of this chip significantly helps to feel that these glasses have the potential to be successful on the market.
One aspect that caused the occasion for concern during the past tests is the battery life of the X3 Pro. In the demonstrations, it was observed that the glasses deactivated the AI functions and camera skills at a 10% battery level. It was also found that the battery was quickly discharged when using the camera or the real-time translation function, which indicates that optimizations in this area may still be necessary. It is to be hoped that TCL can cope with this challenge until the official launch.
Market positioning and future prospects
The Rayneo X3 Pro is expected to come onto the market in mid -2025, although the exact price has not yet been announced. However, it is expected to be below $ 2,000, which positions the glasses in the premium segment of the AR glasses market. The initial sales strategy focuses on the United States and Canada, which indicates that TCL is planning a gradual global market appearance.
In addition to the X3 Pro, TCL also presented two more Rayneo products on the MWC 2025: the Rayneo Air 3S and the Rayneo V3. The Air 3S is a light XR glasses with a virtual 201-inch screen and will be available at a significantly lower price of $ 259 from April 2025. The Rayneo V3, on the other hand, focuses on camera functionality with a 12MP Sony IMX681 Sensor and Quad Bayer HDR technology. This diversified product range shows TCLS comprehensive commitment in the field of augmented reality and addresses various customer segments and applications.
The X3 Pro positions itself in direct competition with other smart glasses such as the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, but surpasses them by integrating a color display and an extended visual AR functions. The combination of AI skills and display technology could provide the X3 Pro a competitive advantage and make it an attractive option for technology affine users who are looking for more than just basic smart glasses functions.
User experiences and first impressions
The first experiences with the Rayneo X3 Pro on the 2025 MWC were mostly positive and partially cleared out previous skepticism compared to the Smart Glasses category. A tester from PCMAG that had tried various models of smart glasses at trade fairs in recent years noticed that the X3 Pro has changed its negative impressions of this product category and revived its hope that this category could actually thrive.
The significantly improved shape and the lower weight compared to the previous model were highlighted particularly positively. Testers were impressed by the formation of the wear and the more discredited appearance of the glasses, which more approaches the traditional brilliant designs. The position of the display in the field of vision was also praised because it is placed high enough to be easily seen without blocking the peripheral environment.
The user interface also received positive reviews. The control over taps and wiping movements on the right glasses bracket was described as intuitive, and testers stated that the basic user interface quickly understood. The AI translation function was tested in a demonstration in which a TCL representative spoke in Chinese, and impressed with the simultaneous display of the original Chinese text and the English translation after a short processing time.
Despite these positive experiences, as already mentioned, there were concerns about the battery life, especially when using energy-intensive functions such as the camera or real-time translation. This underlines the challenges associated with the integration of advanced technologies into a compact, portable device and remains an area in which further improvements would be desirable.
Next generation technology: Why the Rayneo X3 Pro is in focus
The Rayneo X3 Pro from TCL represents significant progress in the development of smart glasses and brings us closer to the vision of seamless integration of digital content into our daily perception. With its combination of state-of-the-art display technology, AI functions and an everyday design, it could mark an important milestone in the evolution of augmented reality devices.
The super bright micro-LED displays with 2,500 nits brightness, the multimodal AI skills and the significantly improved, lighter design are clear strengths of this product. The intuitive user interface and the versatility of the applications, from translations to navigation, make the X3 Pro a potentially valuable tool for different user groups.
While concerns about the battery life remain, the first impressions of the MWC 2025 indicate that TCL is on the right track to overcome some of the main obstacles that have previously restricted the widespread acceptance of smart glasses. With the expected market launch in mid -2025, it will be interesting to observe how the Rayneo X3 Pro is accepted by consumers and how it could influence further development in this emerging technology area.
The progress that TCL has made with the Rayneo X3 Pro indicate a promising future for augmented reality glasses, in which the fusion of real and digital world is becoming increasingly seamless and useful. While we are waiting for further details of price and availability, it is already clear that TCL has made a significant contribution to the evolution of the Smart Glasses category with the X3 Pro.
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