Inmo Air 3 – The World’s First All-In-One AR Glasses

The Inmo Air 3 claims to be the world’s first fully self-contained AR glasses featuring a 1080p full-color waveguide display, built-in Android, wireless casting, and wearable controls. After testing the glasses and exploring everything inside the box, it becomes clear that this product is aiming to deliver a true portable display experience — private viewing, productivity on the go, and immersive entertainment without needing a bulky headset.

The packaging starts strong with a premium double-box design. Inside, you get the glasses, a slim sunglass-style lens attachment, a USB-C charging cable, a magnetic remote, and an optional wearable ring controller. The included carrying case folds flat with a clever origami-style design, making it surprisingly portable. All these elements make the unboxing feel more like a futuristic gadget presentation than a typical tech accessory.

Design, Comfort & Build

The glasses themselves look futuristic but surprisingly manageable in size. They’re nowhere near as bulky as a VR headset, and the weight distribution makes them comfortable for longer use. The frames include buttons for volume and power, USB-C for charging, and connection points for the remote.

The waveguide displays are immediately noticeable. You can actually see the internal lines through the lenses, hinting at the advanced display structure inside. Once the shaded attachment is clipped on, the glasses look like modern sunglasses that could easily be worn outdoors. Despite the futuristic tech, comfort is a standout — they don’t press heavily on the face, and they generate far less heat than VR headsets.

Waveguide Display & Visual Experience

The key innovation in the Inmo Air 3 is the dual 1080p Sony micro-OLED waveguide system. These displays offer 600 nits of brightness, enabling outdoor visibility and creating a virtual screen experience of up to 150 inches. The viewing angle is 36 degrees, which is wide enough to feel cinematic without blocking your real-world environment.

This is the balance AR aims for — merging digital overlays with your surroundings. Instead of fully isolating you like VR, the semi-transparent view lets you stay aware of people and objects around you. If you’re watching content on a plane, train, or public space, the waveguide tech also helps prevent others from seeing your screen, offering a sense of privacy.

Android Built-In: Use It Without a Phone

One of the biggest advantages is that these glasses run Android natively. You can open apps like Chrome, browse the web, install apps from the Play Store, and use media players directly on the glasses without connecting to an external device. The UI floats in your field of vision like a personal heads-up display.

There’s also a camera built into the frame — a 16MP ultrawide shooter. It can capture photos, record video, and even monitor your surroundings while digital content overlays on top. This makes interaction feel more natural, similar to transparency mode on premium headphones but for visuals.

Casting From Phones and Laptops

Beyond native apps, you can also cast content from both iOS and Android. Casting from a MacBook works smoothly, turning the glasses into a private floating monitor. Whether you’re working in a browser, editing light content, or watching video, the overlay blends with your environment so you can still see your keyboard, workspace, and people around you.

The trackpad-style remote makes precision input easy, while the wearable ring controller keeps your controls accessible even if you’re lying down or sitting in a cramped seat. Volume adjustments, navigation, and app control feel intuitive once you get used to the touch and swipe interactions.

Gaming Experience

Gaming on the glasses is shockingly immersive for a form factor this small. When paired with an Xbox controller or similar input, the glasses display a large virtual screen that feels similar to a portable projector — without any external hardware. The brightness and clarity make off-road racing games look surprisingly good in AR form, especially in a dark or dim environment.

This isn’t a VR-level gaming experience, but for casual and portable gaming sessions, it’s much more comfortable and far more discreet.

Productivity Potential

Where the Inmo Air 3 really shines is in productivity. With a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you essentially have a portable workstation on your face. You can open a browser window, switch apps, take notes, browse files, and view documents on a display far larger than any laptop screen — all while sitting in a café, airplane, or hotel lobby.

Because the glasses are wireless, you don’t feel tethered or restricted. And unlike VR headsets, you still maintain awareness so you can talk to people, check your surroundings, or interact with real items in front of you.

For cloud-focused workflows — Google Workspace, Notion, web-based apps, email — the Air 3 could easily replace the need to open a laptop in tight spaces.

Hardware Specs & Battery

The internal hardware includes:

• Snapdragon XR processor
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB storage
• 119 g weight
• 666 mAh battery

Battery life depends heavily on brightness and app usage but is sufficient for flights, commutes, or work sessions. The glasses charge via USB-C and support both the remote and ring controller through low-energy connections.

Camera & AR Interaction

The built-in camera enables light AR functions — capturing images, recording clips, and offering a semi-transparent augmented view where you see both your recording and your environment. This helps you orient yourself while interacting with digital content.

It also feels more natural than a VR headset, where you’re fully enclosed and disconnected.

Final Thoughts

The Inmo Air 3 stands out as one of the most polished AR glasses available today. It isn’t trying to be a VR headset and doesn’t require a powerful PC or phone to function. Instead, it creates a portable private display, ideal for entertainment, travel, light productivity, and discreet content consumption.

With strong brightness, real Android apps, wireless casting, wearable controls, and Sony micro-OLED waveguides, it offers a compelling balance between portability and immersion. For travelers, productivity enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a personal screen without carrying extra hardware, the Inmo Air 3 delivers a surprisingly complete AR experience.