RayNeo Unveils iO Smart Glasses at $479 — Camera-Free, 33 Grams, With Gemini and Claude AI Support

RayNeo has announced three new smart glasses products ahead of IFA 2026 in Berlin, headlined by the iO Smart Glasses — a camera-free, display-equipped pair that weighs just 33 grams and starts at $479.

RayNeo iO Key Specs

• Weight: 33 grams — lighter than Even Realities G2 and significantly lighter than Meta Ray-Ban
• Display: Invisible waveguide with 97% optical transparency and 1,300-nit in-eye brightness
• Camera: None — a deliberate privacy-first design choice
• AI: Built-in RayNeo AI, plus Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite free; $9.99/month premium tier adds ChatGPT 5.1, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Claude, and DeepSeek
• Battery: Up to 48 hours of typical use
• Build: AZ91D magnesium-aluminum alloy with dual aerospace-grade titanium
• Price: $479 standard / $529 with charging case

GT Series: Cinematic AR

RayNeo also unveiled the GT Series AR headsets featuring displays up to 307 inches, targeting entertainment and gaming use cases. These complement the iO{"'"}s productivity-focused design with immersive media consumption.

What This Means for Buyers

The iO enters a growing camera-free smart glasses segment alongside the Even Realities G2. At $479, it undercuts Meta{"'"}s upcoming Ray-Ban Gen 3 while offering something Meta doesn{"'"}t — a heads-up display without a camera. The multi-AI subscription model is also notable: rather than locking buyers into one ecosystem, RayNeo lets you choose your preferred assistant. The iO goes on sale September 4 on Amazon and RayNeo{"'"}s website. Browse our smart glasses guide for all options.