RayNeo iO smart glasses off to a hot start: 34g all-day AI wearable from ¥1,996

On August 27, RayNeo, a leading consumer AR brand, released first-sale results for its iO smart glasses, reporting strong early sales for the all-day AI wearable priced from 1,996 yuan and framing the debut as a signal that AI glasses are moving toward mass adoption.

The iO is positioned as a lightweight, all-day AI companion: the glasses weigh just 34 grams and start at 1,996 yuan, putting the entry price for an always-on AI wearable below the 2,000-yuan threshold. In the company's own framing, RayNeo is a leading consumer AR brand, and the iO is its main vehicle for bringing AI glasses to the mainstream.

The first-sale report is RayNeo's first public confirmation of market reception for the iO. The strong start validates the combination of light weight, always-on AI, and an accessible price point, and suggests the AI glasses market is moving from an early-adopter phase toward broader adoption.

Smart glasses are among the most competitive battlegrounds in AI hardware, where weight, battery life, and price decide how fast the category scales. By hitting 34 grams and a 1,996-yuan starting price, RayNeo is placing an always-wearable AI entry point squarely in the mainstream price band.

The key questions ahead are whether the initial heat converts into sustained shipping volumes, and how quickly RayNeo iterates on the product line based on market feedback. If the price band is validated, rival vendors are likely to adjust their own pricing strategies.

For consumers, all-day AI glasses move the assistant's entry point from the phone screen to everyday sight and voice; for the industry, the mass-adoption race is just beginning.