The wearable electronics market often suffers from the "novelty syndrome": manufacturers frantically add features that users don't need. RayNeo decided to take a different approach. Their new RayNeo V4 glasses are not a collection of useless gimmicks, but the result of deep optimization of what already exists. And the result is impressive.

Speed Over Quantity

Over the last year, more than 200 new features have appeared in the smart glasses segment, but RayNeo's statistics are harsh: people use only 6% of them. Instead of chasing numbers, engineers focused on speed and autonomy. The heart of the V4 is a hybrid architecture: a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 chip handles heavy tasks, while the energy-efficient Hengxuan BES2800 takes care of routine operations. This allowed them to move AI functions to the RTOS platform, getting rid of "heavy" Android.

The numbers speak for themselves:

  • Device wake-up time has been reduced to 0.2 seconds.
  • Response to voice commands is 2.1 seconds (138% faster than the predecessor).
  • Image recognition takes just 3.7 seconds.

Battery and Camera: A Breakthrough in Details

Autonomy is an eternal pain point for wearable devices. The V4 is equipped with a "semi-solid-state Blue Whale battery" with a high-silicon anode. Capacity has increased by 57%, providing about 47 minutes of continuous video recording or 11.5 hours of music. The charging case provides seven full cycles, and you can restore the charge to 80% in just 25 minutes.

The visual part has also not been left without attention. Created jointly with OmniVision Technologies, the square OG09B sensor (1/2.9 inches) is 50% larger than the common IMX681, and its square shape minimizes frame cropping when changing orientation. An f/2.2 aperture and an ultra-wide-angle lens (17mm) allow shooting in 2.5K with dynamic stabilization even in poor lighting.

Design and New Features

RayNeo V4 are the first AI glasses with IP67 protection, capable of withstanding immersion in water. Weighing only 38 grams, with titanium hinges and an air nose pad, they are practically indistinguishable from ordinary glasses. In June, via a software update, the Awesome Mode will appear: the glasses will automatically take photos or 15-second clips without hands.

The device is already available in Midnight Black, Fog Gray, and Wilderness Green. The base version costs $325, and the kit with a case is $412. Sales start on May 30.